Beneteau First 22 Sailboats for Sale

Jean-Marie Finot·1978 – 1983·~763 hulls·Beneteau
Beneteau First 22 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · centerboard
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
22.8' · 6.95 m
Disp.
2,425 lbs · 1,100 kg
First year
1978

The Beneteau First 22 is a versatile, smalldisplacement sailboat that effectively bridges the gap between a performance daysailer and a coastal weekender. While the "First 22" name originally appeared in the Beneteau catalog in 1978 as a JeanMarie Finot design, the model was reimagined and relaunched in 2014 through a strategic partnership between Beneteau America and the American Sailing Association (ASA). This modern iteration, as detailed by American Sailing, was specifically engineered to serve as a premier training vessel for sailing schools, though it has found secondary popularity among private owners seeking a forgiving yet sprightly trailerable cruiser. Built on the proven hull of the FinotConq designed First 20, the First 22 features a distinct deck mold and rig optimized for ergonomic safety and instructional utility.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 9,749
Asking price · 13 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
13 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-37.5%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
6
Switzerland (23.1%) · Portugal (23.1%) · United States (23.1%)

Recent Listings

5 for sale · showing 10 newest

Where they're listed

Beneteau First 22 listings appear across 6 countries. Switzerland has the most listings with 3 (23.1%), followed by Portugal and United States.

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

Country view

13 listings · 6 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Switzerland$ 6,0893123.1%
Portugal$ 9,7493023.1%
United States$ 22,0003023.1%
France$ 6,1362015.4%
Belgium$ 6,882107.7%
United Kingdom$ 2,437107.7%

Comparable models

Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.

Similar boats to compare

3 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Beneteau First 22You are here$ 9,749131
Viko S 2226.57'$ 32,115111
J-Boats J/2222.5'$ 10,00082

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Beneteau First 22 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Beneteau First 22 over the past 12 months is $9,749. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Beneteau First 22 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Beneteau First 22 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 13 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Beneteau First 22 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Beneteau First 22 is down 37.5% over the last 3 months compared with the 12-month median.
04Where are Beneteau First 22 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Beneteau First 22 listings over the past 12 months are Switzerland (23.1%), Portugal (23.1%), United States (23.1%).
05Do Beneteau First 22 listings get price reductions?+
About 80% of Beneteau First 22 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 1.1% off the original ask. If a listing has been on the market for more than 90 days without a cut, the seller may not be in a hurry.
06What should I look at instead of a Beneteau First 22?+
Comparable models include Viko S 22, J-Boats J/22. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.