First 27
Unique sensations guaranteed
Super Fast
Length overall
7.99 m
26’3’’
Upwind sail area
45 m²
484 sq.ft
Number of berths
from 1 to 8 persons
2 cabins
Super Fast
First 27 SE is a real high-performance planing sailboat, easily achieving thrilling doubledigit
speeds and delivering an incomparable sailing experience, resulting from modern
design and building technologies.
All the power is nothing if you can't manage it. Well-thought cockpit ergonomy, no runners,
balanced twin-rudder steering system. No matter if you're sailing solo, double-handed or
fully crewed, First 27 SE will reward you with an astonishing sailing experience and pure joy
under the sails.
An easily transportable regatta boat
Sitting low on the trailer due to a hydraulically operated swinging keel, a light structure,
beam just below the width limit and light carbon mast, she is wholly trailable on different
locations, for racing or cruising purposes.
Its superb seaworthiness, which crowned the boat with the B category, results from boat
design, cutting-edge building technology and many safety features: three separated
insubmersibility chambers, swinging keel system in case of grounding and increased bow
volume with crash box.
The One Design racing calendar comprises of fully crewed windward-leeward races to
adventurous long-distance double-handed or solo challenges.
Living Onboard
First 27 SE is the only B category trailable 8m boat on the market with a fully functional
interior. What might look minimalistic is the extremely weight-sensitive interior, where all
components are also functioning as part of the boat structure.
She can accommodate up to 6 adults, two in a separated bow cabin, and 4 in the saloon.
Thanks to innovative magnetic doors, the mid-section of the boat can be converted to the
proper marine toilette, a front cabin extension or "wet-room" for sail-changes.
Combined with other practicalities, these make her an ultimate adventure cruiser for
sailing connoisseurs. All interior is modular, so one can quickly empty it and reduce weight
for racing needs.
Specifications
| Overall length | 7.99 m 26’3’’ |
| Overall beam | 2.54 m 8’4’’ |
| Minimum draft | 0.95 m 3’1’’ |
| Maximum air draft | 12.2 m 40’’ |
| Light displacement | 1,550 kg 3,417 lbs |
| Maximum engine power | 10 HP |
| CE certification | B6 |
The First 27 in the Gulf
The First 27 is pure fun per metre: a fast, modern sport sailboat that planes downwind, races hard and still takes the family out for a day sail. In the Gulf’s flat water and moderate breezes it is one of the most rewarding boats you can own — lively when the wind fills in, forgiving when it doesn’t.
It is also the ideal boat for the local racing scene — club starts, coastal courses and crewed regattas — while staying simple and affordable to keep: small berth, minimal systems, easy maintenance.
Buy your First 27 in the UAE with Tan Services
Tan Services is the official and exclusive Beneteau dealer for the Middle East — UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman. We deliver and commission every First 27 locally, under full factory warranty, with a sea trial in Dubai — the best way to understand what this boat is about.
We race ourselves, so we know how to set one up — rig tune, sail choices and the details that matter on the start line. Servicing and boat maintenance in Dubai are handled in-house. Ask about availability.
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