BoatsFirst 30 (Beneteau - Juan K.)

First 30 (Beneteau - Juan K.)

Fractional Sloop · Fin w/bulb & Dual Rudders · 2011–2015

A Juan Kouyoumdjian-designed fractional sloop with a high sail-area-to-displacement ratio for spirited performance

Designed by Juan Kouyoumdjian, built by Beneteau.

LOA
Beam
Draft (max)
Displacement
Ballast
Hull type
Fin w/bulb & Dual Rudders

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The First 30 (Beneteau - Juan K.), on the water

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Footage from Alfredo Contaldo

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Character

Where this design lands on the numbers a shopper trusts — read straight from her own ratios.

LivelySea-kindly

Her light displacement on a moderate beam gives 17 — a quick, lively motion that feels every wave.

Comfort ratio 17
CoastalBluewater

2.09 — right around the 2.0 line, the edge between coastal and offshore.

Capsize screening 2.09
LightHeavy

109 — light for her waterline, so she is easily driven and quick to accelerate.

Displacement / length 109
EasygoingPowered-up

22.4 — a lot of sail for her weight; powered-up and eager, a real performer.

Sail area / displacement 22.4
TenderStiff

29% of her weight is ballast — on the tender side; she'll heel readily and want a reef sooner.

Ballast 29%

Light and lively — happiest day-sailing and coastal-hopping in settled weather.

  • Draws more than ~77% of boats her size on file

Compared with 2819 boats of the same type within a quarter of her length.

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Full specifications

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Dimensions
Weights
Ballast / displacement
29.1%
Rig & sail area
Rig
Fractional Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
22.4
Displacement / length
109.3
Comfort ratio
17.2
Capsize screening
2.09
Hull speed
7.6 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
1216
Hull
Hull type
Fin w/bulb & dual rudders
Construction
Fiberglass
Ballast type
Lead
Production
Years built
2011–2015
Designer
Juan Kouyoumdjian
Builder
Beneteau

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