Beneteau First 22 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

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
Displ.
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
$ 9,890
Ask, not sold · 12 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
0
12 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
Insufficient data
Countries with listings
6
Portugal (25.0%) · United States (25.0%) · Switzerland (16.7%)

Recent Listings

4 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Beneteau First 22 listings span 6 countries. Portugal leads with 3 listings (25.0%), followed by United States and Switzerland.

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

Country breakdown

12 listings · 6 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Portugal$ 9,8903025.0%
United States$ 22,0003025.0%
Switzerland$ 6,0402016.7%
France$ 6,2252016.7%
Belgium$ 6,981108.3%
United Kingdom$ 1,750108.3%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

10 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Catalina 2223.83'$ 6,5008326
Beneteau First 2726.24'$ 103,8373015
Beneteau First 21.721'$ 22,449228
Beneteau First 2424.61'$ 75,631219
Beneteau First 21020.34'$ 11,054199
Beneteau First 25 S24.58'$ 49,990168
Beneteau First 22You are here$ 9,890120
Beneteau First 2524.61'$ 9,354105
Viko S 2226.57'$ 33,649105
J-Boats J/2222.5'$ 9,25064

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 $9,890. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Beneteau First 22 sailboats are for sale?+
12 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Where are Beneteau First 22 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Beneteau First 22 listings over the past 12 months are Portugal (25.0%), United States (25.0%), Switzerland (16.7%).
04What should I look at instead of a Beneteau First 22?+
Comparable models include Catalina 22, Beneteau First 27, Beneteau First 21.7. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.