Versatility, seaworthy qualities and original solutions are the strengths of the First 41S5, which is the result of a collaboration between Bénéteau and designer Philippe Starck. Produced in about 350 units from 1989 to 1994, it is offered with three bulb versions: keel with shallow draft fins, long keel in cast iron or in the sportier version in lead. The design of the deckhouse is pleasant, rounded and equipped with numerous skylights. The mast with 9/10 fractional rigging has two rows of quartered spreaders without flying shrouds. The look of the interiors is also curious, thanks to the rounded shapes of the fittings in red mahogany and satin aluminum. Available with two or three cabins.

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Seaworthiness, governability, turning and behavior on the wave: Abacus 70 is a stable boat with a very good trim in all conditions; responds very well to commands and demonstrates excellent stability even in the most demanding conditions Steering response and flap: the steering is gentle and precise, the flaps have not been used Visibility in different conditions: excellent both from the fly and from the internal helm station positioned in the center of the salon Landing maneuverability: excellent, with reliable and practical mooring equipment, Maneuvering propeller at bow as standard. COMFORT AND FUNCTIONALITY ASSESSMENTS Blanket: equipped with excellent components and full of innovative solutions Interior: spacious and elegantly finished. The kitchen solution is very valid and the owner's suite is particularly refined Passenger comfort: very good, thanks also to the excellent soundproofing Location and comfort Piloting areas: both excellent Chart area: comfortable and close to the dashboard Kitchen area: excellent solution adopted, both for the components and for the rationality of access and communication Services: with large spaces of passage and disengagement Usability and internal operation of the engine compartment: one of the most beautiful areas of the boat Quadro and electrical systems: all the systems have been installed and tested according to the most modern standards.