First 285 Beneteau
7 / 49 - score 73%
The First 285 Beneteau is a 28.16ft fractional sloop designed by Group Finot and built in fiberglass by Beneteau between 1985 and 1993.
451 units have been built.
The First 285 Beneteau is a light sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is reasonably 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 70%
| Model | First 285 Beneteau | ||
| Length | 28.16 ft (89%) | the closest to 27.88 ft | |
| Beam | 9.83 ft (50%) | the closest to 10.33 ft | |
| Draft | 5.25 ft | ||
| Country | France (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 72%
| Sail area / displ. | 16.29 (86%) | the closest to 16.07 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 34.33 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 192.84 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 17.84 (59%) | the closest to 17.15 | |
| Capsize | 2.15 |
Hull 80%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 24.25 ft (80%) | the closest to 24.75 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 5.25 ft | ||
| Displacement | 6160 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 2115 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.60 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 341 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 167.43 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 173.01 sq.ft | ||
| I | 32.51 ft | ||
| J | 10.30 ft | ||
| P | 31.23 ft | ||
| E | 11.08 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 | Group Finot | ||
| First built | 1985 | ||
| Last built | 1993 | ||
| Number built | 451 |
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