Beneteau First 285 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Group Finot·1985 – 1993·~451 hulls·Beneteau
Beneteau First 285 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
28.16' · 8.58 m
Displ.
6,160 lbs · 2,794 kg
First year
1985

The Beneteau First 285 represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of the modern production performance cruiser. Launched in the mid1980s as a successor to the highly successful First 28 and First 29, the 285 was designed by the prolific JeanMarie Finot of Groupe Finot. It was engineered to offer a competitive edge in club racing while providing an interior volume previously unthinkable in a vessel under 30 feet. The design philosophy prioritized a powerful hull form with a relatively wide beam carried well aft, a signature of Finot’s work that redefined how sailors perceived the relationship between speed and stability. According to the Beneteau Group’s historical archives, the model was produced between 1986 and 1992, serving as a gateway for families who wanted a "lively" boat that didn't sacrifice the creature comforts of a larger yacht.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 19,950
Ask, not sold · 35 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
19
35 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+0.3%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
10
United States (38.2%) · United Kingdom (23.5%) · Ireland (11.8%)

Recent Listings

26 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Beneteau First 285 listings span 10 countries. United States leads with 13 listings (38.2%), followed by United Kingdom and Ireland.

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

Country breakdown

34 listings · 10 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 15,00013738.2%
United Kingdom$ 20,8558623.5%
Ireland$ 11,5744211.8%
Australia$ 35,979205.9%
Germany$ 27,626205.9%
Switzerland$ 18,815102.9%
Spain$ 26,754112.9%
France$ 40,625102.9%
Georgia$ 19,950112.9%
Netherlands$ 30,825112.9%

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'$ 54,2125831
Beneteau First 3535.17'$ 55,4464220
Beneteau First 2929.67'$ 21,5003612
Beneteau First 285You are here$ 19,9503519
Hunter 28.528.42'$ 12,750205
Beneteau First 32532.48'$ 27,2771911
Beneteau First 3232.5'$ 20,938136
Beneteau First 2524.61'$ 9,351105
Jeanneau First 2828.21'$ 11,574105
Beneteau First 23523.33'$ 9,755103
Beneteau First 30029.69'$ 42,602103

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Beneteau First 285 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Beneteau First 285 over the past 12 months is $19,950. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Beneteau First 285 sailboats are for sale?+
19 Beneteau First 285 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 35 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Beneteau First 285 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Beneteau First 285 has increased by 0.3% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Beneteau First 285 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Beneteau First 285 listings over the past 12 months are United States (38.2%), United Kingdom (23.5%), Ireland (11.8%).
05Do Beneteau First 285 listings get price reductions?+
About 22% of Beneteau First 285 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 42.5% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Beneteau First 285?+
Comparable models include Beneteau First 31.7, Beneteau First 35, Beneteau First 29. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.