galloper
New Member
I consider seriously to buy a used First 47.7, 2002. Is there some one who has sailed this boat to give me some commends or advice?
Many thanks in advance.
Many thanks in advance.
BENETEAU FIRST 47.7
- Thread starter galloper
- Start date
Twister_Ken
Well-Known Member
You could send a PM to Dom. He has one.
I've been for a ride on his, it goes very well, but apparently lots of spray going upwind in stronger breezes
I've been for a ride on his, it goes very well, but apparently lots of spray going upwind in stronger breezes
dom
Well-Known Member
I sail one. All in all a lovely boat to sail, in particular in the open sea downwind.
Upwind the profile means that it is fast and very wet in blowy conditions. Bit like sitting in a carwash! In a blow it does not sail upwind well throttled back a bit as there is too much windage.
I have no bowthruster and it is a bit of a big in a marina! Folding prop is fairly hopeless in reverse. Ken finds this no problem as he is used to boats that go backwards even worse. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
All in all these type of boats are race derived and so are most fun sailed at a bit of speed. Contrary to what one might expect I find them surprisingly good in a big blow in comparison to MAB's. The key is that the work factor is much higher so longer shorthanded sailing could become a bit tiring.
The main minus is that it is a bit too much work to take out for a daysail short handed, it is no good for shallow harbours and you will get wet! All in all if you like sailing you will love it.
Upwind the profile means that it is fast and very wet in blowy conditions. Bit like sitting in a carwash! In a blow it does not sail upwind well throttled back a bit as there is too much windage.
I have no bowthruster and it is a bit of a big in a marina! Folding prop is fairly hopeless in reverse. Ken finds this no problem as he is used to boats that go backwards even worse. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
All in all these type of boats are race derived and so are most fun sailed at a bit of speed. Contrary to what one might expect I find them surprisingly good in a big blow in comparison to MAB's. The key is that the work factor is much higher so longer shorthanded sailing could become a bit tiring.
The main minus is that it is a bit too much work to take out for a daysail short handed, it is no good for shallow harbours and you will get wet! All in all if you like sailing you will love it.
