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BENETEAU 1 TON

Fractional Sloop • Fin w/spade rudder • Built 1983–1985

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Dimensions

LOA
39.4 ft
LWL
30 ft
Beam
13.09 ft
Max Draft
7.22 ft
Displacement
12,125 lbs
Ballast
6,878 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
2.28 (use caution offshore)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
25.1
D/L Ratio ⓘ
200
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
56.7%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
829 sq ft

Construction

Hull Type
Fin w/spade rudder
Rig Type
Fractional Sloop
Hull Material
Foam sandwich/Carbon/Kevlar
Ballast Type
Lead

Production

First Built
1983
Last Built
1985
Number Built
12

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Volvo
Engine Model
MD 17
Engine Type
Diesel
Fuel
4 gal
Notes: Built at Beneteau's custom yard with the most advanced materials and techniques of the day.\nAlso called FIRST 40 EVOLUTION. (30.5' IOR as of 1983).\nA later production version, was the FIRST CLASS 12.

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