Beneteau R/C 35 (First 35)
Description
The Beneteau R/C 35 (Racer/Cruiser 35), also known as the First 35 in some markets, is a classic masthead sloop designed by Jean Berret and built by Beneteau in France in 1980. As an IOR 3/4-ton racer-cruiser, it was engineered for competitive club racing and coastal cruising, featuring a fin keel with spade rudder for agile upwind performance and a spacious fiberglass hull for family weekends. Only about 50–100 units were produced in its single year, making it a rare find today—many survivors are raced in vintage fleets or restored for day sailing. The design shares its hull with the Idylle 11.50 cruiser, emphasizing seaworthiness with a moderate displacement and generous sail area.
Construction Details
| Designer | Jean Berret |
|---|---|
| Builder | Beneteau |
| Length | 35.170 ft |
| LOA | 35.170 ft |
| LWL | 28.830 ft |
| Beam | 12.170 ft |
| Displacement | 10485 lb |
| Ballast | 4850 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.250 ft |
| Year Built | 1980 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 45.26 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 13.31 ft |
| p | 39.69 ft |
| e | 12.82 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.26 ft | 13.31 ft | 39.69 ft | 12.82 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Beneteau R/C 35 (First 35) - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 39.69 ft - (12098 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 12.82 ft - (3908 mm) |
| Leech | * 41.13 ft - (12536 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.99 ° |
| Diagonal | * 41.28 ft - (12582 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 254.13 ft² |
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Beneteau R/C 35 (First 35) - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 37.74 ft - (11503 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 17.4 ft - (5304 mm) |
| Leech | * 33.21 ft - (10122 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15.31 ft - (4666 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 288.89 ft² |
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Beneteau R/C 35 (First 35) - GENOA
| Luff | * 44.82 ft - (13661 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 21.3 ft - (6492 mm) |
| Leech | * 42.4 ft - (12924 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 19.97 ft - (6087 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 447.47 ft² |
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Beneteau R/C 35 (First 35) - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 44.82 ft - (13661 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 23.96 ft - (7303 mm) |
| Foot | * 23.96 ft - (7303 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 912.8 ft² |
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