First 38 Beneteau

5 / 32 - score 77%

The First 38 Beneteau is a 38.5ft masthead sloop designed by Jean Berret and built in fiberglass by Beneteau since 1983.

The First 38 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 coastal cruiser.

This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.

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Main features 84%

Model	First 38 Beneteau
Length	38.50 ft (79%)	the closest to 39.27 ft
Beam	12.83 ft (88%)	the closest to 12.96 ft
Draft	6.90 ft
Country	France (Europe)
Estimated price	$ 0		??

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Ratios 75%

Sail area / displ.	16.45 (97%)	the closest to 16.41
Ballast / displ.	42.25 %
Displ. / length	180.51
Comfort ratio	22.95 (53%)	the closest to 21.98
Capsize	2.06

Hull 66%

Hull type	Monohull fin keel with spade rudder
Construction	Fiberglass
Waterline length	33.83 ft (66%)	the closest to 35 ft
Maximum draft	6.90 ft
Displacement	15655 lbs
Ballast	6615 lbs
Hull speed	7.79 knots

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Rigging

Rigging	Masthead Sloop
Sail area (100%)	641 sq.ft
Air draft	0 ft	??
Sail area fore	347.88 sq.ft
Sail area main	292.71 sq.ft
I	48.25 ft
J	14.42 ft
P	42.33 ft
E	13.83 ft

Engine

Nb engines	1
Total power	45 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 Berret
First built	1983
Last built	0	??
Number built	0	??