First 30

Introducing the First 30 Planing Cruiser

With its broad expertise and heritage, BENETEAU is launching a new category of sailboats – the planing cruiser. It redefines small-boat sailing by combining outstanding performance with unparalleled ease of use while offering the comfort of a fully equipped cruiser.  

With the all-new BENETEAU First 30, the joy of planing becomes effortless and accessible to all, whether you’re an experienced racer or a newcomer to sailing.

For Day Sailors and Racers Alike

The racing layout adds a mainsail traveller with a direct and fine-tuning mainsheet system, creating a familiar workspace for racing sailors.  

The deck and generously sized cockpit layout were designed with two goals: minimizing clutter to create a spacious and comfortable chill-out area while ensuring outstanding sailing ergonomics. Two cockpit layouts are available: one for day sailors and cruisers and another for racers. In the cruising layout, the mainsail bridle and German sheet system enable the cockpit floor to be completely clean while allowing easy control of the mainsail through generously sized winches.

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home away from home

As one would expect from a true BENETEAU, First 30’s distinctive, puristic, yet cosy interior creates spacious accommodation for four sailors in two cabins.  

Her most prominent features include a generously sized front cabin and saloon berths comparable to her larger sister, the First 36. 

On deck, the spacious cockpit is available in two configurations: a clean, uncluttered, and comfortable chill-out area for cruising and an ergonomic, practical setup for racing.   


Layouts

Deck Layout

Interior Layout

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Length Overall
30’8’’ / 9.35 m
36’ / 10.97 m
48’1’’ / 14.65 m
56’2’’ / 17.12 m
14’1’’ / 4.3 m
23’11’’ / 7.29 m
Beam Overall
9’9’’ / 2.99 m
12’6’’ / 3.8 m
13'11'' / 4.25 m
16'5'' / 5 m
5’7’’ / 1.7 m
8’2’’ / 2.5 m
Lightship Displacement
6700 lbs / 3040 kg
10580 lbs / 4800 kg
23,142 lbs / 10500 kg
34,380 lbs / 15599 kg
158.73 lbs / 72 kg
2425.09 lbs / 1100 kg
Air Draught Max.
6'6’’ / 1.98 m
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8'6’’ / 2.6 m
9'11’’ / 3.02 m
20' / 6.1 m
6'7’’ / 2 m
Air Draught Min.
5'6’’ / 1.8 m
7'5’’ / 2.25 m
7'1’’ / 2.15 m
8'2’’ / 2.5 m
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10’’ / 0.25 m
Max Engine Power
14 hp / 14 cv
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57 hp / cv
110 hp / cv
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Fuel Capacity
10.5 US Gal / 40 L
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53 US Gal / 200 L
106 US Gal / 400 L
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Water Capacity
26.4 US Gal / 100 L
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98 US Gal / 370 L
190 US Gal / 720 L
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CE Certification
A2 / B6
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A12 / B12 / C14
A10 / B12 / C14
D2
C8

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