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FIRST 285 (BENETEAU)

Fractional Sloop • Fin w/spade rudder • Built 1985–1993

photo drawing

Dimensions

LOA
28.16 ft
LWL
24.25 ft
Beam
9.83 ft
Max Draft
5.25 ft
Displacement
6,160 lbs
Ballast
2,115 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
2.15 (use caution offshore)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
16.2
D/L Ratio ⓘ
193
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
34.3%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
341 sq ft
I
32.51 ft
J
10.3 ft
P
31.23 ft
E
11.08 ft

Construction

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

Production

First Built
1985
Last Built
1993
Number Built
451
Notes:

Shoal Draft version: 3.75'/1.14m

Winged Keel: 3.8'/1.16m

Photo courtesy of Adam Hunt.

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