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Beneteau First 305

Masthead Sloop · Fin w/spade rudder · 1985–present

Specifications

Dimensions
Weights
Ballast / displacement
36.1%
Rig & sail area
Rig
Masthead Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
16.1
Displacement / length
192.2
Comfort ratio
19.9
Capsize screening
2.08
Hull speed
6.9 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
1004
Hull
Hull type
Fin w/spade rudder
Construction
Fiberglass
Production
Years built
1985–present
Designer
Jean Berret, Berret-Racoupeau
Builder
Beneteau

Design & history

The Beneteau First 305 was offered with a number of different keel and rig combinations and was initially promoted in the US under the name F305.

Notable features
Multiple keel and rig combinations availableShoal Draft: 4.33'/1.32mAlternative short rig: I 37.65'/11.48m, J 11.28'/3.44m, P 32.01'/9.76m, E 10.69'/3.26m
Variants
  • F305
Production

First promoted in the US under the name F305.

Curated reference notes

Not yet featured in any indexed video.

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