Bénéteau First 35S5

Sailboat 35′ 6″ Since 1988

Overview

Builder
Bénéteau
Model
First 35S5
Type
Sailboat
Built
1988 on
Hull
Monohull
Hull material
Fiberglass

Dimensions

Length overall
35′ 6″ (10.82 m)
Waterline length
29′ 6″ (8.99 m)
Beam
11′ 1″ (3.38 m)
Draft
5′ 1″ (1.56 m)
Displacement
11,464 lb (5,200 kg)
Ballast
4,189 lb (1,900 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
726 sq ft (67.4 m²)

Accommodation

Cabins
2
Berths
6
Heads
1

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
22.8

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

Displacement / length
199

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
1.97

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Capsize screening factor
1.97
Rigging
Sloop

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

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