Beneteau First 305 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Jean Berret·1985·Beneteau
Beneteau First 305 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
30.5' · 9.3 m
Displ.
8,242 lbs · 3,739 kg
First year
1985

The Beneteau First 305, launched in 1984 as a successor to the popular First 30E, represents a definitive era in the evolution of the modern production cruiserracer. Designed by Jean Berret, the 305 was tasked with balancing the aggressive performance expectations of the "First" line with a growing market demand for interior volume and coastal cruising amenities. Produced until 1989, it became one of Beneteau’s most successful models of the decade, with hundreds of units leaving the SaintGillesCroixdeVie shipyard. According to historical records from the Beneteau Group, the model was engineered to provide a more forgiving ride than its IORinfluenced predecessors while maintaining the "stiff" and responsive sailing characteristics that defined Berret’s hull forms.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 23,153
Ask, not sold · 18 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
9
18 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-1.2%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
11
United Kingdom (16.7%) · Ireland (16.7%) · Netherlands (16.7%)

Recent Listings

14 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Beneteau First 305 listings span 11 countries. United Kingdom leads with 3 listings (16.7%), followed by Ireland and Netherlands.

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

Country breakdown

18 listings · 11 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 22,8843216.7%
Ireland$ 13,9043316.7%
Netherlands$ 23,1533216.7%
Denmark$ 30,4252111.1%
Belgium$ 22,688105.6%
Canada$ 50,607115.6%
Switzerland$ 35,616105.6%
Germany$ 31,995105.6%
France$ 23,153105.6%
Greece$ 17,452105.6%
Italy$ 37,232105.6%

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 30 (Mauric)29.36'$ 67,2573919
Beneteau First 40540.67'$ 56,0003118
Beneteau First 3840.2'$ 34,7883114
Pearson 30330.29'$ 16,990295
Beneteau First 37537.08'$ 40,861226
Beneteau First 32532.48'$ 27,2771911
Beneteau First 305You are here$ 23,153189
Beneteau First 34536.09'$ 39,682156
Beneteau First 3232.5'$ 20,943136
Jeanneau First 2828.21'$ 11,577105
Beneteau First 2524.61'$ 9,358105

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Beneteau First 305 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Beneteau First 305 over the past 12 months is $23,153. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Beneteau First 305 sailboats are for sale?+
9 Beneteau First 305 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 18 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Beneteau First 305 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Beneteau First 305 has decreased by 1.2% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Beneteau First 305 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Beneteau First 305 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (16.7%), Ireland (16.7%), Netherlands (16.7%).
05Do Beneteau First 305 listings get price reductions?+
About 50% of Beneteau First 305 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 15.3% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Beneteau First 305?+
Comparable models include Beneteau First 30 (Mauric), Beneteau First 405, Beneteau First 38. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.