Research Beneteau Sailboats First 50 Cruising Sailboat Boat

~Briand Yacht Design said of this new model, “We designed the First 50 in the same way as we design superyachts, an exceptional object, featuring the best up to the minute technology and art, to match the owner’s pride.” While the First 50 is designed as a performance/racing yacht, it is those elements which make her such a delight to sail when off the race course.
Draft: 7 ft. 11 in.
Beam: 14 ft. 6 in.
Displacement: 30379
Fuel tank capacity: 63
Water tank capacity: 150
Standard features:
CONSTRUCTION
HULL: Solid fiberglass/GRP with structural hull liner, laminated for load bearing and distribution
DECK: fiberglass/GRP balsa sandwich for rigidity reinforced w/unidirectional rovings, weight saving, insulation and soundproofing
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All bulkheads bonded 360 degrees to hull & deck
Epoxy/fiber rudder and stock


STEERING SYSTEM
The underhung composite rudder is fiberglass/ polyurethane foam construction
Monolithic rudder stock made from bi-axial and unidirectional cloth using injection techniques
Rudder stock turns on self-aligning swivel bearings incorporating balls & rollers
Twin helm position w/35” dia. steering wheels
Emergency tiller


ON DECK
Stainless steel bow fitting w/tack position for spinnaker
Tilting bow roller
Anchor: 24 kg Delta anchor, 50 m chain diameter 12 mm, 50 m line diameter 22 mm
Two opening locking hatches providing access to:
Self-draining anchor well w/eyebolt for bitter end
1500 W vertical electric winch w/circuit breaker,12 V relay & remote control w/lead
Stowage locker for the tilting bow roller fitting
Sail locker w/overhead light
Six 14” aluminum mooring cleats
Two stainless steel pulpits w/bow light bracket
Two stainless steel pushpit sections linked by two safety lifelines w/snap shackle openings
Pushpit fitted w/supports for ensign staff, lifebuoy holder & stern light
Double row of lifelines adjustable by turnbuckles, supported by 4 double & 8 single stanchions fixed on wide stainless steel bases
Lifeline gates to port and starboard
Teak toerails surrounding deck
Two composite hand rails built in to deck
Cockpit is fitted with 7 stowage lockers
Teak slatted cockpit benches, sole & helmsman’s seats
Self-draining cockpit
2 waterproof speakers
2 lacquered aluminum, steering wheels
2 steering compasses
Engine control panel at end of cockpit bench
Space for navigation electronics (option)
2 articulated eyes for attaching harness snap shackles


BATHING PLATFORM AND AFT DECK
Aft deck w/built-in teak-slatted folding transom w/opening by manual tackle & gas strut
Stainless steel bathing ladder fixed to the transom
Hot & cold shower on port side


MAST AND BOOM
Keel-stepped tapered 9/10 anodised aluminum mast
Aft-swept 20° triple spreader mast
Mast gate fitting w/2 feeders
10 lead blocks for halyards & sheets around mast gate
3 folding rungs on mast
Electrical conduit for navigation & anchor lights
Anodised aluminum boom & hydraulic vang strut
Rigging ground


STANDING RIGGING
Dyform discontinuous rigging
Two moulded stainless steel shroud chain plates on side decks w/tie rods connected to hull structure
Backstay chainplate on structural bulkhead & is adjustable w/hydraulic strut
Forestay held by chainplate in anchor well & fitted w/genoa furler below deck


RUNNING RIGGING
Running rigging of Dyneema® halyards & comprises:
1 genoa halyard, 1 genoa furling line, 2 genoa sheets, 2 track purchase systems for genoa car, 1 mainsail halyard, 1 mainsail foot outhaul, 1 mainsail sheet in cockpit, 3 reefing lines
All lines are led back to the cockpit and controlled by 6 jammers to port & 6 jammers to starboard
Deck organisers for mast control lines return to cockpit under GRP cover at deck level
2 return sheaves on coachroof for control lines on opposite winch


WINCHES
Harken aluminum self-tailing winches are standard:
1 mainsail winch size 53.2 STA, 2 winches size 48.2
STA on coachroof, 2 genoa sheet winches size 60.2
STA, 2 winch handles


PRE-INSTALLED SPINNAKER FITTINGS
Fitted to deck: 2 Eyes for spinnaker sheet, 2 eyes for spinnaker guy, 2 Eyes for pole downhaul


FORECABIN
6’3” headroom
Double Island berth (6’7” x 4’11”) on slatted base w/high-density foam mattress w/removable cover
Padded headboard to berth
2 large drawers under berth, 1 hanging locker & 1 stowage locker
Unit to starboard can be used as a dressing table
Two open shelves along hull
1 deck hatch w/mosquito screen
4 articulated reading lights + 3 halogen overhead lights
Indirect overhead lighting


FORWARD HEAD COMPARTMENT
6’5” headroom
Large bowl manual marine toilet w/lid
1 rigid holding tank (21 gal as standard)
Work surface w/square synthetic resin sink, mixer tap & stainless steel fiddle
Locker w/ built-in drawer & wooden door
Mirror w/stowage cupboard
Separate shower
1 opening deck hatch w/blind
3 square halogen overhead lights


SALON
6’5” – 6’7” headroom
L-shaped salon w/benchseat & table on SS legs w/solid wood frame, handgrips & stowage
2 removable seats on stainless steel legs
4 upper units along port hull w/closed stowage
Starboard seating area w/sofa
4 upper units along starboard hull w/closed stowage
Stowage lockers under benchseat & under sole
Stainless steel fiddle along hull aft of benchseat
3 opening deck hatches w/blinds / screens
1 hull port to starboard + 1 to port
Passive ventilation system
4 articulated reading lights + 4 halogen overhead lights
Indirect lighting


GALLEY
6’7” headroom
T-shaped galley layout
Woodwork surface w/SS fiddles & chopping block
Gimballed 2-burner stove w/saucepan holder & wooden dropleaf used as work surface
Storage w/1 closed shelf under oven, 1 stowage unit, 1 cutlery drawer, 1 plate storage
Stainless steel island central unit w/stainless steel sink w/mixer tap
Wastebin, access to valves & stowage
26 gal front opening refrigerator w/12 V evaporative cooling system & baskets
1x 16 gal top opening freezer w/refrigerating unit
1 drawer & 1 bottle storage drawer
4 shelves (incl. 2 w/spice racks & 1 deep)
1 stowage unit for cooking utensils
4 opening ports
2 square halogen overhead lights
Indirect lighting


CHART TABLE TO PORT
6’7” headroom
Large dimension (4’7” x 4’7”) chart table/desk
Space for stowing charts
3 places for electric panel & navigation instruments (option)
Radio / CD / MP3 player (2 speakers in salon +
2 speakers in cockpit) & one 110 V socket fitted under shelves
Unit w/oddment holders located under chart table
1 closed unit under angle of desk
Aft-facing return serves as desk, able to accommodate laptop & provided w/shelf and hand hold
Unit under return w/shelf & access to battery switches
Swivel directional seat
2 opening ports on coaming w/blinds & handrail
1 white & red light + 1 halogen overhead light
Indirect lighting


AFT HEAD COMPARTMENT TO PORT
6’6” headroom
Work surface w/synthetic resin sink, mixer tap & stainless steel fiddle
Locker with built-in drawer & wooden door
Mirror above sink opens onto stowage cupboard
Shower w/GRP shower, laminated grate bulkheads, & shower head w/mixer tap
Two opening ports w/blinds on coaming
2 square halogen overhead lights


AFT CABINS
6’6” headroom
Each cabin contains:
1 double berth w/high-density foam mattress w/removable cover and storage beneath
Hanging lockers on stainless steel rails
Lounger back against hull w/armrest
Stowage on upper level
Oddment holders & stowage along center bulkhead
Access hatch to engine compartment
2 opening ports + 1 hull port
2 articulated reading lights + 1 halogen overhead light


ENGINE
YANMAR 4JH3 HTE – 75 HP – 55 kw diesel engine w/Sail Drive transmission
Engine mounting built in to hull liner
Engine compartment insulated w/soundproof foam
Access is through an opening aft of companionway & two side access hatches in aft cabins
Folding 3-blade propeller
Rotomoulded 63 gal diesel tank w/electric gauge, sediment filter & stop-valve
Seawater filter
Engine starter & control panel in cockpit
One 12 V – 110 Amp engine starting battery


ELECTRICITY
12 V electric circuit supplied as standard by two
140 Amp service batteries
80 Amp alternator attached to the engine
110 V supply (shore supply situated in stowage locker & protected by a circuitbreaker)
1 x 40 Amp charger
1 battery power distributor
Backlit electrical panel in brushed stainless steel
Each function is protected by a circuit breaker
Panel comprises:1 x 12 V socket, 1 x 110 V voltmeter,
1 x 12 V voltmeter, 1 ammeter, 1 water & fuel gauge w/digital display
1 battery-low and fuel and water levels alarm signal
7 x 110 V sockets
Navigation lights: Navigation & anchor lights on mast, Port & starboard bow lights on pulpit, Stern light on pushpit


WATER SYSTEM
Bronze sea-cocks w/turn stop valves
Two bilge pumps (1 manual, 1 electric)
Two electric pumps w/automatic start-up for drainage of shower compartments
Pressurized water supply (electric pump with filter)
Fresh water in two 75 gal capacity tanks
11 gal water heater
Mixer type taps & shower heads

Compass; Stove; Vhf radio; Fridge; Shower;