Introduced in 1986, the Beneteau First 235 remains one of the most successful "pocket rockets" ever produced by the French yard. Designed by Jean-Marie Finot of Groupe Finot, the boat was a radical departure from the conservative small cruisers of the early 1980s, prioritizing a high-volume "wedge" hull that carried its beam far aft. This design allowed Beneteau to market a 23-foot boat with features typically reserved for 30-footers, such as a dedicated aft cabin and a separate head. Production was split between France and the newly opened Beneteau facility in Marion, South Carolina, where approximately 680 units were built before the model was discontinued in 1991. The boat is celebrated in the Beneteau Heritage Archive as a pivotal model that brought sophisticated naval architecture to the trailer-sailer market.
Used Beneteau First 235 Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- Beneteau
- Model
- First 235
- Builder
- Beneteau
- Designer
- Group Finot
- Number Built
- 680
- Production Year(s)
- 1986 - 1991
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