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. Sail area is also reduced compared to the original, by a little under 20% upwind and 13% downwind. This was not meant to be a well-tempered cruiser, I guessed. And its a boat that will be very easy to look after. "%h8' MO8g>($IE0>(!H`JvtiilIJd)]v93Q}) S"{LL]L{}
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Call for Price. You take the empty bags home, pack them with your clothes and hang them into the boat. 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. 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. 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. will be over a minute/mile faster than its Oceanis sister. tGHOCgK,>4y>AMKX@) INTERIOR DESIGN : Sito
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The original version of the Sam Manuard-designed Seascape 27 (now branded as the Beneteau First 27 SE) has long been one of my favourite small yachts. Again and again, she will surprise you by getting to plane with as little as 12 knots of wind. The aim is to cancel out the inherent advantages and disadvantages of each class of boats, so that results reflect crew skill rather than equipment superiority. Beneteau has a habit of re-designing their boats every few years, so the model numbers are tweaked. The US Sailing 2017 PHRF Fleets by Class lists the base PHRF ratings from 111 to 123. Loosely based on the "Arbitrary Fleet" of the West Coast of the 1940's, PHRF emerged in the early 1980's as an empirically based handicapping system to give sailors easier access to a handicap than afforded by measurement rules. Fuel tankage is a bit limited, with only 8 gallons capacity, but because the boat is . 0
The keel is pumped up by means of pushing a lever which will operate the hydraulic cylinder. View pictures and details of this boat or search for more Schock boats for sale on boats.com. This may be of interest for you: Sailing the Beneteau First 30 R in foul weather. You can easily discover distant shores without long sea deliveries, save on marina costs, and store your boat in your backyard during the off season. The different suffiix are the variations of the same boat: SM=Standard mast TM=tall mast, DK-deep keel, SD - shoal draft, WK = wing keel , RFM furling main As example TM / DK will be faster boats. BENETEAU First 40 SD: 45: BENETEAU First 40 TM/DK: 27: BENETEAU 405 SD: 102: BENETEAU 405 TM: 87: BENETEAU 405 TM SD: 96: BENETEAU 40.7: 54: BENETEAU 40.7 SD: 66 . Still 7.1 knots with just the main up. You may read a dedicated article about the differences of both boats soon. Ah, I think Smackln hit on what Sailordel was asking for!!!! Well-thought cockpit ergonomy, no runners, balanced twin-rudder steering system all empower the sailors. . Its only after that when the halyard comes down again and diverted into the cockpit where the boats mainsail may be hoisted. PHRF 30 to 70: The Farr 30 is still one of the best small windward-leeward boats ever designed (owner bias aside). t mobile 800 recycled napkins bears passing defense. The advantages for me are clear: Same power without the compustion downsides: Stinking, toxic odors of gasoline, no carburetor-works - just "plug & play". 0000001696 00000 n
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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. CAL 27-1: CAMBRIA 46/48: EXTENDED STERN: CAMBRIA . 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. /H&v9x&qcNx%7.n_{ >Q|?_AY0?fR[=~ ;LzreoO y*%t $79,000. I am uncertain if there is a way to directly convert the decimal NZ rating to the . Rating Base Rating Non-spin. Lake Erie reports 138 and So. The boat is mostly sold to the Adriatic, Germany and mid-European countries. Being a small boat the First 27 is porposed to be driven by an outboard engine of some 10 hp. The GEKKO is now sold to another young skipper late 2022. Easy boat handling comes from carefully thought-out boat design and cockpit ergonomics. I would appreciate any inputs received regarding equivalency among the following models: The "First" series was intended to address the racers. As a ship moves in the water, it creates standing waves that oppose its movement. For the boat even more fractional Gennakers, storm sails and variants of all types are available. The more I think about it the more attractive this idea becomes to me. A nice audio indicator by the way. Call for Price. Although some cruiser-sailors might find this too much of trimming possibilities, I think this is quite fancy on a racing boat like this. No banging, no clinging, no whatsoever. Adj. PHRF 71 to 114: The Antrim 27 is a very fast and fun light-air performer thats great in a breeze, so long as theres not a lot of chop. 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. 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 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. ld/_BE/#Lp7@vl!irpz:twCmL6j:#{YOh=8Mg~ChP~I3oO>#i
Uc|PhT2'^T6a|iycFdgdS}^OW|\lLt5k[. I beared away and the boat instantly jumped to speed! Nevertheless, the Seascape/Firsts come with a very astonishing set of standard features which really surprises me as I am accustomed to very bare standard versions in bigger boats because the options is where the money is made with. She has been awarded "2015 - Cruising World - Boat of the Year: Cruiser/Racer". 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. We wanted boats that are lively, fun to sail, and available. I like that approach as it reminds me on other pure or no frills sailboat-makers like Pogo or in wider sense JPK of France. The Seascape/First has a manually operated hydraulic folding keel. This is particularly true in a waterline race, where a higher hull speed trumps maneuverability. As the halyard also functions as a toplift as well, the mainsail and the boom will inevitably fall into the cockpit when the sail is taken down. The interior is brighter, more spacious and more civilised, thanks in part to the lack of a box for the lifting keel, although you still have to step over the frames in the bottom of the boat and theres no standing headroom. BW%RJx|Sky/S~W This particular compartment is laid out as a thermos jug and can be equipped with a compressor to be operated as a proper fridge. One Design Central. At the same time, the inboard engine and other changes add to displacement, which is 300kg higher a significant 21% increase. For boats of the same length, generally the higher the S#, the lower the PHRF. Interior also offers crew bags for personal belongings, fridge, foldable table and sail-locker. Tim on the other hand told me, that this was one of the main aspects of the Seascape/First 27 with a displacement of just 1.400 kilograms all it needs to get it running is a light puff indeed. SE stands for Seascape edition which is basically the original Seascape with carbon, laminate and thrills. r` Nautic boat show 2022 : Spotlight on remarkable sustainable innovations at BENETEAU, Beginner Sailing Guide: How to choose the right sailboat and learn how to sail, Seven Essential Checks to Make Before Relaunching Your Sailboat. 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. The main technical data of this sailing boat are listed here. 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. My experience racing against a Seascape 27 is that they seem to be very quick, and very seaworthy in tough conditions. no wasting of precious interior volume for stowing away big travel bags or suitcases. Bearing away further to a true wind angle of 120 on our return to harbour we maintained 5.5 knots of speed in 6.5 knots of true wind. Boat Type. So why change a winning formula? S# first appeared (that we know of) in TellTales, April 1988, "On a Scale of One to Ten" by A.P. Feedback? yeah, just contact your local BENETEAU dealer, he should be able to obtain these data. Rank Division Boat Type SailNo Club Owner/Skipper PHRF Race 1 Race 2 Race 3 Race 4 Race 5 Race 6 Race 7 Total Nett Notes; 1st: 0: Minimus: Elliott 770: 6: SNSYC: Homan/Trevitt The skipper can fold it out and have a look at the charts, upon entering down one may just fold it back. The boats are very fast. The boat is painted in plain white top-coat. Increased bow volume, accompanied with a balanced twin-rudder steering system, keep you in complete control, whether you are sailing upwind or safely planing downwind. Between the saloon and forepeak theres a small galley to port and toilet to starboard. At the risk of adding another facet to an already complicated decision, we tasked PHRF guru Bruce Bingman with identifying a few boats that are likely to sail above their rating in certain conditions. Its superb seaworthiness, which crowned the boat with the B category, results from boat design, cutting-edge building technology and many safety features: three separated insubmersibility chambers, swinging keel system in case of grounding and increased bow volume with crash box.