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 |
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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 |
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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 | ?? |
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