BENETEAU R/C 35
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 35.17 ft |
| LWL | 28.83 ft |
| Beam | 12.17 ft |
| Draft | 6.25 ft |
| Shoal Draft | 4.42 ft(1.35 m) |
| Displacement | 10,485 lb |
| Ballast | 4,850.4 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.2 kn |
About the BENETEAU R/C 35
Most often referred to as FIRST 35. See FIRST 35 for more information. Based on IOR 3/4 ton racer. IDYLLE 11.50 based on the same hull.
The Beneteau R/C 35 is a classic 1980s cruiser designed by Jean Berret and built by Beneteau in France, with production limited to the year 1980. As the data indicates, the total number of hulls built is unknown, but the vessel represents a specific era of French yacht construction with a masthead sloop rig.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal cruisers and weekend sailors who prioritize a comfortable, moderate-performance package over extreme racing or heavy bluewater expedition capabilities.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 10485.0 lb, a capsize ratio of 2.23, and a fin keel, the R/C 35 offers moderate offshore stability, though its single-year production run and lack of extensive bluewater owner reports suggest it is better suited for protected waters than extended ocean passages.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels from the same era include the Beneteau First 35 and the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 34, as they share similar displacement, beam, and masthead sloop configurations typical of late-1970s and early-1980s European production cruisers.
Direct variant of the BENETEAU R/C 35
Near-identical models — same hull, builder and designer, re-badged or lightly changed. Specs and owner-reported issues are typically shared across the group, so a sister model's page may carry detail this one doesn't.
Performance
Estimated Value
High ConfidenceAsking price by model year
137 listings · boat years 1981–2026 · median $64,500
Each dot is one listing · hover for details · dashed red line marks the median · obvious data-entry outliers (top & bottom 2.5%) excluded.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 35.17ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
6 documented issues across 3 systems, documented on the near-identical sister model FIRST 35 (BENETEAU). The BENETEAU R/C 35 shares its hull, rig and keel, so these findings apply.
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