The First 265 Beneteau is a 26.0ft fractional sloop designed by Group Finot and built in fiberglass by Beneteau between 1990 and 1997.
520 units have been built.
The First 265 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. The fuel capacity is originally very small. There is a very short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | First 265 Beneteau | ||
| Length | 26 ft | ||
| Beam | 9.42 ft | ||
| Draft | 4.92 ft | ||
| Country | France (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 18.21 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 29.79 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 151.76 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 15.13 | ||
| Capsize | 2.24 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 24.17 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4.92 ft | ||
| Displacement | 4800 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 1430 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.59 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 323 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 157.75 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 165.06 sq.ft | ||
| I | 31.33 ft | ||
| J | 10.07 ft | ||
| P | 30.51 ft | ||
| E | 10.82 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 7 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 10 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Beneteau | ||
| Designer | Group Finot | ||
| First built | 1990 | ||
| Last built | 1997 | ||
| Number built | 520 |
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