FIRST 285 (BENETEAU) Detailed Review

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If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of FIRST 285 (BENETEAU). Built by Beneteau and designed by Jean Marie Finot (Groupe Finot), the boat was first built in 1985. It has a hull type of Fin w/spade rudder and LOA is 8.58. Its sail area/displacement ratio 16.29. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by undefined, runs on undefined.

FIRST 285 (BENETEAU) has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation, and a devoted owner base. Read on to find out more about FIRST 285 (BENETEAU) and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.

Boat Information

Boat Specifications

LOA:8.58 m / 28.15 ft

Rigging Type:Fractional Sloop

Hull Type:Fin w/spade rudder

S.A. (reported):31.68 m² / 341.00 ft²

Draft (max):1.6 m / 5.25 ft

Displacement:2794 kg / 6159.71 lbs

Ballast:959 kg / 2114.23 lbs

S.A./Disp.:16.29

Bal./Disp.:34.33

Disp./Len.:192.84

Construction:FG

Last Built:1993

Designers:Jean Marie Finot (Groupe Finot)

LWL:7.39 m / 24.25 ft

Sail Boat Calculation

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Comfort Ratio:17.84

Capsize Screening Formula:2.15

Rig And Sail Specs

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I:9.91 m / 32.51 ft

S.A. Fore:9.52 m / 31.23 ft

E:3.38 m / 11.09 ft

S.A. Fore:15.55 m² / 167.38 ft²

S.A. Main:16.07 m² / 172.98 ft²

S.A. Total (100% Fore + Main Triangles)31.63 m² / 340.46 ft²

Contributions

Builders:Beneteau

Designers:Jean Marie Finot (Groupe Finot)

FAQ

Who designed the FIRST 285 (BENETEAU)?

FIRST 285 (BENETEAU) was designed by Jean Marie Finot (Groupe Finot).

Who builds FIRST 285 (BENETEAU)?

FIRST 285 (BENETEAU) is built by Beneteau.

When was FIRST 285 (BENETEAU) first built?

FIRST 285 (BENETEAU) was first built in 1985.

How long is FIRST 285 (BENETEAU)?

FIRST 285 (BENETEAU) is 7.39 m in length.

What is mast height on FIRST 285 (BENETEAU)?

FIRST 285 (BENETEAU) has a mast height of 9.52 m.