Beneteau First 265 Sailboats for Sale

Group Finot·1990 – 1997·~520 hulls·Beneteau
Beneteau First 265 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
26' · 7.92 m
Disp.
4,800 lbs · 2,177 kg
First year
1990

The Beneteau First 265, introduced in the early 1990s, represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of the "performance cruiser" for the sub30foot market. Designed by the prolific Groupe Finot, the vessel was tasked with a difficult duality: providing the spirited handling characteristic of the "First" line while offering the interior volume and amenities typically reserved for larger Oceanis models. It succeeded by utilizing a beamierthanaverage hull for its length, carrying that width well aft to provide stability and a spacious cockpit. According to the Beneteau Group's official archives, the 265 was produced from 1991 to 1995, serving as a sophisticated entry point for sailors who demanded more than a basic dayboat experience.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 25,059
Asking price · 8 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
7
8 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
5
United States (50.0%) · Belgium (12.5%) · Switzerland (12.5%)

Recent Listings

4 for sale · showing 10 newest

Where they're listed

Beneteau First 265 listings appear across 5 countries. United States has the most listings with 4 (50.0%), followed by Belgium and Switzerland.

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

Country view

8 listings · 5 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 25,0594450.0%
Belgium$ 24,4741012.5%
Switzerland$ 20,8681112.5%
Germany$ 28,4581112.5%
Spain$ 23,3361112.5%

Comparable models

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Similar boats to compare

11 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Beneteau First 31.731.53'$ 53,3336722
Beneteau First 25.724.57'$ 38,648354
Beneteau First 2929.67'$ 21,500346
Beneteau First 2726.24'$ 101,746305
Beneteau First 2424.61'$ 70,008259
Beneteau First 30530.5'$ 22,688214
Beneteau First 32532.48'$ 27,289207
Beneteau First 25 S24.58'$ 49,990155
Beneteau First 2524.61'$ 9,278111
Beneteau First 23523.33'$ 9,345101
Beneteau First 265You are here$ 25,05987

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Beneteau First 265 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Beneteau First 265 over the past 12 months is $25,059. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Beneteau First 265 sailboats are for sale?+
7 Beneteau First 265 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 8 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Beneteau First 265 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Beneteau First 265 has stayed steady over the last 3 months compared with the 12-month median.
04Where are Beneteau First 265 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Beneteau First 265 listings over the past 12 months are United States (50.0%), Belgium (12.5%), Switzerland (12.5%).
05What should I look at instead of a Beneteau First 265?+
Comparable models include Beneteau First 31.7, Beneteau First 25.7, Beneteau First 29. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.