Beneteau 345
Description
The Beneteau First 345 is a classic masthead sloop designed by Jean Berret and built by Beneteau in France from 1983 to 1988. As a versatile performer in Beneteau's First line, it was optimized for club racing and coastal cruising, blending IOR-inspired speed with practical family accommodations in a lightweight fiberglass hull. Approximately 200 units were produced, many still competing in PHRF fleets or serving as capable weekenders. Variants include a shoal-draft keel (4.43 ft) for shallower waters and 2- or 3-cabin layouts. Owners praise its "roomy and responsive" qualities and solid build.
Construction Details
| Designer | Jean Berret |
|---|---|
| Builder | Beneteau |
| Length | 34.580 ft |
| LOA | 34.580 ft |
| LWL | 29.250 ft |
| Beam | 11.420 ft |
| Displacement | 12125 lb |
| Ballast | 4299 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.250 ft |
| Year Built | 1983 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 44.95 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 12.90 ft |
| p | 38.71 ft |
| e | 12.63 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.95 ft | 12.90 ft | 38.71 ft | 12.63 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Beneteau 345 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 38.71 ft - (11799 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 12.63 ft - (3850 mm) |
| Leech | * 39.89 ft - (12158 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.01 ° |
| Diagonal | * 40.3 ft - (12283 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 250.05 ft² |
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Beneteau 345 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 37.41 ft - (11403 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 16.81 ft - (5124 mm) |
| Leech | * 33.03 ft - (10068 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.04 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.84 ft - (4523 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.02 ° |
| Area | * 277.54 ft² |
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Beneteau 345 - GENOA
| Luff | 44.43 ft - (13542 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 20.59 ft - (6276 mm) |
| Leech | * 42.1 ft - (12832 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 19.35 ft - (5898 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.98 ° |
| Area | * 429.84 ft² |
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Beneteau 345 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 44.43 ft - (13542 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 23.22 ft - (7077 mm) |
| Foot | * 23.22 ft - (7077 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 877 ft² |
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