Fractional Sloop
• Fin w/spade rudder
• Built 1981–1984
Dimensions
LOA
30.5 ft
LWL
26.97 ft
Beam
10.66 ft
Max Draft
5.58 ft
Displacement
6,834 lbs
Ballast
2,976 lbs
Performance Ratios
Capsize Ratio ⓘ
2.25
(use caution offshore)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
18.2
D/L Ratio ⓘ
156
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
43.5%
Sail Plan
Sail Area
410 sq ft
I
36.1 ft
J
10.9 ft
P
36.1 ft
E
11.8 ft
Construction
Hull Type
Fin w/spade rudder
Rig Type
Fractional Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type
Lead
Production
First Built
1981
Last Built
1984
Number Built
—
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make
Volvo or Yanmar
Power
15 hp
Engine Type
Diesel
Water
12 gal
Notes: The FIRST 30 ES was the IOR 1/2 ton racing version with a lead keel and a fractional, keel stepped rig.\nBest on FIRST EVOLUTION model (1980-10 built), winner of 1981 1/2 Ton Cup. See FIRST 30 E (BENETEAU) for more details.