The Beneteau First 40 is a stylish and performance-oriented sailboat, designed for both the passionate racing sailor and the cruising enthusiast seeking speed and comfort. This 12-meter long cruiser-racer combines high-quality materials with excellent sailing characteristics, offering a perfect balance between sporty performance and comfortable cruising. 

The First 40 is equipped with a well-thought?out rigging and a spacious deck, making her easy to handle, even with a smaller crew. 

With her modern hull design, developed by Farr Yacht Design, she delivers impressive speed and stability in both light and heavy wind conditions. Inside, you’ll find a sleek and functional interior, with plenty of natural light and high-quality finishes. Accommodating up to six people, she features spacious berths, a well?equipped galley, and a comfortable saloon, ideal for extended voyages. 

The combination of practical luxury and sailing performance makes this Beneteau an attractive choice for sailors looking for the best of both worlds

 

Builder: Beneteau France 

Designer: BENETEAU

 

Fuel: 130 l 

Water: 200 l 

Holding: 50 l

 

GALLEY

Hot water: yes 

Refrigerator: yes 

Water system: Yes

 

NAVIGATION INSTRUMENTS

Electronics: Chartplotter and 6 numbr B&G 

VHF: yes

 

DECK EQUIPMENT

Deck hardware: Harken / Lewmar 

Hatches: Harken 

Winches: Lewmar

 

SAILS

Race Set:

Quantum Sails Fusion Aramid 1 main 2022 

1 jib-1,5 2022 , 

1 jib-2 2022 -1 jib-3 2022 , 

1 s2 2022, 1 s1 2022 , 1 a1 2021, 1 a2 2022. 

Cruise Set : Aramid 1 main 2016, 

Aramid Med Jib 2016

  • Rigging: Rod / Renewed in 2024 
  • Mast: Carbon / Maintened in 2024 
  • Boom: Aluminium 
  • Vang: Rod Thicker 
  • Spinnaker pole: Carbon (with cover) 
  • Furling system: No / Harken gemini (with cover)

 

NOTES:

  • Halyards and sheets are dyneema.
  • Halyards have their own guide. Inhauler system for jib. 
  • There is lazybag, lazyjackand tent for cruising. 
  • Teak seating in the cockpit renewed in 2024. 
  • All annual maintenance and look after service after each race is performed regularly by local service company

 

ELECTRICAL

Batteries: 1 for engine and 2 for service – changed in 2024

Battery Charger: yes

 

SAFETY

CE Registration: yes 

Fire-extinguishers: yes

 

CONSTRUCTION

Keel: Lead Fin

 

ACCOMMODATIONS

Berths number: 8 

Cabins number: 3 

Shower: Yes

 

EXTRAS

Radio CD: yes 

Speakers Cockpit: yes 

Cockpit Shower: yes 

Swimming ladder: yes