First 40 Beneteau
11 / 146 - score 79%
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 good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.
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Main features 88%
| Model | First 40 Beneteau | ||
| Length | 40.16 ft (87%) | the closest to 40.68 ft | |
| Beam | 12.75 ft (90%) | the closest to 12.63 ft | |
| Draft | 8.04 ft | ||
| Country | France (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 69%
| Sail area / displ. | 20.92 (90%) | the closest to 21.13 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 39.79 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 172.99 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 23.68 (48%) | the closest to 24.96 | |
| 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 | ?? |
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