The First 24 Beneteau is a 24.61ft fractional sloop designed by Group Finot and built in fiberglass by Beneteau between 1982 and 1985.
677 units have been built.
The First 24 Beneteau is a light sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.
Main features
| Model | First 24 Beneteau | ||
| Length | 24.61 ft | ||
| Beam | 8.20 ft | ||
| Draft | 2.50 ft | ||
| Country | France (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 17.61 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 30.59 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 182.09 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 15.44 | ||
| Capsize | 2.14 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull swing keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 20.67 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4.80 ft | ||
| Displacement | 3602 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 1102 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.09 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 258 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 116.51 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 141.24 sq.ft | ||
| I | 28.21 ft | ||
| J | 8.26 ft | ||
| P | 26.18 ft | ||
| E | 10.79 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 | ||
| Designer | Group Finot | ||
| First built | 1982 | ||
| Last built | 1985 | ||
| Number built | 677 |