Beneteau First 235 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

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
Displ.
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
$ 9,762
Ask, not sold · 10 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
3
10 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-7.8%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
4
United States (40.0%) · United Kingdom (30.0%) · Germany (20.0%)

Recent Listings

6 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Beneteau First 235 listings span 4 countries. United States leads with 4 listings (40.0%), followed by United Kingdom and Germany.

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

Country breakdown

10 listings · 4 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 7,8504240.0%
United Kingdom$ 10,0993130.0%
Germany$ 25,2772020.0%
Spain$ 12,6821010.0%

Comparable models

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

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Beneteau First 31.731.53'$ 54,2385831
Beneteau First 3535.17'$ 55,4824220
Beneteau First 2929.67'$ 21,5003612
Beneteau First 28528.16'$ 19,9503519
Beneteau First 25.724.57'$ 38,9813512
Beneteau First 35 S535.42'$ 42,5432712
Beneteau First 2424.61'$ 75,627219
Beneteau First 27.729.04'$ 35,937208
Parker Boats 23523.5'$ 18,7841712
Beneteau First 235You are here$ 9,762103
Beneteau First 2524.61'$ 9,358105

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 $9,762. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Beneteau First 235 sailboats are for sale?+
3 Beneteau First 235 listings have 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 has decreased by 7.8% over the last 3 months compared to 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%).
05What should I look at instead of a Beneteau First 235?+
Comparable models include Beneteau First 31.7, Beneteau First 35, Beneteau First 29. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.