Bénéteau First Class 7.5

Sailboat 25′ 11″ Since 2008

Overview

Builder
Bénéteau
Model
First Class 7.5
Type
Sailboat
Built
2008 on
Designer
Finot
Hull
Swing Keel
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Fractional Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
25′ 11″ (7.89 m)
Waterline length
24′ 7″ (7.50 m)
Beam
8′ 4″ (2.53 m)
Draft
3′ (0.91 m)
Displacement
2,579 lb (1,170 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
372 sq ft (34.6 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
31′ 4″ (9.55 m)
J (foretriangle base)
11′ 3″ (3.43 m)
P (mainsail luff)
33′ 1″ (10.08 m)
E (mainsail foot)
11′ (3.34 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
31.6

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

Displacement / length
77

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

Capsize screening
2.42

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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