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SA/D
19.3
Moderate
Balanced performance for coastal cruising.
D/L
208.7
Moderate
Typical cruising boat displacement.
Comfort ratio
24.7
Moderate bluewater
Reasonable offshore comfort.
Capsize screening
1.9
More resistant
Generally considered more resistant to capsize/inversion offshore.

Dimensions

Hull typeMonohull
LOA36.00 ft (10.97 m)
LWL30.25 ft (9.22 m)
Beam11.33 ft (3.45 m)
Draft7.17 ft (2.19 m)
Displacement12,939 lbs (5,869 kg)
Ballast3,847 lbs (1,745 kg)
Sail area (main)364 sq ft (33.8 m²)
Sail area (jib)302 sq ft (28.1 m²)
Sail area (total)666 sq ft (61.9 m²)
Rig typesloop
Keel typefin_with_bulb
Rudder typeSpade
Rudder materialGRP / E-glass fiberglass
Fuel capacity19.8 gal
Water capacity71.9 gal
Waste capacity23.2 gal
DesignerFarr Yacht Design

Construction

Sources

Dimensions/sail area per sailboatdata.com (mirrored via goodoldboat.com/saildata) and beneteaufirst367.net class association specs. Designer: Farr Yacht Design (design #446). Ballast sources conflict between ~2,425 lb and 3,847 lb; used 3,847 lb as it produces a plausible ballast/displacement ratio (~30%) consistent with this type of performance cruiser-racer, versus an implausibly low ~19% for the smaller figure -- flagged as uncertain. Hull described only as 'vacuum-infused fiberglass structure' with no resin type stated in available sources, so left not_specified. Mast confirmed anodized aluminum, keel-stepped; no carbon mast option found. Verified 2026-07-09. [Rudder/tankage/electrical update, 2026-07-16]: Rudder and stock both composite (fiberglass), self-aligning swivel bearings; shaft/stock metal not applicable since it's composite, not metal. Fuel 75L/~19.8gal, water 272L/~71.9gal, holding tank 88L/~23.2gal. No electrical-system data found.