Beneteau First 31.7
Description
The Beneteau First 31.7 is a performance-oriented cruiser-racer sailboat designed by Groupe Finot (now Finot-Conq) and built by Beneteau from 1997 to 2010, with over 1,500 units produced. Sharing its hull with the Oceanis 311 and Figaro Solo, it blends racing agility with cruising comfort, making it a popular choice for club regattas, coastal racing, and family weekend cruising. Recognized as a one-design class by World Sailing, it supports active fleets in Europe and beyond. A 2000 Yachting Monthly review praised its "lively yet forgiving" handling, noting its ability to plane in moderate winds while offering a spacious interior for its size. With a PHRF rating of ~132–144, it’s faster than the Oceanis 311 but more user-friendly than pure racers like the Platu 25. LOA 31' 8". LWL 28' 10". Beam 10' 7". Draught 6' 2" deep fin or 4' 9" shallow fin. Displacement 7,940 lbs. Ballast 2,315 lbs.
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 38.94 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 11.48 ft |
| p | 35.43 ft |
| e | 12.79 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38.94 ft | 11.48 ft | 35.43 ft | 12.79 ft | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 35.43 ft - (10799 mm) |
| Foot | * 12.79 ft - (3898 mm) |
| Leech | * 36.97 ft - (11268 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 37.25 ft - (11354 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 234.13 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 38.75 ft - (11811 mm) |
| Foot | 12.25 ft - (3734 mm) |
| Leech | 36.5 ft - (11125 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 100.52 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 11.54 ft - (3517 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.23 ° |
| Area | * 223.51 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 32.48 ft - (9900 mm) |
| Foot | * 15.01 ft - (4575 mm) |
| Leech | * 28.57 ft - (8708 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.98 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.2 ft - (4023 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.99 ° |
| Area | * 214.39 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 38.57 ft - (11756 mm) |
| Foot | * 18.38 ft - (5602 mm) |
| Leech | * 36.47 ft - (11116 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.22 ft - (5249 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.03 ° |
| Area | * 332.12 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 39.75 ft - (12116 mm) |
| Foot | 20 ft - (6096 mm) |
| Leech | 36.75 ft - (11201 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 596 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 40 ft - (12192 mm) |
| Foot | 20.67 ft - (6300 mm) |
| Leech | 37.25 ft - (11354 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 620 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 38.57 ft - (11756 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 20.66 ft - (6297 mm) |
| Foot | * 20.66 ft - (6297 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 677 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.