The First 435 Beneteau is a 43.5ft masthead sloop designed by German Frers and built in fiberglass by Beneteau between 1984 and 1987.
The First 435 Beneteau is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is average. There is a short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | First 435 Beneteau | ||
| Length | 43.50 ft | ||
| Beam | 13.08 ft | ||
| Draft | 7.42 ft | ||
| Country | France (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 16.67 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 38.89 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 226.30 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 31.29 | ||
| Capsize | 1.82 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 36.08 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 7.42 ft | ||
| Displacement | 23809 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 9259 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.05 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 859 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 477.83 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 381.42 sq.ft | ||
| I | 55.40 ft | ||
| J | 17.25 ft | ||
| P | 48.90 ft | ||
| E | 15.60 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 55 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 85 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Beneteau | ||
| Designer | German Frers | ||
| First built | 1984 | ||
| Last built | 1987 | ||
| Number built | 0 | ?? |
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