We also want to look for boats with relatively fine bow sections to get through the chop. A very clever detail! WL NS. An excellent, all-around performer thats easy to drive around the course, and can still be found at reasonable prices. Even with a fixed keel, theFirst27 is still a fully trailerable boat offering you a new level of freedom. 181 0 obj
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Rupert Holmes sails the Beneteau First 27 to find out. The ratio sail area to displacement is obtained by dividing the sail area by the boat's displaced volume to the power two-thirds. Racer/Cruiser Definitions. BENETEAU 27 FR 204 204 204 BENETEAU 27 TM 183 183 183 BENETEAU 27.7 126 126 126 BENETEAU 28 177 192 183 BENETEAU 28 FR 174 174 174 BENETEAU 285 180 207 186 The First 27 is a 26'1" (7.95m) cruiser-racer sailboat designed by Bureau Mauric (France). Basically, this is going to be an Oceanis vs. First-article. The boats are very fast. Beneteau's First 27 is fast, predictable and great fun to sail Bearing away onto a beam reach, we set the nylon furling gennaker, initially in 3.5 knots of breeze which gradually built to 6. This is particularly true in a waterline race, where a higher hull speed trumps maneuverability. The maximum draft of this boat is 2.00 metres. . Twenty years after the launch of the First 25, Beneteau took the best of the old design and merged it with state-of-the-art build technology to make the new hull 2,000 pounds lighter. The equation incorporates SA/Disp (100% fore triangle) and Disp/length ratios to create a guide to probable boat performance vs. other boats of comparable size. She sources her stability from a wide and flat hull on the waterline and a lead T-bulb keel. 167 0 obj
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I am going to have this replaced with a more significant material soon. I as well liked the nice details: The tiller is made from carbon, very stiff yet lightweight: I know how pretty damn heavy a massive wooden tiller can turn out to be from my own boat. However, this boat can be pushed far harder than most owners would contemplate, so the boat will remain safe in this respect, even if caught out in more challenging conditions than expected. Very high stability due to an unsinkable hull combined with threeunsinkablechambers, a crash-box, an inboard engine, and balanced twin rudders for complete control make safety one of her strongest points. First 27 promises a thrilling and pure sailing experience. The boat, even when we received a gust, didnt responded with more heeling but instantly with more speed at first. The flooring is a light grey rubber/foam material. And in some other way, it didnt. PHRF 71 to 114: Either the Frers 41 or the J/29 masthead outboard. I know of at least 5 German owners to whome I have talked beforehand the purchase and not a single one tried to advise me against buying the boat: If you can deal with the small size of the boat, she is a blast! that has mostly been the comment. The Seascape/First 27 was making 7.6 to 7.9 knots over ground and it was great fun. 126. V .5pl3~9hK3%p#lnh9 a_J>BTx s*8F
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126 doesn't sound way out of line. Check out this Used 2005 Beneteau First 36.7 for sale in Deale, MD 20751. Winds are typically strong sea breezes (15-plus knots) at the start of the race, but lighten as the race progresses. The massive square head mainsail with a stunning sail area of 28 square metres (the J-80 has 21) is hoisted by a 2:1 halyard that is fixed at the masthead, runs down to the nock of the boom and back up. As a ship moves in the water, it creates standing waves that oppose its movement. Farr Yacht Design have previously drawn the 36.7, 40.7 and 47.7 in Beneteau's First line. The Beneteau First 25 S is powered by a 14hp Yanmar diesel with a standard fixed prop that will push the boat near 7 knots on flat water. The Beneteau First 27 has berths for four, plus cooking and heads facilities, but theres no standing headroom. It was the long-awaited Boom! 0000035215 00000 n
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The Seascape-built First 27 has a small but very dedicated and loyal clientel as well. It is the intent of PHRF handicapping that any well equipped, well maintained, and well sailed boat has a good chance of winning. View pictures and details of this boat or search for more Schock boats for sale on boats.com. Murray Yacht Sales New Orleans. When we finally were flat running before the wind, surprisingly, when I furled away the job the boat didnt much slowed down. Yes, there was barely any swell going on and I guess that short, choppy waves might cause the boat to feel like a balky stallion as all small boats do but these conditions where as perfect as one could wish for. The new Seanappsapp is the ultimate solution to help you indulge your passion for boating. Beneteau First 27 : Benutii: 109 : 122 : 102 : 20 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 7 : 0 : 0 . One bulkhead near the mast stand will make for lateral stiffness, some stringers moulded into the hull add longitudinal stiffness. However, the Beneteau First 27 has more than enough inherent stability that its not dependent on crew weight for this, so you can sit wherever is most comfortable or convenient. You may think your two- or three-year-old sails look fine, but you will pick up 6 seconds per mile and more with a new inventory. PHRF 30 to 70: The J/120 has consistently demonstrated excellent all-around performance to its typical rating. It was designed for speed, not for any rating system. Please use the contact-page. One Design Central. QOsCz4(#6!J2p)KricHh6jM?GpWydc'(> aI/+9{g/xDOM+?1*>v1,%g9Ar. The Seascape/First 27 has a permanent opening in the hull that cannot be closed. This makes it a very interesting option for a weekender, or even a quick summer evening sail, where the ability to return quickly to base is an imperative. The more I think about it the more attractive this idea becomes to me. Latest Area Meeting Minutes Area I Meeting on August 25, 2022 minutes are posted here. View this Sloop and other Sail boats on boattrader.com. Insurance Solutions by. Its therefore an interesting option for someone who usually sails in the sun, whether on their own boat or with others, but wants a capable and fun yacht to keep near home for daysails, weekends and occasional longer trips. Main sail: 26.2 m / 282 ft. We have teams of experts to guide you through the entire process everything from sea trials, financing, and customization to after-sale commissioning, service, and maintenance. Youth Championships in Wrightsville Beach, US Sailing Team Announces Operational Restructuring, US Sailing Youth Match Racing Championship, US Junior Womens Singlehanded Championship, US Junior Womens Doublehanded Championship, International Womens Keelboat Championship, International Proficiency Certificate (IPC), Teaching and Coaching Fundamentals Online. If not, weve got a few recommendations. Fleet Members Valid Ratings Sorted by Club Afilliation (12/2016) WL spin. She is designed to sleep up to 6 adults, 2 in the bow cabin and up to 4 in a very bright and openly-spaced salon, and is also equipped with a removable table and fridge. PHRF 71 to 114: The Beneteau 42s has power and waterline rolled together in a single package. 6~U2s>' X~~k "`#ph5~#sXjK[vf=W]bJI O oXr>i }7`CRpvk2?RqbEXzz?YM'mz%H]rZ=_zLF 8>H6QH2 Y]P?dFX0|]oc n azxK/@"0Oa'/$8x#IA]9qa<4@;? #gs! `"k{o8xR8_
YD*5WB O{9p5&NTI] 7}vad Join me on my voyage to becoming a skilful yachtmaster, in sailing my own boat and exploring the seas, visiting various ports and marinas and meeting so many interesting people. A large and open cockpit welcomes you with comfortable benches, a removable indoor/outdoor table and a swim ladder with a shower on the stern. In the midsection, you'll find a galley with a gas burner and a sink with fresh water. I will post a dedicated article on possible differences of these two brands), Mainsail 280 sq.ft. And last but not least, again, very ingenious, the sails locker which is situated vis--vis the head. I fancy the first. Deale, MD 20751. This boat has a displacement of 1.45 tons and offers a very stable weight/ballast ratio of 42 % which makes for a a strong righting moment. We finally got ready to cast off. Save. 0.948 207 201 Beneteau 210 + RFA (+6) 80 Desperate Boat Club Housewives Willard Rogers Retractable OB, Roller Furler 1.076 117 117 Beneteau 25 Platu 71 Bad Influence David Bilodeau Retractable OB 1.021 153 153 Beneteau First 310 SD + RFA (0) 292 N/A Jay Collins Standard Shoal Draft, Roller Furler w/Exotic Sail 0.941 213 201 But the changes didn't stop there. t mobile 800 recycled napkins bears passing defense. Called the FIRST 27 from 2018 - 2020. PHRF 115 and up: The C&C 35 MK I is often overlooked. Buyers may choose from a variety of colors for the cushions and the ingenious hanging bags which is the only colorful touch of indibvidualism you might add to your boat by the yard. Stepping aboard I rushed down below whilst Tim was taking off the tarp from the boom and prepared the boat. International Owners Community and events calendar enable owners to challenge themselves on long-distance. BENETEAU 305: MORE FREEBOARD,MODIFIED STERN: BENETEAU 30E: BENETEAU 30ES: IOR SKIRT STERN,LEAD KEEL,FRAC RIG: . 0000001786 00000 n
A moderate displacement boat, a powerful rig, and a sea-kindly hull will produce a boat that drives upwind, through chop, and carries a spinnaker large enough to preserve a lead. Boat Type. BENETEAU has decided to follow the path of innovation to reduce the environmental impact of sailing. While being as fast as most race boats, she also offers a surprising level of comfort. The single small blade now submerged was applying instant changes to our course by a finger tips movement. There is some hidden stowage underneath every thinkable corner. I_
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What I again found particularly interesting was the folding mechanism by which means the engine is rigged to the working position. Schock 35 for sale in Sidney Canada. Compared to the SE version, this offers the benefits of simplicity, comfort and the convenience, without sacrificing the key ethos of a boat thats enormously enjoyable and satisfying to sail. Flagship of the new FIRST line, the First 27 is unquestionably the fastest and safest cruiser in this size range. PHRF 115 and up: The S2 9.1 was a MORC slayer in its heyday. She is sourcing her performance from a modern hull design and light but stiff vacuum-infused hull construction. On this page I try to gather all information on the Slovenian-built Seascape 27 aka Beneteau First 27 SE which, starting in January 2021 was my new sailboat after I have sold the Kings Cruiser 33 to a new owner mid-2020. The clean and minimalistic light-weight interior offers all essential amenities for onboard living. Even a thin layer of slime will cost you 3 seconds per mile. hbbd```b``f q?XD2M7y`0{"=f >E@q#`4l2#QF jk$
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beneteau 47.7 18 45 27 beneteau 47.7 sd 30 45 33 beneteau 47.7 tm dk 24 33 27 beneteau 49 51 99 66 beneteau 50 57 90 72 beneteau figaro 99 105 102 beneteau first class 10 81 102 96 beneteau first class 12 60 69 63 beneteau first class 8 147 162 153 . Call for Price. I dont know as I am not Beneteau nor Seascape, but I recon you check the UK boat show roaster for the boats shown by Beneteau. Up to now more than 150 units have been made and sold, which makes up for some 15 per cent of Seascapes annual production. Lars Reisberg So, all in all, the nice little details signalled that the guys back in Slovenia really pushed the limits and invested a lot of thoughts to create a very fine vessel. Germany, Copyright 2023 NO FRILLS SAILING.com by Lars Reisberg, Fit a larger solar-power array work in progress, see. Many factors go into buying a sailboat, including price, availability, style, and how much the boat will be used off the racecourse. A moderate displacement boat, a powerful rig, and a sea-kindly hull will produce a boat that drives upwind, through chop, and carries a spinnaker large enough to preserve a lead. Tim opens two flooring hatches. Good sails can make a . Home Competition Offshore PHRF Boat Class Lookup, Ran Aground? When mostly used in races the boat is driven with a classic Jib on job hanks, I went for the cruising- and single handed sailing-friendly furling-option for the Genoa. Buying a BENETEAU doesnt have to be a daunting task. Only then came the heeling. 190 0 obj
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But later more on this. http://sailboatdata.com/viewrecord.asp?class_id=2128, http://sailboatdata.com/viewrecord.asp?class_id=2157, http://sailboatdata.com/viewrecord.asp?class_id=2075, http://sailboatdata.com/viewrecord.asp?class_id=1116, http://sailboatdata.com/viewrecord.asp?class_id=2156. SEASCAPE 27 Sailboat Specifications both US imperial metric Hull Type: Swing keel w/dual rudders Rigging Type: Fractional Sloop LOA: 26.21 ft / 7.99 m Beam: 8.33 ft / 2.54 m S.A. (reported): 495.00 ft 2 / 45.99 m 2 Draft (max): 6.56 ft / 2.00 m Draft (min): 3.12 ft / 0.95 m Displacement: 3,086 lb / 1,400 kg Ballast: 1,345 lb / 610 kg S.A./Disp. Since the stability depends also of the hull shapes and the position of the center of gravity, only the boats with similar ballast arrangements and hull shapes should be compared. In this scenario we want a boat with good all-around performance, especially for headsail reaches, a point of sail where many modern boats with non-overlapping headsails struggle. I met Tim, a young sailor who is part of the OLeu Doyler-sailmaker dynasty here at the Baltic shores and breathes sailing with every pore of his body. All rights reserved. Catalina 42 Fleet CAT42 . Which is no problem when you sail alone or in a racing mood but can be annoying with friends or guests on board. The Seascape/First 27 can be either equipped with a Tohatsu 10 horsepower outboard engine (which weve had aboard) or a Torqueedo electric power engine. django create admin user zillow new hampshire failed to connect to host docker internal port 80 connection refused necklace with mustard seed vinyl deck cost calculator fou movies 1080p x{{xTZ{Ir$dLH y@$'Oy&HPPZ_HWVC(L$7 Although compact, the interior is welcoming and provides for all basic needs. Flagship of the new FIRST line, the First 27 is unquestionablythe fastest and safest cruiserin this size range. 0000001238 00000 n
Until we noticed that we had forgot to take in the engine. A whole detailled article on the engine-configuration of the First 27 will be posted soon, as well articles on the energy management and solar power-array of the boat. I admired the full carbon mast and boom which both where playing with the suns light and exposed their outer fibre-layup. A boat thats so responsive adds significantly to both the fun factor and the sense of satisfaction you get from sailing, which was a welcome change for me at the end of a week testing 45-60ft yachts. I opted to go for the all-electric alternative also offered by Beneteau, which is a Torqeedo Cruise 4.0 configuration. The First 27 SE comes in standard configuration with a full Cabon-mast and boom. No matter if you're sailing solo, double-handed or fully crewed, First 27 SE will reward you with an astonishing sailing experience and pure joy under the sails. xref
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. This effect increases dramatically the resistance when the boat reaches a speed-length ratio (speed-length ratio is the ratio between the speed in knots and the square root of the waterline length in feet) of about 1.2 (corresponding to a Froude Number of 0.35) . The company is a large and recognized boat builder, commanding a substantial worldwide market, with its holding company (Groupe Beneteau) now also holding other prestige brands such as Jeanneau and its multihull subsidiary Lagoon in 1995. Junior Championships: New Titlists Decided for Sears, Bemis, and Smythe, Hempel World Championships: Team USA Embraces the Challenge, US Sailing Team Takes on Olympic Qualifier at World Championships in Aarhus, Denmark, Hawkins, Yoshiyasu Win Ida Lewis Trophy on Lake Erie, Team USA Continues Strong Showing at Youth Worlds, Team USA Commands Four Classes at Youth Worlds, Nores, Hermus and Henry and the Cowles Lead Team USA at Youth Worlds, US Youth Team Looking For Medal Haul At Worlds, US Sailing Announces Youth Olympic Games Roster for Buenos Aires 2018, Sailors Race to the Finish at U.S. Other than that, the bpat is pretty naked and the yard leaves it upto the owner to configure and equip the sailboat to every single skippers needs. She may also be sailed as a cruiser and can offer quite some amenities to a young couple destined to have the sailing adventures of their lives. Would it be possible to obtain the measurement etc.from the yard for us to try and find out the IRC rating ourselves. Contact Seller. Carefully thought-out cockpit ergonomics, minimized and simplified deck controls, double winches, and a perfectly balanced steering system assure easy handling in single-handed, double-handed or fully-crewed setups. Relieving oneself is a basic human necessity and as I do not like myself or my kids, let alone guests or ladies, peeing into a Port-a-potty (in the middle of the salon), this was the only small boat offering it. Given more time we could have enjoyed wonderful downwind sailing for 200 miles or more to Split or Dubrovnik, then put the boat on a road trailer for the upwind return leg. The engine is suspened in a moving mount in the middle of the cockpit which makes the shaft and the screw retractable. Seven knots at cruising revs is easily attained and at full throttle we left the stern wave behind and accelerated to 10 knots! I did have the chance to speak to the Seascape guys during Cannes Yachting Festival and they too reassured me that they see a bright future for both their approach to sailing as seen in the Seascape boats and moreover for the boats which will follow. I opted to go for the all-electric alternative also offered by Beneteau, which is a Torqeedo Cruise 4.0 configuration. BOAT_TYPE RATING DATE DW Class Rating Beneteau 40.7 First Farr ODR 48 3/9/2004 Beneteau 405 TM 90 6/1/1989 Beneteau 411 105 12/9/1999 Beneteau 415 96 1/18/1990 Beneteau 41S5 90 . This yacht flies downwind under its asymmetric spinnakers and it is light and responsive to sail. With the touch of your finger, you can easily connect, monitor and order services for your boat from routine maintenance, to requesting a wash or fuel or having us complete a repair. The keel is pumped up by means of pushing a lever which will operate the hydraulic cylinder. 2023 PHRF of Narragansett Bay- This is a Free Drupal Theme Ported to Drupal for the Open Source Community by Drupalizing, a Project of More than .
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Were ready to provide you with the assistance and expertise needed to launch you and your BENETEAU on a lifetime of happy, rewarding, and memorable voyages. Originally opting for the Oceanis 30.1, as well made by Beneteau, I ended up to choose the First 27 for these reasons: My First 27 was the last unit to be delivered with One Sails laminate garments but the First so-called SE-boat. This publication also lists handicaps by Class/Type, . 27 ft / 2022. Please use the contact-page. One Design challenges across the continent in a great company of supportive, like-minded sailors. His base rating is 126, looks like they simply averaged the two, not a valid process in my view. VAT (indicative only), Diesel for inboard engine, gas for outboard. Great for a distance races, too. In the fore cabin there is a V-berth that can also serve as means of good night bed for 2 adults although it may be a bit narrow at their feets toes where the anchor chain locker is behind the bulkhead. The Seascape/First has a manually operated hydraulic folding keel. Who made them in the first place? For this exercise we asked Bingman to focus on boats that would be predominantly raced in club-level weeknight or weekend races. Its only after that when the halyard comes down again and diverted into the cockpit where the boats mainsail may be hoisted. Copyright 2018-2023 United States Sailing Association. $79,000. Well-thought cockpit ergonomy, no runners, balanced twin-rudder steering system all empower the sailors. 0
So with quite some nice wind going on we finally dropped the lines and Tim brought us about. I must admit that I personally fancy the bigger boats. 126. The advantages for me are clear: Same power without the compustion downsides: Stinking, toxic odors of gasoline, no carburetor-works - just "plug & play". The Farr office is world reknowned for their depth of design experience, mostly notably for racing boats of all stripes, but also for the ability to design true racer-cruisers.