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First 36 Se Beneteau
Designer: Samuel Manuard  ·  Builder: Beneteau/Seascape  ·  First built: 2025
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About the First 36 Se Beneteau

Launched as part of Beneteau's performance-oriented First series, this 36-footer represents the French builder's commitment to creating accessible racing and fast cruising sailboats. The First line has long been recognized for delivering competitive performance without sacrificing the comfort and build quality that recreational sailors demand. The First 36 Se features the classic racing-inspired design language that defines this series, with clean lines and a focus on sailing efficiency. Her hull form and rig configuration suggest she's well-suited for both spirited weekend racing and coastal cruising adventures. The "Se" designation typically indicates specific equipment or layout variations within Beneteau's model range. Like other boats in the First family, this 36-footer likely strikes a balance between performance and practicality, making her appealing to sailors who want competitive speed potential without extreme racing compromises. Her size places her in the sweet spot for coastal sailing, club racing, and extended cruising adventures. While detailed specifications remain limited, the First 36 Se's pedigree within Beneteau's respected performance line suggests a well-engineered boat capable of delivering both excitement on the racecourse and comfortable passages for cruising sailors seeking adventure.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 39.30 ft / 11.98 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 33.27 ft / 10.14 m
Beam 12.47 ft / 3.80 m
Max Draft 6.40 ft / 1.95 m
Displacement 9,590.00 lb / 4,350 kg
Ballast 3,373.07 lb / 1,530 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 861.11 ft² / 80.00 m²
Headroom 6.17 ft / 1.88 m
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/bulb & dual rudders
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Samuel Manuard
Builder Beneteau/Seascape
First Built 2025
Related Sailboats First 36 Beneteau · Rm 1260 · Farr 395 · J39 · X 119
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Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
30.63
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
14.67
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
2.35
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 7.73
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 1.0
How It Compares

vs. Farr 395, First 36 Beneteau, J39, Rm 1260, X 119

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Dimensions
LOA
First 36 Se Beneteau ★
39.3 ft
Farr 395
39.4 ft
First 36 Beneteau
39.3 ft
J39
39.4 ft
Rm 1260
39.3 ft
X 119
39.4 ft
LWL
First 36 Se Beneteau ★
33.3 ft
Farr 395
34.1 ft
First 36 Beneteau
33.6 ft
J39
32.5 ft
Rm 1260
38.3 ft
X 119
33.6 ft
Beam
First 36 Se Beneteau ★
12.5 ft
Farr 395
12.2 ft
First 36 Beneteau
12.5 ft
J39
12.4 ft
Rm 1260
14.4 ft
X 119
10.7 ft
Displacement
First 36 Se Beneteau ★
9 lbs
Farr 395
12 lbs
First 36 Beneteau
10 lbs
J39
12 lbs
Rm 1260
17 lbs
X 119
11 lbs
Ballast
First 36 Se Beneteau ★
3 lbs
Farr 395
4 lbs
First 36 Beneteau
3 lbs
J39
5 lbs
Rm 1260
6 lbs
X 119
4 lbs
Sail Area
First 36 Se Beneteau ★
861 sq ft
Farr 395
First 36 Beneteau
861 sq ft
J39
799 sq ft
Rm 1260
1 sq ft
X 119
794 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
First 36 Se Beneteau ★
Farr 395
33 s/nm
First 36 Beneteau
J39
Rm 1260
X 119
57 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
First 36 Se Beneteau ★
30.6
Farr 395
First 36 Beneteau
28.7
J39
23.3
Rm 1260
24.4
X 119
25.1
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
First 36 Se Beneteau ★
Farr 395
36.6 %
First 36 Beneteau
32.3 %
J39
Rm 1260
36.0 %
X 119
42.3 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
First 36 Se Beneteau ★
14.7
Farr 395
First 36 Beneteau
16.1
J39
20.1
Rm 1260
19.7
X 119
21.4
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
First 36 Se Beneteau ★
2.35
Farr 395
First 36 Beneteau
2.28
J39
2.12
Rm 1260
2.24
X 119
1.90
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
First 36 Se Beneteau ★
Farr 395
140
First 36 Beneteau
124
J39
Rm 1260
136
X 119
134
Hull Speed
First 36 Se Beneteau ★
7.7 kts
Farr 395
First 36 Beneteau
7.8 kts
J39
7.6 kts
Rm 1260
8.3 kts
X 119
7.8 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
First 36 Se Beneteau ★
Farr 395
First 36 Beneteau
J39
3.9
Rm 1260
X 119
4.7
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