First 42 Beneteau
The First 42 Beneteau is a 42.92ft masthead sloop designed by German Frers and built in fiberglass by Beneteau between 1981 and 1985.
The First 42 Beneteau is a light sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a good water supply range.
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Main features
Model | First 42 Beneteau | ||
Length | 42.92 ft | ||
Beam | 13.08 ft | ||
Draft | 7.25 ft | ||
Country | France (Europe) | ||
Estimated price | $ 64660 |
Ratios
Sail area / displ. | 17.80 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 47.06 % | ||
Displ. / length | 179.29 | ||
Comfort ratio | 24.78 | ||
Capsize | 1.97 |
Hull
Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 36 ft | ||
Maximum draft | 7.25 ft | ||
Displacement | 18738 lbs | ||
Ballast | 8818 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 8.04 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
Sail area (100%) | 782 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
Sail area fore | 441.67 sq.ft | ||
Sail area main | 340.18 sq.ft | ||
I | 52.80 ft | ||
J | 16.73 ft | ||
P | 46.60 ft | ||
E | 14.60 ft |
Engine
Nb engines | 1 | ||
Total power | 50 HP | ||
Fuel capacity | 40 gals |
Accommodations
Water capacity | 100 gals | ||
Headroom | 0 ft | ||
Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
Nb of berths | 0 | ||
Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
Builder | Beneteau | ||
Designer | German Frers | ||
First built | 1981 | ||
Last built | 1985 | ||
Number built | 0 | ?? |