First 38 s5 Beneteau
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The First 38 s5 Beneteau is a 38.25ft fractional sloop designed by Jean Berret / Philippe Starck and built in fiberglass by Beneteau between 1989 and 1994.
The First 38 s5 Beneteau is a moderate weight sailboat which is a good performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a short water supply range.
This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.
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Main features 74%
| Model | First 38 s5 Beneteau | ||
| Length | 38.25 ft (64%) | the closest to 39.67 ft | |
| Beam | 12.33 ft (85%) | the closest to 12.16 ft | |
| Draft | 6.50 ft | ||
| Country | France (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 96%
| Sail area / displ. | 18.08 (96%) | the closest to 18.15 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 33.40 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 210.78 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 23.67 | ||
| Capsize | 2.03 |
Hull 97%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with bulb and spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 31.33 ft (97%) | the closest to 31.25 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 6.50 ft | ||
| Displacement | 14520 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 4850 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.50 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 670 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 301.46 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 369.07 sq.ft | ||
| I | 47.14 ft | ||
| J | 12.79 ft | ||
| P | 47.90 ft | ||
| E | 15.41 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 28 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 29 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 98 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Beneteau | ||
| Designer | Jean Berret / Philippe Starck | ||
| First built | 1989 | ||
| Last built | 1994 | ||
| Number built | 0 | ?? |
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