So far all this seems pretty racy, so
it was a pleasant surprise to see how usable an interior the First 30 had for overnighters or cruising. While the configuration is relatively standard for a small boat, with the mast farther aft, the interior is opened up a bit. There is even room for a small nav station across from the galley. Woodwork is in light oak througout, brightening up the interior. Nothing fancy but really more than expected. All in all we were intrigued by the
boat and would love to spend more time on it in a variety of conditions. While hard chines, twin rudders, and other innovations are hardly new, it’s exciting to see this combination come together in a 30-footer. While short handed sailing should be very easy and comfortable, we really look forward to seeing her impact on the race course.
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Top left: With such a wide stern, and traveler mounted in the back, the cockpit is clean, efficient and enormous.
Top right: The anchor roller can be removed and swithched with a sprit, using the same hole patterns. Notice how far forward the chine runs.
Above left: Looking aft, light oak brightens the interior. Starboard aft is the head, port is a double berth plus.
Above right: Looking forward you notice the subtle interior advantage of having the mast farther back.
––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Thanks to Nigel Barron and Rick Shane
of Signature Yachts in Seattle for letting us come play while the boss was away.
www.beneteau.com
LOA
Hull Length LWL
Beam Deep draft
Deep ballast Displacement
Engine Saildrive Fuel capacity Water capacity
32’2” 31’3” 27’6” 10’6” 6’3”
2,402 lbs 8,265 lbs 20HP
8 US Gal 42 US Bal
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