FIRST 210 (BENETEAU)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 20.34 ft |
| LWL | 19.68 ft |
| Beam | 8.14 ft |
| Draft | 5.83 ft/ 2.33 ft min |
| Displacement | 2,225 lb |
| Ballast | 772.1 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 5.9 kn |
About the FIRST 210 (BENETEAU)
Very similar to the FIRST 211. The extremely successful FIRST 21 series includes FIRST 210, FIRST 210 Spirit, FIRST 211, FIRST 21.7, FIRST 21.7S, all sharing the same basic hull design.
Designed by Groupe Finot and built by Beneteau from 1992–1997, the First 210 is a compact fractional sloop with a displacement of 2225.0 lb and a beam of 8.14 ft. While the exact hulls built count is unknown, this model is characterized by its lightweight construction and high sail area-to-displacement ratio of 22.3.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and weekend sailors seeking a trailerable package with easy single-handed handling, rather than serious offshore passagemakers.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low displacement of 2225.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 2.5, the First 210 is not recommended for bluewater cruising due to its light construction and limited reserve buoyancy.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Beneteau First 23.7 and the O'Day 23, as they share similar trailerable dimensions and fractional sloop rigs from the same era.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(5 certificates)
Measured performance data from ORC (Offshore Racing Congress) certificates.
Polar Diagram
Boat speed (kn) vs. true wind angle. Source: ORC
Racing Ratings
Triple Number
ORC Measured
Sail Areas (ORC)
Speed Table (kn)
| TWA \ TWS | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 4.5 | 5.2 | 5.5 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| 60° | 4.7 | 5.4 | 5.6 | 5.8 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| 75° | 4.9 | 5.5 | 5.7 | 6.0 | 6.2 | 6.4 | 6.5 |
| 90° | 4.8 | 5.5 | 5.8 | 6.1 | 6.3 | 6.5 | 6.9 |
| 110° | 4.7 | 5.5 | 5.8 | 6.2 | 6.6 | 6.9 | 7.2 |
| 120° | 4.6 | 5.4 | 5.8 | 6.1 | 6.5 | 6.8 | 7.5 |
| 135° | 4.2 | 5.0 | 5.6 | 5.9 | 6.2 | 6.6 | 7.3 |
| 150° | 3.6 | 4.5 | 5.2 | 5.6 | 5.9 | 6.2 | 6.9 |
| Beat VMG | 3.0 | 3.6 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| Run VMG | 3.1 | 3.9 | 4.6 | 5.2 | 5.6 | 5.9 | 6.5 |
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 20.34ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
15 reported issues across 8 systems for the FIRST 210 (BENETEAU), compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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