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Beneteau First 25

Masthead Sloop · Fin w/transom hung rudder · 1979–1984

Specifications

Dimensions
Weights
Ballast / displacement
38.9%
Rig & sail area
Rig
Masthead Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
18.0
Displacement / length
170.5
Comfort ratio
14.1
Capsize screening
2.33
Hull speed
6.3 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
717
Hull
Hull type
Fin w/transom hung rudder
Construction
Fiberglass
Production
Years built
1979–1984
Units built
1115
Designer
Jean-Marie Finot, Jean Marie Finot (Groupe Finot)
Builder
Beneteau

Design & history

The Beneteau First 25 was available with either a fixed or swing keel. It should not be confused with the Farr-designed Beneteau 25 (Platu) or the later Finot/Conq Beneteau 25S (2002).

Notable features
Available with fixed or swing keel
Variants
  • BENETEAU 25 (PLATU)
  • BENETEAU 25S (2002)

Curated reference notes

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