Beneteau First 53 F5 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Bruce Farr/Pininfarina·1990·Beneteau
Beneteau First 53 F5 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · bulb
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
52.17' · 15.9 m
Displ.
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
$ 106,465
Ask, not sold · 4 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
4 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+21.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
3
Italy (50.0%) · France (25.0%) · Sweden (25.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Beneteau First 53 F5 listings span 3 countries. Italy leads with 2 listings (50.0%), followed by France and Sweden.

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

Country breakdown

4 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Italy$ 103,8472050.0%
France$ 103,5561025.0%
Sweden$ 128,8641125.0%

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 Yacht 5356.17'$ 808,4964826
Beneteau First 47.747'$ 139,830459
Beneteau First 45 F546.59'$ 93,0843426
Beneteau First 3840.2'$ 34,7903114
Beneteau First 35 S535.42'$ 42,5432712
Beneteau First 5049.16'$ 261,8002519
Beneteau First 38 S538.25'$ 47,9632413
Beneteau First 4242.92'$ 49,500189
Beneteau First 45645.5'$ 74,152144
Beneteau First 41 S541.33'$ 60,498146
Beneteau First 53 F5You are here$ 106,46541

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 $106,465. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Beneteau First 53 F5 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Beneteau First 53 F5 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 4 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 has increased by 21.0% over the last 3 months compared to 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 Italy (50.0%), France (25.0%), Sweden (25.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Beneteau First 53 F5?+
Comparable models include Beneteau First Yacht 53, Beneteau First 47.7, Beneteau First 45 F5. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.