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First 36S7 Beneteau
Designer: Jean Berret  ·  Builder: Beneteau  ·  First built: 1996
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About the First 36S7 Beneteau

Beneteau's First 36S7 represents the French builder's commitment to performance-oriented sailing, blending the company's renowned cruising comfort with competitive racing capabilities. Part of Beneteau's respected First line, this mid-sized sailboat targets sailors seeking versatility between weekend cruising and club racing activities. The design philosophy behind the First 36S7 emphasizes balanced performance characteristics that make it equally at home on coastal waters and in competitive racing scenarios. Beneteau engineered this model to deliver responsive handling and solid upwind performance while maintaining the interior comfort and build quality the manufacturer is known for throughout the sailing community. The boat's construction reflects typical Beneteau attention to detail, featuring a well-executed hull-to-deck joint and quality hardware selection. The cockpit layout prioritizes both racing efficiency and cruising comfort, with well-positioned winches and controls that allow for effective sail handling whether racing short-handed or cruising with family. For sailors considering the First 36S7, this boat offers an excellent entry point into performance sailing without sacrificing the practical amenities needed for extended coastal cruising. Its reputation within the Beneteau lineup suggests reliable construction and predictable sailing characteristics.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 35.75 ft / 10.90 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 31.08 ft / 9.47 m
Beam 12.42 ft / 3.79 m
Max Draft 6.08 ft / 1.85 m
Displacement 11,684.00 lb / 5,300 kg
Ballast 3,650.00 lb / 1,656 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Jean Berret
Builder Beneteau
First Built 1996
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Performance Ratios
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
31.24
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
173.74
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. 8.27 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 20.58
J (Foretriangle Base) 12.96 ft / 3.95 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 660.00 ft² / 61.32 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) Diesel
Engine & Accommodations
Horsepower 27
Fuel Capacity 24 gals / 91 L
Water Capacity 80 gals / 303 L
How It Compares

vs. Centurion 36, Hunter 36 Legend, Oceanis 350 Beneteau, Sun Dance 36 Jeanneau, Sun Odyssey 36 Jeanneau

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Dimensions
LOA
First 36S7 Beneteau ★
35.8 ft
Centurion 36
35.7 ft
Hunter 36 Legend
35.7 ft
Oceanis 350 Beneteau
35.8 ft
Sun Dance 36 Jeanneau
35.8 ft
Sun Odyssey 36 Jeanneau
35.8 ft
LWL
First 36S7 Beneteau ★
31.1 ft
Centurion 36
28.8 ft
Hunter 36 Legend
31.5 ft
Oceanis 350 Beneteau
30.8 ft
Sun Dance 36 Jeanneau
30.8 ft
Sun Odyssey 36 Jeanneau
30.8 ft
Beam
First 36S7 Beneteau ★
12.4 ft
Centurion 36
12.3 ft
Hunter 36 Legend
12.3 ft
Oceanis 350 Beneteau
12.1 ft
Sun Dance 36 Jeanneau
12.1 ft
Sun Odyssey 36 Jeanneau
12.1 ft
Displacement
First 36S7 Beneteau ★
11 lbs
Centurion 36
16 lbs
Hunter 36 Legend
14 lbs
Oceanis 350 Beneteau
13 lbs
Sun Dance 36 Jeanneau
12 lbs
Sun Odyssey 36 Jeanneau
12 lbs
Ballast
First 36S7 Beneteau ★
3 lbs
Centurion 36
5 lbs
Hunter 36 Legend
5 lbs
Oceanis 350 Beneteau
4 lbs
Sun Dance 36 Jeanneau
4 lbs
Sun Odyssey 36 Jeanneau
4 lbs
Sail Area
First 36S7 Beneteau ★
Centurion 36
902 sq ft
Hunter 36 Legend
721 sq ft
Oceanis 350 Beneteau
592 sq ft
Sun Dance 36 Jeanneau
570 sq ft
Sun Odyssey 36 Jeanneau
602 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
First 36S7 Beneteau ★
Centurion 36
22.7
Hunter 36 Legend
19.7
Oceanis 350 Beneteau
16.9
Sun Dance 36 Jeanneau
16.8
Sun Odyssey 36 Jeanneau
17.8
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
First 36S7 Beneteau ★
31.2 %
Centurion 36
33.6 %
Hunter 36 Legend
35.7 %
Oceanis 350 Beneteau
35.0 %
Sun Dance 36 Jeanneau
36.9 %
Sun Odyssey 36 Jeanneau
35.1 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
First 36S7 Beneteau ★
Centurion 36
28.4
Hunter 36 Legend
23.6
Oceanis 350 Beneteau
Sun Dance 36 Jeanneau
Sun Odyssey 36 Jeanneau
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
First 36S7 Beneteau ★
Centurion 36
1.96
Hunter 36 Legend
2.04
Oceanis 350 Beneteau
Sun Dance 36 Jeanneau
Sun Odyssey 36 Jeanneau
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
First 36S7 Beneteau ★
173
Centurion 36
300
Hunter 36 Legend
202
Oceanis 350 Beneteau
201
Sun Dance 36 Jeanneau
191
Sun Odyssey 36 Jeanneau
191
Hull Speed
First 36S7 Beneteau ★
Centurion 36
7.2 kts
Hunter 36 Legend
7.5 kts
Oceanis 350 Beneteau
Sun Dance 36 Jeanneau
Sun Odyssey 36 Jeanneau
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