Beneteau First 20 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hull type

Monohull · centerboard

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

21' · 6.4 m

Displ.

2,745 lbs · 1,245 kg

First year

2011

The Beneteau First 20 represents the final, most refined evolution of a hull design that arguably revolutionized the pocketcruiser market. Launched in 2012 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the original First 210, the First 20 maintains the same legendary hull lines penned by FinotConq while introducing a more aggressive, modern rig. This vessel is the direct descendant of a lineage that includes the First 210 (1992), the First 211 (2003), and the First 21.7 and 21.7s. While the hull remained largely unchanged across these iterations—a testament to its inherent balance and efficiency—the First 20 differentiates itself by abandoning the traditional fractional rig with a backstay in favor of a more powerful, squaretop mainsail and sweptback spreaders. This change not only increased the sail area but also simplified the cockpit layout, making the boat more accessible for solo sailors and families alike.