Beneteau First 41 S5 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Jean Berret/Phillippe Starck·1990·Beneteau
Beneteau First 41 S5 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
41.33' · 12.6 m
Displ.
16,800 lbs · 7,620 kg
First year
1990

The Beneteau First 41 S5 represents a seminal moment in yacht design where the utilitarian requirements of a cruiserracer met the avantgarde aesthetics of late20thcentury French modernism. Launched in 1988 and produced until roughly 1992, the 41 S5 was part of a bold "S5" series intended to revitalize the Beneteau brand under the artistic direction of worldrenowned designer Philippe Starck and the naval architecture of Jean Berret. The vessel was marketed as a "surprising, innovative, and seductive" craft that refused to compromise between the speed of the First series and the burgeoning demand for highstyle living. According to the Bénéteau Heritage archive, the model was designed to offer "happiness as a necessary luxury," effectively bridging the gap between a club racer and a Mediterraneanstyle performance cruiser.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 60,496
Ask, not sold · 14 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
6
14 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+4.4%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
6
United States (41.7%) · Italy (25.0%) · Australia (8.3%)

Recent Listings

12 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Beneteau First 41 S5 listings span 6 countries. United States leads with 5 listings (41.7%), followed by Italy and Australia.

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

Country breakdown

12 listings · 6 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 57,0005041.7%
Italy$ 45,9583225.0%
Australia$ 53,752108.3%
Spain$ 81,444118.3%
France$ 69,111108.3%
Sweden$ 69,363118.3%

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
Bavaria 4142.08'$ 104,5974423
Beneteau First 42 S742.5'$ 85,0003614
Beneteau First 35 S535.42'$ 42,5432712
Beneteau First 5049.16'$ 261,7842519
Beneteau First 38 S538.25'$ 47,9622413
Beneteau First 32 S532.5'$ 33,6622313
Comet 41 S41.8'$ 125,6561510
Beneteau First 45 (Farr)46.59'$ 188,441155
Beneteau First 41 S5You are here$ 60,496146
Beneteau First 36 S735.75'$ 59,338139

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Beneteau First 41 S5 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Beneteau First 41 S5 over the past 12 months is $60,496. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Beneteau First 41 S5 sailboats are for sale?+
6 Beneteau First 41 S5 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 14 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Beneteau First 41 S5 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Beneteau First 41 S5 has increased by 4.4% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Beneteau First 41 S5 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Beneteau First 41 S5 listings over the past 12 months are United States (41.7%), Italy (25.0%), Australia (8.3%).
05Do Beneteau First 41 S5 listings get price reductions?+
About 67% of Beneteau First 41 S5 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 16.7% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Beneteau First 41 S5?+
Comparable models include Beneteau First 40.7, Bavaria 41, Beneteau First 42 S7. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.