Beneteau First 22 (2016) Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

The Beneteau First 22 (2016) represents a modern evolution of the legendary FinotConq hull design that began with the First 210 and 21.7. Developed in a strategic partnership with the American Sailing Association (ASA), this iteration was specifically engineered to serve as a robust sailtraining platform while remaining an accessible entrypoint for coastal cruising families. By lengthening the cockpit and simplifying the sail plan, Beneteau modernized a proven hull that has seen over 3,000 units produced across its various generations. While it shares the same highperformance underwater profile as its predecessors, the 2016 model emphasizes ergonomics and ease of handling, distinguishing it from the more raceoriented "First 20" variant.