The First 18 Beneteau is a 18.04ft fractional sloop designed by Jean-Marie Finot and built in fiberglass by Beneteau between 1978 and 1981.
1065 units have been built.
The First 18 Beneteau is a light sailboat which is a high performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.
Main features
| Model | First 18 Beneteau | ||
| Length | 18.04 ft | ||
| Beam | 7.87 ft | ||
| Draft | 1.80 ft | ||
| Country | France (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 21.89 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 28.58 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 136.30 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 8.08 | ||
| Capsize | 2.82 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull swing keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 16.57 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 3.61 ft | ||
| Displacement | 1389 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 397 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 5.45 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 170 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 74.03 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 95.83 sq.ft | ||
| I | 22.57 ft | ||
| J | 6.56 ft | ||
| P | 22.47 ft | ||
| E | 8.53 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Beneteau | ||
| Designer | Jean-Marie Finot | ||
| First built | 1978 | ||
| Last built | 1981 | ||
| Number built | 1065 |
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