First 235 Beneteau
The First 235 Beneteau is a 23.33ft fractional sloop designed by Group Finot and built in fiberglass by Beneteau USA between 1986 and 1991.
680 units have been built.
The First 235 Beneteau is a light sailboat which is a good performer. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.
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Main features
Model | First 235 Beneteau | ||
Length | 23.33 ft | ||
Beam | 8.17 ft | ||
Draft | 3.80 ft | ||
Country | France (Europe) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
Sail area / displ. | 19.90 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 29.19 % | ||
Displ. / length | 151.93 | ||
Comfort ratio | 12.57 | ||
Capsize | 2.31 |
Hull
Hull type | Monohull fin keel with transom hung rudder | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 20.25 ft | ||
Maximum draft | 3.80 ft | ||
Displacement | 2826 lbs | ||
Ballast | 825 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 6.03 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
Sail area (100%) | 248 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
Sail area fore | 112.58 sq.ft | ||
Sail area main | 136.01 sq.ft | ||
I | 28.61 ft | ||
J | 7.87 ft | ||
P | 26.41 ft | ||
E | 10.30 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 USA | ||
Designer | Group Finot | ||
First built | 1986 | ||
Last built | 1991 | ||
Number built | 680 |