Beneteau First 260 Spirit
Description
The Beneteau First 260 Spirit is a compact, performance-oriented sailboat designed by the renowned French design group Groupe Finot (now Finot-Conq) in collaboration with Beneteau. Introduced in 1994, it was produced until around 2004, with approximately 500 units built. It's celebrated for its innovative use of space, blending cruiser comfort with racer agility, earning it a reputation as a "free spirit" on the water. The model was later evolved into the Beneteau First 25.7 (2004) and then the First 25S (2008), incorporating updated interiors while retaining the core hull design. Notably, even the lead designer, Jean-Marie Finot, owned and sailed a First 260 Spirit for several years, underscoring its appeal to enthusiasts.
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 33.80 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 9.70 ft |
| p | 32.15 ft |
| e | 11.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33.80 ft | 9.70 ft | 32.15 ft | 11.50 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 32.15 ft - (9799 mm) |
| Foot | * 11.5 ft - (3505 mm) |
| Leech | * 33.43 ft - (10189 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.97 ° |
| Diagonal | * 33.76 ft - (10290 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | * 189.57 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 28.13 ft - (8574 mm) |
| Foot | * 12.64 ft - (3853 mm) |
| Leech | * 24.84 ft - (7571 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.05 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 11.16 ft - (3402 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | * 156.95 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 33.41 ft - (10183 mm) |
| Foot | * 15.49 ft - (4721 mm) |
| Leech | * 31.64 ft - (9644 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.55 ft - (4435 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.05 ° |
| Area | * 243.06 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 33.41 ft - (10183 mm) |
| Foot | * 16 ft - (4877 mm) |
| Leech | * 30.74 ft - (9370 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 401 ft² |
| Sail Type | STORMJIB |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 19.34 ft - (5895 mm) |
| Foot | * 7.11 ft - (2167 mm) |
| Leech | * 16.33 ft - (4977 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60 % |
| Length Perp | * 5.82 ft - (1774 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 19.03 ° |
| Area | * 56.29 ft² |
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