Beneteau First 36s7
Description
The Beneteau First 32S5 is a French cruiser-racer sailboat designed by Jean Berret and Olivier Racoupeau (of Berret Racoupeau Yacht Design) in collaboration with Philippe Starck for the interior styling. Built by Beneteau in France from 1989 to 1993, approximately 280 hulls were produced, making it a popular model in the "S" series known for blending sporty performance with modern aesthetics. It's celebrated for its wide beam providing exceptional stability and interior volume for its size, a fractional sloop rig for responsive handling, and a bulbous bow for efficient upwind sailing—ideal for coastal racing, club events, or family cruising (4–6 people). Variants include a deep fin lead keel (standard) or a shallower wing keel for better access in thinner waters. While not a dedicated blue water boat, it's capable for short offshore passages with preparation, earning praise for its lively feel in 10–20 knot winds (PHRF ~120–140). Hull Length (m): 9.68 Waterline Length (m): 8.49 Maximum Beam (m): 3.30 Draft (m): 1.35 or 1.80
Construction Details
| Designer | Berret-Racoupeau |
|---|---|
| Builder | Beneteau |
| Length | 33.000 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 38.39 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 9.68 ft |
| p | 38.88 ft |
| e | 13.78 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38.39 ft | 9.68 ft | 38.88 ft | 13.78 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 38.88 ft - (11851 mm) |
| Foot | * 13.78 ft - (4200 mm) |
| Leech | * 40.51 ft - (12347 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 40.79 ft - (12433 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 276.14 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 36.75 ft - (11201 mm) |
| Foot | 10.33 ft - (3149 mm) |
| Leech | 34.5 ft - (10516 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 99.9 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 9.67 ft - (2947 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 6.44 ° |
| Area | * 177.69 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 31.67 ft - (9653 mm) |
| Foot | * 12.4 ft - (3780 mm) |
| Leech | * 28.47 ft - (8678 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.98 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 11.13 ft - (3392 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | * 176.25 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 37.61 ft - (11464 mm) |
| Foot | * 15.28 ft - (4657 mm) |
| Leech | * 35.92 ft - (10948 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.52 ft - (4426 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.98 ° |
| Area | * 273.07 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 37.61 ft - (11464 mm) |
| Foot | * 15.97 ft - (4868 mm) |
| Leech | * 34.6 ft - (10546 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 450 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 37.61 ft - (11464 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 17.42 ft - (5310 mm) |
| Foot | * 17.42 ft - (5310 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 557 ft² |
| Sail Type | STORMJIB |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 21.78 ft - (6639 mm) |
| Foot | * 6.94 ft - (2115 mm) |
| Leech | * 18.9 ft - (5761 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60.02 % |
| Length Perp | * 5.81 ft - (1771 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 19 ° |
| Area | * 63.27 ft² |
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