“He lived his whole life to the fullest and shall leave the fondest of memories not only as a husband and father, [and] as a friend to all the sailing community in the UK, but to the ...read more, The Cruising Club of America awarded Randall Reeves the 2020 Blue Water Medal for his solo Figure-8 voyage. By using our website you consent to all cookies in accordance with our Cookie Policy. The technical fine-tuning will be supervised by a sailor with an unique list of victories to his name, Michel Desjoyeaux, skipper of the monohull Foncia. The architect is Jean Berret, a Frenchman noted for his cruising and racing designs (he designed the 1985 Admiral's Cup winner, … New sails, ocean going standing rigging were among the upgrades. All Rights Reserved. 101410btsc-5509.jpg Beneteau First 30; Annapolis, MD Billy Black 401.683.5500 Now Beneteau has created a brand-new First 30, a sexy craft dressed in flashy graphics that fairly screamed EXCITEMENT when unveiled at the Annapolis boat show in October 2010. 'Black Swan' is a year 2012 build. The 105 percent jib is thus bigger than it seems and does help a bit to drive the boat in light air. The Ballast ratio is an indicator of stability; it is obtained by dividing the boat's displacement by the mass of the ballast. Once the wind is up you’ll be vang-sheeting and working that traveler for sure and may need to reef before the anemometer hits 20. Remarks : The First 30 is a compact easily handled versatile yacht ideal for cruising or club racing. Values Specifications Special Notes. The voyage was ...read more, Reviewed by Amanda Balasubramanian As we were preparing for our first significant offshore passage in 2013, I read every book on ocean sailing I could find. As a Beneteau Dealer, he has certain obligations to you as our customer and to Beneteau … Current Price* US$90,000. Detailed sailboat specifications and datasheets since 2015, Standard public price ex. Call Now Tel: 418-800-8506 Send Email. The double berth in the aft stateroom looks quite vast, but has a big chunk cut out of one shoulder, so that it may feel a bit tight when shared with others. West Chazy, New York, United States. There is a pronounced chine running along the topsides just north of the waterline, plus a short fixed sprit on a plumb bow. Good access to the Volvo Penta MD22L 50hp diesel engine. 1 1 1 1 * This price is based on today's currency conversion rate. Very nice Beneteau First 30 in good condition always good maintenance by owner.They want now a bigger for the family. This, the largest of the Finot designs, appeared in 1990 and ran for five years, with 496 built. Commissioned onto Windermere from new and mostly day sailed the accommodation has been very lightly used. When you see the new Beneteau First 30 for the first time, don’t be surprised if you do a double take. There are several different ways for the helmsman to get comfortable while maintaining both good sightlines forward and a good grip on the tiller. 2011 BENETEAU FIRST 30 JK Designed by Juan K Yacht Design / Nauta Design and built in 2011 by Beneteau, France French registration - VAT paid Lenght 9.52m (Registration) L.W.L. S&D Yachts Ltd. Beneteau First 30. Access to the engine is comprehensive, in that you can reach all sides of it, but the installation is very tight. HN or "Handicap Nationale" is an empirical rating system used in France allowing various monohulls, of different sizes and designs, to race each other fairly. I sailed the First 30 in 6 to 10 knots of breeze on Chesapeake Bay. Beneteau First 310. As the first owner of your new Beneteau, your warranty only becomes valid upon receipt, by Beneteau, of the completed and signed warranty form. Specifications. It’s the line from which Beneteau started his nautical story, today after many succesfull First models, Beneteau want to make some new chenges on the First 30! The new collection, with its ...read more, TO VANG OR NOT TO VANG Q: Last year, I bought a new, fully-battened Dacron main for my 36-footer. Optional equipment prices and values for the 2012 Beneteau FIRST 30 from NADAguides. The intake strainer for the bilge pump is on a length of hose, so it can be positioned to leeward when the boat is heeled—a very smart feature that should be standard on any boat with flat bilges. However, thanks to the two rudders it is easy to back the boat down in a straight line. I particularly liked the helm ergonomics. There’s enough room for a modest electronics array and a small chart to be laid out, but the flip-up plank seat does not inspire confidence. Looming over it all is a square-top mainsail the shape and dimensions of which are not constrained by any backstay or … 2020 Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 A$ 204,200 Mississauga, ON, Canada 2007 Beneteau First 10R The ratio sail area to displacement is obtained by dividing the sail area by the boat's displaced volume to the power two-thirds. Its value corresponds to the torque needed to heel the boat for this angle. Fresh water use in recent years. This vessel has been well maintained and wintered ashore every winter. It is particularly suitable for cruiser and cruiser-racer. Share. Twitter. Particular attention resulted in a choice of the best brands, on an intentionally clear but complete deck layout. This leads to the concept of "hull speed". The thin blade keel is vertical, with a very long torpedo bulb at the end. The standard mast is aluminum, though a carbon rig is also available. Beneteau First 30 E. US$33,967 * 30 ft / 1985. The equation incorporates SA/Disp (100% fore triangle) and Disp/length ratios to create a guide to probable boat performance vs. other boats of comparable size . VAT (indicative only). The hull is solid glass set in polyester, and the injection-molded deck is balsa cored. But with the long chine buried while heeling and the twin rudders to help control things, I don’t expect she’ll gripe much. I also wonder how she’ll handle going to windward in strong conditions. The Displacement Length Ratio (DLR) is a figure that points out the boat's weight compared to its waterline length. We did less well off the wind. The very first, some will recall, was the 30, a successful IOR half-tonner introduced in 1977 that spawned nearly 1,000 sister ships. The First 305 is equipped with complete fittings which, like all the Firsts, has benefitted from racing experience. There is a pronounced chine running along the topsides just north of the waterline, plus a short fixed sprit on a plumb bow. Maximum beam is well aft with outboard twin rudders on either end of a very wide transom. The settees aren’t quite long enough for a 6-footer to stretch out on, and the V-berth forward has a pinched foot. The interior aesthetic is clean and elegant. The galley is light and pleasant, but storage space is minimal, and there isn’t quite room for a full-size oven and range, just a pair of gimbaled burners. It is easy for the driver to stay clear of any crew working the main and jib sheets. The First 30E is a 30’4” (9.25m) cruiser-racer sailboat designed by Jean Berret (France). Beneteau has done a good job in recent years burnishing its racecourse mojo with its new generation of “First” series racer-cruisers. US$14,186 * 30 ft / 1981. This Beneteau First 30 is presented in excellent condition and is well worth viewing. Description; View Full Specifications . Because of its very open layout, the cockpit will also work well when the boat is in cruising mode. Though the mast is aft, the mainsail is not small. To starboard is an enormous hole of a locker that can easily swallow a small folded inflatable tender, a small outboard engine, sails, fenders and other gear. This First 30 has a length of 32 feet making it a comfortable family yacht or spacious for race crews and extra sails. The end of the boom hangs right over the transom and sheets to a fabulous traveler that spans the full width of the stern. 2014 Beneteau FIRST 30 Specs . First 30´s sail plan appeared somewhat unbalanced The First 30 has an overall length of 9.85 metres with a max beam of 3.21. The First 30 is a 28’11” (8.8m) cruiser-racer sailboat designed by Bureau Mauric (France). FULL RACING VERSION OF THE BENETEAU FIRST 30 Twin rudders for maximum control and minimum drag. Unfortunately, shortly after setting out, the boat encountered major power-generation issues. Overall the deck and cockpit layout is excellent. The toilet faces forward, has excellent bracing to either side, and should be easy to use when the boat is heeled. A chine running along the whole length for maximum stability. However, while there were a number of helpful books full of technical information, I also longed for the personal stories ...read more, Henri Lloyd looked to the past for inspiration when designing its newest line of racing gear—specifically the kit worn by Dennis Conner’s Stars and Stripes campaign (also designed by Henri Lloyd) during the 1987 America’s Cup in Fremantle, Australia. The first line is the most traditional and may be the most popular line of Beneteau. Beneteau has done a good job in recent years burnishing its racecourse mojo with its new generation of “First” series racer-cruisers. In the First 30, lively performance is combined with a comfortable saloon, with Webasto heating, two double cabins and two single saloon berths. Facebook. Boat Type Monohull Sailboats Engine Specifications Quantity 1 Horse Power 21 … Development in Beneteau’s First lines of craft had been quiet until 2007, when the Beneteau’s First 50 introduced a fresh new style. Running at speed, the boat will turn inside a boatlength, twisting right around that bulb keel. In the First 30, lively performance is combined with a comfortable saloon, with Webasto heating, two double cabins and two single saloon berths. The very first, some will recall, was the 30. Specifications First 30 LOA: 9.81 m Length waterline: 8.49 m Beam: 3.20m Light displacement (GTE): 3750 kg Ballast long: 1090 kg Mainsail: 32.9 m2 Genoese: 28.8 m2 Spinnaker: 85 m2 For more information NSW www.beneteau.com.au © 2021 Cruz Bay Publishing, Inc. an Active Interest Media company. First 310 is based on the Figaro hull that has been resized 6 inches higher to permit some more interior volume. This Beneteau First 30 is presented in excellent condition and is well worth viewing. Page 14: Hull Identification Numbers 28 countries. In terms of functionality, it is canted more toward cruising than many modern racer-cruisers this size. BENETEAU is launching the new FIRST 30, designed by the talented Juan Kouyoumdjian, well known from the America’s Cup and the Volvo Ocean Race.The technical fine-tuning will be supervised by Michel Desjoyeaux, skipper of the monohull Foncia. Now both join their skills with Beneteau in the creation of the all new First 30 headed by these two champions. A new sprayhood and frame were fitted in 2018. Pros• Great cockpit for racing & family cruising, Headroom 6ft // berths 6ft 7in x 4ft 11in (fwd); 6ft 11in x 4ft 11in (aft), LOA 31ft 2in // LWL 27ft 6in // Beam 10ft 6in, Ballast 2,403lb // Sail area 655ft2 (100%FT), BUILDER Beneteau USA, Marion, SC, 843-629-5300, PRICE $125,000 FOB Marion, SC (including sails and electronics), Bob Fisher passed away at age 85 on Monday, according to a social media post from his daughter. Interested in this boat? Year: 1981 Length: 30' Engine/Fuel Type: Single / diesel. Brooks . The DLR is obtained by dividing the boat's displacement in tons by the cube of one one-hundredth of the waterline length (in feet). The righting moment is a moment (torque) that tends to restore a boat to its previous position after heeling. Price as tested £101,275 LOA 9.53m (31ft 3in) Hull Length 8.99m (29ft 6in) LWL 8.65m (28ft 5in) Beam 2.99m (9ft 9in) Draught 1.89m (6ft 2in) Displacement 3,995kg (8,807 lb) Ballast 973kg (2,149 lb) Ballast ratio 24.4% Displacement/ Length 170.8 Sail area 45.9m2 (494 sq ft) SA/D ratio 18.6 Diesel 130 litres (28.6 gal) Water 160 litres (35.2 gal) Engine 21hp Transmission Shaft RCD category B Designer Finot Conq Builder Beneteau UK Agent Ancasta/Fox’s Yacht Sale Websitewww.beneteau.com Fore triangle height (from mast foot to fore stay top attachment), Fore triangle base (from mast foot to bottom of forestay), Mainsail hoist measurement (from tack to head), Mainsail foot measurement (from tack to clew). This means that this sailboat is actually completely different from her Half Tonner -based precursors First 305 and First 30.First 310 stay a performance-oriented with her thin mast and the weight kept low. Throw it hard into reverse, and it will stop on a dime. Plenty of accommodation in this Beneteau First 42s7 with large and light saloon, owners double berth cabin forward with en-suite heads and two aft double berth cabins. The berths look generous at first glance, but come up a bit short once you climb into them. This effect increases dramatically the resistance when the boat reaches a speed-length ratio (speed-length ratio is the ratio between the speed in knots and the square root of the waterline length in feet) of about 1.2 (corresponding to a Froude Number of 0.35) . The head, on the other hand, is perfect. About the FIRST 30 (BENETEAU - JUAN K.) sailboat Yacht of the Year 2008 Cruising or racing, this European lady is up for it If you want to know where production cruiser/racer design is going, look no further. Print. In the conditions we had, the helm was quite stable. The drop-leaf saloon table, for example, is substantial enough to be really useful when you’re staying aboard. In fact, it could be said that the First is a racing boat that contains a cruising interior. THIS BOAT IS SUBJECT TO AN EXCLUSIVE LISTING AGREEMENT WITH Please call John Bohne, (619)944-3002, AND IS NOT OFFERED FOR SALE BY Cruising Yachts.The advertising broker is merely providing this information in the hopes that you will allow them to represent you as a buyer, and not also the seller, in the purchase of this vessel. Therefore, by comparing these values, we can have an indication of the relative speed of 2 boats. Boat-Specs.com uses cookies to improve user experience. The Figure-8 comprises a loop around the American continents and a loop around the Antarctic, keeping the Americas to port and Antarctica to starboard. Send Email. On a close reach with an A-sail up we topped 7. The hull form and sailplan of the new First 30 are very contemporary and have “Juan K” written all over them. Values Specifications Special Notes. In this episode of Boat Talk, SAIL's managing editor Lydia Mullan and Power & Motor Yacht's executive editor Charlie Levine share tips on getting out ...read more, In late 2020, sailing legend Jimmy Cornell set off on his Elcano Challenge, a green-powered circumnavigation aboard the custom Outremer Aventura Zero. This very sharp rise in resistance, between speed-length ratio of 1.2 to 1.5, is insurmountable for heavy sailboats and so becomes an apparent barrier. Construction, on the other hand, is fairly conventional. She was marketed as a fast family cruiser but is a strong performer round the cans, too. Her maximum draft is 1.90 metres with a T-keel and lead bulb. However, my preference would be for the standard single tiller, which is connected to the rudders by a below-deck tie bar. Malta, Malta. Because the twin rudders on the corners of the stern are nowhere near the sail drive leg on the boat’s centerline, you can’t use thrust from the engine to really push the stern around. First 305 : The fittings are the highlight of the First 305. The broad transom gives space for a very large cockpit – we had five people on board without feeling as though there was any lack of space. Motoring ahead in calm conditions we made 7 knots running the engine at 3,000 rpm. Forward, there is a dedicated anchor well, while in the cockpit there is a dedicated liferaft locker to port. Since the stability depends also of the hull shapes and the position of the center of gravity, only the boats with similar ballast arrangements and hull shapes should be compared. Contact Us Help About Us Media Kit Membership Cookies Do not sell my personal information. Commissioned onto Windermere from new and mostly day sailed the accommodation has been very lightly used. New arrival. The hull form and sailplan of the new First 30 are very contemporary and have “Juan K” written all over them. The nav station is also a bit vestigial. As a ship moves in the water, it creates standing waves that oppose its movement. There’s about six feet of standing headroom and enough room inside that you can suit up in foulies and get your face over the sink for a good scrub. The Fin keel version adopts a classical fin configuration, the easiest option to provide a low center of gravity. It seems to me that ...read more, On Saturday, in what was surely the most exciting race of the series, INEOS Team UK beat Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli to earn a spot in the Prada Cup finals. [brightcove videoid="3986839994001" playerid="4343385270001" height="355" width="600"]. Unlike the old one, the new main is loose-footed. CHARTPLOTTER 2015 - RADIO AM/FM 2017 - ALL BATTERY CHANGED IN 2017 - INVERTER 2015 - BATTERY CHARGER 2015 - CUTLASS BEARING HAS CHANGED IN 2017 AND MORE She was built between 1981 and 1984 by Bénéteau (France) with 443 hulls completed. 2 cabins, 1 head layout with spacious saloon, galley and chart-table. VSF Yacht Services. The Beneteau First 345 was designed as a moderate displacement racer/cruiser, and much of its popularity has been because of its success in blending the two functions. Beneteau First 30 JK aft cockpit, fin keel performance yacht for sale. I have a mid-boom sheet arrangement and a traditional (non-rigid) vang. The design still looks sharp and modern externally, but below decks things like the stainless steel table supports jar. Sailing close-hauled we saw speeds well over 5.5 knots. Mast set well aft and square top mainsail for optimal power. It can be easily removed and left ashore when you’re racing. Maximum beam is well aft with outboard twin rudders on either end of a very wide transom. Our test boat had the optional twin wheels, rather than the large central wheel of the older Oceanis 31 that was hard to move around and divided up the space. The race was extraordinarily close, seeing shifty breezes, nine lead changes in just under 30 minutes and boatspeeds topping ...read more, Sailing and boating can come with a hefty price tag, but there are plenty of ways to get on the water without breaking the bank. Sailboat and sailing yacht searchable database with more than 8,000 sailboats from around the world including sailboat photos and drawings. With the twin rudders the boat tracks well enough that, even with the A-sail flying, I could let go the tiller without provoking an instant course change. 1981 Beneteau First 30 US$ 14,077 * Plattsburgh, New York. She was built between 1977 and 1981 by Bénéteau (France) with 969 hulls completed. Looming over it all is a square-top mainsail the shape and dimensions of which are not constrained by any backstay or runners. Even with the A-sail, conditions were too light for us to develop much speed sailing at wind angles below about 110 degrees. Though the interior is a bit too tight for long-term cruising, it will work well enough for shorter trips. Designed by Juan Yacht design, one of the most successful designers of Volvo Ocean Race Yachts. The wide swept-back spreaders preclude setting a big genoa, but the mast is set well aft. To make sure the new 30’s DNA is up to date, the French builder sought technical input from two-time Vendée Globe winner Michel Desjoyeaux and handed the drafting pen to Juan Kouyoumdjian, currently the hottest designer on the Volvo 70 circuit. BENETEAU is launching the new FIRST 30, designed by the talented Juan Kouyoumdjian, well known from the America’s Cup and the Volvo Ocean Race. The technical fine-tuning will be supervised by a sailor with an unique list of victories to his name, Michel Desjoyeaux, skipper of the monohull Foncia. BENETEAU is launching the new FIRST 30, designed by the talented Juan Kouyoumdjian, well known from the America?s Cup and the Volvo Ocean Race. "I took the decision to turn ...read more. Is the vang really doing anything? The S / Deep draft version is offered with simpler and more race-oriented accommodations to provide a lighter displacement. This boat represents a great value for anyone looking for a fun, easy-to-sail IRC racer that can also be used for casual family daysailing and coastal cruising. This gives an extr… 2012 Beneteau First 30 Yacht. This last version of the Beneteau FIRST 30 was introduced in 2011 and production was halted in 2015. S# first appeared (that we know of) in TellTales, April 1988, “On a Scale of One to Ten” by A.P. The sail controls are well laid out, and lines for the traveler are right at hand, as are the coarse and fine controls for the mainsheet. A voluminous cockpit locker provides ample storage for sails, fenders and ropes. FRESH WATER ONLY - NEVER CHARTERED ! 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