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First 30

Cruiser-Racer Built by Beneteau

Boat highlights

First 30 is currently estimated in the Good band with an SBP score of 107.

Length overall

33.9 ft

Primary sail area

624 ft²

Displacement

6,945 lbs

Performance band: Good GPH rating: 615
107
SBP score
Good band

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Performance Analysis

Detailed performance metrics and polar diagram for First 30.

Methodology note: SBP scores, polar diagrams, hull-speed values, and derived ratios are estimates. Use them for comparison and planning support—not as a substitute for manufacturer specifications, measured sea trials, rating certificates, professional weather routing, or safety margins. Review how we rate boats.

Performance Metrics

SBP Score
107
ORC GPH
615
Average Speed (GPH)
5.9 kn
Yardstick
91.7
Sail Carry Number
5.2
Planing Potential
1.2 (high)
Hull Speed
7.1 kn

Speed Estimates

Wind Speed (kn)Beat VMG (kn)Run VMG (kn)
63.53.8
84.34.8
104.85.6
125.16.2
145.26.6
165.27.1
205.38.5

Polar Diagram

Wind Speed (kn)

Key Specifications

Explore the hull dimensions and sail plan for First 30.

Dimensions

Length over all 33.89 ft
Length at Waterline 28.23 ft
Hull Speed 7.1 kn
Beam 9.68 ft
Draft 6.50 ft
Displacement 6,945 lbs

Sails

Main Sail Area 303.54 ft²
Foresail Area 320.76 ft²
Upwind Sail Area 624.31 ft²
Spinnaker/Gennaker Area 1054.86 ft²

Construction ratios

Sail area-to-displacement (SA/D)
27.4
Capsize screening (CSF)
2.01
Comfort ratio (CR)
17.3

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Data sources and methodology

Published specifications are kept separate from calculated ratios and estimated performance. SBP and speed outputs are model-based estimates, not owner ratings or certified handicaps.

Specifications
verified
Ratios
derived
Performance
estimated

Last checked: 27 Aug 2026. Source: Beneteau official website. Read the SBP methodology.

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