Bénéteau First 20

Sailboat 21′ Since 2013

Overview

Builder
Bénéteau
Model
First 20
Type
Sailboat
Built
2013 on
Hull
Monohull
Hull material
Fiberglass

Dimensions

Length overall
21′ (6.40 m)
Waterline length
19′ 10″ (6.04 m)
Beam
8′ 1″ (2.47 m)
Draft
5′ 1″ (1.56 m)
Displacement
2,745 lb (1,245 kg)
Ballast
661 lb (300 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
245 sq ft (22.8 m²)

Accommodation

Berths
2

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
20.0

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

Displacement / length
158

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

Ballast ratio
24%

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

Capsize screening
2.31

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Capsize screening factor
2.32

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

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