Beneteau First 53 F5 Sailboats for Sale

Bruce Farr/Pininfarina·1990·Beneteau
Beneteau First 53 F5 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · bulb
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
52.17' · 15.9 m
Disp.
30,864 lbs · 14,000 kg
First year
1990

The Beneteau First 53 F5, launched in 1990, represents one of the most ambitious collaborations in the history of production boatbuilding. Born from a partnership between the legendary naval architect Bruce Farr and the iconic Italian design firm Pininfarina, the vessel was marketed as a synthesis of Grand Prix racing technology and highluxury styling. During its production run through 1993, the First 53 F5 was positioned as the flagship of the "F" series, a line intended to redefine the performance cruiser by borrowing the aesthetic language of the automotive world—specifically the curves and fluidity associated with Pininfarina's work for Ferrari. According to Beneteau's heritage records, the model was designed to offer "functionality meeting form," featuring a sleek, lowprofile coachroof and a hull optimized for speed across a wide range of conditions.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 104,938
Asking price · 8 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
5
8 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+9.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
4
France (28.6%) · Italy (28.6%) · Sweden (28.6%)

Recent Listings

2 for sale · showing 10 newest

Where they're listed

Beneteau First 53 F5 listings appear across 4 countries. France has the most listings with 2 (28.6%), followed by Italy and Sweden.

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

Country view

7 listings · 4 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
France$ 102,0712128.6%
Italy$ 102,3582028.6%
Sweden$ 125,9882228.6%
Australia$ 154,1611114.3%

Comparable models

Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.

Similar boats to compare

10 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Beneteau First Yacht 5356.17'$ 791,3385413
Beneteau First 47.747'$ 137,724507
Beneteau First 42 S742.5'$ 84,900379
Beneteau First 45 F546.59'$ 91,2873515
Beneteau First 5049.16'$ 251,164289
First First 4242.92'$ 49,500219
Swan 5353'$ 369,729164
Beneteau First 45 (Farr)46.59'$ 189,028154
Beneteau First 45645.5'$ 73,626141
First First 53 F5You are here$ 104,93885

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Beneteau First 53 F5 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Beneteau First 53 F5 over the past 12 months is $104,938. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Beneteau First 53 F5 sailboats are for sale?+
5 Beneteau First 53 F5 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 8 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Beneteau First 53 F5 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Beneteau First 53 F5 is up 9.0% over the last 3 months compared with the 12-month median.
04Where are Beneteau First 53 F5 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Beneteau First 53 F5 listings over the past 12 months are France (28.6%), Italy (28.6%), Sweden (28.6%).
05Do Beneteau First 53 F5 listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of Beneteau First 53 F5 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 1.4% off the original ask. If a listing has been on the market for more than 90 days without a cut, the seller may not be in a hurry.
06What should I look at instead of a Beneteau First 53 F5?+
Comparable models include Beneteau First Yacht 53, Beneteau First 47.7, Beneteau First 42 S7. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.