Research Beneteau Sailboats First 10R Cruising Sailboat Boat

~To develop a fast, fun, facile competitor was the challenge that Farr Yacht Design and Beneteau shared in the development of this new First 10R. Beneteau called on Bruce Farr to give the First 10R a really revolutionary hull - both stable and powerful, with a large bowsprit forward allowing big spinnakers to be carried to advantage when reaching. A real winner's profile.
Draft: 6 ft. 7 in.
Beam: 11 ft. 1 in.
Displacement: 9715
Fuel tank capacity: 20
Water tank capacity: 26
Standard features:
HULL
Hull and its structural grid are infused in one operation for a better strength/weight ratio, overall reduction in weight, and optimal weight control.
Glass fibre/balsa/synthetic resin composite.
Strengthened pressure points (keel, rudder, chain plates, deck line) reinforce the structure.


DECK
Constructed by a closed molding injection system
(glass fibre, balsa, synthetic resin sandwich) for better strength/weight ratio, finish & optimal insulation.
All areas of working and manoeuvring on deck are treated with a ‘Picot’ non-skid finish.
Solid reinforced areas are constructed at points under the deck fittings (winches, tracks, chain plates, cleats).


HULL/DECK JOINT
The hull/deck joint is secured in three ways: mechanically attached to the hull by screws fixing the teak toe rail; bonded to the hull (polyurethane adhesive) to guarantee better quality; and finishing joint guarantees watertightness of bonding


KEEL
Cast iron fin w/torpedo shaped lead bulb on bottom hardened w/antimony to lower the center of gravity.
To increase life, keels are given an anti-corrosion treatment & improved finish before assembly, using epoxy based coatings and paint. The keel is fitted to the hull with high-resistance bonding as well as a system of bolts and stainless steel backing plates.


STEERING SYSTEM
63” diameter, double spoke, leather covered wheel
Balanced spade rudder constructed in GRP/polyurethane foam sandwich
Ruddershaft (GRP/polyester composite) constructed by injection, rotates on self-aligning roller bearing
Cable steering system
Emergency tiller


MOORING AND ANCHORING
SS stemhead fitting w/genoa tack position
Removable bow roller
4 anodized aluminium mooring cleats bolted to the hull/deck joint w/protection plates
Self-draining chain well forward w/lid


SAFETY ON DECK
Swedish style SS open pulpit w/bi-color nav light
2 stainless steel stern rails w/lifebuoy support, ensign staff & stern gate
Double row of lifelines supported by stanchions
6 SS tapered stanchions w/flush molded SS bases
Teak toe rail surrounding the deck
2 stainless steel handrails on coach roof


COCKPIT
Steering console w/mainsheet swivel base
GRP helmsman’s footrests on cockpit sole
2 teak-slatted helmsman’s seats port & starboard
2 teak-slatted cockpit benches
1 flush hatch in cockpit sole
2 side lockers in cockpit seats (starboard and port)
Locker to starboard for extra storage
Cockpit is self-draining


TRANSOM
Telescoping swim ladder


CARBON MAST
Hall Spars carbon mast w/clear coat UV protection
20° aluminium aft swept twin spreaders
Mainsail track to take boltrope or slides
Mast boot & pre-molded deck chock supplied to fit
aluminium deck collar


STANDING RIGGING/CARBON MAST
Standing rigging is continuous rod rigging
Multi-part block & tackle backstay tensioner led to cockpit


RUNNING RIGGING
Fitted with low stretch lines and halyards:
1 genoa halyard
1 main halyard
2 spinnaker halyards
2 reefing lines
1 mainsail foot outhaul
1 mainsheet
2 spinnaker sheets
1 spinnaker tackline
2 genoa sheets
2 Harken genoa tracks w/cars adjustable from cockpit
2 Harken jib tracks w/cars
Harken mainsheet track w/traveller
1 adjustable backstay w/block & tackle tensioner adjustable from both sides of cockpit
1 bowsprit outhaul tackle
Solid Flex type vang w/Harken blocks
All lines are led to cockpit to limit working at mast.
Two 4-sheave quadruple deck organizers take lines aft to jammers fitted each side of companionway.


JAMMERS
2 Spinlock double jammers fitted to companionway sides for lines led back to the cockpit: 1 genoa halyard, 2 spinnaker halyards, 1 main halyard, 2 reefing lines, & asymmetric spinnaker tackline
2 cam cleats fitted to coachroof for jamming bowsprit outhaul & spinnaker tackline


SPINNAKER GEAR
1 retractable carbon fiber bowsprit
1 bowsprit outhaul tackle
2 spinnaker halyards
2 spinnaker sheets
1 spinnaker tackline


MAINSAIL SYSTEM
Harken mainsheet track w/ball-bearing car & multipart tackle fitted to turning block
Car is fitted w/a three-part adjustable traveler tackle & cam cleats


GENOA SYSTEM
2 Harken genoa tracks w/ball-bearing cars adjustable under tension by a four-part tackle
2 Harken jib tracks with pin stop lead cars
2 single foot blocks for genoa sheets


WINCHES
2 x 40 AST Lewmar winches on coachroof
2 x 46 AST Lewmar genoa sheet cockpit winches
2 winch handles w/holders


PORTS, HATCHES AND COVERS
All Lewmar ports & low profile hatches. Windows are green tinted, fitted w/an exclusive waterproofing system & frames are in anti-corrosion anodized aluminium.
1 large opening hatch on forward coach roof
1 sliding companionway hatch
8 opening ports


ENGINE
YANMAR 3YM20 (21 HP) SailDrive unit
Twin-bladed folding propeller


ELECTRICITY
12 V electrical panel w/brushed stainless steel front, voltmeter and breakers
Cigarette lighter socket
1 x 105 Amp – 12 V engine battery
Battery switch situated in starboard aft cabin
Battery charging by engine alternator
Charge management indicator: Voltmeter
Bow & stern navigation lights
Steaming light
Anchor light


WATER SYSTEM
All underwater through-hull fittings are flush, bronze & fitted with quarter-turn seacocks
26 gal rotomolded freshwater tank under starboard salon settee w/mechanical gauge
Pressurised cold water for galley & head sinks
2 bilge pumps, one manual & one 12 volt electric


SALON
Headroom: 5’11”
Symmetrical w/settees (6’4” x 1’8”) & cushions forming two sea berths
Salon table w/SS base, brackets, & leaves
Backrests w/built-in stowage along the hull
Stowage under port settee
2 stainless steel handrails
2 Lewmar T4 ports in coachroof coamings
2 halogen overhead lights


GALLEY TO PORT
Laminated worktop w/moulded wood fiddle
Rectangular stainless steel sink
Mixer tap with cold pressurized water
Garbage bag holder
18 gal icebox w/stowage baskets
2-burner gimballed stainless steel alcohol stove, w/stainless steel safety bar/handrail
Lockers along hull for stowage
Lewmar T4 opening port
Halogen ceiling light


CHART TABLE TO STARBOARD
Chart table (approx 20” x 35”) wi/ lid & navigator’s seat are situated facing forward
Desk for chart stowage
Stowage w/drawer & shelving under chart table
Navigator’s seat w/stowage
Removable panel for navigation electronics
Electrical panel
Lewmar T4 port in coachroof coaming
Halogen overhead light


COMPANIONWAY
Two-part removable teak companionway boards, w/lock and ventilation grille
GRP companionway w/removable non-slip steps
Sliding companionway hatch in 15 mm plexiglass
Stainless steel handrail on companionway sides


FORWARD HEAD COMPARTMENT
Headroom: 5’9”.
GRP shower tray & washbasin unit
Manual marine toilet
Washbasin w/pressurized cold water & stowage
Mirror
Hanging locker
Lewmar low profile (20” x 24”) opening deck hatch
Stainless steel bar for use as handrail
Halogen ceiling light


AFT QUARTER BERTH PORT
Berth w/cushion 6’5” x 3’3” & under-berth stowage
Hanging locker
2 Lewmar T1 opening ports
Halogen ceiling light


AFT CABIN STARBOARD
Double berth w/cushion 6’5” x 5’5” & stowage
Hanging locker
Halogen ceiling light
2 Lewmar T1 opening ports

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