#219

BENETEAU FIRST 53F3, 51ft Racer/Cruiser Yacht

Cruising Yacht | 1989
Built by Beneteau Beneteau
BENETEAU FIRST 53F3 cruising yacht

Design 219 is a 51ft Racer/Cruiser Yacht BENETEAU FIRST 53F3 designed by Farr Yacht Design in 1989. She has an overall length of 53.16 feet and was built by Beneteau

SpecificationValue
Year1989
TypeCruising Yacht
TagsProduction
LOA53.16 ft / 16.2 m
Beam14.75 ft / 4.5 m
LWL43.33 ft / 13.21 m
Draft8.08 ft / 2.46 m
Draft (shallow)6.25 ft / 1.91 m
Displacement30864 lbs / 14000 kg
Ballast9480 lbs / 4300 kg
Main Hoist (P)57 ft / 17.37 m
Main Foot (E)19 ft / 5.79 m
Headsail Hoist (I)63.33 ft / 19.3 m
Foretriangle Base (J)17.5 ft / 5.33 m
Rig TypeMasthead Sloop
Keel TypeFin
Hull ConstructionFin w/bulb & spade rudder
BuilderBeneteau

Designer’s Notes

The sensation mixed with the power and agility that is the First 53F5, is quite simply the expression of a triple talent. The talent of Beneteau, Pininfarina and of Farr Yacht Design. A yacht for ocean-going cruises but perfectly at ease amongst the finest Admiral's Cup fleet, daring to be faster than the one-off IOR 50 footers - something that has rarely been seen. Unique surroundings created by the finest materials, curved forms, intelligently distributed lighting, an inventory both aesthetic and functional. The twin leather sheathed steering wheels leave the cockpit clear and allow the helmsman to be in the best observation position constantly, upwind or downwind. The First 53F5. Her symbolic flower - the Compass Rose!

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