Beneteau First 310 Racing Rig
Description
The Beneteau First 310 is a high-performance French cruiser-racer sailboat designed by Jean-Marie Finot (Groupe Finot, now Finot-Conq) and built by Beneteau from 1990 to 1995, with 496 units produced. Based on the racing pedigree of the Figaro Solo hull (resized upward by about 6 inches for added interior volume), it shares its core design with the Oceanis 300, First 31.7, and Oceanis Clipper 311, but optimized for spirited sailing with a thin mast, low weight distribution, and modern lines. This 31-footer excels as a versatile performer for club racing or family cruising, earning praise in a 1991 Yachting World review for its "fiery temperament" and balanced handling, blending agility with forgiving stability. The First 310R variant features a taller rig and deeper keel for enhanced speed. It's fiberglass-built with Philippe Starck-inspired interior touches like rounded furniture and ample daylight, making it a "standout" for short-handed coastal use, with a PHRF rating around 140–150.
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 40.09 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 10.83 ft |
| p | 41.34 ft |
| e | 12.96 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40.09 ft | 10.83 ft | 41.34 ft | 12.96 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 41.34 ft - (12600 mm) |
| Foot | * 12.96 ft - (3950 mm) |
| Leech | * 42.47 ft - (12945 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 42.89 ft - (13073 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 273.51 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 33.22 ft - (10125 mm) |
| Foot | * 13.99 ft - (4264 mm) |
| Leech | * 29.59 ft - (9019 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.96 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.45 ft - (3795 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | * 206.82 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 39.45 ft - (12024 mm) |
| Foot | * 17.19 ft - (5240 mm) |
| Leech | * 37.51 ft - (11433 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.95 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.24 ft - (4950 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.03 ° |
| Area | * 320.32 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 39.45 ft - (12024 mm) |
| Foot | * 17.87 ft - (5447 mm) |
| Leech | * 36.29 ft - (11061 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 529 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 39.45 ft - (12024 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 19.49 ft - (5941 mm) |
| Foot | * 19.49 ft - (5941 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 654 ft² |
| Sail Type | STORMJIB |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 22.84 ft - (6962 mm) |
| Foot | * 7.85 ft - (2393 mm) |
| Leech | * 19.55 ft - (5959 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60.02 % |
| Length Perp | * 6.5 ft - (1981 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 18.99 ° |
| Area | * 74.23 ft² |
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