FIRST 265 (BENETEAU)
Fractional Sloop • Fin w/spade rudder • Built 1990–1997
Dimensions
- LOA
- 26 ft
- LWL
- 24.17 ft
- Beam
- 9.42 ft
- Max Draft
- 4.92 ft
- Displacement
- 4,800 lbs
- Ballast
- 1,430 lbs
Performance Ratios
- Capsize Ratio ⓘ
- 2.23 (use caution offshore)
- SA/D Ratio ⓘ
- 18.2
- D/L Ratio ⓘ
- 152
- Ballast Ratio ⓘ
- 29.8%
Sail Plan
- Sail Area
- 323 sq ft
- I
- 31.33 ft
- J
- 10.07 ft
- P
- 30.51 ft
- E
- 10.82 ft
Construction
- Hull Type
- Fin w/spade rudder
- Rig Type
- Fractional Sloop
- Hull Material
- FG
- Ballast Type
- Iron
Production
- First Built
- 1990
- Last Built
- 1997
- Number Built
- 520
Engine & Accommodations
- Water
- 10 gal
- Fuel
- 7 gal
Notes: Draft GTE: 1.50m/4.92'\nDraft PTE: 1.15m/3.77'\n\nThe OCEANIS 281 is based on this design.\nData and images from builders brochure.
Designer
Builder
- Beneteau (1884)
Related Boats
| Name | LOA (ft) | Year | Rig |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCEANIS 281 (BENETEAU) | 28.5 | 1995 | Masthead Sloop |