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Out-of-production 38-foot monohull aft-cockpit fiberglasssloop from Beneteau. Designed by Jean Berret. Formerly built in France. Produced from 1990 to 1995. Also called the Beneteau 38s5.
Specifications for the Beneteau First 38s5
| LOA |
38.2 ft.
| LOD |
38.2 ft.
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| LWL |
31.3 ft.
| Beam |
12.3 ft.
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| Draft |
6.9 ft.
| DraftMin |
5.2 ft.
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| Displaces |
14,520 lbs.
| Sail Area |
671.0 sq. ft.
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| D/L |
211
| SA/D |
18.0
| Comfort |
22.7
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| Capsize |
2.02
| L/B |
3.1
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Horner reviews the influences behind this design, its construction methods, and its history, including pricing history, including pricing history, including pricing history. He identifies design or construction problems that have been found in older boats.
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