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In the late 1970’s and early 80’s it appeared that if you did not sail a J-35 you could not be considered a true racer. Then along came a rash of very fast but confused racing boats for IOR, IMS, and similar designs, all spawned out of a need to go fast, but none could sustain the owners attention long enough to establish a “class” boat. Beneteau’s desire to hit the target market at a reasonable cost, with a multi-purpose boat was remarkable. Beneteau nicely filled that market niche with the creation of the recent First xx.7 series. It was clear from day one that the Farr designed First 40.7 was a winner, and the other Farr designed First 47.7 should be awarded a special prize for being the most luxurious racer/cruiser on the planet. The new First 36.7 and First 27.7 have already established their place in history by being voted Boat of the Year.

Now,  the First 33.7 designed by Berret/Racoupeau of La Rochelle, France has the similarities but is unique in the "quality" that the French can do better than anyone in the world. In the 33.7 we have all the value items for cruising and the speed required to win the “Silver Cup”.

SPECIFICATIONS
Designer: Berret/Racoupeau
Manufacturer: Beneteau
Model: First 33.7

LOA: 32' 8" / 9.98 m
Hull Length: 32' 1" / 9.80 m
LWL: 28' 5" / 8.68 m
Beam: 11' 1" / 3.40 m
Displacement: 10,582 lbs. / 4,800 kg
Cockpit Size: 7' 5" x 5' 3"

KEELS
Standard: Lead Fin / Bulb
Weight: 3,386 lbs / 1,536 kg
Draft: 5' 2" / 1.57 m

Optional: Cast Iron Fin
Weight: 3,117 lbs / 1,414 kg
Draft: 6' 1" / 1.85 m

Optional: Cast Iron / Lead Fin
Weight: 2,773 lbs / 1,258 kg
Draft: 6' 10" / 2.10 m

MECHANICAL
STD Engine: Yanmar
Model/HP: 3GM 30 (27 HP)
Shaft Diameter: 25 mm
Propeller: 15 x 10 RH 2 Blade (folding prop standard with optional keels)

TANKAGE
Fuel Capacity: 12 gal.
Water Capacity: 40 gal
Holding Tank Capacity: 11 gal

ELECTRICAL
Batteries: 2 x 70 amp
12V Circuits: 12
110V Outlets: 4 gal

Mast Height: n/a  

Sail Area: 692 sq. ft. / 64 sq. m

RIG INFORMATION

J: 11.65 ft / 3.55m
E: 14.60 ft /4.45 m
LP: 18.06 ft
SPL: 11.65 ft
I: 41.67 ft / 12.70 m
P: 38.39 ft / 11.70 m
ISP: 41.67 ft 

CONSTRUCTION:

• HULL: Laminated G.R.P. hull with internal fiberglass hull liner, reinforced with unidirectional rovings DECK: Balsa sandwich for stiffness plus thermal and acoustic insulation. Deck liner for additional insulation and easy maintenance
• INTERIOR WOOD: Varnished pear finish.

DECK EQUIPMENT

• Bow Pulpit in s/s, with red/green navigation lights Stern Pulpit in s/s with ring buoy and flag staff supports Self bailing anchor well with mooring line hook Varnished wood toe rail with molded anodized aluminum fairleads, amidships and aft. Stainless steel profiled stanchions, height 2.07' with molded aluminum chain-plates. Twin sets of adjustable stainless steel lifelines.
• (4) Anodized aluminum mooring cleats.

• (2) Stainless steel handrails on coach-roof.

• (2) 4-sheave horizontal turning blocks leading lines to cockpit.

• (4) Double Spinlock deckstoppers.

• (2) Lewmar 30 CSTO maneuvering line winches.

• (2) Genoa tracks with Lewmar adjustable genoa cars.

• (2) Spinlock genoa sheet running blocks.

• (2) Lewmar 40 CSTO genoa sheet winches.

• Lewmar mainsheet traveller on cockpit floor with fine tuning system.

• Recessible padeyes for spinnaker pole downhaul.

• Recessible padeyes for spinnaker foreguy, sheet and barber haulers.

• (2) Upper and lower shrouds profiled chainplates.

• Self bailing cockpit.

• Teak slatted cockpit seats

• Sail locker in cockpit.

• Liferaft cockpit locker.

• Locker with air-vent for gas bottle.

• Wheel steering

• Rear swim platform with step ladder.

• Cold water transom shower.

MAST AND RIGGING

• Anodized aluminum tapered Sparcraft mast and anodized aluminum Sparcraft boom with 360 degree masthead white light

• 9/10 fractional rig with 2 sets of aft swept spreaders

• Profurl headsail furler

• Adjustable backstay

• Reefing lines leading to cockpit

• Discontinuous stainless steel standing rigging

• Running rigging, genoa halyard, main halyard, boom vang, 2 reefing lines, outhaul, mainsheet, 2 genoa sheets

INTERIOR ACCOMMODATIONS
The first 33.7's standard configuration came with 2 cabins and 1 head, although a 3 cabin version of the boat was also available. The interior of the boat is finished in pear stained

Companionway
Headroom 6' 3" Door with ventilation Plexiglas sliding hatch 3 Wooden steps Moveable panel for engine access.

Forward Cabin
2 Cabin Version has 6' 10" x 5' 10" area Double berth (2.10 m x 1.80 m) with mattress. Lockers along the length of the hull (2) Hanging lockers. Stowage under berths. Lewmar T51 opening deck hatch with curtain for light and ventilation Halogen light Reading lamps

Salon

• Headroom 6'1"
• Symmetrical layout with settees and mattress cushions forming double berth
• Table with stainless steel frame and brackets, flaps, stowage underneath
• Lockers along hull
• Wooden handrail along the coaming of the coach-roof
• 2) Fixed portholes
• Lewmar T30 deck-hatch located above the table for light and ventilation
• Lewmar T41 opening hatches on the roof coamings
• Dorade vent
• Halogen ceiling lights with separate switches

Galley

• Headroom 5'10"
• Laminated worktop with rail
• Stainless steel sink
• Mixer tap
• Pressurized hot and cold water
• 5.8 gal water heater, rigid water tank (approx. 40 gal)
• Storage space beneath sink, vegetable baskets, dustbin
• Icebox (18.5 gal / 19 litres) with baskets, injected polyurethane foam insulation
• 12V Fridge optional
• 2-burner stainless steel gimbal-mounted LPG gas stov
• Lockers
• Lewmar T41 opening hatch on the roof coaming above the stove
• 1 florescent light