The Beneteau 57 Sailboat
Specs & Key Performance Indicators

Published Specification for the Beneteau 57

• Underwater Profile: Bulb fin keel & spade rudder
• Hull Material: GRP (Fibreglass)
• Length Overall: 57'0" (17.4m)
• Waterline Length: 49'3" (15.0m)
• Beam: 16'4" (5.0m)
• Draft: 8'6" (2.6m)*
• Rig Type: Fractional sloop
• Displacement: 47,399lb (21,500kg)
• Designer: Farr Yacht Design
• Builder: Beneteau
• Year First Built: 2002
• Owners Association: Beneteau Owners Association

* A shoal draft verson was also produced with a draft of 6'10" (2.1m)

Published Design Ratios for the Beneteau 57

1. Sail Area/Displacement Ratio: 20.3

2. Ballast/Displacement Ratio: 35.2

3. Displacement/Length Ratio: 182

4. Comfort Ratio: 35.5

5. Capsize Screening Formula: 1.8

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Summary Analysis of the Design Ratios for the Beneteau 57

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1. A Sail Area/Displacement Ratio of 20.3 suggests that, in the right hands, the Beneteau 57 will have enough performance to leave most other sailboats of similar waterline length well astern. 

2. A Ballast/Displacement Ratio of 35.2 would usually mean that the Beneteau 57 would have a tendency to heel uncomfortably in a gust, and need to be reefed early to keep her sailing upright in a moderate breeze.

However, as she has much of her ballast concentrated in a bulb at the foot of her keel, she's likely to be considerably stiffer than her published Ballast/Displacement Ratio might suggest.

3. A Displacement/Length Ratio of 182, tells us the Beneteau 57 is clearly a light displacement sailboat. If she's loaded with too much heavy cruising gear and equipment her performance will suffer to a degree.

4. Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio of 35.5 suggests that crew comfort of a Beneteau 57 in a seaway is similar to what you would associate with the motion of a moderate bluewater cruising boat - a predictable and acceptable motion for most seasoned sailors.

5. The Capsize Screening Formula (CSF) of 1.8 tells us that a Beneteau 57 would be a safer choice of sailboat for an ocean passage than one with a CSF of more than 2.0. 

Beneteau 57 (Farr) Accommodation Layout

The Beneteau 57 Farr Design has a classic center-cockpit layout with three or four cabins and four or five heads. The saloon is spacious and bright, with panoramic windows, a lengthwise galley, and a navigation station. The master cabin is located aft and has a centerline double bed, a dressing table, and an en suite shower room. The guest cabins are located forward and have either double or twin beds, and en suite or shared shower rooms.