The First 235 Beneteau is a 23.33ft fractional sloop designed by Group Finot and built in fiberglass by Beneteau USA between 1986 and 1991.
680 units have been built.
The First 235 Beneteau is a light sailboat which is a good performer. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.
Main features
| Model | First 235 Beneteau | ||
| Length | 23.33 ft | ||
| Beam | 8.17 ft | ||
| Draft | 3.80 ft | ||
| Country | France (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 19.90 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 29.19 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 151.93 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 12.57 | ||
| Capsize | 2.31 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with transom hung rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 20.25 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 3.80 ft | ||
| Displacement | 2826 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 825 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.03 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 248 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 112.58 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 136.01 sq.ft | ||
| I | 28.61 ft | ||
| J | 7.87 ft | ||
| P | 26.41 ft | ||
| E | 10.30 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Beneteau USA | ||
| Designer | Group Finot | ||
| First built | 1986 | ||
| Last built | 1991 | ||
| Number built | 680 |