By using our website you consent to all cookies in accordance with our Cookie Policy. The 105 percent jib is thus bigger than it seems and does help a bit to drive the boat in light air. Share. Now both join their skills with Beneteau in the creation of the all new First 30 headed by these two champions. Plenty of accommodation in this Beneteau First 42s7 with large and light saloon, owners double berth cabin forward with en-suite heads and two aft double berth cabins. She was built between 1977 and 1981 by Bénéteau (France) with 969 hulls completed. The hull form and sailplan of the new First 30 are very contemporary and have “Juan K” written all over them. Beneteau First 310. Development in Beneteau’s First lines of craft had been quiet until 2007, when the Beneteau’s First 50 introduced a fresh new style. S# first appeared (that we know of) in TellTales, April 1988, “On a Scale of One to Ten” by A.P. Optional equipment prices and values for the 2012 Beneteau FIRST 30 from NADAguides. Values Specifications Special Notes. Construction, on the other hand, is fairly conventional. 2011 BENETEAU FIRST 30 JK Designed by Juan K Yacht Design / Nauta Design and built in 2011 by Beneteau, France French registration - VAT paid Lenght 9.52m (Registration) L.W.L. 101410btsc-5509.jpg Beneteau First 30; Annapolis, MD Billy Black 401.683.5500 The S / Deep draft version is offered with simpler and more race-oriented accommodations to provide a lighter displacement. Beneteau First 30 JK aft cockpit, fin keel performance yacht for sale. The voyage was ...read more, Reviewed by Amanda Balasubramanian As we were preparing for our first significant offshore passage in 2013, I read every book on ocean sailing I could find. Good access to the Volvo Penta MD22L 50hp diesel engine. Mast set well aft and square top mainsail for optimal power. First 310 is based on the Figaro hull that has been resized 6 inches higher to permit some more interior volume. This very sharp rise in resistance, between speed-length ratio of 1.2 to 1.5, is insurmountable for heavy sailboats and so becomes an apparent barrier. Beneteau First 30 E. US$33,967 * 30 ft / 1985. The berths look generous at first glance, but come up a bit short once you climb into them. Description; View Full Specifications . She was marketed as a fast family cruiser but is a strong performer round the cans, too. The double berth in the aft stateroom looks quite vast, but has a big chunk cut out of one shoulder, so that it may feel a bit tight when shared with others. The wide swept-back spreaders preclude setting a big genoa, but the mast is set well aft. However, while there were a number of helpful books full of technical information, I also longed for the personal stories ...read more, Henri Lloyd looked to the past for inspiration when designing its newest line of racing gear—specifically the kit worn by Dennis Conner’s Stars and Stripes campaign (also designed by Henri Lloyd) during the 1987 America’s Cup in Fremantle, Australia. Year: 1981 Length: 30' Engine/Fuel Type: Single / diesel. Fore triangle height (from mast foot to fore stay top attachment), Fore triangle base (from mast foot to bottom of forestay), Mainsail hoist measurement (from tack to head), Mainsail foot measurement (from tack to clew). This boat represents a great value for anyone looking for a fun, easy-to-sail IRC racer that can also be used for casual family daysailing and coastal cruising. There are several different ways for the helmsman to get comfortable while maintaining both good sightlines forward and a good grip on the tiller. The race was extraordinarily close, seeing shifty breezes, nine lead changes in just under 30 minutes and boatspeeds topping ...read more, Sailing and boating can come with a hefty price tag, but there are plenty of ways to get on the water without breaking the bank. Overall the deck and cockpit layout is excellent. The sail controls are well laid out, and lines for the traveler are right at hand, as are the coarse and fine controls for the mainsheet. This First 30 has a length of 32 feet making it a comfortable family yacht or spacious for race crews and extra sails. Price as tested £101,275 LOA 9.53m (31ft 3in) Hull Length 8.99m (29ft 6in) LWL 8.65m (28ft 5in) Beam 2.99m (9ft 9in) Draught 1.89m (6ft 2in) Displacement 3,995kg (8,807 lb) Ballast 973kg (2,149 lb) Ballast ratio 24.4% Displacement/ Length 170.8 Sail area 45.9m2 (494 sq ft) SA/D ratio 18.6 Diesel 130 litres (28.6 gal) Water 160 litres (35.2 gal) Engine 21hp Transmission Shaft RCD category B Designer Finot Conq Builder Beneteau UK Agent Ancasta/Fox’s Yacht Sale Websitewww.beneteau.com First 305 : The fittings are the highlight of the First 305. Because of its very open layout, the cockpit will also work well when the boat is in cruising mode. Malta, Malta. The Ballast ratio is an indicator of stability; it is obtained by dividing the boat's displacement by the mass of the ballast. Print. The First 305 is equipped with complete fittings which, like all the Firsts, has benefitted from racing experience. But with the long chine buried while heeling and the twin rudders to help control things, I don’t expect she’ll gripe much. Beneteau has done a good job in recent years burnishing its racecourse mojo with its new generation of “First” series racer-cruisers. There’s about six feet of standing headroom and enough room inside that you can suit up in foulies and get your face over the sink for a good scrub. This Beneteau First 30 is presented in excellent condition and is well worth viewing. Brooks . Her maximum draft is 1.90 metres with a T-keel and lead bulb. However, my preference would be for the standard single tiller, which is connected to the rudders by a below-deck tie bar. This last version of the Beneteau FIRST 30 was introduced in 2011 and production was halted in 2015. The intake strainer for the bilge pump is on a length of hose, so it can be positioned to leeward when the boat is heeled—a very smart feature that should be standard on any boat with flat bilges. The head, on the other hand, is perfect. This effect increases dramatically the resistance when the boat reaches a speed-length ratio (speed-length ratio is the ratio between the speed in knots and the square root of the waterline length in feet) of about 1.2 (corresponding to a Froude Number of 0.35) . The first line is the most traditional and may be the most popular line of Beneteau. She was built between 1981 and 1984 by Bénéteau (France) with 443 hulls completed. This leads to the concept of "hull speed". Boat Type Monohull Sailboats Engine Specifications Quantity 1 Horse Power 21 … The drop-leaf saloon table, for example, is substantial enough to be really useful when you’re staying aboard. The Beneteau First 345 was designed as a moderate displacement racer/cruiser, and much of its popularity has been because of its success in blending the two functions. The hull is solid glass set in polyester, and the injection-molded deck is balsa cored. The hull form and sailplan of the new First 30 are very contemporary and have “Juan K” written all over them. 1 1 1 1 * This price is based on today's currency conversion rate. As a ship moves in the water, it creates standing waves that oppose its movement. It’s the line from which Beneteau started his nautical story, today after many succesfull First models, Beneteau want to make some new chenges on the First 30! The First 30 is a 28’11” (8.8m) cruiser-racer sailboat designed by Bureau Mauric (France). In this episode of Boat Talk, SAIL's managing editor Lydia Mullan and Power & Motor Yacht's executive editor Charlie Levine share tips on getting out ...read more, In late 2020, sailing legend Jimmy Cornell set off on his Elcano Challenge, a green-powered circumnavigation aboard the custom Outremer Aventura Zero. Boat-Specs.com uses cookies to improve user experience. BENETEAU is launching the new FIRST 30, designed by the talented Juan Kouyoumdjian, well known from the America?s Cup and the Volvo Ocean Race. New sails, ocean going standing rigging were among the upgrades. It can be easily removed and left ashore when you’re racing. Twitter. Forward, there is a dedicated anchor well, while in the cockpit there is a dedicated liferaft locker to port. Fresh water use in recent years. Remarks : The First 30 is a compact easily handled versatile yacht ideal for cruising or club racing. 1981 Beneteau First 30 US$ 14,077 * Plattsburgh, New York. Access to the engine is comprehensive, in that you can reach all sides of it, but the installation is very tight. [brightcove videoid="3986839994001" playerid="4343385270001" height="355" width="600"]. BENETEAU is launching the new FIRST 30, designed by the talented Juan Kouyoumdjian, well known from the America’s Cup and the Volvo Ocean Race.The technical fine-tuning will be supervised by Michel Desjoyeaux, skipper of the monohull Foncia. Page 14: Hull Identification Numbers 28 countries. “He lived his whole life to the fullest and shall leave the fondest of memories not only as a husband and father, [and] as a friend to all the sailing community in the UK, but to the ...read more, The Cruising Club of America awarded Randall Reeves the 2020 Blue Water Medal for his solo Figure-8 voyage. Send Email. US$14,186 * 30 ft / 1981. Values Specifications Special Notes. Since the stability depends also of the hull shapes and the position of the center of gravity, only the boats with similar ballast arrangements and hull shapes should be compared. 2014 Beneteau FIRST 30 Specs . On a close reach with an A-sail up we topped 7. © 2021 Cruz Bay Publishing, Inc. an Active Interest Media company. The architect is Jean Berret, a Frenchman noted for his cruising and racing designs (he designed the 1985 Admiral's Cup winner, … Though the mast is aft, the mainsail is not small. This Beneteau First 30 is presented in excellent condition and is well worth viewing. Interested in this boat? Even with the A-sail, conditions were too light for us to develop much speed sailing at wind angles below about 110 degrees. As the first owner of your new Beneteau, your warranty only becomes valid upon receipt, by Beneteau, of the completed and signed warranty form. All Rights Reserved. 'Black Swan' is a year 2012 build. Though the interior is a bit too tight for long-term cruising, it will work well enough for shorter trips. CHARTPLOTTER 2015 - RADIO AM/FM 2017 - ALL BATTERY CHANGED IN 2017 - INVERTER 2015 - BATTERY CHARGER 2015 - CUTLASS BEARING HAS CHANGED IN 2017 AND MORE New arrival. This vessel has been well maintained and wintered ashore every winter. This, the largest of the Finot designs, appeared in 1990 and ran for five years, with 496 built. With the twin rudders the boat tracks well enough that, even with the A-sail flying, I could let go the tiller without provoking an instant course change. Specifications First 30 LOA: 9.81 m Length waterline: 8.49 m Beam: 3.20m Light displacement (GTE): 3750 kg Ballast long: 1090 kg Mainsail: 32.9 m2 Genoese: 28.8 m2 Spinnaker: 85 m2 For more information NSW www.beneteau.com.au I particularly liked the helm ergonomics. Motoring ahead in calm conditions we made 7 knots running the engine at 3,000 rpm. The broad transom gives space for a very large cockpit – we had five people on board without feeling as though there was any lack of space. I sailed the First 30 in 6 to 10 knots of breeze on Chesapeake Bay. "I took the decision to turn ...read more. Detailed sailboat specifications and datasheets since 2015, Standard public price ex. Maximum beam is well aft with outboard twin rudders on either end of a very wide transom. Facebook. It seems to me that ...read more, On Saturday, in what was surely the most exciting race of the series, INEOS Team UK beat Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli to earn a spot in the Prada Cup finals. When you see the new Beneteau First 30 for the first time, don’t be surprised if you do a double take. Looming over it all is a square-top mainsail the shape and dimensions of which are not constrained by any backstay or runners. Beneteau has done a good job in recent years burnishing its racecourse mojo with its new generation of “First” series racer-cruisers. Our test boat had the optional twin wheels, rather than the large central wheel of the older Oceanis 31 that was hard to move around and divided up the space. First 30´s sail plan appeared somewhat unbalanced The First 30 has an overall length of 9.85 metres with a max beam of 3.21. Yacht of the Year 2008 Cruising or racing, this European lady is up for it If you want to know where production cruiser/racer design is going, look no further. The new collection, with its ...read more, TO VANG OR NOT TO VANG Q: Last year, I bought a new, fully-battened Dacron main for my 36-footer. The equation incorporates SA/Disp (100% fore triangle) and Disp/length ratios to create a guide to probable boat performance vs. other boats of comparable size . There’s enough room for a modest electronics array and a small chart to be laid out, but the flip-up plank seat does not inspire confidence. The Displacement Length Ratio (DLR) is a figure that points out the boat's weight compared to its waterline length. In terms of functionality, it is canted more toward cruising than many modern racer-cruisers this size. A new sprayhood and frame were fitted in 2018. Maximum beam is well aft with outboard twin rudders on either end of a very wide transom. The First 30E is a 30’4” (9.25m) cruiser-racer sailboat designed by Jean Berret (France). The interior aesthetic is clean and elegant. The Figure-8 comprises a loop around the American continents and a loop around the Antarctic, keeping the Americas to port and Antarctica to starboard. Unfortunately, shortly after setting out, the boat encountered major power-generation issues. Throw it hard into reverse, and it will stop on a dime. There is a pronounced chine running along the topsides just north of the waterline, plus a short fixed sprit on a plumb bow. The nav station is also a bit vestigial. I have a mid-boom sheet arrangement and a traditional (non-rigid) vang. Is the vang really doing anything? The technical fine-tuning will be supervised by a sailor with an unique list of victories to his name, Michel Desjoyeaux, skipper of the monohull Foncia. The design still looks sharp and modern externally, but below decks things like the stainless steel table supports jar. Contact Us Help About Us Media Kit Membership Cookies Do not sell my personal information. West Chazy, New York, United States. In the First 30, lively performance is combined with a comfortable saloon, with Webasto heating, two double cabins and two single saloon berths. The righting moment is a moment (torque) that tends to restore a boat to its previous position after heeling. This gives an extr… However, thanks to the two rudders it is easy to back the boat down in a straight line. FRESH WATER ONLY - NEVER CHARTERED ! Running at speed, the boat will turn inside a boatlength, twisting right around that bulb keel. In the conditions we had, the helm was quite stable. As a Beneteau Dealer, he has certain obligations to you as our customer and to Beneteau … Unlike the old one, the new main is loose-footed. Designed by Juan Yacht design, one of the most successful designers of Volvo Ocean Race Yachts. It is particularly suitable for cruiser and cruiser-racer. 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