First 40 Beneteau

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The First 40 Beneteau is a 40.16ft fractional sloop designed by Bruce Farr and built in fiberglass by Beneteau since 2007.

The First 40 Beneteau is a light sailboat which is a high performer. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a fast cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a short water supply range.

This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top half. It is a good choice.

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Main features 60%

Model	First 40 Beneteau
Length	40.16 ft (39%)	the closest to 42.75 ft
Beam	12.75 ft (80%)	the closest to 12.50 ft
Draft	8.04 ft
Country	France (Europe)
Estimated price	$ 0		??

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Ratios 60%

Sail area / displ.	20.92
Ballast / displ.	39.79 %
Displ. / length	172.99
Comfort ratio	23.68 (60%)	the closest to 22.79
Capsize	2

Hull

Hull type	Monohull fin keel with bulb and spade rudder
Construction	Fiberglass
Waterline length	35 ft
Maximum draft	8.04 ft
Displacement	16614 lbs
Ballast	6610 lbs
Hull speed	7.93 knots

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Rigging

Rigging	Fractional Sloop
Sail area (100%)	848 sq.ft
Air draft	0 ft	??
Sail area fore	397.13 sq.ft
Sail area main	451.29 sq.ft
I	52.67 ft
J	15.08 ft
P	51.08 ft
E	17.67 ft

Engine

Nb engines	1
Total power	40 HP
Fuel capacity	36 gals

Accommodations

Water capacity	52 gals
Headroom	0 ft
Nb of cabins	0
Nb of berths	0
Nb heads	0

Builder data

Builder	Beneteau
Designer	Bruce Farr
First built	2007
Last built	0	??
Number built	0	??