The First 45 Beneteau Briand is a 46.16ft fractional sloop designed by Briand Design and built in fiberglass by Beneteau since 2008.
The First 45 Beneteau Briand is a light sailboat which is a good performer. It is stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is average. There is a good water supply range.
Main features
| Model | First 45 Beneteau Briand | ||
| Length | 46.16 ft | ||
| Beam | 13.75 ft | ||
| Draft | 7.83 ft | ||
| Country | France (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 19.69 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 36.56 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 181.68 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 26.95 | ||
| Capsize | 1.93 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with bulb and spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 38.58 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 7.83 ft | ||
| Displacement | 23369 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 8543 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.32 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 1002 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 500.13 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 501.75 sq.ft | ||
| I | 57.42 ft | ||
| J | 17.42 ft | ||
| P | 55.75 ft | ||
| E | 18 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 54 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 53 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 140 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Beneteau | ||
| Designer | Briand Design | ||
| First built | 2008 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |