Beneteau First 36 SE Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · bulb

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

39.3' · 11.98 m

Disp.

9,590 lbs · 4,350 kg

First year

2025

The Beneteau First 36 SE represents a pivotal evolution in the storied "First" line, serving as the modern successor to the legendary First 36.7. Developed through a collaboration between Beneteau and the performancefocused engineers at Seascape, this model was designed to bridge the gap between highperformance racing and comfortable family cruising. The naval architecture, handled by Sam Manuard—renowned for his success in the Class40 and IMOCA 60 circuits—prioritizes a lightweight, vacuuminfused hull that is significantly lighter than traditional cruisers in its class. According to the official Beneteau First 36 product page, the yacht was engineered to provide a "Seventh First" experience, balancing speed with the structural integrity required for offshore passages. Unlike many modern massproduction boats that focus solely on interior volume, the First 36 SE utilizes hightech construction methods to maintain a displacement of approximately 4,800 kg, making it one of the few production boats of its size capable of planing in moderate breezes.