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BENETEAU FIRST 40.7

Arzon, France

55 000 € incl vat

Informations

  • Company:

    ATLANTIQUE YACHT BROKER

  • Condition:

    Used

  • Brand:

    Beneteau

  • Model:

    First 40.7

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General description FIRST 40.7

  • Builder : BENETEAU
  • Area : Arzon, France
  • Length : 39.24 Ft
  • Draft : 0.00 Ft
  • Hull : Monohull
  • Year : 2000
  • Beam : 12.24 Ft

  • Engine Brand : Volvo Penta
  • Model : MD 2040
  • Fuel : diesel
  • Tank : L
  • Power Unit. (HP) : 40
  • Hours : 2000
  • Shaft : Saildrive
  • Engine(s) : 1

2000 FIRST 40.7

Beneteau First 40.7 – 1999 – 3 cabins

First 40.7 (1999) designed by Bruce Farr: cruising-performance, 3 cabins/8 berths. Volvo 2040 ~2,000 h, saildrive joint 2021. Electronics refurbished 2022 (Garmin GPSMAP 923, central unit, sensors, VHF ASN, AIS B). Service battery pack LiFePO4 2023. Harken furler, new rigging and genoa 2024. Mainsail with battens, staysail/inter, spinnaker + gennaker 2017. Cockpit with 6 winches, original ROD standing rigging: replacement recommended (quote available). Ideal for racing/cruising fast. Invoice file, visit upon request.

Cruising-performance sailboat designed by Bruce Farr, the First 40.7 has become a reference for those seeking a 12 m boat that is both lively, seaworthy, and habitable. Aft steering station, efficient cockpit with 6 winches, clear deck layout, and healthy hull make it an excellent compromise for both racing and fast cruising with a family crew.

Highlights (recent upgrades)

  • Harken furler, new rigging and genoa: 2024
  • Service battery pack: 2 Lithium LiFePO4 batteries (2023)
  • Electronics refurbished in 2022: Garmin central unit, log-speedo/sounder/anemometer sensors, Mini Gyro compass, GPSMAP 923 chartplotter, VHF ASN, AIS B transmitter-receiver
  • Saildrive joint replaced in 2021
  • Complete sail inventory (mainsail with battens, genoa 2024, staysail/inter on furling genoa, cruising spinnaker + gennaker 2017)
  • Well-maintained boat ready to sail (invoice file available)

Technical sheet

  • Model: Beneteau First 40.7 (architect Bruce Farr)
  • Year: 1999 – built by Beneteau
  • Material: GRP
  • Dimensions: LOA 11.92 m – Beam 3.78 m – Draft 1.90 m
  • Light displacement: 6,970 kg – Ballast: 2,764 kg
  • Engine: Volvo Penta 2040 – saildrive – 2-blade bronze propeller – approx. 2,000 h (maintenance followed)
  • Capacities: Diesel 138 L – Water 272 L

Layouts

  • Version 3 cabins / 1 bathroom
  • 8 berths (forward cabin + two aft cabins + saloon)
  • Bright saloon, L-shaped kitchen: oven/heater, double sink, refrigerator
  • Water heater, hot water under pressure, marine toilet

Electricity / Energy

  • 12 V + 220 V shore power socket, battery charger
  • 2 service LiFePO4 batteries (2023) + 1 engine battery
  • Inverter

Electronics and navigation (2022)

  • Garmin central unit, log-speedo, sounder, anemometer
  • Mini Gyro Garmin compass
  • Garmin GPS chartplotter GPSMAP 923
  • Autopilot
  • VHF Navicom ASN RT750 + AIS B transmitter-receiver
  • Radio/CD player

Deck / Rigging

  • Fractional sloop, wheel steering
  • Harken furler (2024) – new rigging 2024 – furling genoa for staysail
  • 6 winches – complete rigging
  • Lazy bag + lazy jacks
  • Windlass, anchor + chain
  • Cockpit shower, swim ladder
  • Bimini/cockpit cover: no

Safety / Miscellaneous

  • Electric + manual bilge pump
  • Fenders, mooring lines
  • Life raft and regulatory equipment: [to be confirmed according to area]

Condition / Known works

  • Saildrive joint replaced (2021)
  • Electronics refurbished (2022)
  • Furler/rigging/genoa new (2024)
  • Service batteries LiFePO4 (2023)
  • Original ROD standing rigging: replacement recommended in the short term (quotes available)

Why a First 40.7? This Farr model is appreciated for its "performance/comfort" balance: lively hull, optimized cockpit, average speed and course holding elevated, while maintaining a functional 3 cabin interior.

Contact me for the complete inventory, quotes/invoices, and a visit afloat.

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