European Yacht of the Year
First 30.
Entry Performance.
Modern, compact performance cruiser. Planing DNA meets practical know-how. Your gateway to true ownership.
Länge
10,33 m
Beam
2,99 m
Verdrängung
3.200 kg
Draft
1,80–2,10 m
Cabins
2
Engine
21 PS
Water
100 L
Diesel
60 L
Segelfläche
52 m²
CE Category
A6/B8
Why this boat
The compact entry into real sailing.
Not too small to undertake real cruises. Not so large that it becomes an administrative project. The First 30 is the smart springboard into ownership.
Planing-oriented
Light, agile, responsive. The First 30 enters planing mode when skill and wind align.
Accessible
Not extreme, but genuinely sporty. Entry-level performance that doesn't understate and doesn't overcomplicate.
First ownership step
Your first real yacht project. Compact enough for real-life ownership, capable enough for serious sailing.
Gallery
Compact with charisma. Modern to the detail.
Interior
Comparison
First 30 vs First 36 — Entry or sweet spot?
The 30 is the leaner entry project; the 36 remains the more fulfilling boat long-term. Both are modern and demand no compromises in quality.
First 30
The intelligent entry
Compact, modern, manageable. For owners wanting to enter ownership without overextending themselves.
First 36
The definitive sweet spot
Larger, more versatile, more fulfilling long-term. The 36 is the boat you stay with.
| Criterion | First 30 | First 36 |
|---|---|---|
| Philosophy | Compact, modern performance, easy to handle | Sweet spot between entry and serious project |
| Sailing grounds and range | Shorter sailing grounds, day sailing, anchorages | Longer cruises, ocean-capable, more comfort |
| Typical owner | Wants to enter ownership, keep it lean | Seeks the definitive short- to medium-term boat |
| Next step | Perfect as an entry project before the 36 | The boat you'll stay with |
Niko Resch. 4-time Olympian. Your sparring partner for the decision.
Niko Resch. 4-facher Olympionike. Dein Sparringspartner für die Entscheidung.
Performance and material expertise from competitive sailing, translated into calm, transparent buying guidance. No sales pitch — just clarity.
Sharpen your sailing grounds and use-case profile together
Position the First 30 honestly against range alternatives
Prepare a Sea Trial or yard visit
Next step
The First 30 becomes clearer in conversation and unmistakable on the water.
No pressure, no obligation — let's find out together if the First 30 is really your sweet spot.
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