First 18 Beneteau


5 / 22 - score 68%

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.

This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.

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Main features 81%


Model First 18 Beneteau
Length 18.04 ft (81%) the closest to 18.37 ft
Beam 7.87 ft
Draft 1.80 ft
Country France (Europe)
Estimated price $ 0 ??

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Ratios 96%


Sail area / displ. 21.89 (93%) the closest to 21.77
Ballast / displ. 28.58 %
Displ. / length 136.30
Comfort ratio 8.08 (99%) the closest to 8.09
Capsize 2.82

Hull


Hull type Monohull swing keel
Construction Fiberglass
Waterline length 16.57 ft (0%) the closest to 15.10 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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