Beneteau First 435 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

German Frers·1984 – 1987·Beneteau
Beneteau First 435 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
43.5' · 13.26 m
Displ.
23,809 lbs · 10,800 kg
First year
1984

The Beneteau First 435, introduced in 1984, stands as a hallmark of the "Golden Era" of French performance cruising. Designed by Jean Berret, this model was the successor to the highly successful First 42 and represented a strategic shift for Beneteau toward more voluminous, offshorecapable yachts that did not sacrifice the racing pedigree of the First line. Built during a period when the shipyard was solidifying its global dominance, the 435 was crafted with a focus on structural rigidity and longdistance comfort, making it a favorite for transoceanic sailors and club racers alike. According to the Beneteau Group’s historical archives, the model remained in production until the late 1980s, eventually carving out a reputation as a "modern classic" that bridges the gap between the IORinfluenced designs of the 1970s and the beamier, more stabilized cruisers of the 1990s.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 73,354
Ask, not sold · 4 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
4 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+26.9%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
Greece (75.0%) · Spain (25.0%)

Recent Listings

2 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Beneteau First 435 listings span 2 countries. Greece leads with 3 listings (75.0%), followed by Spain.

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

Country breakdown

4 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Greece$ 73,3543175.0%
Spain$ 57,0141025.0%

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 40540.67'$ 56,0003118
Beneteau First 3840.2'$ 34,7903114
Beneteau First 37537.08'$ 40,839226
Beneteau First 30530.5'$ 23,155189
Beneteau First 4242.92'$ 49,500189
Alubat Ovni 435$ 285,071166
Oyster Yachts 43543.42'$ 100,946158
Beneteau First 34536.09'$ 39,626156
Beneteau First 45645.5'$ 74,152144
Pearson 36536.42'$ 29,250104
Beneteau First 435You are here$ 73,35441

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Beneteau First 435 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Beneteau First 435 over the past 12 months is $73,354. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Beneteau First 435 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Beneteau First 435 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 4 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Beneteau First 435 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Beneteau First 435 has increased by 26.9% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Beneteau First 435 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Beneteau First 435 listings over the past 12 months are Greece (75.0%), Spain (25.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Beneteau First 435?+
Comparable models include Beneteau First 405, Beneteau First 38, Beneteau First 375. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.