What the fleet has seen
The Beneteau First 35, as the fleet has seen it
Derived from the videos the fleet has analysed of this model. ▶ marks open the moment aboard.
The Beneteau First 35 is a 10.7-meter masthead sloop designed by Jean Berret and built by Beneteau, based on an IOR 3/4 ton racer. It has a fin keel with a spade rudder, a 1.9-meter draft, and displaces 4755 kg.14:10 Aboard SEILmagasinet, a First 35 crew competing in the Doublehanded European Championship relied on efficient spinnaker maneuvers and quick sail changes to gain distance, particularly during a 24-hour upwind segment.2:16 The crew planned 90-minute sleep shifts to manage fatigue during the 48-hour race, tethering to the deck for safety.1:21 The Paper Boat Project inspected a 35-foot Beneteau named Shiraz, noting its in-mast furling and large cockpit, but found the interior degraded and requiring significant repairs, estimating $10,000 and six weeks of labor.2:34 The vessel's condition did not match advertised photos, leading to a decision against purchase despite the brand's reputation for resale value and ease of maintenance.12:44 The First 35 was among over 60 boats, including production cruiser-racers and performance one-designs, gathered at Mandal for the Race to the Arctic.watch
