Beneteau First 30
LOA
9.14m (30.0ft)
Beam
3.05m (10.0ft)
Displacement
3,600kg (7,937lbs)
Year
1983–1989
Manufacturer
Beneteau
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 9.14 m | 30.0 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 7.62 m | 25.0 ft |
| Beam | 3.05 m | 10.0 ft |
| Draft | 1.75 m | 5.7 ft |
| Mast Height | 12.50 m | 41.0 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 3,600 kg | 7,937 lbs |
| Ballast | 1,300 kg | 2,866 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 42.0 m² | 452 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Sloop | |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | |
| Keel Type | Fin | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 15 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 15.9 gal |
| Water Capacity | 100 L | 26.4 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | |
| Cabins | 2 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | Jean Berret | |
| Country of Origin | France | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
18.17
Good — responsive and versatile
Ballast Ratio
36.1%
Moderate — good balance of stability and performance
Capsize Screening Ratio
0.80 Offshore Capable
Excellent — suitable for offshore passages
Lower is better. Values below 2.0 are considered suitable for offshore sailing.
Comfort Ratio
19.2
Spartan — racing-oriented, uncomfortable in a seaway
About the Beneteau First 30
The original First 30 established Beneteau as a force in performance sailing. A competitive IOR racer that also serves well as a comfortable coastal cruiser.