First 456 Beneteau
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.
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Main features
Model | First 456 Beneteau | ||
Length | 45.50 ft | ||
Beam | 14.08 ft | ||
Draft | 8 ft | ||
Country | France (Europe) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
Sail area / displ. | 16.52 | ||
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 |
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 | ?? |