Beneteau First 24
LOA
7.20m (23.6ft)
Beam
2.50m (8.2ft)
Displacement
1,400kg (3,086lbs)
Year
2008–2012
Manufacturer
Beneteau
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 7.20 m | 23.6 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 6.45 m | 21.2 ft |
| Beam | 2.50 m | 8.2 ft |
| Draft | 1.40 m | 4.6 ft |
| Mast Height | 9.50 m | 31.2 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 1,400 kg | 3,086 lbs |
| Ballast | 460 kg | 1,014 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 27.0 m² | 291 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Sloop | |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | |
| Keel Type | Fin | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 6 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 20 L | 5.3 gal |
| Water Capacity | 40 L | 10.6 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 4 | |
| Cabins | 1 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | Jean Berret | |
| Country of Origin | France | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
21.93
High performance — fast and responsive in light air
Ballast Ratio
32.9%
Moderate — good balance of stability and performance
Capsize Screening Ratio
0.89 Offshore Capable
Excellent — suitable for offshore passages
Lower is better. Values below 2.0 are considered suitable for offshore sailing.
Comfort Ratio
14.3
Spartan — racing-oriented, uncomfortable in a seaway
About the Beneteau First 24
A lively pocket racer-cruiser in the First tradition. The First 24 offers competitive one-design racing with enough creature comforts for weekend coastal cruising.