Beneteau First 38 S5 Sailboats for Sale

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
Disp.
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
$ 49,500
Asking price · 31 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
14
31 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+6.7%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
6
United States (62.1%) · United Kingdom (13.8%) · Martinique (13.8%)

Recent Listings

17 for sale · showing 10 newest

Where they're listed

Beneteau First 38 S5 listings appear across 6 countries. United States has the most listings with 18 (62.1%), followed by United Kingdom and Martinique.

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

Country view

29 listings · 6 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 52,20018962.1%
United Kingdom$ 52,7954313.8%
Martinique$ 45,4844113.8%
Germany$ 50,728103.4%
France$ 44,458103.4%
Netherlands$ 56,428103.4%

Comparable models

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Similar boats to compare

9 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Beneteau, France First 40.739.25'$ 90,0577413
Beneteau First 3535.17'$ 55,3775119
Beneteau First 42 S742.5'$ 84,950389
Beneteau First 38 S5You are here$ 49,5003114
Beneteau First 3840.2'$ 34,085318
Beneteau First 35 S535.42'$ 35,0002910
Beneteau First 32 S532.5'$ 31,1752510
Beneteau First 41 S541.33'$ 54,999174
Beneteau First 36 S735.75'$ 58,000128

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 $49,500. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Beneteau First 38 S5 sailboats are for sale?+
14 Beneteau First 38 S5 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 31 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 is up 6.7% over the last 3 months compared with 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 (62.1%), United Kingdom (13.8%), Martinique (13.8%).
05Do Beneteau First 38 S5 listings get price reductions?+
About 33% of Beneteau First 38 S5 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 2.0% off the original ask. If a listing has been on the market for more than 90 days without a cut, the seller may not be in a hurry.
06What should I look at instead of a Beneteau First 38 S5?+
Comparable models include Beneteau, France First 40.7, Beneteau First 35, Beneteau First 42 S7. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.