First 29 Beneteau
The First 29 Beneteau is a 29.67ft masthead sloop designed by Jean-Marie Finot and built in fiberglass by Beneteau between 1983 and 1989.
520 units have been built.
The First 29 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. The fuel capacity is originally very small. There is a very short water supply range.
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Main features
Model | First 29 Beneteau | ||
Length | 29.67 ft | ||
Beam | 9.75 ft | ||
Draft | 5.42 ft | ||
Country | France (Europe) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
Sail area / displ. | 17 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 31.42 % | ||
Displ. / length | 174.71 | ||
Comfort ratio | 19.18 | ||
Capsize | 2.04 |
Hull
Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 26.17 ft | ||
Maximum draft | 5.42 ft | ||
Displacement | 7014 lbs | ||
Ballast | 2204 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 6.85 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
Sail area (100%) | 388 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
Sail area fore | 217.50 sq.ft | ||
Sail area main | 170.28 sq.ft | ||
I | 36.74 ft | ||
J | 11.84 ft | ||
P | 31.65 ft | ||
E | 10.76 ft |
Engine
Nb engines | 1 | ||
Total power | 0 HP | ||
Fuel capacity | 7 gals |
Accommodations
Water capacity | 24 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 | 1983 | ||
Last built | 1989 | ||
Number built | 520 |