The First 51 Beneteau is a 51.28ft masthead sloop designed by German Frers and built in fiberglass by Beneteau since 1987.
The First 51 Beneteau is a light sailboat which is a high performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a fast cruiser. The fuel capacity is average. There is a good water supply range.
Main features
| Model | First 51 Beneteau | ||
| Length | 51.28 ft | ||
| Beam | 14.92 ft | ||
| Draft | 9.18 ft | ||
| Country | France (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 21.41 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 49.62 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 159.36 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 26.57 | ||
| Capsize | 1.95 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 43.14 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 9.18 ft | ||
| Displacement | 28660 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 14220 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.80 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 1248 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 690.53 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 557.78 sq.ft | ||
| I | 69.40 ft | ||
| J | 19.90 ft | ||
| P | 60.30 ft | ||
| E | 18.50 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 80 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 79 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 185 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Beneteau | ||
| Designer | German Frers | ||
| First built | 1987 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |
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