Bénéteau First 35.7

Sailboat 35′ 8″ Since 1992

Overview

Builder
Bénéteau
Model
First 35.7
Type
Sailboat
Built
1992 on
Hull
Monohull
Hull material
Fiberglass

Dimensions

Length overall
35′ 8″ (10.88 m)
Waterline length
31′ 1″ (9.48 m)
Beam
12′ 7″ (3.84 m)
Draft
6′ 1″ (1.86 m)
Displacement
11,684 lb (5,300 kg)
Ballast
3,748 lb (1,700 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
765 sq ft (71.1 m²)

Accommodation

Cabins
2
Berths
4
Heads
1

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
23.8

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

Displacement / length
173

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

Ballast ratio
32%

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

Capsize screening
2.22

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Capsize screening factor
2.22
Rigging
Sloop

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

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