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Idylle 1350 Beneteau
Designer: German Frers  ·  Builder: Beneteau  ·  First built: 1983
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About the Idylle 1350 Beneteau

French boatbuilder Beneteau's Idylle 1350 represents an intriguing entry in their diverse sailing yacht lineup, though detailed information about this particular model remains relatively scarce in mainstream boating circles. Given Beneteau's established reputation for producing well-balanced cruising sailboats that blend performance with comfort, the Idylle 1350 likely follows this philosophy while targeting sailors seeking a capable coastal cruiser. Beneteau's design approach typically emphasizes practical sailing characteristics combined with comfortable accommodations, making their boats popular among both experienced sailors and those transitioning from smaller vessels. The Idylle designation suggests this model was positioned as an appealing choice for recreational sailing, potentially featuring the kind of user-friendly handling that Beneteau boats are known for. Without extensive specification data available, the boat's exact capabilities remain somewhat mysterious, which may actually appeal to sailors who appreciate discovering hidden gems in the used boat market. For prospective buyers, this relative obscurity could present opportunities to find well-maintained examples at attractive prices, particularly for those willing to do additional research into the boat's specific characteristics and performance traits through owner networks and sailing communities.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 44.29 ft / 13.50 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 34.45 ft / 10.50 m
Beam 13.45 ft / 4.10 m
Max Draft 5.77 ft / 1.76 m
Displacement 22,046.00 lb / 10,000 kg
Ballast 8,377.00 lb / 3,800 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 729.80 ft² / 67.80 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer German Frers
Builder Beneteau
First Built 1983
Related Sailboats Swan 441 · X 442 · J/44 · Hylas 44 · Cc 44
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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
14.91
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
28.6
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
1.92
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. 7.87
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
2.16
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
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 52.88
J (Foretriangle Base) 16.79
P (Mainsail Luff) 46.58
E (Mainsail Foot) 14.59
SA Fore 443.93
SA Main 339.8
How It Compares

vs. Cc 44, Hylas 44, J/44, Swan 441, X 442

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Dimensions
LOA
Idylle 1350 Beneteau ★
44.3 ft
Cc 44
44.2 ft
Hylas 44
44.2 ft
J/44
44.3 ft
Swan 441
44.4 ft
X 442
44.3 ft
LWL
Idylle 1350 Beneteau ★
34.5 ft
Cc 44
35.3 ft
Hylas 44
34.9 ft
J/44
37.0 ft
Swan 441
36.8 ft
X 442
36.8 ft
Beam
Idylle 1350 Beneteau ★
13.5 ft
Cc 44
13.3 ft
Hylas 44
13.5 ft
J/44
13.8 ft
Swan 441
13.3 ft
X 442
13.6 ft
Displacement
Idylle 1350 Beneteau ★
22 lbs
Cc 44
20 lbs
Hylas 44
22 lbs
J/44
21 lbs
Swan 441
24 lbs
X 442
21 lbs
Ballast
Idylle 1350 Beneteau ★
8 lbs
Cc 44
9 lbs
Hylas 44
11 lbs
J/44
9 lbs
Swan 441
11 lbs
X 442
9 lbs
Sail Area
Idylle 1350 Beneteau ★
729 sq ft
Cc 44
924 sq ft
Hylas 44
866 sq ft
J/44
903 sq ft
Swan 441
961 sq ft
X 442
956 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Idylle 1350 Beneteau ★
Cc 44
Hylas 44
105 s/nm
J/44
51 s/nm
Swan 441
71 s/nm
X 442
36 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Idylle 1350 Beneteau ★
14.9
Cc 44
19.6
Hylas 44
17.6
J/44
17.1
Swan 441
18.2
X 442
20.0
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Idylle 1350 Beneteau ★
Cc 44
Hylas 44
J/44
41.9 %
Swan 441
44.5 %
X 442
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Idylle 1350 Beneteau ★
28.6
Cc 44
27.3
Hylas 44
28.6
J/44
35.4
Swan 441
31.1
X 442
26.2
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Idylle 1350 Beneteau ★
1.92
Cc 44
1.93
Hylas 44
1.92
J/44
1.57
Swan 441
1.83
X 442
1.96
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Idylle 1350 Beneteau ★
Cc 44
Hylas 44
J/44
168
Swan 441
222
X 442
Hull Speed
Idylle 1350 Beneteau ★
7.9 kts
Cc 44
8.0 kts
Hylas 44
7.9 kts
J/44
10.1 kts
Swan 441
8.1 kts
X 442
8.1 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Idylle 1350 Beneteau ★
2.2
Cc 44
2.8
Hylas 44
2.4
J/44
Swan 441
2.6
X 442
3.2
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