FIRST 38 (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 38 (BENETEAU). Built by Beneteau and designed by Berret-Racoupeau, the boat was first built in 1982. It has a hull type of Fin w/spade rudder and LOA is 12.25. Its sail area/displacement ratio 20.03. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by Perkins, runs on Diesel.

FIRST 38 (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 38 (BENETEAU) and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.

Boat Information

Boat Specifications

LOA:12.25 m / 40.19 ft

Rigging Type:Masthead Sloop

Hull Type:Fin w/spade rudder

S.A. (reported):78.5 m² / 844.97 ft²

Draft (max):2.1 m / 6.89 ft

Displacement:8000 kg / 17636.96 lbs

Ballast:3000 kg / 6613.86 lbs

S.A./Disp.:20.03

Bal./Disp.:37.50

Disp./Len.:202.99

Construction:FG

Ballast Type:Iron

Designers:Berret-Racoupeau

LWL:10.32 m / 33.86 ft

Sail Boat Calculation

Definitions

Comfort Ratio:25.56

Capsize Screening Formula:1.97

Rig And Sail Specs

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I:14.71 m / 48.26 ft

S.A. Fore:12.9 m / 42.32 ft

E:4.22 m / 13.85 ft

S.A. Fore:32.32 m² / 347.89 ft²

S.A. Main:27.19 m² / 292.67 ft²

S.A. Total (100% Fore + Main Triangles)59.51 m² / 640.56 ft²

Auxillary Power Tank

Make:Perkins

Type:Diesel

Accomodations

Headroom:1.93 m / 6.33 ft

Contributions

Builders:Beneteau

Designers:Berret-Racoupeau

FAQ

Who designed the FIRST 38 (BENETEAU)?

FIRST 38 (BENETEAU) was designed by Berret-Racoupeau.

Who builds FIRST 38 (BENETEAU)?

FIRST 38 (BENETEAU) is built by Beneteau.

When was FIRST 38 (BENETEAU) first built?

FIRST 38 (BENETEAU) was first built in 1982.

How long is FIRST 38 (BENETEAU)?

FIRST 38 (BENETEAU) is 10.32 m in length.

What is mast height on FIRST 38 (BENETEAU)?

FIRST 38 (BENETEAU) has a mast height of 12.9 m.