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Beneteau First 35

Masthead Sloop · Fin w/spade rudder · 1980–present

Specifications

Dimensions
Weights
Ballast / displacement
46.3%
Rig & sail area
Rig
Masthead Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
18.6
Displacement / length
195.3
Comfort ratio
18.9
Capsize screening
2.23
Hull speed
7.2 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
1254
Hull
Hull type
Fin w/spade rudder
Construction
Fiberglass
Production
Years built
1980–present
Units built
455
Designer
Jean Berret, Berret-Racoupeau
Builder
Beneteau

Design & history

The First 35 by Beneteau is based on an IOR 3/4 ton racer and was referred to in the US as the Beneteau R/C 35.

Class · IOR 3/4 ton racer
Notable features
Shoal draft: 4.42'/1.35m
Variants
  • BENETEAU R/C 35
  • IDYLLE 11.50
Design

Based on an IOR 3/4 ton racer; the IDYLLE 11.50 was based on the same hull.

Curated reference notes

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