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Semi-custom 56-foot monohull center-cockpit fiberglasssloop from Beneteau. Designed by Bruce Farr. Built in France. Produced from 2003.
Specifications for the Beneteau 57
| LOA |
57.8 ft.
| LOD |
56.4 ft.
|
| LWL |
49.2 ft.
| Beam |
16.3 ft.
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| Draft |
8.5 ft.
| DraftMin |
7.0 ft.
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| Displaces |
47,400 lbs.
| Ballast |
15,212 lbs.
|
| Mast Height |
76.8 ft.
| Sail Area |
1,402.0 sq. ft.
|
| D/L |
178
| B/D |
32 %
| SA/D |
17.1
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| Comfort |
32.9
| Capsize |
1.80
| L/B |
3.5
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Farr-designed 58-foot center-cockpit offshore sloop. 3 pages including photos and plans.
[Blue Water Sailing, May 2003]
While reaching in 20 knots of wind, the author offers a tour of this center-cockpit Bruce Farr design. 4 pages with photos, specifications and plan.
[Blue Water Sailing, October 2003]
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