Beneteau First 29
LOA
8.90m (29.2ft)
Beam
2.95m (9.7ft)
Displacement
3,100kg (6,834lbs)
Year
1995–2000
Manufacturer
Beneteau
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 8.90 m | 29.2 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 7.95 m | 26.1 ft |
| Beam | 2.95 m | 9.7 ft |
| Draft | 1.65 m | 5.4 ft |
| Mast Height | 12.00 m | 39.4 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 3,100 kg | 6,834 lbs |
| Ballast | 1,080 kg | 2,381 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 39.5 m² | 425 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Sloop | |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | |
| Keel Type | Fin | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 15 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 13.2 gal |
| Water Capacity | 80 L | 21.1 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 5 | |
| Cabins | 1 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | Bruce Farr | |
| Country of Origin | France | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
18.88
Good — responsive and versatile
Ballast Ratio
34.8%
Moderate — good balance of stability and performance
Capsize Screening Ratio
0.81 Offshore Capable
Excellent — suitable for offshore passages
Lower is better. Values below 2.0 are considered suitable for offshore sailing.
Comfort Ratio
16.6
Spartan — racing-oriented, uncomfortable in a seaway
About the Beneteau First 29
A Bruce Farr design that brought cutting-edge racing technology to an accessible production boat. The First 29 is quick, responsive, and well-mannered in a variety of conditions.