Bénéteau First 45F5

Sailboat 46′ 8″ Since 1990

Overview

Builder
Bénéteau
Model
First 45F5
Type
Sailboat
Built
1990 on
Hull
Monohull
Hull material
Fiberglass

Dimensions

Length overall
46′ 8″ (14.23 m)
Waterline length
36′ 6″ (11.13 m)
Beam
13′ 1″ (4.00 m)
Draft
7′ 1″ (2.16 m)
Displacement
23,149 lb (10,500 kg)
Ballast
8,378 lb (3,800 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
1,195 sq ft (111.0 m²)

Accommodation

Cabins
2
Berths
4
Heads
1

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
23.5

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

Displacement / length
213

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
1.84

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Capsize screening factor
1.84
Rigging
Sloop

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

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