Beneteau First 44 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Biscontini Design Group·2022·Beneteau
Beneteau First 44 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · bulb
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
46.42' · 14.15 m
Displ.
23,501 lbs · 10,660 kg
First year
2022

The Beneteau First 44 marks a sophisticated return to the "performance cruiser" roots that defined the French builder’s reputation in the 1980s and 90s. Launched as a bridge between the nimble First 36 and the flagship First Yacht 53, this 44foot yacht is the result of a highprofile collaboration between naval architect Roberto Biscontini and stylist Lorenzo Argento. Unlike the highvolume Oceanis line, the First 44 prioritizes a sleek hull form, reduced displacement through vacuuminfused construction, and a powerful sail plan. It is designed to satisfy two distinct profiles of sailors: those seeking a fast, elegant cruiser and those intending to compete in offshore ORC or IRC circuits. The model is built in two primary configurations—the standard First 44 and the First 44 Performance—which share a hull but differ significantly in deck layout, rig height, and weight distribution.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 505,739
Ask, not sold · 38 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
22
38 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-6.8%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
8
Croatia (28.9%) · United States (23.7%) · Spain (21.1%)

Recent Listings

34 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Beneteau First 44 listings span 8 countries. Croatia leads with 11 listings (28.9%), followed by United States and Spain.

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

Country breakdown

38 listings · 8 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Croatia$ 452,59611928.9%
United States$ 600,0009623.7%
Spain$ 522,8288321.1%
Australia$ 676,2404110.5%
Greece$ 521,241327.9%
Germany$ 499,545102.6%
United Kingdom$ 453,759112.6%
Italy$ 511,933102.6%

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 4040.16'$ 99,0007135
Performance 44 Performance44.85'$ 349,0456123
Beneteau First 44.744.83'$ 144,9004620
Beneteau First 44You are here$ 505,7393822
Beneteau First 3639.33'$ 399,0002514
Beneteau First 4242.92'$ 49,500189
Solaris 4444.62'$ 593,141167
Beneteau First 45 (Farr)46.59'$ 188,441155
X-Yachts XP 4445.54'$ 558,793156
Grand Soleil 4447.08'$ 511,933116
Beneteau First 44 Performance48.06'$ 580,34610

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Beneteau First 44 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Beneteau First 44 over the past 12 months is $505,739. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Beneteau First 44 sailboats are for sale?+
22 Beneteau First 44 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 38 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Beneteau First 44 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Beneteau First 44 has decreased by 6.8% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Beneteau First 44 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Beneteau First 44 listings over the past 12 months are Croatia (28.9%), United States (23.7%), Spain (21.1%).
05Do Beneteau First 44 listings get price reductions?+
About 50% of Beneteau First 44 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 6.1% 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 44?+
Comparable models include Beneteau First 40, Performance 44 Performance, Beneteau First 44.7. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.