Beneteau First Class 7 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Jean-Marie Finot / Jacques Fauroux·1983 – 1985·~120 hulls·Beneteau
Beneteau First Class 7 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · wing
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
21.5' · 6.55 m
Displ.
1,975 lbs · 896 kg
First year
1983

Designed by the prolific naval architecture duo of JeanMarie Finot and Jacques Fauroux, the Beneteau First Class 7 was introduced in 1983 as a highperformance onedesign intended to bridge the gap between dinghies and larger coastal racers. Following the meteoric success of its larger sibling, the First Class 8, the "7" was conceived as a more transportable and accessible platform specifically optimized for inland waterways and protected coastal racing. According to the Beneteau Group’s historical archive, the model was part of a prestigious monotype lineage that included the Class 10 and Class 12, all emphasizing speed, efficiency, and a "sailing 365 days a year" philosophy. With its light displacement and versatile lifting keel, the First Class 7 remains a distinctive example of the French "sportcruiser" movement of the 1980s.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 2,558
Ask, not sold · 1 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
0
1 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
Insufficient data
Countries with listings
1
United Kingdom (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Beneteau First Class 7 listings span 1 country. United Kingdom leads with 1 listings

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

Country breakdown

1 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 2,55810100.0%

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 31.731.53'$ 54,2385831
Beneteau First 30 (Mauric)29.36'$ 67,2573919
Beneteau First 28528.16'$ 19,9503519
Beneteau First 3639.33'$ 399,0002514
Beneteau First 2424.61'$ 75,627219
Beneteau First 27.729.04'$ 35,937208
Beneteau 34.733.66'$ 86,175136
Beneteau First 27 SE26.21'$ 135,000134
Beneteau First 2524.61'$ 9,358105
Beneteau First 30029.69'$ 42,613103
Beneteau First Class 7You are here$ 2,55810

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Beneteau First Class 7 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Beneteau First Class 7 over the past 12 months is $2,558. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Beneteau First Class 7 sailboats are for sale?+
1 has been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Where are Beneteau First Class 7 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Beneteau First Class 7 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (100.0%).
04What should I look at instead of a Beneteau First Class 7?+
Comparable models include Beneteau First 31.7, Beneteau First 30 (Mauric), Beneteau First 285. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.