FIRST 27 SE

Beneteau First 27 SE – High‑Performance Trailerable Sport Cruiser

The Beneteau First 27 SE is a sporty, planing sailboat that brings high‑end racing performance into the hands of recreational sailors. Agile, fast and versatile, it combines thrilling sailing sensations, advanced technology and unexpected onboard comfort, while also being fully trailerable for maximum freedom to explore new sailing grounds.

Performance & Sailing Experience

The First 27 SE delivers remarkable performance thanks to its modern, lightweight hull, carbon rig, and swing keel with lead bulb. It can achieve double‑digit speeds with ease and delivers an inspiring sailing experience — whether sailing solo, double‑handed or fully crewed.

Safety & Seaworthiness

Certified CE Category B, this sailboat is designed with advanced safety features including three separate buoyancy chambers, a retractable keel that protects the structure in case of grounding, and generous bow volume with a crash box for added seaworthiness.

Trailerable Freedom

Designed to be towed by a regular vehicle, the First 27 SE features a road‑friendly beam, lightweight carbon mast and hydraulically lowered keel — making it easy to transport between sailing areas or race locations.

Onboard Comfort & Practicality

Despite its sporty character, the First 27 SE offers a functional interior, unique in its class:

• Accommodation for up to 6 adults (2 in the forward cabin, 4 in the saloon).

• Innovative magnetic doors that convert the mid‑section into a marine toilet, extended forward cabin or “wet‑room”.

• Fridge, foldable table, sail locker and crew bags for gear.

• Modular interior that can be quickly emptied out for racing.

Key Specifications

• Length Overall: 7.99 m

• Beam: 2.54 m

• Light Displacement: ~1,550 kg

• Draft Min: 0.95 m (keel up)

• Air Draft: ~12.20 m

• CE Certification: B6

• Max Engine Power: 10 HP (optional)

A Versatile Adventure Sailboat

The First 27 SE embodies the spirit of modern sailing: fast, agile, safe and trailerable. It appeals to one‑design racers, performance enthusiasts and cruising sailors alike — offering exciting sailing and the freedom to explore new waters wherever the wind takes you.