Beneteau First 29
Description
The Beneteau First 29 is a classic fiberglass fractional sloop designed by Jean Berret and built by Beneteau in France from 1976 to 1980. As an early icon in Beneteau's performance-oriented First line, it was influenced by IOR 3/4-ton racing rules, offering a balance of speed and coastal cruising capability in a lightweight hull with a fin keel and spade rudder. Approximately 100–150 units were produced, many still active in vintage fleets or as affordable family day sailors. The design features a fast hull with generous living space, appealing to sailors who enjoy spirited regattas or fast cruises. Owners appreciate its "nimble and stable" qualities and surprising interior volume.
Construction Details
| Designer | Jean Berret |
|---|---|
| Builder | Beneteau |
| Length | 29.500 ft |
| LOA | 29.500 ft |
| LWL | 24.080 ft |
| Beam | 10.170 ft |
| Displacement | 6834 lb |
| Ballast | 430 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.250 ft |
| Year Built | 1976 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 36.74 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 11.84 ft |
| p | 31.65 ft |
| e | 10.76 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36.74 ft | 11.84 ft | 31.65 ft | 10.76 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Beneteau First 29 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 31.65 ft - (9647 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 10.76 ft - (3280 mm) |
| Leech | * 32.77 ft - (9988 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.99 ° |
| Diagonal | * 33.07 ft - (10080 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 173.87 ft² |
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Beneteau First 29 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 30.88 ft - (9412 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15.7 ft - (4785 mm) |
| Leech | * 26.79 ft - (8166 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.03 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.62 ft - (4151 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.97 ° |
| Area | * 210.28 ft² |
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Beneteau First 29 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 28.42 ft - (8662 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 11 ft - (3353 mm) |
| Leech | 23.67 ft - (7215 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 75.08 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 8.89 ft - (2710 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 18.24 ° |
| Area | * 126.29 ft² |
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Beneteau First 29 - GENOA
| Luff | 36.67 ft - (11177 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.14 ft - (5834 mm) |
| Leech | * 34.46 ft - (10503 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.76 ft - (5413 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.04 ° |
| Area | * 325.61 ft² |
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Beneteau First 29 - GENOA
| Luff | 35.75 ft - (10897 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 17.75 ft - (5410 mm) |
| Leech | 33.58 ft - (10235 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 139.44 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.51 ft - (5032 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.66 ° |
| Area | * 295.17 ft² |
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Beneteau First 29 - DRIFTER
| Luff | 36.67 ft - (11177 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 19.75 ft - (6020 mm) |
| Leech | 33.83 ft - (10311 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 152.36 % |
| Length Perp | * 18.04 ft - (5499 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 6.19 ° |
| Area | * 330.68 ft² |
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Beneteau First 29 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | 37.5 ft - (11430 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 20 ft - (6096 mm) |
| Leech | 35 ft - (10668 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 562 ft² |
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Beneteau First 29 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 36.67 ft - (11177 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 21.31 ft - (6495 mm) |
| Foot | * 21.31 ft - (6495 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 664 ft² |
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Beneteau First 29 - STORMJIB
| Luff | * 21.23 ft - (6471 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 8.87 ft - (2704 mm) |
| Leech | * 17.43 ft - (5313 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 59.97 % |
| Length Perp | * 7.1 ft - (2164 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 18.93 ° |
| Area | * 75.4 ft² |
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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. The information on this site is not guaranteed to be accurate. Sailrite offers this content as a service to our community, but takes no responsibility for the reliability of the data provided.
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