Beneteau First 36.7
LOA
11.25m (36.9ft)
Beam
3.58m (11.7ft)
Displacement
5,800kg (12,787lbs)
Year
2002–2008
Manufacturer
Beneteau
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 11.25 m | 36.9 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 9.65 m | 31.7 ft |
| Beam | 3.58 m | 11.7 ft |
| Draft | 1.98 m | 6.5 ft |
| Mast Height | 16.00 m | 52.5 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 5,800 kg | 12,787 lbs |
| Ballast | 2,100 kg | 4,630 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 65.0 m² | 700 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Sloop | |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | |
| Keel Type | Fin | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 29 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 120 L | 31.7 gal |
| Water Capacity | 200 L | 52.8 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 7 | |
| Cabins | 2 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | Farr Yacht Design | |
| Country of Origin | France | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
20.46
High performance — fast and responsive in light air
Ballast Ratio
36.2%
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
15.9
Spartan — racing-oriented, uncomfortable in a seaway
About the Beneteau First 36.7
One of the most successful production racers of the 2000s. The First 36.7 became a one-design class in its own right, offering thrilling IRC competition and solid cruising capability.