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<h1>The Magic of Sailing Boats: A Journey of Winds and Waves</h1>Quintessentially blissful, sailing boats are the heart of the boating industry, luring sea enthusiasts and adventurers across the globe. Whether it is the excitement of harnessing the wind direction, the emotion of taming the powerful waves, or the tranquil sunsets on the sea horizon, a sailing boat satisfies every sailor's quest for adventure while offering serenity. Providing a great exercise for both the body and mind, these boats are ideal for adventure-seekers, family fun, competitive sports, and exploratory travellers.Typically ranging from 15 to 50 feet, sailing boats incorporate various configurations including single or multiple masts, diverse sail plans, and living spaces that can vary from minimal amenities for day sailing to luxurious cabins and galleys designed for extended ocean cruising.<h2>Sailing Boats: Construction and Design</h2>Constructed primarily from robust and lightweight materials like fiberglass and aluminium, sailing boats are designed for stability, performance sailing, and low maintenance. The hull design is characteristic to each type of sailing boat with designs favouring speed, stability, or cargo capacity based on their purpose. Sailing boats can offer surprisingly spacious interiors for their size with a focus on maximizing comfort during longer voyages.<h2>Key Features of Sailing Boats</h2>Versatility: With designs favouring either performance or cruising, sailing boats can be used for a wide range of activities from racing to relaxed coastal cruising.Sustainability: Harnessing wind power for propulsion makes sailing boats a greener and more sustainable choice.Long-range capability: Many sailing boats feature living quarters, allowing the crew to undertake longer journeys.<h2>Sub-Categories of Sailing Boats</h2>Cutter: A single-masted sailing boat, lauded for its simplicity and performance.Ketch: Features two masts, providing better control in higher winds.Sloop: The most common type of sailing boat with one mast and two sails offering balance and efficiency.<h2>Notable Brands &amp; Models of Sailing Boats</h2>Archambault: Famous for producing performance racing sailboats such as the Archambault A31.Beneteau: Known for the Oceanis range, favoured due to their cruising characteristics and comfort.Lagoon: Renowned in the catamaran segment, with models such as the Lagoon 50 being sought after for their space and stability.From gently cruising along the coast to high-speed thrilling racing, sailing boats bring an unmatched level of fulfilment and excitement. Their reliance on the elemental forces and serene environments make them the perfect vessel for exploring the charm and mystery of the sea.

Sailing

A sailing yacht design is effective when it can capture air and water streams and leave them behind as they were. The First 50 by Philippe BRIAND has amaizing characteristics!

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Genoa

Fiberglass

Monohull boats are vessels with just one hull, as the name itself suggests. They can be monohull <a href="https://theboatdb.com/boats/type/sail">sailboats</a> or <a href="https://theboatdb.com/boats/type/power">powerboats</a>, which means they can be powered by an engine or by the wind. In addition, monohull boats can have a high level of luxury on board and can therefore be referred to as monohull yachts. At TheBoatDB you can look into monohull boats and explore their features. In addition, you can filter your search through monohull sailboat manufacturers and explore all models available on our site. Compare all models on our website from the comfort of your home.

Monohull

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Mainsail

Beneteau

Euro

Symmetric spinnaker

The category of sailboats includes both <a href="https://theboatdb.com/boats/category/daysailer">sailing yachts</a> which are luxurious and charming vessels used for recreational purposes, as well as <a href="https://theboatdb.com/boats/category/cruiserracer">racing sailboats</a> that are used for sports. Some have a single hull while others can have two or three. Compare different types of sailboats through sailing boat specs on TheBoatDB and find out the best one for you. Choose according to boat specs, and explore sailboats that vary from very large vessels, appropriate for ocean cruising, to small ones used to roam the shores.

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Marlow Hunter

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The coastal pilot features a semi displacement hull designed for modest top speeds in the 18-20 knot range and an efficient and sea kindly ride at lower cruising speeds. The design features a “CE - Category A” unlimited offshore rating, insuring this vessel has the sea keeping and strength capabilities to take on the most serious coastal cruises of up to a thousand miles. For example, a perfect vessel for North American cruising - from Alaska to Maine.&nbsp;
Main deck accommodations provide for a large galley, dinette, and lounging with a lower helm station with double helm seat. This arrangement is very appealing for a coastal cruising couple as it eliminates the isolation and separation of a raised wheelhouse. When extended, overnight watches are not as often needed as is the case during coastal passages, this arrangement has particular appeal. During typical daytime cruising, without a rotating crew, the entire area is used and the person on watch can participate in food preparation, entertainment and conversation within this large and luxurious living area. This arrangement allows for quick, easy, side door deck access from the helm station, for short-handed mooring and offers all-round visibility rivaling most pilothouse configurations.


Machinery

 Twin main engines: Cummins QSM 11, 715 BHP&nbsp; 
 ZF335 IV with 2.458: 1 reduction x 2 
 Engine instrument panel: Digital with instrumentation for oil pressure, water temperature, voltage, RPM, hour meter, with alarms 
 Engine controls: CMD DTS 
 Heat exchanger cooling 
 Propeller shafts:&nbsp; 2.75″ (6.99 cm) A22HS 
 Taper details: Standard S.A.E. taper 
 Propeller nuts to be bronze 
 Propellers: Hungshen 4-bladed bronze, 32″ diameter x 38″ pitch (81.28 cm d x 96.52 cm p) counter rotating 
 Shaft Struts: Custom cast bronze per PAE design 
 Stern tubes: 
 Fiberglass 
 Stuffing Boxes: PYI drip less shaft seals Model #02-234-414 (4 1/4″ – 4 3/8″ stern tube diameter) 
 Fuel filters: Racor #900MA with vacuum gauges plus engine mounted filter x two (2) 
 Wet Exhaust&nbsp; 
 “Marine Exhaust Systems” riser and muffler x two (2) 
 Trident #252V blue exhaust hose with dual “T” clamps at each connection 
 FRP tail pipe to transom 
 Groco intake strainers to suit engine requirements x two (2) 
 Engine cooling system to be filled with suitable mixture of coolant/antifreeze to insure coolant does not freeze for winter shipment 
 Engine room floors: Fiberglass with non-skid – no wood structure used within engine room 
 Engine room finish: Light Gray molded fiberglass with non-skid finish and insulated with Technitron or equivalent fire proof foiled and leaded foam 2″ (5.08 cm) thick.&nbsp; All exposed insulated surfaces to be lined with perforated anodized aluminum sheets 
 Engine room blowers:&nbsp; Livos Technology model #FD-110 axial fans 24vdc 11″. Three (3) total blower fans; two (2) intakes and one (1) exhaust. Each blower to be controlled by a rheostat to allow for reversible operation. Reversible blower operation will allow the operator to select which side intakes and which side exhaustsdepending on weather and seaconditions.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Livos Technology moisture eliminators for two engine 
 room vents. 9″h x 48″l located on hull sides 
 Livos Technology moisture eliminator for exhaust vent on aft deck bulkhead 20″h x 12″w 
 Bow thruster: Side Power 24volt model #SEP210/250TC, #SM10010 10″ (30.5cm) GRP bow tunnel, #SMPJC211 proportional panel controls x 2. 
 Dual station controls one at lower helm and one at fly bridge 
 Two of the eight house batteries to be located in the fwd bilge compartment this will give power to the thruster as well as the windlass 
 All necessary fuses and switches 
 Trim tabs: Bennett Premium BXT system  Carbon Xintex CO2 battery powered detector installed. 
 AC Generator&nbsp; (located in E/R) 
 21.5kw Onan with sound shield and gen-sep exhaust 
 Racor #500MA fuel filter 
 Generator digital display to located on the dash at the helm&nbsp; 

Structure

 Builder to utilize the latest vacuum bagging and resin infusion techniques on all main structures in order to save weight and increase strength. 
 Hull lamination schedule with cored top sides per construction plan 
 Vinyl ester resin used in first 3 layers of lamination 
 All exterior gel coat to be CCP on superstructure and on hull and non-skid or equivalent high end gel coat. 
 Deck lamination schedule per construction plan 

Core:&nbsp;

 Cabin side (vertical surfaces): Foam Gurit-G80 or equivalent cross-linked foam 
 Cabin top and deck (horizontal surfaces): Gurit cross linked foam per construction plan 
 Hull : Gurit cross linked foam per hull construction plan 
 In way of all hardware installations the core-cell to be replaced with plywood 
 Structural bulkheads to use Gurit foam 

Deck/hull joint:&nbsp;

 Between deck and hull flange: 3M 5200 
 Inside of joint:&nbsp; Two (2) layers mat and woven roving 
 Mechanical fastening: 1/4″ (6mm) self tapping screws on 6″ (15 cm) centers.&nbsp; 

Longitudinal Stringer:

 Hull: Per hull construction plans 
 Deck: Per deck construction plans 

Interior floors: Honeycomb cored FRP per construction plans
Gel coat Color (standard boat):

 Hull: Arocoat #340 Light Gray 
 Deck: Ferro White (GV48001) 
 Non-skid: Arocoat #A139 Light Gray 
 Boot-top and stack stripes: Arocoat #348 Dark Blue 

Bottom Paint (Black)&nbsp;

 5 coats Petit Protect epoxy barrier coat 
 3 coats of Petit Trinidad SR anti-fouling paint 

Interior Finish/Equipment
General

 Joinery work to be quarter sawn horizontal grain teak veneer with 7617 style joiner work with square moldings, door frames and fiddles. 
 Wall covering and moldings located as per drawings 
 All varnished surfaces to have a 60% gloss finish 
 Interior cabinetry to be built using light weight plywood 
 Hanging lockers to be lined with cedar or equivalent aromatic wood 
 All locker doors and drawers to have Timage square body round push button latches 
 Interior door lock sets to be Mobella “McCoy Star Square” door handles with privacy locks 
 Interior cabin doors to have rubber gaskets for sound reduction and magnetic hold open catches 

Galley

 Refrigerator: One (1) Bosch 800 series stainless steel model #B22CS80SS side by side. 
 Countertops: Formica brand solid surface ‘Frost’ #102 – 1 1/2″ thick at edges squared edge detail with 3/4″ overlap to cabinet face below 
 Flooring: Solid 2″ (5.08cm) wide teak planking 
 Cabinetry/paneling: Teak with a 60% gloss varnish 
 Stove: GE Café Series 30″ electric cook top #P350STSS GE Stove.jpg 
 Oven: GE Café Series 30″ convection wall oven # CT918STSS 
 Microwave: GE Café Series #CSA1201RSS, Convection with exhaust blower installed over stove. 
 Overhead: Individual padded Majilite panels secured in place using the FastMount system for easy removal and reinstallation 
 Locker interior finish: White Formica except inside fridge/freezer opening which will be teak 
 Dish washer: GE Café Series # CDT765SSFSS 
 Overhead galley locker as shown on plans 
 Pull-out shelving unit in locker next to refer. Model # TBD 
 Avion Deipo latches for fridge/freezer drawers and lower freezer unit in laundry area 

Main Salon/ Helm Station

 Flooring: Solid 2″ (5.08cm) wide teak planking 
 Cabinetry/paneling: Teak with 60% gloss varnish 
 Dinette table: Teak with Teak base. Finish to be a 60% gloss varnish 
 Coffee table: hinged top with storage below. Top to have a 60% gloss finish 
 Furniture: Settee port side as designed with all detail as shown in layout drawing — to be teak veneer with solid teak trim. Coffee table 
 Overhead: Individual padded Majilite panels secured in place using the FastMount system for easy removal and reinstallation 
 Locker interior finish: 60% gloss varnished teak 
 Cushions with upholstery TBD 
 Teak valance over windows 
 Free standing lounge chair 
 Raised Helm seat with storage drawers under. 
 Raised pilothouse floor at helm 
 Mullions for window treatment for all side windows 
 Include OceanAir Skysol Classic manual blinds, fabric choices from OceanAir Skysol Group 3 

Master Cabin

 Floors: Carpet 
 Cabinetry/paneling: Teak with 60% gloss varnish 
 Overhead: Individual padded Majilite panels secured in place using the FastMount system for easy removal and reinstallation 
 Locker interior finish: 60% gloss varnished teak 
 Mattress: 6″ thick Foam with cotton mattress ticking 
 Hull staving to be painted a matching color to the overhead 
 Fresh air intake blower 24v 
 Include OceanAir Skysol Classic manual blinds, fabric choices from OceanAir Skysol Group 3 

Heads

 Floors: Tile 
 Countertops: Formica brand solid surface ‘Frost’ #103 – 1 1/2″ thick at edges squared edge detail with 3/4″ overlap to cabinet face below 
 Mirrors with 60% gloss varnished teak frames 
 Shower floor: Molded fiberglass with non-skid finish 
 Overhead: Individual gloss white FRP panels secured in place using the FastMount system for easy removal and reinstallation 
 Cabinetry/paneling: Teak with 60% gloss varnish 
 Locker interior finish: White Formica 
 Shower door to be frameless clear glass with polished stainless steel hardware 
 TP and towel bars as per drawing 
 Exhaust blower 24vdc 
 Forepeak/Chain locker 
 Painted with white gel coat 
 Drain to bilge through a PVC pipe installed during hull lamination 
 Shelf with high fiddle on port side of chain locker for secondary anchor rode 
 Access via gasketed door at fwd bulkhead of fwd guest cabin 
 24 volt dome light 

Laundry

 Bosch washer – WAS 24460 
 Bosch dryer – WTV 7610US 
 Freezer – U-Line model # 75FWH-13 with Avion Deipo latch and teak door panel 
 Cabinetry/joiner work: Satin varnished teak 
 Floors: Solid 2″ (5.08cm) wide teak planking 
 Teak doors over washer and dryer lockers 

Guest cabins x 2

 Floors: Carpet 
 Cabinetry/paneling: Teak with 60% gloss varnish 
 Overhead: Individual padded Majilite panels secured in place using the FastMount system for easy removal and reinstallation 
 Locker interior finish: 60% gloss varnished teak 
 Mattresses: 6″ thick Foam with cotton mattress ticking 
 Hull staving to be painted white 
 Fresh air intake blower 24vdc 
 Include OceanAir Skysol Classic manual blinds, fabric choices from OceanAir Skysol Group 3 

Lighting

 Main overhead lighting throughout: Imtra LED “Ventura-HS” Square bezel stainless steel finish model no. #ILIM30471 with wall switches for each designated area. (Approx. 58 lights) 
 Bulkhead reading lights: Imtra “Sidney” with switch Chrome finish model no. #ILIM40501- two (2) for guest stateroom and two (2) for salon 
 Engine room lights: AC fluorescent – Three (3) x 24″ (70 cm) dual fluorescent (#ILMUL2-24T5HPF1) switch at entrance to engine room. Six (6) 24 volt dome lights in engine room 
 Exterior overhead lights: Imtra LED “Ventura” cool white, stainless steel finish model no. #ILIM30411 x 6, 4 on aft deck and 2 under arch on F/B 
 Navigation lights: Hella “NaviLED” in black, 3nm color reg, Mast Head, Stern, Port and Starboard side. Anchor light to be NaviLED horizontal mount #2LT 980 910-011 2nm. 
 Owners cabin reading lights Imtra “Izar”(single arm) chrome model no. #IFLS31157042.C. (2 total) with two (2) ivory color shades No. #ILFSPAR.223.A 
 Courtesy lights Imtra “Circinus-QB” Chrome Model no. #ILFS5570. at stairs to lower levels, One in each head and two in galley approx. (26) total 
 Forward guest cabin reading lights Imtra “Izar”(single arm) chrome model no. #IFLS31157042.C. (2 total) with two (2) ivory color shades No. #ILFSPAR.223.A 
 Exterior courtesy lights Imtra “Yukon” cool white LED model no. #ILIM70611 Qty. Approx. 21 
 Hanging locker lights Imtra “Resolux 805” model no. #IL6262 with micro switch for auto on-off x five (5) 
 Interior handrails shown on drawing to be included. All rails to be stainless steel unless noted differently. 
 All drawers to have BLUM “Tandem” concealed self closing drawer slides 
 All locker doors to have BLUM self closing hinges or equivalent 


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Aluminium

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Brabus Marine

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Quintrex

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For yachts over 85′, the future of Argos Nautic is diesel. Powered by a reliable high-performance Yanmar engine, the 515 Diesel Jet will offer the same comfort and performance of the Yachting and JET tenders, but with greater passenger and cargo capacity. Plus, owners will no longer need to carry to fuel types.

Name	Value
Maker	Beneteau
Maker website	https://www.beneteau.com
Model	First 50
First built hull	2006
Version	Standard
Price	276,000 €
Boat type	Sail
Category	Cruiser/Racer Boats Daysailer Boats
Hull type	Monohull
Hull material	Fiberglass
Cabins	3
Births	6
Heads	1

Name	Value
Top speed	14.21 kmh
Mast height	22.37 m
Length overall	15 m
Length at waterline	13.29 m
Beam overall	4.45 m
Headroom	2.04 m
Draft maximum	2.17 m
Displacement	13,585.08 kg
Ballast weight	4,769.97 kg
Ballast type	Cast iron
Helm	2 wheels
Rudder	1 spade rudder
Cockpit	Closing aft cockpit with opening system

Name	Value
Mast	73.4
Spars	Mast and boom in Aluminum
Standing rigging	Single-strand (ROD) discontinuous
Number of spreaders	3
Spreaders angle	Swept-back
Upwind sail area	138.7 sq.m
Downwind sail area	228.63 sq.m
Mainsail A	738
Headsail A	755
Spinnaker A	1722

Name	Value
Engine A
Fuel	Diesel
Power	75 HP
Type	Inboard

Name	Value
Sail Area to Displacement (SA/D)	0.05
Upwind SA to Displacement	24.78
Downwind SA to Displacement	40.85
Hull Displacement Speed	0.05
Displacement to Length (D/L)	8.85
Ballast to Displacement (B/D)	0.35
Capsize Screening Formula (CSF)	1.88

2006 Beneteau First 50

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Hull type

Hull Material

Fiberglass

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15 m

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