Bénéteau First 30 (Juan K)

Sailboat 32′ 4″ Since 2011

Overview

Builder
Bénéteau
Model
First 30 (Juan K)
Type
Sailboat
Built
2011–2015
Designer
Juan Kouyoumdjian
Hull
Fin w/bulb & twin rudders
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Fractional Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
32′ 4″ (9.85 m)
Waterline length
32′ 4″ (9.85 m)
Beam
10′ 6″ (3.20 m)
Displacement
8,267 lb (3,750 kg)
Ballast
2,403 lb (1,090 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
594 sq ft (55.2 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
41′ 7″ (12.67 m)
J (foretriangle base)
13′ 7″ (4.14 m)
P (mainsail luff)
40′ 4″ (12.29 m)
E (mainsail foot)
14′ 4″ (4.37 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
23.3

Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.

Displacement / length
110

How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.

Ballast ratio
29%

Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.

Capsize screening
2.08

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Ballast Type
Lead
Construction
FG

Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.

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