The Beneteau First Class 12 represents a pivotal moment in the late 1980s when the French shipyard sought to bridge the gap between purebred offshore racing machines and high-performance cruisers. Designed by the renowned Groupe Finot, the vessel was conceived as the flagship of the "First Class" series, which included the smaller First Class 8 and 10. Launched around 1986, it was built to satisfy the demands of competitive sailors participating in prestigious events like the Tour de France à la Voile, while still offering the basic amenities required for fast passage-making. The hull design features a moderate beam carried well aft, a characteristic Finot trait that provides significant stability and surfing potential in following seas, marking a departure from the pinched sterns of earlier IOR-influenced designs.
Beneteau First Class 12 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Beneteau
- Model
- First Class 12
- Builder
- Beneteau
- Designer
- Jean-Marie Finot
- Number Built
- 70
- Production Year(s)
- 1985 - 1986
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
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Market Overview
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beneteau First 31.7 | 31.53' | $55,369 | 39 | 11 |
| Beneteau First 38 | 40.2' | $35,218 | 26 | 8 |
| Beneteau First 45 F5 | 46.59' | $97,191 | 20 | 11 |
| Beneteau First 36 | 39.33' | $399,000 | 17 | 12 |
| Beneteau First 32 | 32.5' | $21,205 | 11 | 5 |
| Beneteau First 33.7 | 32.74' | $53,800 | 11 | 4 |
| Beneteau First 25 | 24.61' | $9,400 | 9 | 5 |
| Beneteau First 300 | 29.69' | $43,000 | 9 | 1 |
| Jeanneau First 28 | 28.21' | $28,863 | 9 | 3 |
| Beneteau First 44 Performance | 48.06' | $587,623 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are similar sailboats to the Beneteau First Class 12?
- Comparable models include the Beneteau First 31.7, Beneteau First 38, Beneteau First 45 F5. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.