The First 42 s7 Beneteau is a 42.5ft fractional sloop designed by Bruce Farr and built in fiberglass by Beneteau since 1994.
The First 42 s7 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 small. There is a good water supply range.
Main features
| Model | First 42 s7 Beneteau | ||
| Length | 42.50 ft | ||
| Beam | 13.50 ft | ||
| Draft | 7.58 ft | ||
| Country | France (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 103700 | 
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 17.88 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 34.48 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 178.02 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 23.29 | ||
| Capsize | 2.06 | 
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with bulb and spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 35.75 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 7.58 ft | ||
| Displacement | 18220 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 6283 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.01 knots | 
Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 771 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 363.10 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 408.20 sq.ft | ||
| I | 50.89 ft | ||
| J | 14.27 ft | ||
| P | 47.41 ft | ||
| E | 17.22 ft | 
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 48 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 40 gals | 
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 160 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 | 
Builder data
| Builder | Beneteau | ||
| Designer | Bruce Farr | ||
| First built | 1994 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |