FIRST 35.7 (BENETEAU)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 34.58 ft |
| LWL | 31.08 ft |
| Beam | 12.5 ft |
| Draft | 6.06 ft |
| Deep keel (lead) | 9.40 ft(1.95 m) |
| Displacement | 11,685 lb |
| Ballast | 3,748.5 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.5 kn |
About the FIRST 35.7 (BENETEAU)
See FIRST 35S7 (BENETEAU). Shallow draft wing keel: 5.0'/1.52m. Std. iron torpedo: 6.06'/1.85m Relatively rare model. With a different deck it became the FIRST 36S7 (BENETEAU).
The Beneteau First 35.7 is a fractional sloop designed by Berret and built by Beneteau in 1993. With a displacement of 11685.0 lb and a LOA of 34.58 ft, it represents a specific era of performance-oriented cruising yachts.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and performance-oriented sailors who prioritize sailing dynamics over heavy offshore provisioning, given its moderate displacement and fractional rig.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 2.21 and a comfort ratio of 19.45, the boat is capable of coastal and nearshore passages but is generally considered less suited for heavy bluewater voyaging compared to heavier displacement designs.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include other mid-1990s Beneteau First series models and similar 35-foot fractional sloops from that era, as they share similar hull forms and performance-oriented design philosophies.
Direct variant of the FIRST 35.7 (BENETEAU)
Near-identical models — same hull, builder and designer, re-badged or lightly changed. Specs and owner-reported issues are typically shared across the group, so a sister model's page may carry detail this one doesn't.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(1 certificate)
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° | 3.8 | 5.1 | 6.0 | 6.6 | 6.9 | 7.0 | 7.1 | 7.2 | 7.2 |
| 60° | 4.1 | 5.4 | 6.3 | 6.8 | 7.1 | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.4 | 7.4 |
| 75° | 4.3 | 5.6 | 6.5 | 7.0 | 7.3 | 7.5 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 7.9 |
| 90° | 4.0 | 5.5 | 6.5 | 7.1 | 7.5 | 7.7 | 7.8 | 8.2 | 8.4 |
| 110° | 4.0 | 5.5 | 6.6 | 7.2 | 7.6 | 8.0 | 8.3 | 8.8 | 9.2 |
| 120° | 3.9 | 5.3 | 6.4 | 7.1 | 7.5 | 7.9 | 8.3 | 9.1 | 9.9 |
| 135° | 3.4 | 4.7 | 5.9 | 6.7 | 7.2 | 7.6 | 8.0 | 8.8 | 9.9 |
| 150° | 2.8 | 4.0 | 5.1 | 6.0 | 6.7 | 7.2 | 7.6 | 8.3 | 9.2 |
| Beat VMG | 2.4 | 3.3 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.9 |
| Run VMG | 2.4 | 3.5 | 4.4 | 5.2 | 5.9 | 6.5 | 7.0 | 7.7 | 8.4 |
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 34.58ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
2 reported issues across 1 systems for the FIRST 35.7 (BENETEAU), compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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