Bénéteau First 375

Sailboat 37′ 1″ Since 1985

Overview

Builder
Bénéteau
Model
First 375
Type
Sailboat
Built
1985 on
Designer
Beret
Hull
Fin w/spade rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
37′ 1″ (11.31 m)
Waterline length
33′ 1″ (10.09 m)
Beam
12′ 4″ (3.75 m)
Displacement
16,975 lb (7,700 kg)
Ballast
5,412 lb (2,455 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
673 sq ft (62.5 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
49′ (14.94 m)
J (foretriangle base)
13′ 8″ (4.18 m)
P (mainsail luff)
43′ 1″ (13.14 m)
E (mainsail foot)
14′ 6″ (4.42 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
16.3

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

Displacement / length
209

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

Ballast ratio
32%

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

Capsize screening
1.91

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Construction
FG

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

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