For a Beneteau First 305, this page provides a practical starting point for planning replacement standing rigging and related equipment work. Owners can use the individual sections to compare the core re-rig with optional furler, kicker, winch, rope and mast-or-boom work before requesting a detailed estimate. Model data is most valuable when it is compared with the boat in front of you, because small hardware changes can affect the finished length and termination required for a replacement stay. To turn the model guide into a manufacturing specification, measure the existing stays and confirm terminal forms, pin sizes, turnbuckle threads and the exact way the forestay connects to the furler.
Yacht and Rig Details
| Production | France, 1976–1981 |
|---|---|
| LOA | 9.30 m |
| Beam | 3.02 m |
| Displacement | 3,739 kg |
| Rig | Fractional sloop |
| Mast stepping | Deck stepped |
| Spreaders | 1 |
Beneteau First 305 standing rigging
| Indicative forestay/backstay/shroud diameter | 6 mm |
|---|---|
| Rigging type | 1x19 stainless steel wire |
| Indicative standing rigging cost | £1,654 – £1,815 inc VAT |
Need replacement standing rigging for your Beneteau First 305? Choose the rigging options you want included, then use the Request Estimate button to send us your yacht details and selected items. You can also explore our yacht standing rigging replacement options, or see our standing rigging replacement cost guide.
Furler and kicker recommendations
| Genoa furler | Furlex 204S — 11.90 m |
|---|---|
| Rodkicker | Seldén Rodkicker 30 (Normal Gas) |
Mast and boom recommendations
| Suggested mast section | C211 |
|---|---|
| Indicative mast height | 12.55 m |
| Suggested boom section | E300 |
| Indicative boom foot length | 3.51 m |
| Reefing | Slab reefing (2 reef lines) |
Beneteau First 305 running rigging
| Line | Diameter | Length | Suggested rope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main halyard | 10 mm | 27.6 m | Marlow Ocean Braid |
| Genoa halyard | 10 mm | 28.8 m | Marlow Ocean Braid |
| Spinnaker halyard | 10 mm | 31.1 m | Marlow Ocean Braid |
| Genoa sheets | 12 mm | 18.5 m per sheet | Marlow Ocean Braid |
| Main sheet | 12 mm | 9 m | Marlow Ocean Braid |
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Need replacement running rigging for your Beneteau First 305? Choose the running rigging you want included, then use the Request Estimate button to include it in your enquiry. You can also explore our yacht and dinghy running rigging replacement options, or read our complete guide to running rigging.
These specifications and prices are indicative only and should be verified against the rig and existing equipment on the individual yacht.