Beneteau First 38 S5 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Jean Berret/Phillippe Starck·1989 – 1994·Beneteau
Beneteau First 38 S5 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · bulb
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
38.25' · 11.66 m
Displ.
14,520 lbs · 6,586 kg
First year
1989

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 "Starcktech" aesthetic, blending Berret's racy, easily driven hull with an avantgarde 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 regattalevel performance and highconcept design.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 47,962
Ask, not sold · 24 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
13
24 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-3.2%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
6
United States (47.6%) · United Kingdom (19.0%) · Martinique (19.0%)

Recent Listings

17 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Beneteau First 38 S5 listings span 6 countries. United States leads with 10 listings (47.6%), followed by United Kingdom and Martinique.

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

Country breakdown

21 listings · 6 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 44,75010347.6%
United Kingdom$ 53,0564319.0%
Martinique$ 46,4234419.0%
Germany$ 51,775104.8%
France$ 45,376104.8%
Netherlands$ 57,592104.8%

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 40.739.25'$ 91,9157429
Beneteau First 3535.17'$ 55,4824220
Beneteau First 42 S742.5'$ 85,0003614
Beneteau First 45 F546.59'$ 93,0793426
Beneteau First 3840.2'$ 34,7883114
Beneteau First 35 S535.42'$ 42,5432712
Beneteau First 5049.16'$ 261,7842519
Beneteau First 38 S5You are here$ 47,9622413
Beneteau First 32 S532.5'$ 33,6622313
Beneteau First 41 S541.33'$ 60,496146
Beneteau First 36 S735.75'$ 59,338139

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Beneteau First 38 S5 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Beneteau First 38 S5 over the past 12 months is $47,962. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Beneteau First 38 S5 sailboats are for sale?+
13 Beneteau First 38 S5 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 24 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Beneteau First 38 S5 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Beneteau First 38 S5 has decreased by 3.2% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Beneteau First 38 S5 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Beneteau First 38 S5 listings over the past 12 months are United States (47.6%), United Kingdom (19.0%), Martinique (19.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Beneteau First 38 S5?+
Comparable models include Beneteau First 40.7, Beneteau First 35, Beneteau First 42 S7. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.