2000 Beneteau First 40.7

This 2000 Beneteau First 40.7 combines serious racing pedigree with genuine cruising comfort. Designed by Bruce Farr & Associates, the hull delivers the efficiency and performance expected of a respected racing platform while remaining entirely manageable for extended voyaging. The boat carries a fully battened mainsail and furling genoa with efficient 10-degree sheeting angles, both fitted with Lewmar racing ball bearing cars. A moderate draft and removable cockpit lockers add versatility for different sailing conditions and anchorages.

The deck layout prioritizes safety and efficiency. Wide, nearly level sidedecks feature excellent nonskid surfaces with handrails always within reach, while the foredeck remains completely clear. The large, leather-covered wheel sits forward of a slatted teak helmsman's seat. The structural engineering reflects serious build quality: an injected carbon-vinylester rudder blade, composite rudder stock with self-aligning bearings, and glassed inner structure throughout for rigidity and optimal stress distribution from the rigging and keel.

Below decks, the accommodations suit both racing crews and cruising families. The salon seats six comfortably around an inlaid table, with curved lockers and shelves aft providing both style and storage. The galley to port includes a stainless steel double sink with pressurized hot and cold water, a 12V refrigerator, gimbaled stove, and ample locker space. The navigation station features an expansive chart table with a curved instrument panel for optimal viewing, storage shelves, and a navigator's seat with a chart storage shelf behind.

Three sleeping cabins provide flexibility for extended passages. The forward cabin has a private head entrance and large overhead hatch. Two aft cabins each have berths built in two parts to accommodate leeboards, plus generous ventilation. The starboard head includes a marine toilet, basin with shower unit, hanging locker, and substantial storage. Throughout, fine craftsmanship is evident in the execution of both structure and interior finish. Power comes from a single 30 hp Volvo Penta diesel engine.