Bénéteau First 30

Sailboat 29′ 6″ Since 1977

Overview

Builder
Bénéteau
Model
First 30
Type
Sailboat
Built
1977 on
Hull
Monohull
Hull material
Fiberglass

Dimensions

Length overall
29′ 6″ (8.99 m)
Waterline length
25′ 6″ (7.77 m)
Beam
9′ 6″ (2.90 m)
Draft
5′ 10″ (1.77 m)
Displacement
8,995 lb (4,080 kg)
Ballast
3,748 lb (1,700 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
524 sq ft (48.7 m²)

Accommodation

Cabins
1
Berths
4
Heads
1

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
19.4

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

Displacement / length
242

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

Ballast ratio
42%

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

Capsize screening
1.83

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Capsize screening factor
1.83
Rigging
Sloop

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

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