Planing Racer
First 36 SE.
Planing from just 12 knots.
400 kg lighter, redesigned bow sections, carbon rig as standard. In a breeze the Manuard design was always a force — now the SE gains where it matters most: light air. Planing from just 12 knots.
Länge
11,98 m
Beam
3,80 m
Verdrängung
4.350 kg
Draft
1,95 m
Segelfläche
80 m²
Cabins
3
Engine
29 PS
Water
160 L
Diesel
70 L
CE Category
A6/B8/C10
Why this boat
Strong in a breeze — she always was. Now she wins when the wind is light.
The 400 kg weight reduction — around ten percent of displacement — transforms the light-wind game: less wetted surface, earlier acceleration, planing from 12 knots TWS. In more breeze the design was already extremely strong — that hasn't changed.
400 kg lighter
Around ten percent less displacement, a redesigned bow knuckle and nearly 3 m² less wetted surface: the SE accelerates earlier — its biggest gain is in light air.
80 m² sail area
Carbon rig as standard and a 141 m² masthead gennaker: power when others are parked — with twin rudders keeping full control when it builds.
ORC & IRC optimized
Rating refinement by Bernard Nivelt and Maurizio Cossutti, ORC test certificate with an APH around 520. Born for the race course — fully crewed or double-handed.
Gallery
Race-ready. Aggressive. No compromises.
Interior
Comparison
First 36 SE vs First 36 — Racer or all-rounder?
The SE doesn't hide its racing identity. The standard 36 seeks versatility. Both are great — but in different playgrounds.
First 36 SE
The uncompromising racer
For owners for whom racing is an obsession. More sails, less weight, ORC-optimized. Racing is the language.
First 36
The versatile sweet spot
For owners who want adrenaline and everyday life united. Performance and comfort in true balance.
| Criterion | First 36 SE | First 36 |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Pure racing optimization for ORC | Balance between performance and everyday |
| Weight and sail area | 400 kg lighter, 16 m² more sail, planing from 12 kn | Balanced sail plan with more reserves for crew and cruising |
| Typical owner | Racing enthusiast, racing mindset | Seeks versatility and ownership joy |
| Living aboard | Functional, race day focused | True living comfort for longer cruises |
Niko Resch. 4-time Olympian. Your sparring partner for the decision.
Niko Resch. 4-facher Olympionike. Dein Sparringspartner für die Entscheidung.
Performance and material expertise from competitive sailing, translated into calm, transparent buying guidance. No sales pitch — just clarity.
Sharpen your sailing grounds and use-case profile together
Position the First 36 SE honestly against range alternatives
Prepare a Sea Trial or yard visit
Next step
The First 36 SE becomes clearer in conversation and unmistakable on the water.
No pressure, no obligation — let's find out together if the First 36 SE is really your sweet spot.
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