Beneteau First 265 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Group Finot·1990 – 1997·~520 hulls·Beneteau
Beneteau First 265 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
26' · 7.92 m
Displ.
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
$ 25,015
Ask, not sold · 7 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
5
7 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+0.2%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
4
United States (57.1%) · Belgium (14.3%) · Switzerland (14.3%)

Recent Listings

3 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Beneteau First 265 listings span 4 countries. United States leads with 4 listings (57.1%), followed by Belgium and Switzerland.

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

Country breakdown

7 listings · 4 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 25,0594357.1%
Belgium$ 25,0151014.3%
Switzerland$ 21,6241114.3%
Spain$ 23,8511114.3%

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 3535.17'$ 55,4824220
Beneteau First 2929.67'$ 21,5003612
Beneteau First 25.724.57'$ 38,9813512
Beneteau First 2726.24'$ 103,8563015
Beneteau First 32532.48'$ 27,2771911
Beneteau First 30530.5'$ 23,153189
Beneteau First 25 S24.58'$ 49,990157
Beneteau First 2524.61'$ 9,358105
Beneteau First 23523.33'$ 9,762103
Beneteau First 30029.69'$ 42,613103
Beneteau First 265You are here$ 25,01575

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 $25,015. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Beneteau First 265 sailboats are for sale?+
5 Beneteau First 265 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 7 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 increased by 0.2% over the last 3 months compared to 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 (57.1%), Belgium (14.3%), Switzerland (14.3%).
05What should I look at instead of a Beneteau First 265?+
Comparable models include Beneteau First 35, Beneteau First 29, Beneteau First 25.7. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.