The First 42 sf Beneteau is a 41.9ft fractional sloop designed by Bruce Farr and built in fiberglass by Beneteau between 1994 and 2014.
The First 42 sf Beneteau is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser.
Main features
| Model | First 42 sf Beneteau | ||
| Length | 41.90 ft | ||
| Beam | 13.48 ft | ||
| Draft | 7.51 ft | ||
| Country | France (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? | 
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 17.95 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 29.90 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 205.56 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 26.70 | ||
| Capsize | 1.97 | 
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 35.50 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 7.51 ft | ||
| Displacement | 20591.15 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 6150.89 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.98 knots | 
Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 840.01 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 356.82 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 483.51 sq.ft | ||
| I | 50.98 ft | ||
| J | 14.01 ft | ||
| P | 52.49 ft | ||
| E | 18.41 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 | Bruce Farr | ||
| First built | 1994 | ||
| Last built | 2014 | ||
| Number built | 0 | ?? |