Beneteau 1 Ton Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Jean Beret/J. Fauroux/Group Finot·1983 – 1985·~12 hulls·Beneteau
Beneteau 1 Ton drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
39.4' · 12.01 m
Displ.
12,125 lbs · 5,500 kg
First year
1983

The Beneteau 1 Ton (often referred to as the First One Ton) represents a pivotal moment in the 1980s when production boatbuilding collided with the highstakes world of the International Offshore Rule (IOR). Designed by the prolific Philippe Briand, the model was birthed from the success of Passion 4, which clinched the One Ton Cup in 1984. While many specialized racing machines of this era were oneoff custom builds in aluminum or exotic composites, Beneteau leveraged its industrial prowess to produce a GRP (glassreinforced plastic) version that allowed privateer racers to compete at an elite level. This vessel is a thoroughbred of the IOR era, characterized by a massive beam amidships, a distinct "tumblehome" hull shape, and a narrow, pinched stern designed to exploit the rating rules of the time.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 29,390
Ask, not sold · 2 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
0
2 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
Insufficient data
Countries with listings
2
France (50.0%) · United States (50.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Beneteau 1 Ton listings span 2 countries. France leads with 1 listings (50.0%), followed by United States.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

2 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
France$ 19,7801050.0%
United States$ 39,0001050.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Beneteau First 31.731.53'$ 54,2295831
Beneteau First 42 S742.5'$ 85,0003614
Beneteau First 45 F546.59'$ 93,0843426
Beneteau First 3840.2'$ 34,7903114
Beneteau First 2726.24'$ 103,8373015
J Boats J/3535.5'$ 24,500239
Beneteau First 4242.92'$ 49,500189
Beneteau 4039.83'$ 150,456155
Beneteau First 10 R32.75'$ 85,000114
Beneteau 1 TonYou are here$ 29,39020
Beneteau First 44 Performance48.06'$ 580,38110

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Beneteau 1 Ton cost?+
The median asking price for a used Beneteau 1 Ton over the past 12 months is $29,390. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Beneteau 1 Ton sailboats are for sale?+
2 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Where are Beneteau 1 Ton sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Beneteau 1 Ton listings over the past 12 months are France (50.0%), United States (50.0%).
04What should I look at instead of a Beneteau 1 Ton?+
Comparable models include Beneteau First 31.7, Beneteau First 42 S7, Beneteau First 45 F5. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.