Beneteau First 36.7
Description
The Beneteau First 36.7 is a high-performance cruiser-racer sailboat designed by Farr Yacht Design (design #446) and built by Beneteau from 2002 to 2010 (with some sources noting production extending to 2021), resulting in over 800 units produced. Inspired by the acclaimed First 40.7, it was crafted as a one-design racer that doesn't compromise on cruising comfort, earning Sailing World's 2002 Boat of the Year award for Best Value. This model excels in club racing and coastal cruising, blending sleek, modern lines with a wide beam for stability and a bulb keel for low heeling. Reviews praise its responsive handling, planning ability in moderate winds, and ergonomic cockpit, making it ideal for short-handed or family use. Unlike its predecessor, the First 36s7 (more cruiser-oriented), the 36.7 emphasizes speed with a refined hull shape that maintains a "refined look when heeled at high angles," thanks to generous rudder area. It's built in fiberglass with a vacuum-infused structure for lightness and strength, and owners note its durability in both freshwater and saltwater environments.LOA: 36' 0"10.98 m. LWL: 30' 3" 9.23 m. Beam: 11' 4" 3.50 m. Draft: Standard 7' 2" 2.20 m. (3,549 lbs.; 1,610 kg)). Draft: Optional 5' 11" 1.80 m. (3,939 lbs: 1,811 kg)). Displacement: 12,939 lbs; 5869 kg. Fuel: 21 gal. Water: 79 gal. PHRF Handicap: 78 (est.) Hull Speed: 7.7 kt CE Rating: A D/L ratio: 208 SA/D ratio: 19.1 Sail Area @ 100%: 666 Sq. Ft ; 62 sq m
Construction Details
| Designer | Farr Yacht Design Ltd |
|---|---|
| Builder | Beneteau |
| Length | 36.000 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 46.42 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 13.04 ft |
| p | 45.44 ft |
| e | 15.58 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.42 ft | 13.04 ft | 45.44 ft | 15.58 ft | - | - | - | - |
Documents
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 45.44 ft - (13850 mm) |
| Foot | * 15.58 ft - (4749 mm) |
| Leech | * 47.25 ft - (14402 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 47.52 ft - (14484 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 363.73 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 38.57 ft - (11756 mm) |
| Foot | * 16.94 ft - (5163 mm) |
| Leech | * 34.17 ft - (10415 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.03 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15 ft - (4572 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.99 ° |
| Area | * 289.3 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 42.6 ft - (12984 mm) |
| Foot | 16.2 ft - (4938 mm) |
| Leech | 37.4 ft - (11400 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 108.21 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.11 ft - (4301 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 13.75 ° |
| Area | * 300.5 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 41 ft - (12497 mm) |
| Foot | 11.875 ft - (3620 mm) |
| Leech | 38.5 ft - (11735 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 85.35 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 11.13 ft - (3392 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.73 ° |
| Area | * 228.14 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 45 ft - (13716 mm) |
| Foot | 20.67 ft - (6300 mm) |
| Leech | 43 ft - (13106 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.92 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 19.55 ft - (5959 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.23 ° |
| Area | * 439.94 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 45.81 ft - (13963 mm) |
| Foot | * 20.77 ft - (6331 mm) |
| Leech | * 43.47 ft - (13250 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 19.56 ft - (5962 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.97 ° |
| Area | * 448 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 42.6 ft - (12984 mm) |
| Foot | 16.2 ft - (4938 mm) |
| Leech | 37.4 ft - (11400 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 108.21 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.11 ft - (4301 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 13.75 ° |
| Area | * 300.5 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 45.81 ft - (13963 mm) |
| Foot | * 21.52 ft - (6559 mm) |
| Leech | * 42.15 ft - (12847 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 739 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 48 ft - (14630 mm) |
| Foot | 25 ft - (7620 mm) |
| Leech | 46 ft - (14021 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 900 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 45.81 ft - (13963 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 23.47 ft - (7154 mm) |
| Foot | * 23.47 ft - (7154 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 914 ft² |
| Sail Type | STORMJIB |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 26.52 ft - (8083 mm) |
| Foot | * 9.51 ft - (2899 mm) |
| Leech | * 22.51 ft - (6861 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 59.97 % |
| Length Perp | * 7.82 ft - (2384 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 19 ° |
| Area | * 103.69 ft² |
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