Beneteau First 265 - Sailboat Data & Rig Dimensions
| Rig Dimensions | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| I | 31.33 | 9.55 |
| J | 10.07 | 3.07 |
| P | 30.51 | 9.30 |
| E | 10.82 | 3.30 |
| PY | - | - |
| EY | - | - |
| ISP | 31.33 | 9.55 |
| JSP | 10.07 | 3.07 |
| Description | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Forestay Length | 10.1 | 3.1 |
| Sail Areas | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| 100% Jib Sail Area | 157.8 | 14.7 |
| Mainsail Area (Cruising) | 178.3 | 16.6 |
| 100% Jib + Main Sail Area | 336 | 31.2 |
| Cruising Spinnaker Sail Area (1.7) | 268.2 | 25 |
| Dimensions | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| LOA | 26.0 | 7.9 |
| LWL | 24.2 | 7.4 |
| Beam | 9.4 | 2.9 |
| Draft | N/A | N/A |
| Displacement | 4800 lbs. | 2177 kgs. |
| Ballast | 1430 lbs. | 649 kgs. |
| Ratios | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Sail Area / Displac. | 0.07 | 0.01 |
| Ballast / Displac. | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Displac. / LOA | 184.62 | 275.57 |
| Construction | Information |
|---|---|
| Hull Type | Fin w/spade rudder |
| Rig Type | Fractional Sloop |
| Designer | Group Finot |
| Builder | Beneteau |
| Construction | FG |
| Ballast Type | Iron |
| First Build | 1990 |
| Last Build | 1997 |
| # Built | 520 |