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FIRST 28 (BENETEAU)

Masthead Sloop • Fin w/spade rudder • Built 1980–1982

drawing

Dimensions

LOA
28.21 ft
LWL
24.28 ft
Beam
9.84 ft
Max Draft
5.64 ft
Displacement
5,952 lbs
Ballast
2,205 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
2.17 (use caution offshore)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
16.5
D/L Ratio ⓘ
186
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
37.0%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
338 sq ft
I
34.55 ft
J
11.58 ft
P
29.92 ft
E
9.25 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Fin w/spade rudder
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type

Production

First Built
1980
Last Built
1982
Number Built
600
Notes: Shallow draft version: 4.26'.

Builder