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First Class Europe Beneteau
Designer: Groupe Finot  ·  Builder: Beneteau (Fra)  ·  First built: 1989
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About the First Class Europe Beneteau

Beneteau's First Class Europe represents an intriguing chapter in the French manufacturer's diverse sailboat catalog, though detailed specifications remain elusive in contemporary records. This model appears to have been positioned as part of Beneteau's broader European market strategy during an era when the builder was establishing its reputation for producing accessible yet capable sailing yachts. Given Beneteau's design philosophy during this period, the First Class Europe likely embodied the company's commitment to creating boats that balanced performance with practicality. The model name suggests it was specifically developed for European sailing conditions, potentially incorporating features suited to the varied coastal and inland waters found across the continent. While comprehensive technical details are scarce, the boat presumably shared DNA with other Beneteau designs of its era, featuring the builder's characteristic approach to combining livable accommodations with respectable sailing performance. This would make it suitable for coastal cruising and weekend sailing adventures. The limited availability of specifications today suggests the First Class Europe may have had a relatively brief production run or represented a regional variant. For prospective buyers researching this model, consulting with Beneteau specialists or vintage sailing communities may yield additional insights into this somewhat mysterious entry in the builder's extensive portfolio.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 37.34 ft / 11.38 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 34.32 ft / 10.46 m
Beam 11.06 ft / 3.37 m
Max Draft 6.23 ft / 1.90 m
Displacement 6,834.00 lb / 3,100 kg
Ballast 2,094.00 lb / 950 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Groupe Finot
Builder Beneteau (FRA)
First Built 1989
Last Built 1991
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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
30.64
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
75.47
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. 8.13 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 27.45
J (Foretriangle Base) 13.12 ft / 4.00 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 616.00 ft² / 57.23 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) 75.47
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