First 30

First 30

First 30

Product catalog summary
General Specifications
The FIRST 30 sailboat features a length overall of 33’11’’, a hull length of 30’8’’, and a beam of 9’9’’. It has a light displacement of 6700 lbs, a standard keel weight of 2360 lbs, and a draft of 6’6’’. The engine power is 14 HP, with fuel and fresh water capacities of 10.5 US gal and 26.4 US gal, respectively.
Design Team
The naval architecture is by Samuel Manuard, with design by Lorenzo Argento. Structural engineering is by Pure Design & Engineering, and interior design by SITO. BENETEAU & Seascape manage the concept and R&D.
Construction
The sailboat is constructed using vacuum-infused glass fibre sandwich with osmosis-resistant vinyl ester resin. The hull is reinforced with a structural inner-liner, and the deck is fully-cored with polyester resin. The keel is a cast iron with a low drag fin and T-bulb.
Rig & Running Rigging
The rig includes a Z Spars deck-stepped tapered 9/10 aluminium mast with two sets of spreaders. Harken blocks and deck equipment are used for mainsail, jib, and gennaker controls.
Interior
The interior features a saloon with benches that double as auxiliary berths, a galley with a gimbaled gas marine stove, and a front cabin with a double V berth. The head includes a lightweight GRP module with a ceramic toilet and a foldable magnetic door.
Propulsion
The propulsion system includes a Yanmar 2YM15 inboard diesel engine with a shaft drive and a Flex-o-fold 2-blade folding propeller.
Plumbing & Electricity
The plumbing system includes a 100 L freshwater tank and a 12V pressurised water system. The electrical system features a 12V circuit with LED lights and a 12V 105 Ah AGM service battery.
Options Specifications
Optional features include a shallow cast iron keel, a Kreautler electric engine, a Z-Spars carbon mast, and various bowsprit configurations. Additional options include different sail configurations, navigation and electronics packages, and solar and charging packs.
Charging Packs
  • 115V Charging Pack: Includes a 15A battery charger and magnetic circuit breaker, with a galvanic insulator. Available only in North America and Japan.
  • 230V Charging Pack with Inverter: Features a 25A battery charger and 800W inverter, with a galvanic insulator. Not available in North America and Japan and not compatible with other charging packs.
  • 115V Charging Pack with Inverter: Similar to the 230V version but for 115V systems, available only in North America and Japan, and not compatible with other charging packs.
Exterior Features
  • Black Exterior Styling: All stations, pulpit, and pushpits are painted matte black.
  • Mooring Pack: Includes four mooring lines and six inflatable fenders.
  • Removable Cockpit Table: Features a foldable wooden tabletop with storage space.
  • Cockpit Cushions: Water-repellent cushions in beige for comfort.
  • Cork Cockpit Flooring: Lightweight and sustainable non-skid flooring.
  • Bathing Platform: Lightweight GRP platform with cork panel.
  • Cockpit Shower: Cold freshwater shower, hot water available with the water heater option.
  • Sprayhood: Rigid structure with UV stable fabric and Strataglass windows.
  • Lazybag: For easy mainsail handling, not compatible with Lazyjacks option.
  • Sun Tent: Requires Lazybag option, provides shading with UV stable fabric.
Interior Features
  • Saloon Textile Liners: Lightweight, padded textile covering for easy maintenance.
  • Dometic Fridge Unit: Integrated 36L compressor refrigerator suitable for solar operation.
  • Galley Extension: Foldable wooden extension for additional workspace.
  • Seawater Tap: Includes an electric pump for seawater in the galley.
  • Removable Textile Lockers: Lightweight lockers for personal storage.
  • Magnetic Doors: Innovative foldable doors for front and aft cabins.
  • Cabin Shading: Roller shades and mosquito nets for cabin hatches.
  • Water Heater Options: 15L heater for 230V systems (not available in North America and Japan) and 3.9 GAL heater for 115V systems (available only in North America and Japan).
  • Webasto Diesel Air Heater: Provides hot air distribution throughout the boat.
Additional Information
  • Specifications are subject to change without notice.
  • Contact: Seascape d.o.o., Slovenia.
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Catalog excerpts

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FIRST 30 STANDARD CONFIGURATION & OPTIONS SPECIFICATIONS Version 1.4_EN, January 2026, valid for orders under pricelist B2026 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS • Standard keel weight 1070 kg • Standard keel draft 1,98 m • Shallow keel weight 1320 kg • Shallow keel draft 1,68 m • Engine power (shaft drive) 14 HP • Fresh water capacity 100 L • Air draft (excluding instruments) 14,70 m • Sail area upwind 54,7 m2 • Sail area downwind 127,7 m2 • Fractional furling gennaker 68,0 m2 DESIGN TEAM _ • Naval architecture: Samuel MANUARD • Design: Lorenzo ARGENTO • Structural engineering: Pure Design & Engineering • Interior design: SITO • Concept and R&D: BENETEAU & Seascape

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FIRST 30 STANDARD CONFIGURATION • All GRP parts are built in a vacuum-infused glass fibre sandwich construction • The hull is infused with osmosis-resistant vinyl ester resin and PVC foam core, reinforced with precisely engineered structural inner-liner • Fully-cored deck and inner liner infused with polyester resin • Moulded non-slip deck walking surfaces • Plywood bulkheads glued on the hull and deck structure • White single-tone gelcoat, RAL 9003 • Aluminium mast support • Cast iron keel with low drag fin and T-bulb, draft 1,98 m / 6'6'', weight 1070 kg / 2360 lbs (shallow keel option available)...

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FIRST 30 FRONT CABIN • Double V berth (2,05 m x 1,90 m - 0,50 m / 6'9'' x 6'3'' - 1'8'') with cushions in light grey • Lewmar Low Profile hatch (60 cm x 60 cm / 24” x 24 ”) above the berth • Deck liner in the entrance area, walls painted to a white mat finish • Indirect LED lights behind the deck liner in warm white • 12V USB-B and USB-C plugs • Dedicated attachment points for two Removable textile Lockers, one on port and one on starboard • Smooth and low-maintenance cork floor covering at the entrance • Storage compartments under V-berth and locker • Spacious double berth (2,02 m x 1,35 m -...

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FIRST 30RIGGING Z-SPARS CARBON MAST • Z-Spars pre-preg carbon mast, painted in black • Aluminium spreaders and boom, painted in black • Integrated aluminium groove compatible with boltrope luff or sliders • Dyform continuos standing rigging • Identical general dimensions as a standard aluminium mast, but with dedicated rig plan • In lieu of a standard Z-Spars aliminum mast BOWSPRIT with INTEGRATED CRANE, ANCHOR & WEIGHTED ROPE • Vacuum-infused GRP bowsprit in black, length 0,98 m / 3' 3'' • Stainless steel anchor crane and roller integrated into the bowsprit with rigid stainless steel bobstay...

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FIRST 30 NORTH SAILS FRACTIONAL GENNAKER in a chosen colour • Fractional G2 running gennaker/asymmetric spinnaker • Colour options - WHITE, DARK BLUE or BLACK NORTH SAILS G-ZERO FURLING GENNAKER with FURLER PACK • Cruising G-Zero fractional furling gennaker/asymmetric spinnaker designed for blast reaching • Code-Tec Polyester 95P material (95 gm / 2.0 oz) in WHITE, 68 m2 / 732 sq. ft. • HELIX Structured Luff with bottom up furling cable and Velcro RF Clew Patch • Facnor FX 2500+ furler set with a spliced continuous furling line • Facnor Solid sheave SSH+2500 with quick release pin for 2:1 tackline...

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FIRST 30 • 115V socket next to the electric panel • Cockpit socket and shore power cord • Available only in North America and Japan 230V CHARGING PACK with INVERTER • 230V installation with magnetic circuit breaker • Victron combined 25A battery charger and 800W 12V inverter • Galvanic insulator preventing electrolytic corrosion • 230V socket next to the electric panel • Cockpit socket and shore power cord • Not available in North America and Japan • Not compatible with any charging pack 115V CHARGING PACK with INVERTER • 115V installation with magnetic circuit breaker • Victron combined 25A...

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FIRST 30 GALLEY EXTENSION • Foldable wooden extension of the working surface of the galley SEAWATER TAP with ELECTRIC PUMP • Additional seawater tap in the galley • A dedicated 12V water-pressure pump & plumbing for seawater REMOVABLE TEXTILE LOCKERS • Inovative and lightweight removable textile lockers with rigid construction for storage of personal belongings • Pack of three lockers, two in the front and one in the aft cabin FRONT & AFT CABIN MAGNETIC DOORS • Inovative and lightweight foldable magnetic doors, closing the front and aft cabin • Textile finish and handles • Easily removable •...

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