First 456 Beneteau
3 / 289 - score 90%
The First 456 Beneteau is a 45.5ft masthead sloop designed by German Frers and built in fiberglass by Beneteau since 1982.
The First 456 Beneteau is a light sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is reasonably 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.
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 456 Beneteau | ||
| Length | 45.50 ft (91%) | the closest to 45.93 ft | |
| Beam | 14.08 ft (86%) | the closest to 14.27 ft | |
| Draft | 8 ft | ||
| Country | France (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 94%
| Sail area / displ. | 16.52 (94%) | the closest to 16.43 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 33.96 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 194.46 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 29.38 | ||
| Capsize | 1.89 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 39.33 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 8 ft | ||
| Displacement | 26500 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 9000 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.40 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 914 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 510.64 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 403.43 sq.ft | ||
| I | 56.30 ft | ||
| J | 18.14 ft | ||
| P | 49.50 ft | ||
| E | 16.30 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 60 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 55 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 105 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Beneteau | ||
| Designer | German Frers | ||
| First built | 1982 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |
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