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First Class 10 Beneteau

Designer: Groupe Finot/Jacques Fauroux  ·  Builder: Beneteau (Fra)  ·  First built: 1982
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About the First Class 10 Beneteau

Beneteau's First Class 10 represents an intriguing entry in the French builder's diverse sailing yacht lineup, though detailed information about this particular model remains relatively scarce in marine archives. Despite limited available specifications, this vessel appears to embody Beneteau's traditional approach to creating accessible, well-balanced sailboats that serve both novice and experienced sailors. Given Beneteau's historical focus on combining practical cruising capabilities with recreational sailing pleasure, the First Class 10 likely follows this philosophy. The name suggests positioning within a performance-oriented series, potentially offering spirited sailing characteristics while maintaining the comfort and reliability traits that have made Beneteau a respected name in production sailing. French boat builders like Beneteau have long excelled at creating vessels that excel in coastal and near-shore environments, typically featuring moderate displacement hulls that provide a good balance between speed and stability. The First Class designation implies this model may have been designed with club racing or spirited day sailing in mind, though specific design details remain elusive. For prospective buyers researching this model, consulting with Beneteau dealers or experienced owners would provide valuable insights into the boat's actual sailing characteristics and suitability for intended use.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 34.33 ft / 10.46 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 30.08 ft / 9.17 m
Beam 9.67 ft / 2.95 m
Max Draft 5.75 ft / 1.75 m
Displacement 6,900.00 lb / 3,130 kg
Ballast 2,450.00 lb / 1,111 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Groupe Finot/Jacques Fauroux
Builder Beneteau (FRA)
First Built 1982
Last Built 1987
Number Built 114
Related Sailboats Hunter 34 · Tartan 34 2 · Jeanneau 342 · J/105 · Irwin 34 Citation
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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
35.51
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
113.18
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. 6.23 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 22.94
J (Foretriangle Base) 12.89 ft / 3.93 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 518.00 ft² / 48.12 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) Yanmar
How It Compares

vs. Hunter 34, Irwin 34 Citation, J/105, Jeanneau 342, Tartan 34 2

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Dimensions
LOA
First Class 10 Beneteau ★
34.3 ft
Hunter 34
34.4 ft
Irwin 34 Citation
34.3 ft
J/105
34.5 ft
Jeanneau 342
34.5 ft
Tartan 34 2
34.4 ft
LWL
First Class 10 Beneteau ★
30.1 ft
Hunter 34
28.3 ft
Irwin 34 Citation
27.3 ft
J/105
30.0 ft
Jeanneau 342
29.5 ft
Tartan 34 2
28.8 ft
Beam
First Class 10 Beneteau ★
9.7 ft
Hunter 34
11.6 ft
Irwin 34 Citation
11.3 ft
J/105
11.0 ft
Jeanneau 342
11.8 ft
Tartan 34 2
11.0 ft
Displacement
First Class 10 Beneteau ★
6 lbs
Hunter 34
11 lbs
Irwin 34 Citation
11 lbs
J/105
7 lbs
Jeanneau 342
12 lbs
Tartan 34 2
11 lbs
Ballast
First Class 10 Beneteau ★
2 lbs
Hunter 34
5 lbs
Irwin 34 Citation
4 lbs
J/105
3 lbs
Jeanneau 342
4 lbs
Tartan 34 2
4 lbs
Sail Area
First Class 10 Beneteau ★
Hunter 34
567 sq ft
Irwin 34 Citation
538 sq ft
J/105
600 sq ft
Jeanneau 342
570 sq ft
Tartan 34 2
538 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
First Class 10 Beneteau ★
Hunter 34
159 s/nm
Irwin 34 Citation
168 s/nm
J/105
90 s/nm
Jeanneau 342
Tartan 34 2
174 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
First Class 10 Beneteau ★
Hunter 34
17.5
Irwin 34 Citation
17.0
J/105
24.1
Jeanneau 342
16.8
Tartan 34 2
17.5
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
First Class 10 Beneteau ★
35.5 %
Hunter 34
42.3 %
Irwin 34 Citation
J/105
44.9 %
Jeanneau 342
35.1 %
Tartan 34 2
40.0 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
First Class 10 Beneteau ★
Hunter 34
23.1
Irwin 34 Citation
24.1
J/105
22.3
Jeanneau 342
23.2
Tartan 34 2
23.0
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
First Class 10 Beneteau ★
Hunter 34
2.04
Irwin 34 Citation
2.00
J/105
1.66
Jeanneau 342
2.04
Tartan 34 2
1.97
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
First Class 10 Beneteau ★
113
Hunter 34
234
Irwin 34 Citation
J/105
103
Jeanneau 342
217
Tartan 34 2
204
Hull Speed
First Class 10 Beneteau ★
Hunter 34
7.1 kts
Irwin 34 Citation
7.0 kts
J/105
8.4 kts
Jeanneau 342
7.3 kts
Tartan 34 2
7.2 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
First Class 10 Beneteau ★
Hunter 34
Irwin 34 Citation
2.2
J/105
Jeanneau 342
Tartan 34 2
2.7
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