Harken:36.7 Beneteau First Deck Layout

Beneteau first 36.7

Carbo Racing Foil
For speed and control during headsail changes, the Carbo Racing Foil's twin wide-mouthed grooves let you have both sails up at the same time. Compared to PVC, they are lighter, lower friction, and much more impact resistant. Foils include a free chaff guard.

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Mainsheet
This gross-trim/fine-tune setup gives you the extra power of a 24:1 purchase without sacrificing speed. Crank on the 6:1 at the leeward mark and then use the fine-tune lead for precision adjustments upwind.

Backstay
Backstay tension is second only to mainsheet trim on the 36.7, so it's critical to have a powerful system with low-friction blocks. The maximum 48:1 backstay upgrade consists of three 2:1s and a 6:1 in a cascaded purchase.

Black Magic® Air Runners have captive roller bearings and vibration-dampening sideload bearings—perfect for the backstay.

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CLASS HISTORY
Created by Farr Yacht Designs, this popular one-design and Boat of the Year winner offers racer-cruisers an ideal mix of performance, comfort, and value. Cruising is comfortable with accommodations like three double cabins and a well-equipped galley, while racers can remove the salon table and deck lockers for better maneuverability around the boat. Competitors can also choose a package that includes rod rigging and a choice of keels and spreader rigs. New Beneteau First 36.7 owners join a prolific and active class of over 400 boats.

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Beneteau First 36.7
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BOAT SPECIFICATIONS
LOA: 36 ft (10.9 m)
LWL: 30 ft 3 in (9.2 m)
Beam: 11 ft 4 in (3.4 m)
Mast length (over water): 55 ft 9 in (16.9 m)
Draft (standard): 5 ft 11 in (1.8 m)
Draft (optional) 7 ft 3 in (2.2 m)
Ballast (standard): 3,993 lb
(1811 kg)
Ballast (optional): 3,549 lb (1609 kg)
Displacement: (12,939 lb (562 kg)
Hull/Designer: Farr Yacht Design
Sail Area: 666 sq ft (62 sq m)