First Class 8
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| Current Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Crew | 4–6 |
| LOA | 8.50 m |
| LWL | 7.10 m |
| Beam | 2.49 m |
| Draft | 0.70 m / 1.75 m |
| Hull weight | 1,400 kg |
| Mainsail area | 20.30 m2 |
| Jib / Genoa area | 18.50 m2 |
| Spinnaker area | 49 m2 |
The First Class 8 (FC8) is a One-Design keelboat designed in 1982 by Group Finot and Jacques Fouroux to be constructed at Beneteau´s shipyard.
It's one of Europe´s most competitive sailing classes, with more than 1,000 units sold between 1982 and 1994.
Strongest fleets are located in France, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Germany, Norway and Portugal.
In recent years, it's being replaced by the new First Class 7.5.
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