2016 Beneteau First 35

Resolutely seaworthy, incredibly spacious, the First 35 Carbon Edition has an unbeatable level of equipment and finish in this class. This 2016 version has a carbon mast, lead keel, composite multi-position tilting steering wheel as standard.

Designed to win regattas, the First 35’s principal strength is that it is particularly easy to handle and reassuring for family sailing or with a small crew.

Innovative in more than one way, the tilting steering wheel moves out of the way on tacks to provide perfect visibility of the sail trims, while improving circulation in the cockpit.

The retractable carbon bow sprit makes hoisting the asymmetric spinnaker much simpler.With the goal of high-performance, the materials chosen for the First 35, such as the carbon mast, rod rigging, fibre adjustable backstay, rigid boom vang, were selected for their lightness and strength.