Beneteau First 28 - Sailboat Data & Rig Dimensions
| Rig Dimensions | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| I | 34.55 | 10.53 |
| J | 11.58 | 3.53 |
| P | 29.92 | 9.12 |
| E | 9.25 | 2.82 |
| PY | - | - |
| EY | - | - |
| ISP | 34.55 | 10.53 |
| JSP | 11.58 | 3.53 |
| Description | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Forestay Length | 11.6 | 3.5 |
| Sail Areas | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| 100% Jib Sail Area | 200 | 18.6 |
| Mainsail Area (Cruising) | 149.5 | 13.9 |
| 100% Jib + Main Sail Area | 349.5 | 32.5 |
| Cruising Spinnaker Sail Area (1.7) | 340.1 | 31.7 |
| Dimensions | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| LOA | 28.2 | 8.6 |
| LWL | 24.3 | 7.4 |
| Beam | 9.8 | 3.0 |
| Draft | N/A | N/A |
| Displacement | 5952 lbs. | 2700 kgs. |
| Ballast | 2205 lbs. | 1000 kgs. |
| Ratios | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Sail Area / Displac. | 0.06 | 0.01 |
| Ballast / Displac. | 0.37 | 0.37 |
| Displac. / LOA | 211.06 | 313.95 |
| Construction | Information |
|---|---|
| Hull Type | Fin w/spade rudder |
| Rig Type | Masthead Sloop |
| Designer | Jean-Marie Finot |
| Builder | Beneteau (FRA) |
| Construction | FG |
| Ballast Type | N/A |
| First Build | 1980 |
| Last Build | 1982 |
| # Built | 600 |