First 345 Beneteau
The First 345 Beneteau is a 34.5ft masthead sloop designed by Jean Beret and built in fiberglass by Beneteau between 1985 and 1988.
460 units have been built.
The First 345 Beneteau is a light sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a good water supply range.
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Main features
Model | First 345 Beneteau | ||
Length | 34.50 ft | ||
Beam | 11.42 ft | ||
Draft | 6.20 ft | ||
Country | France (Europe) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
Sail area / displ. | 17.54 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 45.36 % | ||
Displ. / length | 182.40 | ||
Comfort ratio | 19.88 | ||
Capsize | 2.11 |
Hull
Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 29.17 ft | ||
Maximum draft | 6.20 ft | ||
Displacement | 10141 lbs | ||
Ballast | 4600 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 7.24 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
Sail area (100%) | 512 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
Sail area fore | 283.80 sq.ft | ||
Sail area main | 228.69 sq.ft | ||
I | 44 ft | ||
J | 12.90 ft | ||
P | 37.80 ft | ||
E | 12.10 ft |
Engine
Nb engines | 1 | ||
Total power | 0 HP | ||
Fuel capacity | 22 gals |
Accommodations
Water capacity | 106 gals | ||
Headroom | 0 ft | ||
Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
Nb of berths | 0 | ||
Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
Builder | Beneteau | ||
Designer | Jean Beret | ||
First built | 1985 | ||
Last built | 1988 | ||
Number built | 460 |