Beneteau First R/C 30
Description
The Beneteau R/C 30 (Racer/Cruiser 30) is a classic fiberglass masthead sloop designed by Bureau Mauric and built by Beneteau in France from 1977 to 1981. As an early cruiser-racer in Beneteau's lineup, it was influenced by IOR rules, offering a balance of speed for club racing and practical accommodations for coastal cruising in a lightweight hull with a fin keel and skeg-hung rudder. Approximately 100–150 units were produced, making it a rare find today—many survivors are raced in vintage fleets or restored for day sailing.
Construction Details
| Designer | Bureau Mauric |
|---|---|
| Builder | Beneteau |
| Length | 28.940 ft |
| LOA | 28.940 ft |
| LWL | 25.000 ft |
| Beam | 10.170 ft |
| Displacement | 7055 lb |
| Ballast | 2866 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.250 ft |
| Year Built | 1977 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 37.56 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 11.45 ft |
| p | 32.37 ft |
| e | 9.46 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37.56 ft | 11.45 ft | 32.37 ft | 9.46 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Beneteau First R/C 30 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 32.37 ft - (9866 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 9.46 ft - (2883 mm) |
| Leech | * 33.21 ft - (10122 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 33.41 ft - (10183 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 158.3 ft² |
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Beneteau First R/C 30 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 31.41 ft - (9574 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15.05 ft - (4587 mm) |
| Leech | * 27.49 ft - (8379 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.02 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.17 ft - (4014 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.98 ° |
| Area | * 206.86 ft² |
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Beneteau First R/C 30 - GENOA
| Luff | * 37.3 ft - (11369 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 18.39 ft - (5605 mm) |
| Leech | * 35.19 ft - (10726 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.96 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.17 ft - (5233 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.02 ° |
| Area | * 320.24 ft² |
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Beneteau First R/C 30 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 37.3 ft - (11369 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 18.89 ft - (5758 mm) |
| Leech | * 34.32 ft - (10461 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 528 ft² |
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Beneteau First R/C 30 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 37.3 ft - (11369 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 20.61 ft - (6282 mm) |
| Foot | * 20.61 ft - (6282 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 653 ft² |
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