Beneteau First 18 SE

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Beneteau First 18 SE: Small Boat, Big Fun

The First 18 SE is a modern take on performance day sailing, fast, trailerable, and easy to handle solo or two-up. Whether you're racing on the weekend or exploring quiet coves, this pocket keelboat delivers maximum fun with minimum fuss.

Simple, safe, and seriously agile, it’s your go-anywhere, sail-anytime boat.

Key Features:

Wide, flat hull with twin rudders
Ballasted swing keel for shallow-water access
Gennaker snuffer and furling jib
Carbon mast and lightweight design
Self-draining cockpit and unsinkable construction
Easily trailerable and ramp-launch ready

Why Choose the First 18 SE?

Because sailing should be easy, exciting, and accessible. The First 18 SE is made for those who want pure wind-powered fun, without the complexity. From first-timers to seasoned racers, it’s a boat that brings freedom back to sailing.

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SAILING EXPERIENCE

Stable and lightweight with a wide and flat hull shape, a deep-ballasted swinging keel, and high-performance rigging, the First 18 SE delivers a dinghy-like sailing experience but on a more safe and stable platform. Simple systems make for easy handling, and the boat’s responsiveness makes every sail fun and fast. A lifting keel means you can beach wherever you want or sail right into your favourite bay. System and boat controls are simplified, leaving a nice and clear deckspace. The jib is furling, the gennaker is easily operated with a snuffer system, and a carbon mast without a backstay supports the powerful square-top mainsail.

INTERIOR

The interior layout may well surprise you with an amazing amount of space for a boat of this size, with room for up to two adults to sleep. A user-friendly companionway leads you inside, where there is a great-sized v-berth with smart crew bags for personal belongings. Suitable for cruising the coastline or racing in the harbour, this is a design that will impress.