Beneteau First 36 Spirit

Sailing Experience

As a thoroughbred planing-cruiser, First 36 Spirit brings the joy of sailing across of a wide range of conditions. In a light breeze, her exceptional lightness makes every change in the wind immediately felt as rapid acceleration. As the breeze builds, her stiff but lightweight hull accelerates effortlessly and lifts onto the plane once the breeze reaches 15 knots, letting you feel the boat come alive beneath you. And even as speeds reach double digits, she remains perfectly balanced and completely under control, thanks to her modern, stable hull and precise, responsive twin-rudder steering that lets you feel and surf every wave. 

Direct, intuitive and honest, she becomes an extension of yourself, leaving just the wind, the sea and the feeling of freedom. Whether for an afternoon sail or a longer passage, First 36 Spirit delivers what you're looking for: a deep connection with the sea and wind, and the pure joy of sailing. 

Living Onboard

Step below deck and experience the difference. The BENETEAU First 36 Spirit features a light, open and inviting interior designed to provide everything you need without surrounding you with anything you don't. The proven three-cabin layout, spacious saloon and single head provide practical comfort for weekends aboard, coastal cruising and longer passages, while the thoughtful use of space keeps the interior clean and uncluttered.

Durable countertops, easily removable magnetic doors and a practical open-storage concept make everyday life simple, functional and efficient. The compact head makes clever use of available space with its foldable sink, while the well-planned galley and saloon provide the essentials for comfortable time aboard.

The result is a modern cruising sailboat interior that feels less like a collection of things and more like a space to breathe, relax and simply be. Nothing is excessive, yet nothing essential is missing. On the First 36 Spirit, good design means knowing what to keep.

Joy of Planing for Everyone

First 36 Spirit brings the joy of planing to the widest sailing audience. Combining the ease of handling of a true planing cruiser with an extremely competitive price, she makes this modern sailing experience more accessible than ever.

Modular Cockpit

The cockpit features are designed around the sailor: helm station, with all mainsail controls within easy reach and a highly ergonomic, intuitive primary winch position. At the same time, removable bench extensions and a cockpit table transform the open cockpit into a comfortable cruising lounge when it’s time to relax.

A Design Team of Passionate Sailors

The First 36 Spirit was shaped by a team of lifelong sailors who are also some of the most iconic designers in the industry. Samuel Manuard, renowned naval architect; Lorenzo Argento, yacht designer; and a young but very experienced team at Sito. 

A Proven Concept of a Planing Cruiser

Since the launch of the planing cruiser category with the First 36, the concept has proven itself among industry professionals and in the market. The First 36 & 30 have won every major industry award, while both are already built in more than 100 units.

Disclaimer

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.