Beneteau First 32 S5 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Jean Berret/ Philippe Starck·1989 – 1994·Beneteau
Beneteau First 32 S5 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · bulb
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
32.5' · 9.91 m
Displ.
9,260 lbs · 4,200 kg
First year
1989

The Beneteau First 32 S5, launched in the late 1980s, represents a seminal moment in production boatbuilding where highconcept industrial design met proven naval architecture. Developed as a collaboration between naval architect Jean Berret and the worldrenowned designer Philippe Starck, the "S5" series—which also included the 35 S5 and 38 S5—was intended to shatter the conservative aesthetic of the era. The 32 S5 replaced the original First 32, offering a more aggressive hull form and an interior that felt more like a Parisian apartment than a traditional mahoganyclad cabin. It remains a popular choice for sailors who prioritize aesthetic flair and "seatofthepants" sailing feedback over the heavy, volumetric cruising focus of the later Oceanis lines.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 33,649
Ask, not sold · 24 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
13
24 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-12.4%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
8
Ireland (20.8%) · United States (20.8%) · France (16.7%)

Recent Listings

15 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Beneteau First 32 S5 listings span 8 countries. Ireland leads with 5 listings (20.8%), followed by United States and France.

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

Country breakdown

24 listings · 8 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Ireland$ 28,5075420.8%
United States$ 35,0005320.8%
France$ 34,9074216.7%
United Kingdom$ 33,6154216.7%
Australia$ 41,1963012.5%
Canada$ 44,000104.2%
Denmark$ 30,427114.2%
Netherlands$ 44,797114.2%

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 3535.17'$ 55,4644220
Beneteau First 45 F546.59'$ 93,0843426
Beneteau First 35 S535.42'$ 42,5432712
diseño Finot First 31031'$ 33,9992514
Beneteau First 32 S5You are here$ 33,6492413
Beneteau First 38 S538.25'$ 47,9632413
Beneteau First 32532.48'$ 27,2771911
Jeanneau Sun Fast 3231.17'$ 49,800187
Beneteau First 41 S541.33'$ 60,498146
Beneteau First 3232.5'$ 20,944136

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Beneteau First 32 S5 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Beneteau First 32 S5 over the past 12 months is $33,649. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Beneteau First 32 S5 sailboats are for sale?+
13 Beneteau First 32 S5 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 24 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Beneteau First 32 S5 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Beneteau First 32 S5 has decreased by 12.4% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Beneteau First 32 S5 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Beneteau First 32 S5 listings over the past 12 months are Ireland (20.8%), United States (20.8%), France (16.7%).
05Do Beneteau First 32 S5 listings get price reductions?+
About 33% of Beneteau First 32 S5 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 15.2% 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 32 S5?+
Comparable models include Beneteau First 31.7, Beneteau First 35, Beneteau First 45 F5. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.