Description
Design 219 is a 51ft Racer/Cruiser Yacht BENETEAU FIRST 53F3 designed by Farr Yacht Design in 1989. She has an overall length of 53.16 feet and was built by Beneteau
Visual Assets
Technical Specifications
| Year | 1989 |
| Type | Cruising Yacht |
| Tags | Production |
| LOA | 16.2 m53.16 ft |
| Beam | 4.5 m14.75 ft |
| LWL | 13.21 m43.33 ft |
| Draft | 2.46 m8.08 ft |
| Draft (shallow) | 1.91 m6.25 ft |
| Displacement | 14,000 kg30,864 lbs |
| Ballast | 4,300 kg9,480 lbs |
| Keel Type | Fin |
| Hull Construction | Fin w/bulb & spade rudder |
| Headsail Hoist (I) | 19.3 m63.33 ft |
| Foretriangle Base (J) | 5.33 m17.5 ft |
| Main Hoist (P) | 17.37 m57 ft |
| Main Foot (E) | 5.79 m19 ft |
| Rig Type | Masthead Sloop |
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Brochure
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Design Plans
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Designer’s Notes
The sensation mixed with the power and agility that is the First 53F5, is quite simply the expression of a triple talent. The talent of Beneteau, Pininfarina and of Farr Yacht Design. A yacht for ocean-going cruises but perfectly at ease amongst the finest Admiral's Cup fleet, daring to be faster than the one-off IOR 50 footers - something that has rarely been seen. Unique surroundings created by the finest materials, curved forms, intelligently distributed lighting, an inventory both aesthetic and functional. The twin leather sheathed steering wheels leave the cockpit clear and allow the helmsman to be in the best observation position constantly, upwind or downwind. The First 53F5. Her symbolic flower - the Compass Rose!