Bénéteau First 305 Deep draft

Sailboat 32′ 2″ Monohull Since 1984

Overview

Builder
Bénéteau
Model
First 305 Deep draft
Type
Sailboat
Category
Monohull
Built
1984–1989
Designer
Jean Berret
Hull material
GRP (glass reinforced polyester): - Hull: Single skin fiberg
Rig
Sloop Marconi masthead

Dimensions

Length overall
32′ 2″ (9.81 m)
Waterline length
26′ 2″ (7.98 m)
Beam
10′ 8″ (3.25 m)
Draft
5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
Displacement
7,937 lb (3,600 kg)
Ballast
2,976 lb (1,350 kg)

Power and tanks

Engine
1 inboard engine
Power
9–18 hp
Fuel
7 gal (26 L)

Sails and rig

Sail area
527 sq ft (49.0 m²)

Accommodation

Cabins
2
Berths
6
Heads
1

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
21.2

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

Displacement / length
198

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

Ballast ratio
37%

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

Capsize screening
2.14

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Appendages
Keel : fin without bulb
Ballast ratio
38 %
Ballast type
Cast iron
Cockpit
Closed aft cockpit
Construction
GRP (glass reinforced polyester): - Hull: Single skin fiberglass polyester - Deck: Sandwich balsa fiberglass polyester
Country
France
Former French navigation category
2
French customs tonnage
8.20 Tx
Fridge/ice-box capacity
21.1 gal
Genoa area
328 ft²
HN (French rating)
16.5
Helm
Single tiller
Jib area
137 ft²
Mast configuration
Deck stepped mast
Maximum transverse section
12 ft²
Number of levels of spreaders
1
Rigging type
Sloop Marconi masthead
Righting moment @ 1°
454 lb.ft
Rotating spars
No
Rudder
Single spade rudder
Sailboat range
First
Solent area
264 ft²
Spars construction
Aluminum spars
Spreaders angle
0 °

Data from boat-specs.com. Check details with the builder before relying on them.

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