Beneteau First 38
Masthead Sloop · Fin w/spade rudder · 1982–present
The First 38 by Beneteau, also known in the US as the Beneteau 38, was offered with multiple keel and rig options.
See her sail
The Beneteau First 38, on the water
The fleet's own footage — the truest look at how she really moves.
Footage from Adventureman Dan
Is it for you?
Character
Where this design lands on the numbers a shopper trusts — read straight from her own ratios.
A balanced, easily-driven cruiser — comfortable and forgiving for coastal work.
The living fleet
Sailed by the fleet
The crews aboard this model, and where they were last seen.
What they go for
Market signal
Where this crew has seen the model for sale, and the asking prices that came with it.
- the creator sold this boat for $23,000 to fund the purchase of the MacGregor▶ 1:40
From the fleet's own footage — our observed signal, not broker listings.
The record
Full specifications
The complete reference set — tap any figure to switch between metric and imperial.
The family
Boats like this
Nearby designs by size, type, and era — worth a look alongside her.