| Main features | First Yacht 53 Standard | First Yacht 53 Performance |
Model | First Yacht 53 | First Yacht 53 |
Version | Standard | Performance |
Hull type | Monohull | Monohull |
Category | Offshore cruiser-racer sailboat | Offshore cruiser-racer sailboat |
Sailboat builder | Bénéteau | Bénéteau |
Sailboat designer | ||
Sailboat range | ||
Country | France | France |
Construction | GRP (glass reinforced polyester): - Hull: Sandwich balsa fiberglass polyester (vacuum infusion) - Deck: Sandwich balsa fiberglass polyester (vacuum infusion) | GRP (glass reinforced polyester): - Hull: Sandwich balsa fiberglass polyester (vacuum infusion) - Deck: Sandwich balsa fiberglass polyester (vacuum infusion) |
First built hull | 2019 | 2019 |
Last built hull | Still in production | Still in production |
Appendages | Keel : T-shaped keel (with bulb) | Keel : T-shaped keel (with bulb) |
Helm | Twin helm wheels | Twin helm wheels |
Rudder | Twin spade rudders | Twin spade rudders |
Unsinkable | No | No |
Trailerable | No | No |
EC design category iThe CE design category indicates the ability to cope with certain weather conditions (the sailboat is designed for these conditions)A: Wind < force 9, Waves < 10m B: Wind < force 8, Waves < 8m C: Wind < force 6, Waves < 4m D: Wind < force 4, Waves < 0,5m | A | A |
Standard public price ex. VAT (indicative only) | 579360 2020 | 579360 2020 |
| Main dimensions | First Yacht 53 Standard | First Yacht 53 Performance |
Overall length | 56’ 4”17.16 m | 56’ 4”17.16 m |
Hull length | 52’ 5”15.98 m | 52’ 5”15.98 m |
Waterline length | 50’ 6”15.4 m | 50’ 6”15.4 m |
Beam (width) | 16’ 5”5 m | 16’ 5”5 m |
Draft | 8’ 2”2.5 m | 9’ 10”3 m |
Mast height from DWL | 84’ 7”25.8 m | 84’ 7”25.8 m |
Light displacement (MLC) | 34172 lb15500 kg | 34172 lb15500 kg |
Ballast weight | 9921 lb4500 kg | 9921 lb4500 kg |
Ballast type | Cast iron | Cast iron fin with lead bulb |
| Rig and sails | First Yacht 53 Standard | First Yacht 53 Performance |
Upwind sail area | 1786 ft²165.9 m² | 1862 ft²173 m² |
Downwind sail area | 3670 ft²341 m² | 3832 ft²356 m² |
Mainsail area | 936 ft²87 m² | 980 ft²91 m² |
Genoa area | 849 ft²78.9 m² | 883 ft²82 m² |
Asymmetric spinnaker area | 2734 ft²254 m² | 2852 ft²265 m² |
Code 0 area | 1927 ft²179 m² | 1991 ft²185 m² |
I iFore triangle height (from mast foot to fore stay top attachment) | 72’21.95 m | 75’ 1”22.9 m |
J iFore triangle base (from mast foot to bottom of forestay) | 21’6.4 m | 21’6.4 m |
P iMainsail hoist measurement (from tack to head) | 72’ 2”22 m | 75’ 6”23 m |
E iMainsail foot measurement (from tack to clew) | 22’ 4”6.8 m | 22’ 4”6.8 m |
Rigging type | Sloop Marconi 9/10 | Sloop Marconi 9/10 |
Mast configuration | Deck stepped mast | Deck stepped mast |
Rotating spars | No | No |
Number of levels of spreaders | 3 | 3 |
Spreaders angle | Swept-back | Swept-back |
Spars construction | Aluminum spars | Carbon fiber mast and aluminum boom |
Standing rigging | Dyform discontinuous | Single-strand (ROD) discontinuous |
| Performances | First Yacht 53 Standard | First Yacht 53 Performance |
Upwind sail area to displacement iThe ratio sail area to displacement is obtained by dividing the sail area by the boat's displaced volume to the power two-thirds.The ratio sail area to displacement can be used to compare the relative sail plan of different sailboats no matter what their size. Upwind: under 18 the ratio indicates a cruise oriented sailboat with limited performances especially in light wind, while over 25 it indicates a fast sailboat. | 287 ft²/T26.69 m²/T | 300 ft²/T27.83 m²/T |
Downwind sail area to displacement iThe ratio sail area to displacement is obtained by dividing the sail area by the boat's displaced volume to the power two-thirds.The ratio sail area to displacement can be used to compare the relative sail plan of different sailboats no matter what their size. | 590 ft²/T54.85 m²/T | 616 ft²/T57.27 m²/T |
Displacement-length ratio (DLR) iThe Displacement Length Ratio (DLR) is a figure that points out the boat's weight compared to its waterline length. The DLR is obtained by dividing the boat's displacement in tons by the cube of one one-hundredth of the waterline length (in feet).The DLR can be used to compare the relative mass of different sailboats no matter what their length: a DLR less than 180 is indicative of a really light sailboat (race boat made for planning), while a DLR greater than 300 is indicative of a heavy cruising sailboat. | 120 | 120 |
Ballast ratio iThe Ballast ratio is an indicator of stability; it is obtained by dividing the boat's displacement by the mass of the ballast. Since the stability depends also of the hull shapes and the position of the center of gravity, only the boats with similar ballast arrangements and hull shapes should be compared.The higher the ballast ratio is, the greater is the stability. | 29 % | 29 % |
Critical hull speed iAs a ship moves in the water, it creates standing waves that oppose its movement. This effect increases dramatically the resistance when the boat reaches a speed-length ratio (speed-length ratio is the ratio between the speed in knots and the square root of the waterline length in feet) of about 1.2 (corresponding to a Froude Number of 0.35) . This very sharp rise in resistance, between speed-length ratio of 1.2 to 1.5, is insurmountable for heavy sailboats and so becomes an apparent barrier. This leads to the concept of "hull speed".The hull speed is obtained by multiplying the square root of the waterline length (in feet) by 1.34. | 9.52 knots | 9.52 knots |
| Auxiliary engine | First Yacht 53 Standard | First Yacht 53 Performance |
Engine(s) | 1 inboard engine | 1 inboard engine |
Engine(s) power (min./max.) | 80 HP / 110 HP | 80 HP / 110 HP |
Fuel type | Diesel | Diesel |
Fuel tank capacity | 105.7 gal400 liters | 105.7 gal400 liters |
| Accommodations and layout | First Yacht 53 Standard | First Yacht 53 Performance |
Cockpit | Open aft cockpit | Open aft cockpit |
Cabin(s) | 3 | 3 |
Berth(s) (min./max.) | 6 / 8 | 6 / 8 |
Head(s) (min./max.) | 2 / 3 | 2 / 3 |
Freshwater tank capacity | 190.2 gal720 liters | 190.2 gal720 liters |
Fridge/ice-box capacity | 46 gal174 liters | 46 gal174 liters |
Boiler capacity | 10.6 gal40 liters | 10.6 gal40 liters |
Galley headroom | 6’ 7”2.01 m | 6’ 7”2.01 m |
Head headroom | 6’ 4”1.92 m | 6’ 4”1.92 m |
| Saloon | First Yacht 53 Standard | First Yacht 53 Performance |
Maximum headroom | 6’ 7”2 m | 6’ 7”2 m |
| Fore cabin | First Yacht 53 Standard | First Yacht 53 Performance |
Maximum headroom | 6’ 7”2.01 m | 6’ 7”2.01 m |
Berth length | 6’ 7”2 m | 6’ 7”2 m |
Berth width (head/feet) | 5’ 2”1.6 m / 3’ 10”1.15 m | 5’ 2”1.6 m / 3’ 10”1.15 m |
| Aft cabin | First Yacht 53 Standard | First Yacht 53 Performance |
Maximum headroom | 6’ 4”1.92 m | 6’ 4”1.92 m |
Berth length | 6’ 8”2.04 m | 6’ 8”2.04 m |
Berth width | 4’ 7”1.4 m | 4’ 7”1.4 m |