Beneteau First 30 By Juan K
Description
The Beneteau First 30 (often called "First 30 JK") is a sleek, high-performance cruiser-racer designed by Juan Kouyoumdjian (Juan K Yacht Design) in collaboration with Vendée Globe winner Michel Desjoyeaux. Launched in 2010 as a fresh take on the First 30 legacy (from Mauric's 1977 original and Berret's 1981 30E, your prior queries), it targets club racers and coastal cruisers seeking Volvo Ocean Race-inspired thrills in a sub-32-foot package. With chined hulls, twin rudders, and a wide transom, it's optimized for planning speeds and short-handed agility—over 100 units built until 2015, now a hot used-market pick for IRC/ORC events like Spi Ouest-France. CE Category A ocean-rated, it's forgiving yet fast, blending adrenaline with livable comfort.
Construction Details
| Designer | Juan K Yacht Design |
|---|---|
| Builder | Beneteau |
| Length | 30.000 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 41.58 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 13.58 ft |
| p | 40.33 ft |
| e | 14.33 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41.58 ft | 13.58 ft | 40.33 ft | 14.33 ft | - | - | - | - |
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