Beneteau First 36

The Beneteau First 36 is a 12.0-meter fractional sloop designed by Samuel Manuard and built by Beneteau since 2022, offered in Racing and Cruising layouts. It features a fin keel with a bulb and dual rudders, displacing 4799 kg. Aboard SEILmagasinet, the boat achieved 7.2 knots upwind in 15 knots of wind and 9.5 knots on a reach with a Code Zero.0:49 Its vacuum-infused construction aims to keep weight low while maintaining finish quality. The interior includes three cabins, a dedicated chart table, and a compact head, with flexible aft cabin berths and a galley island housing the refrigerator.1:48 The base price is 3 million NOK, with a race-ready configuration costing nearly 4 million NOK.1:33 The Beneteau First 36 SE, a performance-oriented variant, features a carbon mast, tiller steering, and a longer bowsprit for ORC rating optimization.0:10 This SE version removes interior liners for weight reduction, exposing the glass hybrid structure, and replaces traditional cabinetry with hanging storage bags.1:01 The SE version is priced at 290,000 Euro, a 15 percent premium over the 250,000 Euro standard model.1:31 Halcyon Yachts observed the Beneteau First 36 on display at boot Düsseldorf 2026.4:27 Sailing Northern Brees saw a Beneteau First 36 participating in the Baltic Sea Race.9:04