Beneteau First 30 (Mauric First 30/First 30E))
Description
The Beneteau First 30 (also known as the First 30E or Mauric First 30) is a classic masthead sloop designed by Raymond Mauric and built by Beneteau in France from 1977 to 1981. As an early icon in Beneteau's First line, it was influenced by IOR 1/2-ton racing rules, offering a balance of speed and coastal cruising capability in a lightweight fiberglass hull with a fin keel and skeg-hung rudder. Approximately 200 units were produced, many still active in vintage fleets or as affordable family day sailors. The "E" variant (Evolution) features refined lines for better performance.
Construction Details
| Designer | Raymond Mauric |
|---|---|
| Builder | Beneteau |
| Length | 29.360 ft |
| LOA | 29.360 ft |
| LWL | 25.420 ft |
| Beam | 10.580 ft |
| Displacement | 7496 lb |
| Ballast | 3086 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.580 ft |
| Year Built | 1977 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 36.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 11.50 ft |
| p | 32 ft |
| e | 10.75 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36.50 ft | 11.50 ft | 32 ft | 10.75 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Beneteau First 30 (Mauric First 30/First 30E)) - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 32 ft - (9754 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 10.75 ft - (3277 mm) |
| Leech | * 33.1 ft - (10089 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 33.4 ft - (10180 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 175.64 ft² |
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Beneteau First 30 (Mauric First 30/First 30E)) - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 30.62 ft - (9333 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15.19 ft - (4630 mm) |
| Leech | * 26.65 ft - (8123 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.96 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.22 ft - (4029 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.01 ° |
| Area | * 202.4 ft² |
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Beneteau First 30 (Mauric First 30/First 30E)) - GENOA
| Luff | 36.36 ft - (11083 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 18.54 ft - (5651 mm) |
| Leech | * 34.23 ft - (10433 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.25 ft - (5258 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.01 ° |
| Area | * 313.61 ft² |
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Beneteau First 30 (Mauric First 30/First 30E)) - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 36.36 ft - (11083 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 18.97 ft - (5782 mm) |
| Leech | * 33.45 ft - (10196 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 517 ft² |
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Beneteau First 30 (Mauric First 30/First 30E)) - STORMJIB
| Luff | * 21.05 ft - (6416 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 8.58 ft - (2615 mm) |
| Leech | * 17.38 ft - (5297 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60 % |
| Length Perp | * 6.9 ft - (2103 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 18.97 ° |
| Area | * 72.63 ft² |
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