The First 38 Beneteau is a 38.5ft masthead sloop designed by Jean Berret and built in fiberglass by Beneteau since 1983.
The First 38 Beneteau is a light sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser.
Main features
| Model | First 38 Beneteau | ||
| Length | 38.50 ft | ||
| Beam | 12.83 ft | ||
| Draft | 6.90 ft | ||
| Country | France (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 16.45 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 42.25 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 180.51 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 22.95 | ||
| Capsize | 2.06 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 33.83 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 6.90 ft | ||
| Displacement | 15655 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 6615 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.79 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 641 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 347.88 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 292.71 sq.ft | ||
| I | 48.25 ft | ||
| J | 14.42 ft | ||
| P | 42.33 ft | ||
| E | 13.83 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 45 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 | Jean Berret | ||
| First built | 1983 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |
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