Beneteau First Class 10
Description
The Beneteau First Class 10 is a high-performance fractional sloop monotype designed by Groupe Finot and Jacques Fauroux, built by Beneteau in France from 1982 to 1987. Developed as an IMS (International Measurement System) handicap racer, it emphasizes speed, agility, and seaworthiness in a lightweight fiberglass hull with a fin keel and spade rudder, making it a favorite for club fleets and coastal one-design racing. With 114 units produced, it's a rare vintage performer today, prized for its responsive handling in moderate-to-strong winds and balanced proportions that punch above its displacement. Owners describe it as a "purebred club racer" that's exciting yet controllable, ideal for short-handed coastal events or training—though its light build suits protected waters, not heavy offshore
Construction Details
| Designer | Groupe Finot |
|---|---|
| Builder | Beneteau |
| Length | 34.280 ft |
| LOA | 34.280 ft |
| LWL | 32.320 ft |
| Beam | 9.780 ft |
| Displacement | 5512 lb |
| Ballast | 2205 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.900 ft |
| Year Built | 1982 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 37.45 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 12.89 ft |
| p | 40.02 ft |
| e | 13.84 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37.45 ft | 12.89 ft | 40.02 ft | 13.84 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Beneteau First Class 10 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 40.02 ft - (12198 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 13.84 ft - (4218 mm) |
| Leech | * 41.49 ft - (12646 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.01 ° |
| Diagonal | * 41.89 ft - (12768 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 283.02 ft² |
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Beneteau First Class 10 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 31.68 ft - (9656 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 17.29 ft - (5270 mm) |
| Leech | * 27.17 ft - (8281 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.97 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.82 ft - (4517 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.02 ° |
| Area | * 234.74 ft² |
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Beneteau First Class 10 - GENOA
| Luff | 37.63 ft - (11470 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 21.01 ft - (6404 mm) |
| Leech | * 35.21 ft - (10732 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150.04 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 19.34 ft - (5895 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | * 363.89 ft² |
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Beneteau First Class 10 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 37.63 ft - (11470 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 21.27 ft - (6483 mm) |
| Leech | * 34.62 ft - (10552 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 600 ft² |
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Beneteau First Class 10 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 37.63 ft - (11470 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 23.2 ft - (7071 mm) |
| Foot | * 23.2 ft - (7071 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 742 ft² |
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Beneteau First Class 10 - STORMJIB
| Luff | * 21.78 ft - (6639 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 9.81 ft - (2990 mm) |
| Leech | * 17.54 ft - (5346 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 59.97 % |
| Length Perp | * 7.73 ft - (2356 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 18.98 ° |
| Area | * 84.21 ft² |
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