Beneteau First 210
Description
The Beneteau First 210 (also known as the First 210 Spirit in Europe) is a compact, trailerable sailboat designed by Groupe Finot (Jean-Marie Finot) and built by Beneteau from 1992 to around 1998, with nearly 900 units produced worldwide. It's part of the successful First 21 family, which includes evolutions like the First 211 (1998 update with refinements such as an anchor well and improved interior) and later the First 21.7. This "pocket cruiser-racer" blends dinghy-like agility with family cruising comfort, earning praise as an ideal entry-level boat for dinghy sailors transitioning to keelboats or for weekend getaways. Naval architect Bob Perry described it as a "standout" for its innovative design, sparkling performance, and eye appeal, noting its suitability as a daysailer or "camp-style cruiser." It's unsinkable due to closed-cell foam flotation and excels in shallow waters or trailering to regattas. LWL : 19' 8". Beam : 8' 2". Mast length (over water) : 34' 1". Draft (keel up) : 2' 4". Draft (keel down) : 5' 10". Ballast : 770 lbs. Displacement : 2,420 lbs.
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 28.18 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 7.87 ft |
| p | 27.03 ft |
| e | 9.35 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28.18 ft | 7.87 ft | 27.03 ft | 9.35 ft | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 27.03 ft - (8239 mm) |
| Foot | * 9.35 ft - (2850 mm) |
| Leech | * 28.03 ft - (8544 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.99 ° |
| Diagonal | * 28.29 ft - (8623 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4 in - (102 mm) |
| Area | * 129.23 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 23.41 ft - (7135 mm) |
| Foot | * 10.21 ft - (3112 mm) |
| Leech | * 20.76 ft - (6328 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.99 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 9.05 ft - (2758 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.97 ° |
| Area | * 105.93 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 26.75 ft - (8153 mm) |
| Foot | 8.75 ft - (2667 mm) |
| Leech | 24.25 ft - (7391 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 100 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 7.87 ft - (2399 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 10.24 ° |
| Area | * 105.33 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 27.8 ft - (8473 mm) |
| Foot | * 12.53 ft - (3819 mm) |
| Leech | * 26.37 ft - (8038 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.94 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 11.8 ft - (3597 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.06 ° |
| Area | * 164.01 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 28 ft - (8534 mm) |
| Foot | 13 ft - (3962 mm) |
| Leech | 26 ft - (7925 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 273 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 29 ft - (8839 mm) |
| Foot | 16.89 ft - (5148 mm) |
| Leech | 27 ft - (8230 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 367 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 27.8 ft - (8473 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 14.17 ft - (4319 mm) |
| Foot | * 14.17 ft - (4319 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 335 ft² |
| Sail Type | STORMJIB |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 16.09 ft - (4904 mm) |
| Foot | * 5.73 ft - (1747 mm) |
| Leech | * 13.68 ft - (4170 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 59.97 % |
| Length Perp | * 4.72 ft - (1439 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 18.95 ° |
| Area | * 37.97 ft² |
Disclaimer. Boats are not all the same -- even when produced in the same factory of the same model. Sailrite does its best to publish accurate dimensions, but we often find it worthwhile to have our customers measure their boats carefully before we produce kits for them. You should take the same precautions, especially when the data is not from Sailrite.