Bneteau First 35s5
Description
The Beneteau First 35S5 is a French performance cruiser-racer designed by Farr Yacht Design and built by Beneteau in France from 1989 to 1994, with approximately 100 hulls produced. As part of the First series' evolution, it emphasizes sporty sailing with cruiser comforts, featuring a wide beam for stability, a fractional sloop rig for responsive handling, and a bulbous fin keel for speed and upwind performance. Marketed as a "sporty family cruiser," it's ideal for coastal racing, club events, or short-handed cruising (4–6 people), blending IOR-era aesthetics with practical liveaboard space. The design won acclaim for its balance and interior volume, though it's dated by modern standards—suitable for Mediterranean or temperate waters but not a full blue water offshore specialist. Owners praise its lively performance in moderate winds (e.g., PHRF ~120–140) and spacious saloon,
Construction Details
| Designer | Farr Yacht Design Ltd |
|---|---|
| Builder | Beneteau |
| Length | 35.000 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 41.67 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 11.15 ft |
| p | 42.69 ft |
| e | 15.09 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41.67 ft | 11.15 ft | 42.69 ft | 15.09 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 42.69 ft - (13012 mm) |
| Foot | * 15.09 ft - (4599 mm) |
| Leech | * 44.39 ft - (13530 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 44.78 ft - (13649 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 328.87 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 34.61 ft - (10549 mm) |
| Foot | * 15.12 ft - (4609 mm) |
| Leech | * 30.69 ft - (9354 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.02 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.4 ft - (4084 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.96 ° |
| Area | * 231.92 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 40 ft - (12192 mm) |
| Foot | 14.25 ft - (4343 mm) |
| Leech | 37.75 ft - (11506 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 120.54 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.44 ft - (4097 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.38 ° |
| Area | * 268.88 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 41.25 ft - (12573 mm) |
| Foot | 16.5 ft - (5029 mm) |
| Leech | 38 ft - (11582 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 130.47 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15.2 ft - (4633 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 7.29 ° |
| Area | * 313.48 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 40.98 ft - (12491 mm) |
| Foot | * 17.68 ft - (5389 mm) |
| Leech | * 39 ft - (11887 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.96 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.72 ft - (5096 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.99 ° |
| Area | * 342.6 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 41.1 ft - (12527 mm) |
| Foot | * 18.56 ft - (5657 mm) |
| Leech | * 39 ft - (11887 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150.04 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.48 ft - (5328 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.02 ° |
| Area | * 359.23 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 42 ft - (12802 mm) |
| Foot | 20 ft - (6096 mm) |
| Leech | 39 ft - (11887 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 630 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 41.1 ft - (12527 mm) |
| Foot | * 19.22 ft - (5858 mm) |
| Leech | * 37.81 ft - (11524 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 592 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 41.1 ft - (12527 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 20.97 ft - (6392 mm) |
| Foot | * 20.97 ft - (6392 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 733 ft² |
| Sail Type | STORMJIB |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 23.8 ft - (7254 mm) |
| Foot | * 8.49 ft - (2588 mm) |
| Leech | * 20.23 ft - (6166 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60 % |
| Length Perp | * 6.99 ft - (2131 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 18.94 ° |
| Area | * 83.2 ft² |
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