⛵ Sailboat DB

FIRST 32 (BENETEAU)

Fractional Sloop • Fin w/spade rudder • Built 1980–1984

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Dimensions

LOA
32.5 ft
LWL
27.92 ft
Beam
10.8 ft
Max Draft
5.82 ft
Displacement
8,390 lbs
Ballast
3,310 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
2.13 (use caution offshore)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
19.3
D/L Ratio ⓘ
172
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
39.5%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
499 sq ft
I
40.3 ft
J
11.9 ft
P
40.5 ft
E
12.8 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Fin w/spade rudder
Rig Type
Fractional Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type

Production

First Built
1980
Last Built
1984
Number Built

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Volvo Penta
Power
17 hp
Engine Type
Diesel
Water
53 gal
Fuel
12 gal
Notes: Shoal draft:4.42'/1.35m\nFractional and shorter, masthead rig also available.\nAlso called BENETEAU R/C 32 in US.\nMasthead Rig:\nI: 40.3\nJ: 11.9\nP: 34.8 \nE: 11.5\n\nMasthead (tall):\nI: 41.8\nJ: 11.9\nP: 36.1\nE: 11.8

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