Daniel Spurr is the former editor of Practical Sailor magazine and is an editor at large. He is the author of several books about boats and voyages, including "Heart of Glass" tracing the early history of fiberglass boatbuilding.
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The Beneteau First 345 was designed as a moderate displacement racer/cruiser, and much of its popularity has been because of its success in blending the two functions. In fact, it could be said that the First is a racing boat that contains a cruising interior. The architect is Jean Berret, a Frenchman noted for his cruising and racing designs (he designed the 1985 Admiral's Cup winner, Phoenix, a Beneteau one-tonner).