Beneteau First 456 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

German Frers·1982·Beneteau
Beneteau First 456 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
45.5' · 13.87 m
Disp.
26,500 lbs · 12,020 kg
First year
1982

The Beneteau First 456 represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of the modern cruiserracer, standing as a testament to the era when production builders began collaborating with worldclass naval architects to bring elite performance to the broader market. Launched in 1983, the First 456 was designed by the legendary German Frers, whose influence is immediately evident in the vessel's powerful lines, balanced proportions, and aggressive yet elegant profile. At the time of its debut, it served as the flagship of the "First" range, a series dedicated to owners who demanded the speed of a racing hull without sacrificing the amenities required for extended offshore cruising.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 73,967
Ask, not sold · 14 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
3
14 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+2.4%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
Global market

Recent Listings

8 for sale · sampled 10 newest

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
Dufour 5656'$ 457,5006538
Grand Soleil 45 German Frers44.25'$ 201,1724628
Beneteau First 40540.67'$ 55,7843016
Hunter 45646.08'$ 99,500257
Swan 4647.08'$ 150,000219
Beneteau First 4242.92'$ 49,500189
Beneteau First 45 (Farr)46.59'$ 187,868155
Beneteau First 456You are here$ 73,967143
Hylas 5654.08'$ 910,0001310
Gulfstar Hirsch 4544.67'$ 78,450107
Frers 4545'$ 57,64463

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Beneteau First 456 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Beneteau First 456 over the past 12 months is $73,967. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Beneteau First 456 sailboats are for sale?+
3 Beneteau First 456 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 14 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Beneteau First 456 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Beneteau First 456 has increased by 2.4% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Do Beneteau First 456 listings get price reductions?+
About 40% of Beneteau First 456 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 0.4% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
05What should I look at instead of a Beneteau First 456?+
Comparable models include Dufour 56, Grand Soleil 45 German Frers, Beneteau First 405. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.