Beneteau First 25
Description
The Beneteau First 25 is a modern, trailerable fractional sloop designed by Finot-Conq and built by Beneteau in Slovenia (via Seascape Yachts partnership) from 2013 to present. As a pocket performance boat in Beneteau's First line, it combines dinghy-like agility with cruiser comforts, optimized for solo, double-handed, or family racing/day sailing in coastal or protected waters. With ongoing production (over 200 units), it's praised for its lightweight carbon-reinforced hull, swing keel for beaching, and self-tacking jib for ease—owners call it a "thrilling yet forgiving" all-rounder, excelling in light winds and planing in breezes. Variants include a fixed keel (6'7" draft) for racing and basic vs. equipped packages.
Construction Details
| Designer | Finot-Conq |
|---|---|
| Builder | Beneteau |
| Length | 25.250 ft |
| LOA | 25.250 ft |
| LWL | 22.830 ft |
| Beam | 8.500 ft |
| Displacement | 3351 lb |
| Ballast | 1323 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.690 ft |
| Min Draft | 3.280 ft |
| Year Built | 1979 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 29.86 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 8.53 ft |
| p | 30.84 ft |
| e | 11.98 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29.86 ft | 8.53 ft | 30.84 ft | 11.98 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Beneteau First 25 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 30.84 ft - (9400 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 11.98 ft - (3652 mm) |
| Leech | * 32.45 ft - (9891 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 32.69 ft - (9964 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | * 190.58 ft² |
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Beneteau First 25 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 24.84 ft - (7571 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 11.11 ft - (3386 mm) |
| Leech | * 21.94 ft - (6687 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.01 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 9.81 ft - (2990 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.05 ° |
| Area | * 121.84 ft² |
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Beneteau First 25 - GENOA
| Luff | * 29.5 ft - (8992 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 13.62 ft - (4151 mm) |
| Leech | * 27.95 ft - (8519 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150.06 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.8 ft - (3901 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.04 ° |
| Area | * 188.81 ft² |
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Beneteau First 25 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 29.5 ft - (8992 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 15.35 ft - (4679 mm) |
| Foot | * 15.35 ft - (4679 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 385 ft² |
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