Beneteau First 235 Sailboats for Sale

Group Finot·1986 – 1991·~680 hulls·Beneteau
Beneteau First 235 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
23.33' · 7.11 m
Disp.
2,826 lbs · 1,282 kg
First year
1986

Introduced in 1986, the Beneteau First 235 remains one of the most successful "pocket rockets" ever produced by the French yard. Designed by JeanMarie Finot of Groupe Finot, the boat was a radical departure from the conservative small cruisers of the early 1980s, prioritizing a highvolume "wedge" hull that carried its beam far aft. This design allowed Beneteau to market a 23foot boat with features typically reserved for 30footers, 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 trailersailer market.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 9,351
Asking price · 10 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
10 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-25.1%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
4
United States (40.0%) · United Kingdom (30.0%) · Germany (20.0%)

Recent Listings

6 for sale · showing 10 newest

Where they're listed

Beneteau First 235 listings appear across 4 countries. United States has the most listings with 4 (40.0%), followed by United Kingdom and Germany.

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

Country view

10 listings · 4 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 7,8504140.0%
United Kingdom$ 9,3513030.0%
Germany$ 24,7372020.0%
Spain$ 12,4111010.0%

Comparable models

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

Similar boats to compare

7 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Beneteau First 28528.16'$ 17,5004318
Beneteau First 25.724.57'$ 38,673354
Beneteau First 2424.61'$ 70,027259
Parker Boats 23523.5'$ 18,635196
Beneteau First 25 S24.58'$ 49,990155
Beneteau First 2524.61'$ 9,284111
Beneteau First 235You are here$ 9,351101

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Beneteau First 235 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Beneteau First 235 over the past 12 months is $9,351. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Beneteau First 235 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Beneteau First 235 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 10 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Beneteau First 235 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Beneteau First 235 is down 25.1% over the last 3 months compared with the 12-month median.
04Where are Beneteau First 235 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Beneteau First 235 listings over the past 12 months are United States (40.0%), United Kingdom (30.0%), Germany (20.0%).
05Do Beneteau First 235 listings get price reductions?+
About 33% of Beneteau First 235 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 2.1% 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 235?+
Comparable models include Beneteau First 285, Beneteau First 25.7, Beneteau First 24. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.