Beneteau First Class 8 Sailboats for Sale

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
Disp.
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
$ 9,343
Asking price · 6 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
6 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+145.4%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
5
Ireland (33.3%) · Austria (16.7%) · Switzerland (16.7%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · showing 10 newest

Where they're listed

Beneteau First Class 8 listings appear across 5 countries. Ireland has the most listings with 2 (33.3%), followed by Austria and Switzerland.

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

Country view

6 listings · 5 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Ireland$ 9,3452033.3%
Austria$ 21,0171016.7%
Switzerland$ 7,4361016.7%
France$ 4,4721016.7%
Poland$ 22,9321116.7%

Comparable models

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

Similar boats to compare

8 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Beneteau First 31.731.53'$ 53,8786721
Beneteau First 28528.16'$ 17,5884519
Beneteau First 30 (Mauric)29.36'$ 43,0734212
Beneteau First 2929.67'$ 21,500336
Beneteau First 2424.61'$ 70,500259
Beneteau First 2524.61'$ 9,403111
Jeanneau First 2828.21'$ 11,406101
Beneteau First Class 8You are here$ 9,34361

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 $9,343. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Beneteau First Class 8 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Beneteau First Class 8 listing has 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 is up 145.4% over the last 3 months compared with 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%).
05Do Beneteau First Class 8 listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of Beneteau First Class 8 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 1.1% 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 Class 8?+
Comparable models include Beneteau First 31.7, Beneteau First 285, Beneteau First 30 (Mauric). Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.