There are berths for four, including two comfortable settee/quarter berths in the saloon, plus a double in the forepeak and enough space to stow kitbags. Ive come to order two bean bags for the First 27 as well because these are great when at anchor or at the jetty to lay down, recline and enjoy boat life. PHRF 30 to 70: The J/120 has consistently demonstrated excellent all-around performance to its typical rating. A buoy element of 3 cubicmetres will make for better survivability in case of distress at sea. For me, of course? What might look minimalistic is the extremely weight-sensitive interior, where all components are also functioning as part of the boat structure. Detailed sailboat specifications and datasheets since 2015, Standard public price ex. We are proud to have one of the largest, most highly-regarded dealer networks in the world. It was designed for speed, not for any rating system. A smaller compartment under the upper step of the companionway, a larger shelf under the lower. The boat is a serious racer and the Seascape/First line sees their adversaries in the J-boats. First 27 SE is a real high-performance planing sailboat, easily achieving thrilling double-digit speeds and delivering an incomparable sailing experience, resulting from modern design and building technologies. JavaScript is disabled. The boats are very fast. These boats are full of those nice little simple gadgets. The boat can be eqipped with the full set of sails, for delivery I chose to go for the standard three-sails-configuration, which is North Sails (as mentioned above, my own boat is the last one that comes with One Sails. hb```f``ra`a``wgd@ A&(L0j*x''0iA >(`Z%4$K-n3ib8]^AZj#YhGC^BPA ?3g4M*viF 2PO w The boat is manufactured utilizing vacuum infusion technology for both hull and deck. Tim the folds the engine upwards in a way that the screw reaches down to the water. 0000001786 00000 n Well-thought cockpit ergonomy, no runners, balanced twin-rudder steering system all empower the sailors. 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. A Bonnier LLC Company. 1. 0000035426 00000 n database not found either pre create it or allow remote database creation But it was nevertheless interesting to see how the internal volume is used in the Seascape/First 27. 0000001238 00000 n One bulkhead near the mast stand will make for lateral stiffness, some stringers moulded into the hull add longitudinal stiffness. Apart from the fact that everything on this 1.200 kilograms of boat is subdued to being light weight and the boat bears the allure of a Pogo, its quite spacious though! endstream endobj 167 0 obj <> endobj 168 0 obj <> endobj 169 0 obj <>stream Thanks to Doyle-OLeu sailmakers and Tim in particular! 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. Call for Price. Quote. Building quality & construction. will be over a minute/mile faster than its Oceanis sister. The Deep draft version displays a deeper fin allowing a lower center of gravity and extra performance especially upwind. Boat speed throughout matched the wind speed. 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. From what little I know about Beneteau designs, some are designed for racing and some for cruising. I am trying to identify equivalent models in the 38-40 foot range. At the same time, the inboard engine and other changes add to displacement, which is 300kg higher a significant 21% increase. Schock 35 for sale in Sidney British Columbia. 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. Schock 35 for sale in Sidney Canada. Now the crew may take out or stuff back in the sails through the hatch in the coachroof. ZgKBQP:U[ I@N This particular compartment is laid out as a thermos jug and can be equipped with a compressor to be operated as a proper fridge. The Beneteau First 10R resembles its ancestors, such as the popular First 40.7 and First 36.7, but one obvious attribute is a departure for the 123-year-old company. Check out this Used 2005 Beneteau First 36.7 for sale in Deale, MD 20751. 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. The boat has a CE B category certification for up to 6 people and a CE C for 8 people. Seven knots at cruising revs is easily attained and at full throttle we left the stern wave behind and accelerated to 10 knots! PHRF 115 and up: The B-25, Leif Baileys original sporty speedster, is almost unbeatable under these conditions. The summer average is 10 knots, and the race committee usually runs windward-leeward courses. There are so many appealing things about that boat and Id like to address this in this article. Cheers, Lars, [] Now, can the First 27 be an alternative? 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. Her modern and state-of-the-art design delivers the magic of planing sailing to families, couples, and solo sailors alike, wherever the cruising ground and whatever the weather conditions. 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. Good job, Seascape! The bowsprit, mounted. Then there is a small cooling compartment (which I havent ordered with a fidge-unit) under one of the steps of the entryway and two big compartments under the salons benches. The boat was conceived by Andraz Mihelin and his Seascape team to blend their Mini Transat offshore-experience with a bigger, cruising-capable, trailer-ready fast sailboat which should be prone to winning races. CA 114. When will this be exhibited either in the UK or abroad please? For boats of the same length, generally the higher the S#, the lower the PHRF. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. In the salon, two adults can easily stretch out and find a good nights sleep. Boat-Specs.com uses cookies to improve user experience. On the other hand, a moderately light displacement boat with not too much wetted surface will ensure youre not left out in the cold should the wind go light. The First 27 - 2018is a 26'2" (7.99m) cruiser-racer sailboat designed by Sam Manuard Yacht Design(France). For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Design and Comfort: The First 27 / Seascape 27 is a pure sailboat. What I also noticed, even when I asked Tim to head up directly into waves to see how she might behave, was that there was no noise at all. And I again wondered why some ordinary production cruisers are making such a noise when sailed , Fast saling with the Beneteau Seascape-First 27. The advantages for me are clear: Same power without the compustion downsides: Stinking, toxic odors of gasoline, no carburetor-works - just "plug & play". 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. Brilliant behaviour! Our boat featured the Andersen winches, which I love very much, although standard is Harken on the boats. They also provide easily accessible on-deck stowage, in addition to the big lazarette. Ive developed the term #microcruising for this kind of approaching comforts at sea. We steamed against the wind and I must say the sheer loudness of the engine was terribly annoying! / 80 sq.metres, That makes it to a combined total max. Where to put a proper plotter? %%EOF 6vvB@B3ZvWo>iZ=jrFf 2NC 167 0 obj <> endobj The revival of the First-line and the strive to live up to old glories couldnt have made better than by incorporating the young Adriatic start-up into the group. I sailed the new Beneteau First 27 in Barcelona a few months ago in very light airs, with only 3.5-6.5 knots of true wind and three of us on board. The Seascape/First 27 was making 7.6 to 7.9 knots over ground and it was great fun. PHRF Handicaps Jul 9, 2015 1:27:29 GMT. Calendar. . Copyright 2023 Sailing World. All rights reserved. <<011C836D49544B4FA11995000007A5AE>]>> 126. Whichever you choose, you can count on the friendly community that will give you a proper challenge. Roger, Hi Roger, VAT (indicative only), Diesel for inboard engine, gas for outboard. Our First 42, HyLyte, weighs in at about 22,000 fully fueled and watered and provisioned for cruising--including the incredible amount of "stuff" my (much) better half insists she needs for a two/three week cruise. Flagship of the new FIRST line, the First 27 is unquestionablythe fastest and safest cruiserin this size range. Germany, Copyright 2023 NO FRILLS SAILING.com by Lars Reisberg. The boat is painted in plain white top-coat. Concept & R&D : Seascape. A very clever detail! S# first appeared (that we know of) in TellTales, April 1988, "On a Scale of One to Ten" by A.P. New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. The race committee typically runs one long, three-leg, windward-leeward race. Beneteau has a habit of re-designing their boats every few years, so the model numbers are tweaked. She is built since 2018 by Bnteau(France). Back in harbour we moored the boat and now she wasnt appearing so small at last. 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. 0000001753 00000 n The Mark III model, which has a deeper keel and more modern rudder design, is a strong windward performer, but pays in the rating game and is typically a good deal more costly. All the power is nothing if you can't manage it. 0000021821 00000 n 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. I will work out a portable solution provide the WC of my boat with at least a small sink or possibility to wash ones hands after using the WC. So why change a winning formula? In the end, less stuff by the yard opens up a wide range of possibilities by the owners. The thinking behind a modern sailing event SE challenge's roots, Beginner Sailing Guide: How to choose the right sailboat and learn how to sail, The epic legend of the First : 40 years on. Her fairleads are cut into the toerail and she has cleats at bow and stern, but not amidships. hk0}(%J i>X2uPAKQw'Zst0D:U[RXAH!PgA?f6A}D!u7xFsnc862'f}akg'1zd6gXZH0IgYnI$|ip3:%k".LnwfE)7zm>8 CY[zt1?8=i]y_+zY7kS)Z09AbaJbJT&Yl4 One of the officers with the Lake Michigan PHRF Fleet guessed at 261 based on an email with the measurements from the factory. V .5pl3~9hK3%p#lnh9 a_J>BTx s*8F C d$p?tlm9p2oW)ZItU=y3 ]: >$K*xa>J,/x+?_JNzP'V>Qvno Beneteau First 36, Sailing World 2023 Boat of the Year, 2023 Boat of the Year Best Crossover: J/45, 2023 Boat of the Year Best Multihull: Neel 43, 2023 Boat of the Year Best Dinghy: Tiwal 3R, Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series St. Petersburg 2023 Gallery, **Typical racecourses: Multiple lap windward-leewards **, ** Typical conditions: Flat water, shifty winds can be strong or light**, ** Typical conditions: Flat water, moderate winds**, ** Typical racecourses: Windward-leeward**. Who made them in the first place? Of course not before we held the boats bow strictly up wind and he was pulling the halyard to get up the mainsail. Although my First 38 is sitting on the hard with a for sale sign on it, it became a First 37.5, then a 38s5 etc. PHRF New England is an independent handicapping authority whose handicaps are used by fleets sailing on Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts Bay, the Gulf of Maine, and Lake Winnipesauke. Though there is not much to switch as the Seascape/First 27 really is a no-frills sailboat for sure! Sail area is also reduced compared to the original, by a little under 20% upwind and 13% downwind. This is particularly true in a waterline race, where a higher hull speed trumps maneuverability.