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Beneteau First 285

Fractional Sloop · Fin w/spade rudder · 1985–1993

Specifications

Dimensions
Weights
Ballast / displacement
34.3%
Rig & sail area
Rig
Fractional Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
16.3
Displacement / length
192.8
Comfort ratio
17.8
Capsize screening
2.15
Hull speed
6.6 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
852
Hull
Hull type
Fin w/spade rudder
Construction
Fiberglass
Production
Years built
1985–1993
Units built
451
Designer
Group Finot, Jean Marie Finot (Groupe Finot)
Builder
Beneteau

Design & history

Notable features
Shoal Draft version: 3.75'/1.14mWinged Keel: 3.8'/1.16m

Curated reference notes

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