Bénéteau First 31.7

Sailboat 31′ 7″ Since 1997

Overview

Builder
Bénéteau
Model
First 31.7
Type
Sailboat
Built
1997 on
Hull
Monohull
Hull material
Fiberglass

Dimensions

Length overall
31′ 7″ (9.63 m)
Waterline length
28′ 1″ (8.57 m)
Beam
10′ 8″ (3.26 m)
Draft
6′ 2″ (1.89 m)
Displacement
8,267 lb (3,750 kg)
Ballast
2,260 lb (1,025 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
565 sq ft (52.5 m²)

Accommodation

Cabins
2
Berths
6
Heads
1

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
22.1

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

Displacement / length
166

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

Ballast ratio
27%

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

Capsize screening
2.12

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Capsize screening factor
2.12
Rigging
Sloop

Data from TheBoatDB. Check details with the builder before relying on them.

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