FIRST 42 (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 42 (BENETEAU). Built by Beneteau and designed by German Frers, the boat was first built in 1981. It has a hull type of Fin w/spade rudder and LOA is 13.08. Its sail area/displacement ratio 17.80. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by Perkins, runs on Diesel.

FIRST 42 (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 42 (BENETEAU) and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.

Boat Information

Boat Specifications

LOA:13.08 m / 42.91 ft

Rigging Type:Masthead Sloop

Hull Type:Fin w/spade rudder

S.A. (reported):72.65 m² / 782.00 ft²

Draft (max):2.21 m / 7.25 ft

Displacement:8499 kg / 18737.07 lbs

Ballast:4000 kg / 8818.48 lbs

S.A./Disp.:17.80

Bal./Disp.:47.06

Disp./Len.:179.29

Construction:FG/ balsa sand. deck

Ballast Type:Iron

Last Built:1985

Designers:German Frers

LWL:10.97 m / 35.99 ft

Sail Boat Calculation

Definitions

Comfort Ratio:24.78

Capsize Screening Formula:1.97

Rig And Sail Specs

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I:16.09 m / 52.79 ft

S.A. Fore:14.2 m / 46.59 ft

E:4.45 m / 14.60 ft

S.A. Fore:41.03 m² / 441.64 ft²

S.A. Main:31.6 m² / 340.14 ft²

S.A. Total (100% Fore + Main Triangles)72.64 m² / 781.89 ft²

Auxillary Power Tank

Make:Perkins

Type:Diesel

Fuel:151 L / 39.89 gals

Accomodations

Water:379 L / 100.12 gals

Contributions

Builders:Beneteau

Designers:German Frers

FAQ

Who designed the FIRST 42 (BENETEAU)?

FIRST 42 (BENETEAU) was designed by German Frers.

Who builds FIRST 42 (BENETEAU)?

FIRST 42 (BENETEAU) is built by Beneteau.

When was FIRST 42 (BENETEAU) first built?

FIRST 42 (BENETEAU) was first built in 1981.

How long is FIRST 42 (BENETEAU)?

FIRST 42 (BENETEAU) is 10.97 m in length.

What is mast height on FIRST 42 (BENETEAU)?

FIRST 42 (BENETEAU) has a mast height of 14.2 m.