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Bènèteau
First 32s5 |
Brief details |
Builder |
Bènèteau, France |
The First 32s5 is
a modern cruiser-racer, with the emphasis on performance,
but with a fully fitted cruising interior to a high standard of
fit-out. The "S" in the model designation refers
to the interior design by Phillipe Starck, which you will either
love or hate! |
LOA |
32' 5" |
Sail area |
not known
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LWL |
27' 10" |
Rig |
sloop |
Beam |
10' 10" |
Cabins |
3 |
Draught |
6' 0" fin keel or 4' 5" shallow wing keel |
Berths |
6 |
Displacement |
9,260 lbs |
Engine |
Volvo Penta 2002 diesel |
Ballast |
2,980 lbs |
BHP |
18 |
Keel type |
Iron bulbed fin keel with spade rudder: optional
shallow winged keel available |
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The Bènèteau First 32s5 was introduced in
1988 and continued in production until the early 90s. The
design resulted from the collaboration of designers Jean
Berret, who was responsible for the hull and rig, and Philippe
Starck, who designed the interior.
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