Beneteau First 29 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Jean-Marie Finot·1983 – 1989·~520 hulls·Beneteau
Beneteau First 29 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
29.67' · 9.04 m
Displ.
7,014 lbs · 3,181 kg
First year
1983

The Beneteau First 29, introduced in 1984, represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of the performancecruising genre. Designed by the prolific Groupe Finot, this model was the successor to the First 28 and sought to refine the balance between a competitive clubracing hull and a genuine family cruiser. During its production run through 1987, Beneteau built approximately 500 units, cementing the First 29’s reputation as a versatile platform that could transition from a Saturday regatta to a weeklong coastal cruise without significant compromise. The design was influential enough that it served as the direct foundation for the subsequent First 305, which utilized a nearly identical hull mold but featured an elongated sugarscoop transom.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 21,500
Ask, not sold · 36 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
12
36 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-6.1%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
14
United States (30.6%) · United Kingdom (27.8%) · Canada (8.3%)

Recent Listings

16 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Beneteau First 29 listings span 14 countries. United States leads with 11 listings (30.6%), followed by United Kingdom and Canada.

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

Country breakdown

36 listings · 14 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 21,50011330.6%
United Kingdom$ 20,18910227.8%
Canada$ 21,900318.3%
Belgium$ 15,126225.6%
Australia$ 25,792112.8%
Switzerland$ 22,890102.8%
Germany$ 34,790102.8%
Spain$ 25,016112.8%
France$ 17,453102.8%
Georgia$ 21,500102.8%
Greece$ 18,617112.8%
Croatia$ 25,598102.8%

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'$ 54,2295831
Beneteau First 30 (Mauric)29.36'$ 67,2303919
Beneteau First 29You are here$ 21,5003612
Beneteau First 28528.16'$ 19,9503519
Beneteau First 3840.2'$ 34,7903114
Dehler 2928.71'$ 78,844219
Beneteau First 32532.48'$ 27,2771911
Beneteau First 3232.5'$ 20,944136
Jeanneau First 2828.21'$ 11,577105
Beneteau First 2524.61'$ 9,354105
Jaguar J/2929.5'$ 10,75083

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Beneteau First 29 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Beneteau First 29 over the past 12 months is $21,500. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Beneteau First 29 sailboats are for sale?+
12 Beneteau First 29 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 36 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Beneteau First 29 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Beneteau First 29 has decreased by 6.1% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Beneteau First 29 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Beneteau First 29 listings over the past 12 months are United States (30.6%), United Kingdom (27.8%), Canada (8.3%).
05Do Beneteau First 29 listings get price reductions?+
About 15% of Beneteau First 29 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 11.2% 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 29?+
Comparable models include Beneteau First 31.7, Beneteau First 30 (Mauric), Beneteau First 285. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.