⛵ Sailboat

FIRST 235 (BENETEAU)

Fractional Sloop • Fin w/transom hung rudder • Built 1986–1991

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Dimensions

LOA
23.33 ft
LWL
20.25 ft
Beam
8.17 ft
Max Draft
3.8 ft
Displacement
2,826 lbs
Ballast
825 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
2.31 (use caution offshore)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
19.9
D/L Ratio ⓘ
152
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
29.2%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
248 sq ft
I
28.61 ft
J
7.87 ft
P
26.41 ft
E
10.3 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Fin w/transom hung rudder
Rig Type
Fractional Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type
—

Production

First Built
1986
Last Built
1991
Number Built
680
Notes:

Also available with swing keel

Draft (BD): 5.75'/1.75m\t

Draft (BU): 2.16'/0.66m

WINGED KEEL draft: 2.75'/0.84m).

Thanks to Clay for providing updated information.

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