Beneteau First Class 8 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Jacques Fauroux/Jean-Marie Finot·1982 – 1994·~969 hulls·Beneteau
Beneteau First Class 8 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · wing
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
25.42' · 7.75 m
Displ.
3,100 lbs · 1,406 kg
First year
1982

The Beneteau First Class 8 stands as a seminal design in the evolution of modern sportboats, marking a departure from traditional heavydisplacement cruisers toward the highperformance, onedesign racing that would dominate the late 20th century. Launched in 1982, the vessel was the result of a highprofile collaboration between the legendary naval architect JeanMarie Finot and Jacques Fauroux. Commissioned specifically for the French Sailing Federation (FFV) to serve as a standardized trainer and racing platform, the First Class 8 achieved remarkable commercial success, with over 1,000 units produced during its decadelong production run. Its design DNA—characterized by a flat, planingcapable hull, a powerful fractional rig, and a versatile lifting keel—bridged the gap between dinghystyle agility and the seaworthiness required for coastal racing.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 9,517
Ask, not sold · 6 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
6 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+46.1%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
5
Ireland (33.3%) · Austria (16.7%) · Switzerland (16.7%)

Recent Listings

3 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Beneteau First Class 8 listings span 5 countries. Ireland leads with 2 listings (33.3%), followed by Austria and Switzerland.

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

Country breakdown

6 listings · 5 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Ireland$ 9,4822033.3%
Austria$ 21,3271016.7%
Switzerland$ 7,6321016.7%
France$ 4,5381116.7%
Poland$ 23,2701116.7%

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 2929.67'$ 21,5003612
Beneteau First 28528.16'$ 19,9503519
Beneteau First 3840.2'$ 34,7883114
Beneteau First 3639.33'$ 399,0002514
Beneteau First 2424.61'$ 75,627219
Beneteau 34.733.66'$ 86,175136
Beneteau First 2524.61'$ 9,358105
Jeanneau First 2828.21'$ 11,577105
Beneteau First Class 8You are here$ 9,51762

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Beneteau First Class 8 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Beneteau First Class 8 over the past 12 months is $9,517. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Beneteau First Class 8 sailboats are for sale?+
2 Beneteau First Class 8 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 6 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Beneteau First Class 8 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Beneteau First Class 8 has increased by 46.1% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Beneteau First Class 8 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Beneteau First Class 8 listings over the past 12 months are Ireland (33.3%), Austria (16.7%), Switzerland (16.7%).
05What should I look at instead of a Beneteau First Class 8?+
Comparable models include Beneteau First 31.7, Beneteau First 30 (Mauric), Beneteau First 29. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.