First 28 Beneteau
7 / 67 - score 78%
The First 28 Beneteau is a 28.21ft masthead sloop designed by Jean-Marie Finot and built in fiberglass by Beneteau between 1980 and 1982.
600 units have been built.
The First 28 Beneteau is a light sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.
This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.
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Main features 78%
| Model | First 28 Beneteau | ||
| Length | 28.21 ft (88%) | the closest to 27.88 ft | |
| Beam | 9.84 ft (67%) | the closest to 10.17 ft | |
| Draft | 5.64 ft | ||
| Country | France (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 77%
| Sail area / displ. | 16.52 (72%) | the closest to 16.07 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 37.05 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 185.64 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 17.19 (82%) | the closest to 17.51 | |
| Capsize | 2.18 |
Hull 81%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 24.28 ft (81%) | the closest to 24.75 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 5.64 ft | ||
| Displacement | 5952 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 2205 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.60 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 338 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 200.04 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 138.38 sq.ft | ||
| I | 34.55 ft | ||
| J | 11.58 ft | ||
| P | 29.92 ft | ||
| E | 9.25 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 | 1980 | ||
| Last built | 1982 | ||
| Number built | 600 |