Beneteau First 35
LOA
10.68m (35.0ft)
Beam
3.45m (11.3ft)
Displacement
5,500kg (12,125lbs)
Year
2004–2009
Manufacturer
Beneteau
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 10.68 m | 35.0 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 9.45 m | 31.0 ft |
| Beam | 3.45 m | 11.3 ft |
| Draft | 2.00 m | 6.6 ft |
| Mast Height | 15.50 m | 50.9 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 5,500 kg | 12,125 lbs |
| Ballast | 1,900 kg | 4,189 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 61.0 m² | 657 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Sloop | |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | |
| Keel Type | Fin | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 21 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 100 L | 26.4 gal |
| Water Capacity | 180 L | 47.6 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | |
| Cabins | 2 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | Farr Yacht Design | |
| Country of Origin | France | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
19.89
Good — responsive and versatile
Ballast Ratio
34.6%
Moderate — good balance of stability and performance
Capsize Screening Ratio
0.78 Offshore Capable
Excellent — suitable for offshore passages
Lower is better. Values below 2.0 are considered suitable for offshore sailing.
Comfort Ratio
16.8
Spartan — racing-oriented, uncomfortable in a seaway
About the Beneteau First 35
A Farr-designed performance cruiser that delivers exhilarating speed without sacrificing livability. The First 35 is equally at home on the racecourse or on a coastal cruise.