Beneteau First 25 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the used market for a Beneteau First 25 means looking at a 1979–1984 Finot-designed 7.50 m coastal cruiser built in 1,115 examples. She came as fixed-keel or lifting-keel, never a centerboard, with propulsion from an inboard mounted below the cockpit or an outboard housed in a special aft well. The boat's compact size and family brief make her a common entry into trailerable-style keelboat ownership in Europe.
Layouts on the Used Market
Two hull configurations dominate the brokerage stock: the fixed-keel version and the lifting-keel version, the latter as able and sometimes quicker than the fixed boat. Both share the very spacious, deep cockpit with comfortable coamings and two large stowage lockers. Below, the full-beam saloon carries 1.75 m headroom, a convertible double settee, an L-galley, and a small chart table. A head with sink divides the saloon from a forward double suited to children, and there is no aft cabin. The lifting-keel models demand extra structural attention but open shallow coves the fixed keel cannot reach.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Most used Beneteau First 25s carry a chartplotter as standard fit, with autopilot a frequent addition by later owners. Solar falls into the occasional owner-upgrade category rather than standard kit. For a buyer, the meaningful cluster is navigation and self-steering: a plotter is expected, autopilot useful on long coastal legs, and solar a nice-to-have for anchor life rather than a decision-maker.
What to Inspect
The transom needs reinforcement where a windlass chair is mounted, so check any added anchoring gear for proper backing. On lifting-keel boats, the floor timbers should be examined for condition, and the keel bolts or lifting mechanism must be checked for wear or corrosion. These are the only documented structural watch-points and should anchor any survey.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Typical markets are the United Kingdom, Belgium, France, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. The First 25 is a sensible small cruiser with real sailing ability and a practical interior.
- Confirm keel type and inspect bolts or lift mechanism
- On lifting-keel hulls, survey floor timbers
- Verify transom reinforcement if windlass chair fitted
- Expect chartplotter; treat autopilot and solar as variable
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Beneteau First 25. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 8 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25 | 1 | $13,432 | — |
| Sep 25 | 1 | $8,731 | -35.0% |
| Oct 25 | 1 | $6,558 | -24.9% |
| Nov 25 | 1 | $41,417 | +531.5% |
| Jan 26 | 1 | $1,201 | -97.1% |
| Apr 26 | 4 | $10,356 | +762.3% |
| Jul 26 | 2 | $9,957 | -3.9% |
| Sep 26 | 3 | $6,558 | -34.1% |
Where they're listed
Beneteau First 25 listings appear across 5 countries. United Kingdom has the most listings with 5 (45.5%), followed by Belgium and France.
Country view
11 listings · 5 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $7,280 | 5 | 3 | 45.5% |
| Belgium | $13,432 | 2 | 0 | 18.2% |
| France | $28,544 | 2 | 1 | 18.2% |
| Switzerland | $1,201 | 1 | 0 | 9.1% |
| Netherlands | $8,395 | 1 | 0 | 9.1% |
Comparable models
Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.
Similar boats to compare
5 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beneteau First 24 | 24.61' | $ 8,611 | 23 | 8 |
| Dehlya 25 | 24.77' | $ 10,018 | 16 | 5 |
| Beneteau First 25 S | 24.58' | $ 46,000 | 13 | 1 |
| Beneteau First 25You are here | — | $ 8,395 | 11 | 4 |
| Hunter Boats Delta 25 | 24.44' | $ 7,618 | 11 | 3 |