The Beneteau 25 1992 vs Beneteau First 18 SE 2018 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Beneteau 25 1992 measures 24,7 feet overall (1992), giving it roughly 6,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Beneteau First 18 SE 2018 at 18,3 feet (2018). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Beneteau 25 1992 tips the scales at 2 601 lbs — 1 499 lbs more than the Beneteau First 18 SE 2018 at 1 102 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Beneteau 25 1992 carries a rated maximum of 7 hp. Engine data for the Beneteau First 18 SE 2018 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Beneteau 25 1992 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Beneteau First 18 SE 2018 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Beneteau 25 1992 could be the deciding factor.
Both boats sit in a similar displacement bracket — 2 601 lbs for the Beneteau 25 1992 and 1 102 lbs for the Beneteau First 18 SE 2018. Comparable displacement means broadly similar seakeeping behaviour and load capacity, though hull form and ballast ratio will still produce noticeably different sailing characteristics.
Draft is a practical consideration that many buyers underestimate until they're already at the marina. The Beneteau First 18 SE 2018 draws 7,0 ft, compared to 5,2 ft for the Beneteau 25 1992. That 1,8-foot difference affects which anchorages you can access, which haul-out facilities will take you, and how carefully you need to read the tide tables in shallower cruising grounds.
The Beneteau 25 1992 uses Sloop rigging. The Beneteau 25 1992 has a documented auxiliary engine of 7 hp.
Both the Beneteau 25 1992 and Beneteau First 18 SE 2018 are listed as trailerable, which opens up the freedom to explore different sailing grounds without paying for a permanent berth.
Bottom line: The Beneteau 25 1992 at 24,7 ft offers more living space, greater range, and a more substantial offshore capability. The Beneteau First 18 SE 2018 at 18,3 ft is the easier, lower-cost option — simpler to crew, trailerable, and a strong choice for coastal and day sailing.