1988 Beneteau First 405 Tall Rig

The Simon Sez is a 1988 Beneteau First 405 Tall Rig, a 40-foot fiberglass racer-cruiser built for both performance and extended cruising. Powered by a Perkins 4108 diesel engine rated at 48 hp with 1455 engine hours logged, the boat carries a tall rig suited to active sailing. The hull measures 12 feet 8 inches across the beam, providing a balanced platform for the rig and accommodations below.

Below deck, the interior arranges two cabins and two heads, offering sleeping and sanitary facilities for extended voyages. The galley is fitted with a propane stove and oven, and a separate Magma propane grill is aboard for outdoor cooking. The electrical system includes a 100-amp alternator with external regulator, an Optima Blue Top 1025cca start battery, two 6-volt AGM house batteries, and a Trace Engineering battery charger. A Honda 2000eu portable generator is included, along with an iCom SSB radio for offshore communication.

The sailing inventory includes a mainsail with two reef points, three headsails in 100%, 135%, and 155% sizes, and a symmetrical spinnaker with sock. The headstay runs a Harken roller furling system, and the boat carries both a removable inner forestay and baby stay. A hydraulic backstay tensioner helps manage rig tension under load. Anchoring is managed by a Lofrans electric windlass with 300 feet of 5/16-inch chain.

Additional equipment includes a 9-foot inflatable dinghy powered by a Mercury 4-stroke 4-hp outboard motor. The boat carries an inventory of cruising spares and tools as shown in the documentation.