Beneteau First 40.7
- Boat REF# · 326212
- LOA · 11.83m
- Year · 2000
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Fin
- Berths · 8
- Engine · 1 x Diesel 55hp, Volvo Penta 2030 (2000)
- Lying · Isle of Wight
Extra Details
| Designer | Farr |
|---|---|
| Builder | Beneteau, France |
| Lying | Isle of Wight |
| Fuel capacity | 129.0 ltr Total - 1 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 318.0 ltr Total - 2 Tanks |
| Last survey | 01/01/2019 |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x Diesel 55hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Volvo Penta 2030 (2000) |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Direct |
| Steering | Wheel |
| Drive | saildrive |
| Prop(s) | Folding |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | Not Recorded |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 7 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 8 knots |
Dimensions
| LOA | 11.83m |
|---|---|
| LWL | 10.62m |
| Beam | 3.78m |
| Draft Min | 2.36m |
| Draft Max | 2.36m |
| Displacement | 6,970kg |
| Storage | Ashore |
Rig
Sloop rigged Sparcraft Aluminium spars (2000) with Rod standing rigging (2019)
Sails
| Mainsail | Doyle - Slab (2019) |
|---|---|
| Headsail | Various - Other (2019) |
| Spinnaker gear |
|---|
Big sail wardrobe of racing and cruising standard of varying age - all off and stored below
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 240 shore power voltage,
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Fin |
| Finish | Paint finish |
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 8 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 3 |
| No. of single berths | 2 |
| Cabin(s) | 3 |
| Handbasin | 1 |
| Shower | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Manual) |
3 cabin layout with mirror doubles aft and double forward. Saloon seating becomes good sized singles if required
2 burner gas cooker/stove
Accommodation
| Cooker/stove | |
|---|---|
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Refrigerator | |
| Pressurised water system | |
| Hot water system |
3 cabin layout with mirror doubles aft and double forward. Saloon seating becomes good sized singles if required
2 burner gas cooker/stove
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Sprayhood | |
| Warps | |
| Boathook | |
| Swim Platform | |
| Swim Ladder | |
| Instrument Covers |
2 halyard winches
4 sheet winches
2 anchors
(Danforth and Kedge)
10.00m of chain
90.00m of warp
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Log | |
| Wind | |
| VHF DSC radio | |
| Chart plotter | |
| Autopilot | |
| Stereo | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights | |
| AIS Receiver | |
| Echo sounder |
Safety Equipment
3 bilge pumps (2 manual / 1 Electric)
Broker's Comments
French production boatbuilders Beneteau require no introduction from me, having been in business since 1884! The First 40.7 was initially designed by Bruce Farr in 1999 and very quickly gained popularity with nearly 700 produced in total. I would imagine they are probably the best known of the cruiser-racers, they still turn up in numbers at club regattas all over the country and as a family cruising boat they offer excellent accommodation as well as being fun to sail
This 40.7 has had a good career under RORC, from channel races to Round Britain and Ireland and she's crossed the Atlantic to take part in a Caribbean season. She has a comprehensive sail wardrobe (which needs an inventory when time allows) and has been updated and maintained in current ownership, now just in the yard due to ill health. The blue hull has been previously painted and does now require attention, there does not appear to be any damage but the paint is peeling.
The layout below will feel very familiar to most sailors. Everything is where and how you would expect it to be; a safe environment including a good galley at sea and plenty of space and comfort when alongside.
Again below she needs a little attention, the upholstery a good clean and general tlc but as on deck there does not appear to be any visibly significant issues here either.
She will remain ashore in a good yard (own work allowed but reliable trades also in situ) until sold so available for easy inspection.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.
Owners FAQ's
How long have you owned the boat for?
5 years
Why are you selling her?
Health reasons
Where have you sailed her?
English channel, transatlantic to Caribbean