Bénéteau First 27

Sailboat 26′ 2″ Since 2018

Overview

Builder
Bénéteau
Model
First 27
Type
Sailboat
Built
2018 on
Hull
Monohull
Hull material
Fiberglass

Dimensions

Length overall
26′ 2″ (7.99 m)
Waterline length
26′ 2″ (7.99 m)
Beam
8′ 5″ (2.56 m)
Draft
6′ 6″ (1.98 m)
Displacement
3,042 lb (1,380 kg)
Ballast
1,345 lb (610 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
517 sq ft (48.0 m²)

Accommodation

Cabins
1
Berths
2
Heads
1

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
39.4

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

Displacement / length
76

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

Ballast ratio
44%

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

Capsize screening
2.32

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Capsize screening factor
2.32
Rigging
Sloop

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

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