First 435 E
Description
The Beneteau First 435 E (likely referring to the Export or European version of the Beneteau First 435) is a French performance cruiser-racer sailboat designed by renowned naval architect German Frers and introduced in 1984 by Beneteau in Vendée, France. Production ran until 1987, with approximately 200 units built, many exported to the US and Europe (hence the "E" designation for some models). It's renowned for its IOR-influenced hull—fine entry, flat run, and wide transom—for speed and stability, combined with a comfortable interior for coastal cruising or racing. The "E" variant often includes export-specific features like taller rigs or shoal keels for varying markets.
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 57.92 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 17.25 ft |
| p | 51.67 ft |
| e | 15.58 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57.92 ft | 17.25 ft | 51.67 ft | 15.58 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 51.67 ft - (15749 mm) |
| Foot | * 15.58 ft - (4749 mm) |
| Leech | * 53.17 ft - (16206 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 53.44 ft - (16289 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 413.48 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 48.35 ft - (14737 mm) |
| Foot | * 22.59 ft - (6885 mm) |
| Leech | * 42.47 ft - (12945 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.01 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 19.84 ft - (6047 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.97 ° |
| Area | * 479.66 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 57.41 ft - (17499 mm) |
| Foot | * 27.65 ft - (8428 mm) |
| Leech | * 54.25 ft - (16535 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150.03 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 25.88 ft - (7888 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.02 ° |
| Area | * 742.91 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 57.41 ft - (17499 mm) |
| Foot | * 28.46 ft - (8675 mm) |
| Leech | * 52.82 ft - (16100 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 1225 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 57.41 ft - (17499 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 31.05 ft - (9464 mm) |
| Foot | * 31.05 ft - (9464 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 1515 ft² |
| Sail Type | STORMJIB |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 33.24 ft - (10132 mm) |
| Foot | * 12.73 ft - (3880 mm) |
| Leech | * 27.83 ft - (8483 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60 % |
| Length Perp | * 10.35 ft - (3155 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 19 ° |
| Area | * 172.07 ft² |
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