Beneteau First 35S5
Cruising Sailboat
Beneteau First 35S5 is a 10.8 m sailboat model introduced in 1988. Boatpedia records its 3.61 m beam and 1.83 m draft from supporting technical references, while exact model identity is confirmed by the builder's official archive. Rig, keel, engine, and layout details can vary by production year and should be checked against original build documentation.
Key Specifications
- LOA
- 10.80 m / 35.4 ft
- Beam
- 3.61 m / 11.8 ft
- Draft
- 1.83 m / 6.0 ft
- Category
- Cruising Sailboat
- Builder
- Beneteau
- Model years
- 1988-present
- Use cases
- Coastal, Weekender
Resources
Review highlights
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Easy to handle and comfortable for long weekends.
The standout quality is how balanced the boat feels once conditions build. The deck layout keeps movement calm, the interior has enough practical storage for a real trip, and the systems access is better than expected for routine owner checks. I would still inspect service records, canvas, batteries, and through-hulls carefully, but as a model it feels confidence-inspiring and easy to recommend.