⛵ Sailboat

BENETEAU 1 TON

Fractional Sloop • Fin w/spade rudder • Built 1983–1985

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Dimensions

LOA
39.4 ft
LWL
30 ft
Beam
13.09 ft
Max Draft
7.22 ft
Displacement
12,125 lbs
Ballast
6,878 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
2.28 (use caution offshore)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
25.1
D/L Ratio ⓘ
200
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
56.7%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
829 sq ft

Construction

Hull Type
Fin w/spade rudder
Rig Type
Fractional Sloop
Hull Material
Foam sandwich/Carbon/Kevlar
Ballast Type
Lead

Production

First Built
1983
Last Built
1985
Number Built
12

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Volvo
Engine Model
MD 17
Engine Type
Diesel
Fuel
4 gal
Notes:

Built at Beneteau's custom yard with the most advanced materials and techniques of the day.

Also called FIRST 40 EVOLUTION. (30.5' IOR as of 1983).

A later production version, was the FIRST CLASS 12.

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