Beneteau 35 S5 WK
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At Precision Sails, our primary goal is to design sails to fit your Beneteau First 35 S5 WK like a glove. With that said, we can do an even better job of helping you make informed decisions if we have an understanding of what makes your Beneteau 35 S5 Wing Keel unique. We have done our research and gathered information that will not only help us, but help you learn more about your boat. This information includes: performance, primary uses, measurements, rig specifications, and the history of the First 35 S5 WK.
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The Stable Benetau First 35 S5
Rig Specifications
These are the specifications provided by the designers, but even from the factory, these boats may not be identical. The reason for this is that the sail industry often contracts manufacturing to different sources in order to achieve economies of scale. What this means is – your Beneteau First 35 S5 WK may be more unique than you initially thought.
It’s important to note that boats are also frequently customized, so if you suspect that work has been done on yours, it’s best to take your own measurements. When ordering a sail, we will advise you if using the manufacturer’s specifications is appropriate, or if we require you to complete our own measurement forms.
I: 41.66 ft / 12.70 m
J: 11.15 ft / 3.40 m
P: 42.65 ft / 13.00 m
E: 15.09 ft / 4.60 m
Performance
Built using a lightweight construction and efficient hull design, the Beneteau 35 S5 Wing Keel is a more stable version of the popular Beneteau 35 S5 sailboat that enjoys going fast. Equipped with a wing keel, this version of the Beneteau 35 S5 is commonly enjoyed by cruisers, day-sailors, and sailors that typically take their family sailing. Although the wing keel provides stability, and is shorter to allow for a more shallow max draft, you sacrifice some of your upwind sailing performance.
Design and Construction
Stability and durability were kept top of mind during the production of the Beneteau First 35 S5 WK. Built utilizing a fiberglass hull which helps keep the weight down for racing. The design features a fractional sloop rig, carbon fiber tiller, and high-aspect sail plan. While the standard Beneteau 35 S5 has a max draft of roughly 6.00 ft / 1.83 m, the wing keel is slightly shorter at 4.75 ft / 1.45 m.
History
Production of the Beneteau First 35s5 began in 1988. The French sailboat quickly built a reputation for being a great racing-cruiser that appealed to a large crowd of sailors thanks to its blend of speed, comfort, and reliability. During the production cycle of the Beneteau 35 S5, roughly 400 units were produced, with a handful having the wing keel.
Sail Plan
The sail plan of the Beneteau First 35 S5 WK is designed to be capable in a variety of wind conditions, offering versatility, reliability and stability to sailors. Featuring a high-aspect mast and a large sail area, this vessel is excellent in upwind performance and speed when set up correctly.
Overview
The Beneteau 35 S5 WK, also known as the Beneteau First 35 S5 WK, is a notable choice in the realm of racing-cruiser sailboats with a blend of performance and comfort. Being the wing keel version of the Beneteau 35 S5, this sailboat is more stable than standard and offers a more shallow max draft, creating a perfect combo for cruisers that enjoy sailing with their family even if it means a slight downtick in upwind sailing performance.
Recommended Sails For Your Beneteau 35 S5 Wing Keel
We would love to help you enhance your sailing experience on your Beneteau First 35 S5 WK. That’s why we have put together a list of expertly curated sail recommendations just for you. You can find more information about each sail and what makes our sails stand out by following the links to our education page.
Mainsail
You need a mainsail designed to give you the greatest mileage out of your vessel. Precision Sails’ custom designed mainsails come with all the standard options needed to get sailing right away, and custom options to optimize handling, performance, and shape.
Headsail
Jibs, genoas, yankee cut, staysails, or working jibs, we do it all. No matter what headsail you need for you sailboat, Precision Sails’ team of sail designers will work with you to ensure your new head sail fits and performs for you. Our headsails come complete with all standard options required for the best performance and durability. Learn more about our available headsail options and customization here.
Downwind and Light Wind Sails
Sail downwind easily with your choice of our downwind and light wind sail options. We custom design and tailor every sail for your needs. Explore our symmetrical or asymmetrical spinnakers and code zeros, including what options are available for each.
Rig | Dimensions |
I (Foretriangle height) | 41.66 ft / 12.70 m |
J (Foretriangle base) | 11.15 ft / 3.40 m |
P (Maximum Mainsail luff) | 42.65 ft / 13.00 m |
E (Maximum Mainsail foot) | 15.09 ft / 4.60 m |
LOA | 35.42 ft / 10.80 m |
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