The First 32 s5 Beneteau is a 32.5ft fractional sloop designed by Jean Berret / Philippe Starck and built in fiberglass by Beneteau between 1989 and 1994.
The First 32 s5 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 coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally very small. There is a short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | First 32 s5 Beneteau | ||
| Length | 32.50 ft | ||
| Beam | 10.83 ft | ||
| Draft | 6 ft | ||
| Country | France (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 16.56 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 32.18 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 191.79 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 20.50 | ||
| Capsize | 2.07 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with bulb and spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 27.83 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 6 ft | ||
| Displacement | 9260 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 2980 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.07 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 455 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 186.24 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 268.41 sq.ft | ||
| I | 38.40 ft | ||
| J | 9.70 ft | ||
| P | 38.90 ft | ||
| E | 13.80 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 27 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 18 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 40 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Beneteau | ||
| Designer | Jean Berret / Philippe Starck | ||
| First built | 1989 | ||
| Last built | 1994 | ||
| Number built | 0 | ?? |