Bilge Keel and shoal draft versions also available.
Rigs: Fractional Sloop
Fractional Sloop
Fin and bilge Keel models.
Fin Keel version also available.
The Self tanking jib was standard equipment on both the Ranger 245 and 265.
Renamed the FIRST 25.7 (2004).
The designer, Jean-Marie Finot owned a FIRST 260 for a number of years.
Thanks to 260 owner ‘ceeceebee’ for providing additional information.
Same rig dimensions as X-332 but lighter with deeper keel.
Later available as the BALT 17.
See BENETEAU 523 for more details.
Originally the TANGERINE 18. Relatively few built as SIGMA 18. The molds were purchased by Renkin, primarily, a builder of powerboats, where it became the RENKIN 18.
Some have masthead rigs.
Artenko was builder for two years. Then taken over by Swing Yachts and name changed to Artina 291.
Thanks to Niklas Holmberg, owner of the boat pictured from 2004-2013, for updated information.