Beneteau -Mauric First 30 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the brokerage market for a Beneteau First 30 (Mauric) means chasing the opening act of Beneteau's performance-cruiser story: a 1977–1981 André Mauric design built in 965 hulls, with solid fiberglass construction and a skeg-protected rudder that sets the Mauric version apart. She is small enough to single-handle and roomy enough for four to six, but the buyer's job is less about spec-sheet romance and more about reading a 40-year-old hull honestly.
Layouts on the Used Market
The First 30's belowdecks plan is consistent across the class: a V-berth forward, two saloon settees, and an aft quarter berth, served by a compact galley, a chart table, and an enclosed head. The 9-foot 4-inch beam and rethought roof shape give the interior usable volume for the length, so a used example should feel like a coherent cruiser rather than a stripped racer. Because the model ran only from 1977 to 1981, you are not choosing between generations — every boat carries the same Mauric hull, fin keel, and masthead sloop rig.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
The used fleet tends toward modest owner additions rather than factory-heavy kit. A chartplotter and autopilot are frequent owner upgrades that meaningfully change shorthanded usability, while solar and an inverter address the boat's tiny 8-gallon fuel and 22-gallon water margins by easing anchorage life. Less commonly, buyers will find a bimini, cockpit shower, or hot water added for comfort — none are standard, and none should be assumed on a given listing.
What to Inspect
Exercise the skeg-hung rudder and its bearings for free play, and verify the iron ballast keel bond reads clean at the hull joint anchor. Confirm the solid fiberglass hull and deck show no unexplained laminate staining or softness, since the build uses no core that would hide rot. With the Renault diesel on shaft drive, spin the shaft and smell the bilge for stray fuel or coolant, and confirm the 8-gallon tank is not swollen or corroded at its mounts.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These boats turn up across the United States, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Portugal, Italy, and Austria. For a viewing, keep a short list:
- Exercise the skeg rudder for bearing play
- Check solid FG hull and deck for softness or stain
- Verify iron keel bond at hull joint
- Smell bilge; spin shaft on Renault diesel
- Confirm 8-gal fuel and 22-gal water tanks sound
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Beneteau -Mauric First 30. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 15 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25 | 1 | $20,708 | — |
| Apr 25 | 1 | $15,111 | -27.0% |
| Jun 25 | 2 | $155,000 | +925.7% |
| Sep 25 | 11 | $31,342 | -79.8% |
| Oct 25 | 1 | $78,000 | +148.9% |
| Jan 26 | 4 | $109,411 | +40.3% |
| Feb 26 | 1 | $195,889 | +79.0% |
| Mar 26 | 1 | $52,927 | -73.0% |
| Apr 26 | 8 | $68,384 | +29.2% |
| May 26 | 6 | $15,846 | -76.8% |
| Jun 26 | 4 | $8,394 | -47.0% |
| Jul 26 | 4 | $141,446 | +1585.1% |
| Aug 26 | 5 | $29,207 | -79.4% |
| Sep 26 | 9 | $83,953 | +187.4% |
| Oct 26 | 1 | $192,579 | +129.4% |
Where they're listed
Beneteau -Mauric First 30 listings appear across 14 countries. United Kingdom has the most listings with 7 (17.1%), followed by Netherlands and United States.
Country view
41 listings · 14 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $52,927 | 7 | 2 | 17.1% |
| Netherlands | $47,237 | 6 | 3 | 14.6% |
| United States | $141,000 | 6 | 3 | 14.6% |
| France | $56,020 | 4 | 4 | 9.8% |
| Austria | $127,048 | 3 | 0 | 7.3% |
| Portugal | $16,679 | 3 | 0 | 7.3% |
| Switzerland | $52,545 | 2 | 1 | 4.9% |
| Germany | $163,987 | 2 | 1 | 4.9% |
| Hungary | $144,399 | 2 | 0 | 4.9% |
| Italy | $135,933 | 2 | 1 | 4.9% |
| Australia | $97,762 | 1 | 0 | 2.4% |
| Belgium | $83,953 | 1 | 1 | 2.4% |
Comparable models
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6 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beneteau First 30 (Mauric)You are here | — | $ 83,906 | 43 | 19 |
| Judel/Vrolijk J/30 | 29.83' | $ 14,500 | 21 | 1 |
| CS Yachts 30 | 30' | $ 20,955 | 20 | 1 |
| Pearson 30 | 29.79' | $ 7,100 | 16 | 5 |
| Custom 30 | 29.75' | $ 14,569 | 12 | 3 |
| Nicholson 30 Mk I | 29' | $ 9,509 | 4 | 1 |