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
$5,885
Asking price · 7 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
7 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-38.8%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
5
Switzerland (42.9%) · France (14.3%) · United Kingdom (14.3%)

Recent Listings

4 for sale · showing 10 newest

Beneteau First 22 Buyer's Guide

Where they're listed

Beneteau First 22 listings appear across 5 countries. Switzerland has the most listings with 3 (42.9%), followed by France and United Kingdom.

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

Country view

7 listings · 5 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Switzerland$5,8853142.9%
France$5,5971014.3%
United Kingdom$2,3851014.3%
Portugal$9,9621014.3%
United States$22,0001014.3%

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
J-Boats J/2222.5'$ 10,000125
Viko S 2226.57'$ 32,900122
Beneteau First 22You are here—$ 5,88571

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 $5,885. 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 7 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 38.8% 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 (42.9%), France (14.3%), United Kingdom (14.3%).
05What should I look at instead of a Beneteau First 22?+
Comparable models include J-Boats J/22, Viko S 22. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.