The Beneteau 57 is a performance cruising sloop designed by the renowned Bruce Farr and introduced in 2002 as a flagship of the Beneteau line. At 57 feet LOA, she features a fractional rig with swept spreaders, a deep fin keel with bulb, and a center cockpit layout offering a generous aft cabin. Built in France from fiberglass, the 57 balances offshore capability with comfortable liveaboard accommodations, and her powerful sail plan gives her strong performance credentials across a wide range of conditions. The model represents Beneteau's ambition to compete at the top end of the performance cruising market.
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What is the Beneteau 57's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Beneteau 57 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 20.3. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Beneteau 57's comfort ratio?
The Beneteau 57 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 35.04. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Beneteau 57 safe for offshore sailing?
The Beneteau 57 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.79. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Beneteau 57?
The theoretical hull speed of the Beneteau 57 is 9.4 knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Beneteau 57 weigh?
The Beneteau 57 has a displacement of 48,623.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 57.00 ft.
Who designed the Beneteau 57?
The Beneteau 57 was designed by Bruce Farr, first built in 2002.