Beneteau First 42s7
Description
Browsed https://www.beneteau.com/en-us/first-1990-1999/first-42s7Overview The Beneteau First 42s7 is a performance-oriented racer-cruiser from the French builder Beneteau's prestigious First line, launched in 1995 and produced until 1999. Designed by the acclaimed Bruce Farr Yacht Design team, it draws from the success of earlier models like the First 45f5 and 53f5, blending competitive speed with cruising comfort. Approximately 100 units were built, with a charter variant sold as the Stardust 433. The "s7" denotes its sleek Philippe Starck-influenced interior styling—modern, minimalist, and higher-end than standard Beneteau cruisers. It's a fractional sloop optimized for IMS racing circuits, yet versatile for weekend getaways or coastal passages.
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 50.89 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 14.27 ft |
| p | 47.41 ft |
| e | 17.22 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.89 ft | 14.27 ft | 47.41 ft | 17.22 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 47.41 ft - (14451 mm) |
| Foot | * 17.22 ft - (5249 mm) |
| Leech | * 49.5 ft - (15088 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.99 ° |
| Diagonal | * 49.87 ft - (15200 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 416.3 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 42.28 ft - (12887 mm) |
| Foot | * 18.53 ft - (5648 mm) |
| Leech | * 37.46 ft - (11418 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.41 ft - (5002 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.01 ° |
| Area | * 346.92 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 50.21 ft - (15304 mm) |
| Foot | * 22.72 ft - (6925 mm) |
| Leech | * 47.65 ft - (14524 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.96 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 21.4 ft - (6523 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.97 ° |
| Area | * 537.21 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 50.21 ft - (15304 mm) |
| Foot | * 23.55 ft - (7178 mm) |
| Leech | * 46.19 ft - (14079 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 887 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 50.21 ft - (15304 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 25.69 ft - (7830 mm) |
| Foot | * 25.69 ft - (7830 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 1096 ft² |
| Sail Type | STORMJIB |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 29.07 ft - (8861 mm) |
| Foot | * 10.41 ft - (3173 mm) |
| Leech | * 24.68 ft - (7522 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 59.99 % |
| Length Perp | * 8.56 ft - (2609 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 19.01 ° |
| Area | * 124.44 ft² |
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