The Beneteau First 29, introduced in 1984, represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of the performance-cruising 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 club-racing 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 week-long 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 sugar-scoop transom.
Used Beneteau First 29 Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- Beneteau
- Model
- First 29
- Builder
- Beneteau
- Designer
- Jean-Marie Finot
- Number Built
- 520
- Production Year(s)
- 1983 - 1989
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