The Beneteau First 38 S5, launched in 1989, represents a landmark collaboration between naval architect Jean Berret and the renowned industrial designer Philippe Starck. Built during an era when Beneteau sought to redefine the aesthetic of the performance cruiser, only 115 hulls were produced before production concluded in 1994. The vessel is characterized by its "Starck-tech" aesthetic, blending Berret's racy, easily driven hull with an avant-garde interior that broke nearly every convention of traditional yacht joinery. According to Beneteau Heritage, the model was designed to be "spirited at all speeds," targeting a niche of sailors who demanded both regatta-level performance and high-concept design.
Used Beneteau First 38 S5 Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- Beneteau
- Model
- First 38 S5
- Builder
- Beneteau
- Designer
- Jean Berret/Phillippe Starck
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1989 - 1994
Below are the most recent Beneteau First 38 S5 sailboat listings.
Standard listing sites miss the technical details sailors need. Our database of 10,000+ models unlocks advanced filtering so you can search by keel type, rig configuration, and performance ratios—even when the seller forgot to include them.
Search across multiple sailboat listing websites at once, and get notified of new listings!
Example: Daily emails for "40 ft fin keel fractional sloops under $200k in Canada"Start Searching Now
| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date |
|---|
DISCLAIMER: We are not affiliated with any external listing websites in any way. We simply aggregate publicly available listings to make it easier for buyers to find sailboats for sale. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the listings, so please verify all information with the seller before making any decisions.