The Beneteau First 41 S5 represents a seminal moment in yacht design where the utilitarian requirements of a cruiser-racer met the avant-garde aesthetics of late-20th-century 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 world-renowned 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 high-style 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 Mediterranean-style performance cruiser.
Used Beneteau First 41 S5 Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- Beneteau
- Model
- First 41 S5
- Builder
- Beneteau
- Designer
- Jean Berret/Phillippe Starck
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1990 - ??
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