First Class 8

First Class 8

Infobox Sailboat Specifications


class_symbol =
numberofcrew = 4-6
loa = 8.50 m
lwl = 7.10 m
beam = 2.49 m
draft = 0.70 m / 1.75 m
hull = 1,400 kg
mainsailandjib=
mastheight =
mainsail = 20.30 msu|p=2
jib = 18.50 msu|p=2
spinnaker = 49 msu|p=2
dpn =
phrf =
portsmouth =
updated =
currentoly =
formerolympic =
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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