Bénéteau First 42
Sailboat
42′ 11″
Since 1981
Overview
- Builder
- Bénéteau
- Model
- First 42
- Type
- Sailboat
- Built
- 1981–1985
- Designer
- German Frers
- Hull
- Fin w/spade rudder
- Hull material
- FG/ balsa sand. deck
- Rig
- Masthead Sloop
Dimensions
- Length overall
- 42′ 11″ (13.08 m)
- Waterline length
- 36′ (10.97 m)
- Beam
- 13′ 1″ (3.99 m)
- Displacement
- 18,738 lb (8,499 kg)
- Ballast
- 8,818 lb (4,000 kg)
Sails and rig
- Sail area
- 809 sq ft (75.2 m²)
- I (foretriangle height)
- 52′ 10″ (16.09 m)
- J (foretriangle base)
- 16′ 9″ (5.10 m)
- P (mainsail luff)
- 46′ 7″ (14.20 m)
- E (mainsail foot)
- 14′ 7″ (4.45 m)
Design ratios
- Sail area / displacement
- 18.4
- Displacement / length
- 179
- Ballast ratio
- 47%
- Capsize screening
- 1.97
Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.
How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.
Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.
Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.
More details
- Ballast Type
- Iron
- Construction
- FG/ balsa sand. deck
Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.