To develop a fast, fun, facile competitor was the challenge that Farr Yacht Design and Beneteau shared in the development of this new racer/one design. With a sleek, open, no compromise cockpit, powerful sail plan, asymmetrical spinnaker and a blade/bulb combo keel, that goal has been reached on the new First 10R.
Beneteau called on Bruce Farr to give the First 10R a really revolutionary hull - both stable and powerful, with a large bowsprit forward allowing big spinnakers to be carried to advantage when reaching. A real winner's profile.
Model Information and Specifications for the 10R:
LOA:
32' 9" LWL: 28' 7"
Beam:
11'
Draft:
6' 7"
Displacement:
9715 lbs.
Fuel Capacity:
20 gal.
Water Capacity:
26 gal.
Sail Area:
570 sq. ft.
Mast Height (over water):
51' 10"
Engine:
20 HP
Hull / Designer:
Farr Yacht Design
Equipment List / Information:
RIG DIMENSIONS Standard
Classic Mast I = 43' 3" J = 12' 2" P =
42' E = 14' 9"
CONSTRUCTION
HULL: The First 10R hull
and its structural grid are infused in one operation for a better
strength/weight ratio, and overall reduction in weight and optimal weight
control. The bilges are constructed in single skin fibreglass/synthetic resin,
the skin in glass fibre/balsa/synthetic resin sandwich.
The gelcoat is white with anthracite First
decoration (2 bands of gray above the waterline and a band of grey at the sheer
line.
DECK: Fiberglass /
The deck is constructed by a closed molding injection system (glass fibre,
balsa, synthetic resin sandwich) for better strength/weight ratio, a better
finish and optimal insulation.
All areas of working and manoeuvring on deck are
treated with a 'Picot' non-skid finish.
Solid reinforced areas are constructed at points
under the deck fittings (winches, tracks, chain plates, cleats).
DESIGN Designed in
accordance with European RCD requirements and CE Certification, these
regulations ensure that the First 10R incorporates important features such
as: • Safety and protection of persons on board • Durability of
materials • Stability and safety • Safety when manoeuvring • Fire
protection • Protection of the environment and reduction of engine emissions
HULL The First 10R
hull and its structural grid are infused in one operation for a better
strength/weight ratio, and overall reduction in weight and optimal weight
control.
The bilges are constructed in single skin
fibreglass/synthetic resin, the skin in glass fibre/balsa/synthetic resin
sandwich.
The gelcoat is white with anthracite First
decoration (2 bands of gray above the waterline and a band of grey at the sheer
line.
DECK The deck is
constructed by a closed molding injection system (glass fibre, balsa, synthetic
resin sandwich) for better strength/weight ratio, a better finish and optimal
insulation.
All areas of working and manoeuvring on deck are
treated with a 'Picot' non-skid finish.
Solid reinforced areas are constructed at points
under the deck fittings (winches, tracks, chain plates, cleats).
HULL/DECK JOINT The
hull/deck joint is secured in three ways: • The deck is mechanically attached
to the hull by screws fixing the teak toerail. • The deck is also bonded to
the hull (polyurethane adhesive) to guarantee better quality. • A finishing
joint guarantees watertightness of the bonding.
KEEL The keel
comprises a cast iron fin with torpedo shaped lead bulb on bottom hardened with
antimony to lower the center of gravity.
To increase their life the keels are given an
anticorrosion treatment and improved finish before assembly, using epoxy based
coatings and paint. The keel is fitted to the hull with high-resistance bonding
as well as a system of bolts and stainless steel backing plates.
STEERING SYSTEM Includes: • 63" diameter, double spoke, leather covered
wheel (wheel well in cockpit sole). • Balanced spade rudder constructed in
GRP/ polyurethane foam sandwich. • The ruddershaft (GRP/polyester composite)
is constructed by injection. • Ruddershaft rotates on self-aligning roller
bearing for a more sensitive and precise feel to the helm. • Cable steering
system. • Emergency tiller.
MOORING AND ANCHORING Includes: • Stainless steel stemhead fitting with genoa
tack position. • Removable bow roller. • 4 anodised aluminium mooring
cleats bolted to the hull/deck joint with protection plates. • Self-draining
chain well forward with lid.
SAFETY ON DECK •
Swedish style stainless steel open pulpit with bi-colour navigation lights. •
Two stainless steel stern rails with lifebuoy support, ensign staff and stern
gate. • The boat is surrounded with a double row of lifelines supported by
stanchions. • Six stainless steel tapered stanchions with flush molded
stainless steel bases (Beneteau patent). • Teak toerail surrounding the
deck. • Two stainless steel handrails on coach roof.
COCKPIT The cockpit
has been laid out for optimum sail handling and easy sailing, and includes: •
Steering console with mainsheet swivel base. • GRP helmsman's footrests on
cockpit sole. • Two teak-slatted helmsman's seats port and starboard. •
Two teak-slatted cockpit benches. • 1 flush hatch in cockpit sole giving
access to optional liferaft/stowage locker. • Two side lockers in cockpit
seats (starboard and port). • Locker to starboard for extra storage. •
Cockpit is self-draining.
TRANSOM • Open
transom. • 2 rung folding swim ladder.
CARBON MAST Hall
Spars carbon mast includes: • Clear coat UV protection. • 20¡ aluminium
aft swept twin spreaders. • Mainsail track to take boltrope or slides. •
Mast boot and pre-molded deck chock supplied to fit aluminium deck collar.
STANDING RIGGING CARBON MAST • Standing rigging is continuous rod rigging. • Harken
Carbofoil head foil system. • Twin-grooved forestay. • Block and tackle
backstay tensioner led to both sides of cockpit.
RUNNING RIGGING Fitted with low stretch lines and halyards: • 1 genoa
halyard. • 1 main halyard. • 2 spinnaker halyards. • 2 reefing
lines. • 1 mainsail foot outhaul. • 1 mainsheet. • 2 spinnaker
sheets. • 1 spinnaker tackline. • 2 genoa sheets. • 2 Harken genoa
tracks with cars adjustable from cockpit. • 2 Harken jib tracks with
cars. • Harken mainsheet track with traveller. • 1 adjustable backstay
with block and tackle tensioner adjustable from both sides of cockpit. • 1
bowsprit outhaul tackle. • Solid Flex type vang with Harken blocks.
All lines are led back to the cockpit to limit
working at the mast. Two 4-sheave quadruple deck organizer to take lines aft to
the jammers fitted each side of the companionway.
JAMMERS • Two
Spinlock double jammers are fitted to each side of the companionway for all
lines led back to the cockpit: one genoa halyard, two spinnaker halyards, one
main halyard, two reefing lines, and asymmetric spinnaker tackline. • Two
cam cleats fitted to coachroof for jamming bowsprit outhaul and spinnaker
tackline.
MAINSAIL SYSTEM The
mainsail system comprises: • Harken mainsheet track with ball-bearing car and
multi-part tackle fitted to turning block. • The car is fitted with a
three-part adjustable traveller tackle and cam cleats.
GENOA SYSTEM The
genoa system comprises: • Two Harken genoa tracks with ball-bearing cars
adjustable under tension by a four-part tackle. • Two Harken jib tracks with
pin stop lead cars. • Two single foot blocks for genoa sheets.
WINCHES The standard
aluminium self- tailing winches are made by LEWMAR: • 2 x 40 AST winches on
coachroof. • 2 x 46 AST genoa sheet winches on cockpit coaming. • Two
winch handles with holders in cockpit.
PORTS, HATCHES AND COVERS All ports and hatches are made by Lewmar (low profile series
for hatches). Windows are green tinted.
They are fitted with an exclusive waterproofing
system and frames are in anti-corrosion anodised aluminium.
The First 10R's lighting and ventilation are by
means of: • 1 large opening hatch on forward coach roof to facilitate
spinnaker handling. • 1 sliding companionway hatch. • 8 opening ports.
ENGINE • YANMAR 3YM20
(21 HP). • The saildrive diesel engine is mounted in a ventilated,
soundproofed compartment on a bed built into the hull structure. It has been
chosen according to Beneteau specifications (reliability, low vibration, reduced
harmful emissions and compactness). • Engine compartment insulated and
soundproofed with honeycomb foam. • The engine control panel with tachometer
and alarms is built into the starboard aft side of the cockpit bench. The panel
is protected with plexiglass. • The engine control lever fitted with a
removable handle is fixed to the starboard coaming. • The rotomolded fuel
tank (approx 20 gal capacity) is located under the starboard aft berth. A gauge
is fitted under the engine panel. • Saltwater and diesel filters and
sediment reservoir. • Twin-bladed folding propeller for minimum drag under
sail.
ELECTRICITY The
electrical circuit comprises: Electrical panel: • 12 V electrical panel
with brushed stainless steel front, voltmeter and breakers. • Cigarette
lighter socket. Supply: • 1 x 105 Amp - 12 V engine battery. • Battery
switch situated in starboard aft cabin. Battery charging: • Battery charging
by engine alternator. Charge management indicator: • Voltmeter. Navigation
lights: • Bow and stern navigation lights. • Steaming light. • Anchor
light.
WATER SYSTEM All
underwater through-hull fittings are flush, bronze and fitted with quarter-turn
seacocks.
Fresh water: • 26 gal rotomolded freshwater tank
under starboard salon settee with mechanical gauge. • Pressurised cold water
for galley and head sinks. Draining: • 2 bilge pumps, one manual and one
12 volt electric.
ACCOMMODATION • The
accommodation layout offered includes an owner's cabin starboard aft, port aft
quarter berth, head compartment forward and L-shaped galley to port. The
accommodation favors centring the weight, easy movement around the boat, comfort
and simplicity. The woodwork is carried out in light grained Mukali with a
pear-tree stained finish.
SOLES AND UPHOLSTERY • Pressure laminated floor boards that are wellfinished,
easier to maintain, strong and insulating. • The cabin and salon settee
cushions are covered with removable, easy maintenance covers in a smart style.
SALON • Headroom:
5'11". • Symmetrical salon with settees (6'4" x 1'8") and cushions forming
two sea berths. • Salon table with stainless steel base, brackets, and
leaves. • Backrests with built-in stowage along the hull. • Stowage under
port settee. • Two stainless steel handrails. • 2 Lewmar T4 ports in
coachroof coamings. • 2 halogen deckhead lights.
GALLEY TO PORT Headroom: 5'11". The galley is fitted with: • Laminated
worktop with twin-function moulded wood fiddle - to retain objects and as a
handrail. • Rectangular stainless steel sink. • Mixer tap with cold
pressurised water. • Garbage bag holder. • 18 gal icebox with stowage
baskets (injected polyurethane foam insulation). • 2-burner gimballed
stainless steel alcohol stove, with stainless steel safety bar which also serves
as a handrail. • Lockers along the hull for stowage of utensils, table
settings and food. • Lewmar T4 opening port in coachroof coaming over
hob. • Halogen ceiling light.
CHART TABLE TO STARBOARD • Headroom: 5'11". • The chart table (approx 20" x 35")
with lid and navigator's seat are situated facing forward. • Desk for chart
stowage. • Stowage unit under chart table with drawer and shelving. •
Navigator's seat with stowage. • Removable panel for navigation
electronics. • Electrical panel. • Lewmar T4 port in coachroof
coaming. • Halogen deckhead light.
COMPANIONWAY •
Headroom: 5'11". • Two-part removable teak companionway boards, with lock and
ventilation grille. • GRP companionway with non-slip steps is removable for
easy engine access. • Sliding companionway hatch in 15 mm plexiglass. •
Stainless steel handrail on each side of companionway.
FORWARD HEAD COMPARTMENT Headroom: 5'9". The head compartment is fitted with: •
GRP shower tray and washbasin unit. • Manual marine toilet. • Washbasin
with tap. Pressurised cold water. • Mirror. • Hanging locker. • Locker
for stowage under washbasin. • Lewmar low profile (20" x 24") D-shaped
opening deck hatch. • Stainless steel bar for use as handrail. • Halogen
ceiling light.
AFT QUARTER BERTH PORT • Headroom: 5'11". The cabin is fitted with: • Berth
with cushion 6'5" x 3'3". • Hanging locker. • Under-berth stowage. •
Cream-coloured padded lining on hull side. • Two Lewmar T1 opening ports to
coachroof coaming and in cockpit. • Halogen ceiling light.
AFT CABIN STARBOARD Headroom: 5'11". The cabin is fitted with: • Double
berth with cushion 6'5" x 5'5". • Hanging locker. • Cream-coloured padded
lining on hull side. • Halogen ceiling light. • Under-berth stowage. •
Cabin door. • Two Lewmar T1 opening ports in coachroof coaming and in
cockpit.
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