Beneteau -Berret First 30 E Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Jean Berret·1981 – 1984·~443 hulls·Beneteau
Beneteau -Berret First 30 E drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
30.5' · 9.3 m
Displ.
7,055 lbs · 3,200 kg
First year
1981

The Beneteau First 30 E represents a critical pivot point in the evolution of the French yard’s performancecruising lineage. Launched in 1980 as the successor to the highly successful but narrowtransomed André Mauricdesigned First 30, the "E" (standing for Évolution) was entrusted to naval architect Jean Berret. This model signaled Beneteau's departure from the extreme "pinched" sterns of the IOR (International Offshore Rule) era toward a more modern hull form that prioritized interior volume and offthewind stability. According to the Beneteau Group’s historical archives, the First range was instrumental in transitioning the company from a regional builder to a global powerhouse, and the 30 E was a primary driver of that expansion in the early 1980s. It effectively bridged the gap between pure racing heritage and the emerging demand for comfortable family cruising, serving as the aesthetic and functional precursor to the legendary First 305.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 33,151
Ask, not sold · 2 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
2 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
Italy (100.0%)

Recent Listings

2 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Beneteau -Berret First 30 E listings span 1 country. Italy leads with 2 listings.

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

Country breakdown

2 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Italy$ 33,15122100.0%

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 30 (Mauric)29.36'$ 67,2083919
Beneteau First 2929.67'$ 21,5003612
Beneteau First 3840.2'$ 34,7803114
Beneteau First 37537.08'$ 40,824226
Judel/Vrolijk J/3029.83'$ 15,0002111
Beneteau First 32532.48'$ 27,2771911
Beneteau First 30530.5'$ 23,148189
Beneteau First 3232.5'$ 20,938136
Jeanneau First 2828.21'$ 11,574105
Beneteau First 2524.61'$ 9,351105
Beneteau First 30 E (Berret)You are here$ 33,15122

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Beneteau -Berret First 30 E cost?+
The median asking price for a used Beneteau -Berret First 30 E over the past 12 months is $33,151. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Beneteau -Berret First 30 E sailboats are for sale?+
2 Beneteau -Berret First 30 E listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 2 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Beneteau -Berret First 30 E prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Beneteau -Berret First 30 E has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Beneteau -Berret First 30 E sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Beneteau -Berret First 30 E listings over the past 12 months are Italy (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Beneteau -Berret First 30 E?+
Comparable models include Beneteau First 30 (Mauric), Beneteau First 29, Beneteau First 38. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.