FIRST 30 (BENETEAU - MAURIC)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 29.36 ft |
| LWL | 25.42 ft |
| Beam | 9.38 ft |
| Draft | 5.58 ft |
| Displacement | 7,606 lb |
| Ballast | 3,748.2 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.8 kn |
About the FIRST 30 (BENETEAU - MAURIC)
Based on 1973 1/2 ton cup winner 'Inpensable'. Beneteau purchased the molds for the production version from Chantier Quéré and some extra modifications were made by Andre Mauric. The FIRST 30 was selected for use in the 'Tour de France a la Voile' from 1979 to 1981. Sold in US as BENETEAU R/C 30. Replaced in 1981 with another, FIRST 30 which is an entirely different design.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(21 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 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 3.7 | 4.9 | 5.7 | 6.0 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| 60° | 3.9 | 5.1 | 5.8 | 6.2 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.6 | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| 75° | 4.0 | 5.2 | 5.9 | 6.3 | 6.5 | 6.7 | 6.8 | 7.0 | 7.1 |
| 90° | 3.9 | 5.1 | 5.9 | 6.3 | 6.6 | 6.8 | 6.9 | 7.2 | 7.4 |
| 110° | 3.7 | 5.0 | 5.9 | 6.4 | 6.7 | 7.0 | 7.2 | 7.6 | 7.9 |
| 120° | 3.5 | 4.8 | 5.8 | 6.3 | 6.7 | 7.0 | 7.3 | 7.8 | 8.3 |
| 135° | 3.1 | 4.3 | 5.3 | 6.0 | 6.5 | 6.8 | 7.1 | 7.7 | 8.5 |
| 150° | 2.5 | 3.7 | 4.7 | 5.5 | 6.1 | 6.5 | 6.8 | 7.4 | 8.1 |
| Beat VMG | 2.4 | 3.2 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| Run VMG | 2.2 | 3.2 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 5.5 | 6.0 | 6.4 | 7.0 | 7.5 |
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Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 29.36ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
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