Beneteau First 405 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Jean Berret·1986·Beneteau
Beneteau First 405 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
40.67' · 12.4 m
Displ.
18,500 lbs · 8,391 kg
First year
1986

The Beneteau First 405 represents a pivotal era in the evolution of the French shipyard, serving as a sophisticated bridge between the raw racing DNA of the early First series and the burgeoning demand for luxurious offshore cruising. Launched in the mid1980s and designed by the esteemed naval architect Jean Berret, the 405 was conceived to satisfy the "PerformanceCruiser" niche—a vessel capable of holding its own on a club racing circuit while providing the volume and amenities required for extended Mediterranean or Caribbean voyaging. During its production run, which peaked between 1986 and 1988, the model gained a reputation for its robust construction and a level of interior joinery that many enthusiasts argue surpasses the massproduction standards of contemporary successor models.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 56,000
Ask, not sold · 31 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
18
31 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-8.6%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
10
Greece (35.5%) · Martinique (19.4%) · United Kingdom (9.7%)

Recent Listings

21 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Beneteau First 405 listings span 10 countries. Greece leads with 11 listings (35.5%), followed by Martinique and United Kingdom.

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

Country breakdown

31 listings · 10 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Greece$ 46,53911735.5%
Martinique$ 88,4256519.4%
United Kingdom$ 33,662319.7%
Saint Lucia$ 34,995339.7%
Mexico$ 44,900216.5%
United States$ 57,500206.5%
Denmark$ 66,165103.2%
Spain$ 63,723103.2%
Italy$ 32,578103.2%
Netherlands$ 81,386113.2%

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 40.739.25'$ 91,9157429
Beneteau First 4040.16'$ 99,0007135
Dufour 405 Grand Large39.93'$ 146,5994625
Beneteau First 405You are here$ 56,0003118
Beneteau First 3840.2'$ 34,7883114
Beneteau First 37537.08'$ 40,861226
Beneteau First 30530.5'$ 23,153189
Beneteau First 4242.92'$ 49,500189
Beneteau First 34536.09'$ 39,682156
Beneteau First 45 (Farr)46.59'$ 188,441155
Beneteau First 45645.5'$ 74,150144

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Beneteau First 405 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Beneteau First 405 over the past 12 months is $56,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Beneteau First 405 sailboats are for sale?+
18 Beneteau First 405 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 31 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Beneteau First 405 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Beneteau First 405 has decreased by 8.6% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Beneteau First 405 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Beneteau First 405 listings over the past 12 months are Greece (35.5%), Martinique (19.4%), United Kingdom (9.7%).
05What should I look at instead of a Beneteau First 405?+
Comparable models include Beneteau First 40.7, Beneteau First 40, Dufour 405 Grand Large. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.