Bénéteau First Class 10

Sailboat 34′ 4″ Since 1982

Overview

Builder
Bénéteau
Model
First Class 10
Type
Sailboat
Built
1982–1987
Designer
Groupe Finot/Jacques Fauroux
Hull
Fin w/spade rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Fractional Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
34′ 4″ (10.45 m)
Waterline length
30′ 1″ (9.17 m)
Beam
9′ 8″ (2.96 m)
Displacement
6,900 lb (3,130 kg)
Ballast
2,450 lb (1,111 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
540 sq ft (50.2 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
37′ 5″ (11.41 m)
J (foretriangle base)
12′ 11″ (3.93 m)
P (mainsail luff)
40′ (12.20 m)
E (mainsail foot)
13′ 10″ (4.22 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
23.9

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

Displacement / length
113

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

Ballast ratio
36%

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

Capsize screening
2.04

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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