Figaro BENETEAU 3

The world's first production foiling one-design monohull

The Figaro BENETEAU 3 is the first production foiling one-design monohull ever created. It is a distillation of technology and innovation, the result of a collaboration between some of BENETEAU’s best experts and the Van Peteghem Lauriot-Prévost (VPLP) office, the architects of the last two boats to win the Vendée Globe.

The prototype has been tested and the production of the boat has been launched. It will enter the ISO/World Sailing design category A.

Naval designer : Van Peteghem – Lauriot Prévost

Award(s)

European Yacht of the Year 2018
Yacht & Yachting Award 2018

THE ADVENT OF A NEW STANDARD

MODERNITY, RELIABILITY AND PERFORMANCE

The specifications define the FB3 monohull as being as reliable as its predecessor, the FB2.  It is equipped with foils, a better-performing, ballast-free hull, a more slender and deeper keel, a setback mast and a more extensive, larger sail plan.

THE FOILS

Contrary to Imoca 60 foils, the Figaro BENETEAU 3 foils have an inward-facing profile. The way they operate is different. They are versatile foils that create drift reduction and improve the boat’s righting moment, without increasing the movement, which improves the boat’s performance.

THE KEEL

Deep, with a straight blade, it creates minimum drag. Supplementary drift reduction is provided by the foils.

THE HULL

Made of foam sandwich, fibreglass and polyester-infused resin, it corresponds with current designs and is ballast-free. 

MAST AND SAIL LAYOUT

Similar to the Imoca 60s, the mast is set back, providing balance under sail. This allows the use of high performance sails and the addition of a bowsprit. Solo sailors will sail with a square-top mainsail, a genoa, and a jib, but also a masthead spinnaker (105 m² (=125 yd²) to gain speed in a light breeze) and a small gennaker.

  • Mainsail area: 39.5 m² (420 ft²)
  • Jib area: 30.5 m² (323 ft²)
  • Large spinnaker area: 105 m² (125 yd²)

Equipped With SEANAPPS

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Specifications

The information below is intended for general informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice and does not constitute a contractual agreement. Any descriptions, representations, or statements made in this document are not to be considered binding unless explicitly stated otherwise in a formal contractual agreement.

Length Overall

35’9’’

10.89 m

Beam overall

11’5’’

3.48 m

Light displacement

7,000 lbs

3 175 kg

Air Draft Max

49’11’’

15.22 m

Draft Max

8’2’’

2.5 m

Fuel Capacity

11 US Gal

40 L

Max. engine power

21 HP

21 CV

CE Certification

A3 / B4 / C6

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Customer Care

Buying a BENETEAU doesn’t have to be a daunting task. We have teams of experts to guide you through the entire process – everything from sea trials, financing, and customization to after-sale commissioning, service, and maintenance. We are proud to have one of the largest, most highly-regarded dealer networks in the world. We’re ready to provide you with the assistance and expertise needed to launch you and your BENETEAU on a lifetime of happy, rewarding, and memorable voyages.