RIG DIMENSIONS
Standard
Classic Mast
I = 62' 5"
J = 17' 7"
P =
60' 8"
E = 21' 3"
DESIGN:
Designed in
accordance with European RCD requirements and CE Certification, these
regulations ensure that the First 50 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
CONSTRUCTION
HULL:
The hull is
monolithic GRP and fiberglass construction. Its overall structure is reinforced
by longitudinals and local reinforcements (e.g. near keel, rudder, chain plates,
deck line).
The hull is given optimal protection from osmosis by applying a first coat of
protective resin.
A structural monolithic inner molding of bi-axial and unidirectional fabrics
is bonded and laminated to the hull at various points.
Its structural role is important as it absorbs the stresses at stress points
(e.g. chain plate tie rods, keel, rudder, etc.) and spreads any loads,
guaranteeing reduced strain on the hull. It also ensures a good finish to the
bilges and makes cleaning and maintenance easier.
The floors support the mechanical elements (engine, etc.) and water tanks.
Structural marine plywood bulkheads are fixed to the hull for improved rigidity.
The hull is white or grey in color with grey deco.
DECK:
The deck is of
a sandwich (fiberglass / balsa / polyester resin) construction for optimal
strength / weight ratio. Reinforced monolithic areas are laid under the deck
gear (winches, rails, chain plates, cleats). All working and circulation areas
on deck are non-slip.
An inner molding is bonded to the deck interior to improve its finish. An
integral monolithic inner molding containing the structural deck beams is bonded
to the deck for a perfect finish (integral lighting, finish, access to screw
points for fixing the deck gear, etc.).
The manufacturer reserves the right to alter equipment and specifications
without notice. All specifications are approximations and are not contractual in
nature.
HULL/DECK JOINT:
The
hull / deck joint is secured in three ways:
The deck is fixed mechanically
to the hull by screws fixing the teak toe rails and items of deck gear (cleats,
chain plates, bow fittings, etc.).
The deck is bonded to the hull with
polyurethane bonding for improved holding, and a joint guarantees
watertightness.
At stress points the hull/deck joint is laminated for
further reinforcement.
KEEL:
The keels
are:
Shallow draft (standard): cast iron with cast iron bulb and keel
fin
Deep draft (option): mixed lead / cast iron with lead and antimony bulb
and hollow cast iron keel fin The two keels offered have a torpedo type bulb and
are designed to have an optimized weight/volume ratio, center of gravity
position and performance. Both provide the same righting moment.
To improve their durability the keels are given an
anti-corrosion treatment and improved finish in the factory before assembly,
using epoxy based coatings and paint.
The keels are fixed to the hull with a system of
stainless steel screws and backing plates.
STEERING SYSTEM:
The
underhung composite rudder is of fiberglass / polyurethane foam construction.
The monolithic rudder stock is made from bi-axial and unidirectional cloth using
injection techniques.The rudder stock turns on self-aligning swivel bearings
incorporating balls and rollers for increased sensitivity and precision at the
helm.
Twin helm position in the cockpit
Two
steering wheels (35")
Two steering gear mechanisms
Chain and metal
rope transmission system taken back to the steering quadrant.
Emergency
tiller
MOORING AND ANCHORING:
Stainless steel bow fitting with tack position for
asymmetric spinnaker.
Tilting bow roller fitting.
Anchor: 24 kg Delta
anchor, 50 m chain diameter 12 mm, 50 m line diameter 22 mm
Two independently opening locking hatches
providing access to:
Self-draining anchor well with eyebolt for bitter
end.
1500 W vertical electric winch with circuit breaker, 12 V relay and
remote control with lead.
Stowage locker for the tilting bow roller
fitting.
Sail locker with overhead light.
Six 350 mm aluminum mooring
cleats (2 forward, 2 amidships, 2 aft), with stainless steel protection, bolted
to the hull / deck joint.
BATHING PLATFORM AND AFT DECK:
Aft deck with built-in teak-slatted folding transom as
bathing platform when open.
Stainless steel bathing ladder fixed to the
transom.
Aft deck opening by manual tackle and gas strut.
Hot and
cold shower on the port side.
MAST AND BOOM:
Keel-stepped tapered 9/10 anodized aluminum mast.
Aft-swept 20ก triple
spreader mast.
Mast gate fitting with 2 tie rods.
10 lead blocks for
halyards and sheets around mast
3 folding rungs.
Electrical conduit
to supply navigation and anchor
Anodized aluminum boom.
1 hydraulic
boom vang strut.
Earthed rigging.
STANDING RIGGING:
Dyform 9/10th fractional discontinuous rigging.
Two molded stainless steel
shroud chain plates on decks with tie rods connected to hull structure.
Backstay held by a U-bolt on the structural bulkhead is adjustable with a
hydraulic strut.
Forestay held by a U-bolt in the anchor well and is with
a genoa furler below the deck.
RUNNING RIGGING:
Running rigging is made up of Dyneemaฎ halyards and
comprises:
1 genoa halyard
1 genoa furling line
2 genoa
sheets
2 track purchase systems for genoa car
1 mainsail halyard
1 mainsail foot outhaul
1 mainsail sheet in cockpit
3 reefing lines
WINCHES:
Harken
aluminum self-tailing winches are standard:
1 mainsail winch size 53.2 STA
on cockpit central 'island' base.
2 winches size 48.2 STA on coachroof
either side of companionway.
2 genoa sheet winches size 60.2 STA aft of
cockpit coaming.
2 winch handles.
PRE-INSTALLED SPINNAKER FITTINGS:
Fitted to the deck:
2 Eyes for spinnaker sheet.
2
Eyes for spinnaker guy.
2 Eyes for pole downhaul.
PORTS, HATCHES AND COVERS:
All ports and hatches are manufactured by Lewmar to their
exclusive watertight standard. Frames are of anti-corrosive anodized aluminum.
Glass is tinted green.
As with all B้n้teau yachts, the First 50 has a
minimum of one opening for natural light and ventilation in each space,
providing excellent brightness and optimal ventilation.
The First 50 has 21 such "openings":
5
opening hatches built in to the deck.
12 opening ports.
4 hull
ports.
1 sliding companionway hatch.
ENGINE:
YANMAR 4JH3
HTE 75 HP 55 kw diesel engine with Sail Drive transmission.
Engine
mounting built in to hull inner lining.
Engine compartment insulated with
soundproof foam and ventilation ensured by air intake and forced outflow port
through transom.
For maintenance, engine compartment access is through an
opening aft of the companionway and two side access hatches in the aft
cabins.
Folding 3-blade propeller.
Rotomolded 63 gal diesel tank under
aft starboard berth with electric gauge, sediment filter and stop-valve.
Its
stainless steel deck filler with key is located on the side of the aft cockpit
to starboard.
Seawater filter.
Engine starter and control panel
situated in the cockpit to starboard on the aft side of the cockpit bench. The
engine control lever is positioned on the cockpit starboard side within reach of
the helm position.
One 12 V 110 Amp engine starting battery.
ELECTRICITY - POWER SUPPLY:
12 V electric circuit supplied as standard by two 140 Amp
service batteries.
Supply protected by battery switches (+/-), at the
bottom of the companionway in a cupboard beneath the back of the chart table.
ELECTRICAL NETWORK:
Specific looms are let into the deck and hull inner moldings to supply the
integral overhead lighting as well as the various electrical items (e.g. pumps,
windlass, navigation lights, etc.).
Conduits with messenger line are
pre-positioned for easier passage and fixing of options.
CHARGING THE BATTERIES:
80 Amp alternator attached to the engine.
110 V
supply (shore supply situated in stowage locker under port starboard bench and
protected by a circuitbreaker).
1 x 40 Amp charger.
1 battery power
distributor.
ELECTRICAL PANEL:
Backlit electrical panel in brushed stainless steel above the chart table
centralizes all the boat's electrical functions (12 V 110 V).
Each function is protected by a circuit
breaker.
The panel comprises:
1 x 12 V socket.
1 x 110 V
voltmeter.
1 x 12 V voltmeter.
1 ammeter.
1 water and fuel
gauge with digital display.
1 battery-low and fuel and water levels alarm
signal.
1 x 110 V socket at chart table.
LIGHTING AND SOCKETS:
Square halogen overhead lights, articulated reading lights
and indirect low-level lighting (on soles, furniture bottom edges, under the
shelves and in the deck inner molding) are distributed throughout the different
spaces for comfortable lighting levels.
7 x 110 V sockets distributed between the cabins,
salon and chart table.
Navigation lights:
Navigation and
anchor lights on mast.
Port and starboard bow lights on pulpit.
Stern
light on pushpit.
GAS SYSTEM - SUPPLY:
Gas locker in cockpit capable of accommodating 2 large gas bottles (max.
diameter 280 mm max. height 430 mm).
Copper gas supply with 1ฺ4 turn
cut-off tap in galley close to stove.
WATER SYSTEM:
Bronze
sea-cocks with 1ฺ4 turn stop valves.
DRAINAGE:
Two bilge
pumps (1 manual, 1 electric) situated in a bilge well in the sole to ensure
proper drainage of the bilges.
Two electric pumps with automatic start-up
for drainage of shower compartments.
FRESH WATER:
Pressurized water supply (electric pump with filter).
Fresh water
contained in two 75 gal capacity rotomolded tanks with drinking water quality
pipes situated under forward berth and aft berth to port.
Each tank has
its own separate stainless steel deck filler. These can be selected by means of
1/4 turn stopcocks for separate use.
Hot water supplied as standard by 11
gal water heater running in mixed mode (or using electricity powered by the 12V
supply or by a heat exchanger connected to the engine).
Mixer type taps
and shower heads.
ACCOMMODATION:
Accommodation in the First 50 places the utmost importance on easy movement,
space, large volume of stowage, comfort and restraint.
Pale woodwork,
light oak colour finish.
Laminated soles.
Solid wood frames to
doors, fiddles and moldings.
Cabin mattresses with removable covers.
Wider than normal communicating doors without coaming (except head
compartments).They have lever handle type locks with a self-adjustment system.
"Push lock" type bolts for locking cupboards.
FORECABIN:
6'3"
headroom.
Double Island berth (6'7" x 4'11") on slatted base for maximum
comfort, having a high-density foam mattress with removable upholstered cover. A
step on either side makes it easy to get in and out. Padded head to berth.
2 large drawers under berth.
1hanging locker to starboard.
1 stowage
locker with oddment holders and stainless steel fiddle to port.
Unit to
starboard that can be used as a dressing table.
Two open shelves along
hull.
Hull lining.
Openings and light sources:
1 deck
hatch with mosquito screen.
4 articulated reading lights.
3 square
halogen overhead lights.
Indirect overhead lighting.
FORWARD HEAD COMPARTMENT:
6'5" headroom.
Large bowl manual marine toilet with
lid.
1 rigid holding tank (21 gal as standard) for organic waste, built
into the upper section.
Work surface with square synthetic resin sink,
mixer tap and stainless steel fiddle.
Unit has an English-style drawer with
a second built- drawer, and a wooden door to reach the valves bathroom
accessories.
Mirror above sink opens onto stowage cupboard and holding
tank.
Separate shower having GRP shower tray, laminated plywood bulkheads,
wooden grating, showerhead mixer tap and transparent shower screen.
Openings and light sources:
1 opening
deck hatch with blind.
3 square halogen overhead lights.
SALON:
6'5" 6'7"
headroom.
Salon port side:
Spacious L-shaped salon with
benchseat and rectangular table on stainless steel legs with solid wood frame,
handgrips and stowage locker.
2 removable seats on stainless steel legs
with vinyl leather upholstery.
4 tall units along hull with closed
compartmented stowage.
Stowage lockers under benchseat.
Stainless
steel fiddle along hull aft of benchseat.
Hull lining.
The mast is
visible.
Salon starboard side:
Seating area with sofa.
4
tall units along hull with closed compartmented stowage.
Stowage lockers
under benchseat and under sole.
Stainless steel fiddle along hull aft of
benchseat.
Openings and light sources:
3 opening deck hatches
with blinds / screens.
1 hull port to starboard + 1 to port.
1
permanent ventilation system.
4 articulated reading lights.
4 square
halogen overhead lights.
Indirect lighting.
STARBOARD GALLEY:
6'7" headroom.
T-shaped galley layout.
Varnished wood work surface
with stainless steel fiddles.
Galley aft along hull equipped with:
1 gimballed 2-burner stove with saucepan holder, protected by wooden
dropleaf used as work surface.
1 closed shelf under the oven.
1
stowage unit consisting of English-style drawer for saucepans and providing
access to second drawer for dishes.
1 cutlery drawer.
1 plate
storage reached from above.
Work surface has a built-in chopping block.
The stainless steel covered central unit holds:
Rectangular single
bowl stainless steel sink with mixer tap.
1 low unit with wastebin, access
to sink valves and stowage of cleaning products.
The forward section along
the hull contains:
Unit with 26 gal front opening refrigerator with 12V
evaporative cooling system and baskets.
1 x 16 gal top opening freezer
with refrigerating unit with 12 V evaporative cooling system.
1 drawer.
1 bottle storage drawer.
4 high level shelves including 2 with spice
racks and 1 extra deep.
1 stowage unit for cooking utensils under shelf
beside the stove. Openings and light sources:
3 opening ports on
coaming with blinds and handrail.
1 smaller size opening port on coaming.
2 square halogen overhead lights.
Indirect lighting.
CHART TABLE TO PORT:
6'7" headroom.
Large dimension (4'7" x 4'7") L-shaped chart table / desk
integral to life in the salon.
Space is organised along the hull for
stowing charts and reading of navigation instruments.
3 tall closed units
hold the electric panel and navigation instruments (option).
Radio / CD /
MP3 player (2 speakers in salon + 2 speakers in cockpit) and one 110 V socket
fitted under the shelves.
Unit with oddment holders located under chart
table, also allowing access to charger and electric connections.
1 closed
unit under angle of desk.
Aft-facing return serves as desk, able to
accommodate laptop and provided with shelf and hand hold.
Unit situated
under return with shelf and providing access battery switches.
Swivel
directional seat serving chart table, desk and salon.
Openings and light
sources:
2 opening ports on coaming with blinds and handrail.
1
white and red light.
1 square halogen overhead light.
Indirect
lighting.
COMPANIONWAY:
6'7"
headroom.
1 sliding perspex companionway hatch.
Two-part perspex
entrance door with stowage for specifics behind companionway.
Removable
stainless steel companionway with non-slip moulded wooden treads.
Two
stainless steel handrails fixed either side of companionway.
2 switches
for salon lights.
AFT HEAD COMPARTMENT TO PORT:
6'6" headroom.
Work surface with square synthetic
resin sink, mixer tap and stainless steel fiddle.
Unit has an
English-style drawer with a second built-in drawer, and a wooden door
Mirror above sink opens onto stowage cupboard.
Shower with GRP shower
tray, laminated plywood bulkheads, and shower head with mixer tap.
Openings and light sources:
Two opening ports with blinds on
coaming.
2 square halogen overhead lights.
AFT CABINSPORT:
6'6"
headroom.
The aft cabin to port is larger than the aft cabin to
starboard.
Each cabin contains:
1 double berth (port 6'7" x 4'7"
/ 3'11" starboard 6'7" x 4'3" / 3'7") with high-density foam mattress with
removable upholstered cover.
1 drawer under berth.
Fabric hanging
lockers on stainless steel rails.
Sun-lounger back against hull with
armrest.
1 baggage stowage on upper level.
Oddment holders and
stowage along central bulkhead.
Hull lining.
1 access hatch to
engine compartment.
Openings and light sources:
1 opening port
with blind on coaming.
1 opening port with blind in cockpit.
1 hull
port.
2 articulated reading lights.
1 halogen overhead light.
OPTIONS - SPECIFIC EQUIPMENT FOR THE "S"
VERSION:
Black finish aluminum mast,
Facslide track, max. depth boom and pole track, ROD rigging.
Folding
stainless steel and teak cockpit table.
Dropleaf chart table, chart pad
and Havana leather covered helmsman's seat.
2 removable salon seats in
Havana leather.
Stereo and video: 20' LCD TV + TV aerial + DVD / MP3 player
+ tuner + internal and external high definition speakers.
Logo-branded
leather tool kit bags.
ELECTRONICS PACK P2:
Cockpit to port:
ST290 analogue windvane
anemometer.
ST290 close hauled analogue wind display.
ST290 remote
digital keypad for multi mast foot display.
ST290 Data repeater display.
Cockpit to starboard:
ST290 Data repeater display.
Control keypad for ST290 + LS50 autopilot.
ST290 analogue windvane
anemometer.
ST290 close hauled analogue wind display.
Aft
helmsman's seat to port:
12.1" multi-function colour
display.
Mast foot:
3 x ST290 graphic displays.
PC
Interface:
LCD TV connector.
FURTHER OPTIONS AVAILABLE:
Symmetric or asymmetric spinnaker rig
Anodised
spinnaker pole
Detachable inner forestay + backstay + runners.
H70.2STA/H60.2STA genoa sheet winches.
H65.2 ST Racing / H60.2ST genoa
sheet winches.
H60.2 STAEH / H60STA electric genoa sheet winches.
H53.2 STAEH / H53.2 STA electric mainsail sheet winches.
H48.2 STA
spinnaker sheet winches.
Windlass control with chain counter in
cockpit.
Teak deck.
Retractable bow thrusters.
Varnished wood
soles.
Fresh /sea water foot pump.
Heating.
28000 BTU air
conditioning.
Logo branded table settings for 12 persons.
"Quiet
Flush" electric toilet.
2nd rigid holding tank for organic waste.
3rd service battery.
12 V / 2000 W inverter.
6.5 KVA generator.
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