Beneteau Oceanis 500 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Briand·1988·Beneteau
Beneteau Oceanis 500 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · wing
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
50.25' · 15.32 m
Displ.
30,700 lbs · 13,925 kg
First year
1988

The Beneteau Oceanis 500 stands as a landmark vessel in the evolution of modern production cruising. Launched in 1987 and produced until 1991, this Philippe Briand design was the flagship of the first generation of the Oceanis range, a series that fundamentally redefined the priorities of yacht manufacturers from pure performance to prioritized onboard livability and ease of handling. With 158 hulls completed during its production run, the Oceanis 500 offered a massive beam and an innovative interior volume that was largely unprecedented for the late 1980s. According to the Beneteau Heritage Archives, the model was conceived to "simplify life on board," a philosophy that continues to define the brand’s cruising identity today.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 110,000
Ask, not sold · 20 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
10
20 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
5
United States (72.2%) · New Zealand (11.1%) · Australia (5.6%)

Recent Listings

16 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Beneteau Oceanis 500 listings span 5 countries. United States leads with 13 listings (72.2%), followed by New Zealand and Australia.

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

Country breakdown

18 listings · 5 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 110,00013672.2%
New Zealand$ 114,3302011.1%
Australia$ 139,755105.6%
Spain$ 343,228115.6%
Greece$ 139,618115.6%

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
Performance Oceanis 5049.54'$ 186,15813853
Lagoon 50051'$ 529,3867748
Beneteau Oceanis 40040'$ 69,9004922
Beneteau Oceanis 52353.31'$ 229,0003519
Beneteau Oceanis 400 CC41'$ 105,0002712
Dufour 500 Grand Large49.54'$ 319,9582410
Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 52353.15'$ 229,820216
Beneteau Oceanis 500You are here$ 110,0002010
Voyage Yachts 50050'$ 359,5001814
Beneteau Oceanis 4747.9'$ 563,83475
Beneteau Oceanis 5251.67'$ 666,31742

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Beneteau Oceanis 500 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Beneteau Oceanis 500 over the past 12 months is $110,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Beneteau Oceanis 500 sailboats are for sale?+
10 Beneteau Oceanis 500 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 20 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Beneteau Oceanis 500 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Beneteau Oceanis 500 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Beneteau Oceanis 500 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Beneteau Oceanis 500 listings over the past 12 months are United States (72.2%), New Zealand (11.1%), Australia (5.6%).
05Do Beneteau Oceanis 500 listings get price reductions?+
About 50% of Beneteau Oceanis 500 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 24.5% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Beneteau Oceanis 500?+
Comparable models include Performance Oceanis 50, Lagoon 500, Beneteau Oceanis 400. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.