2001 Beneteau First 40.7
Port Clinton, OH
Designed by Farr Yacht Design, the 2001 Beneteau First 40.7 is a proven racer/cruiser with a deep keel drawing 7'9" for strong upwind performance. She features a fractional sloop rig with a keel-stepped aluminum mast, rod rigging, and all control lines led aft to the cockpit for short-handed sailing. Below deck, a three-cabin, one-head layout is finished in cherry wood with a full galley, navigation station, and spacious main saloon.
Specifications
Key Features
- Farr Yacht Design hull — one of the most successful racer/cruiser designs in its class
- Deep keel version (7'9" draft) for superior upwind performance
- Fractional sloop rig with double-spreader, keel-stepped aluminum mast and rod rigging
- All control lines led aft to cockpit for short-handed sailing
- Volvo 2030 30HP diesel engine
- Approximately 806 sq ft of sail area (main and foretriangle)
- Three private cabins with cherry wood interior finish
- Large primary winches, cockpit sole traveler, and adjustable genoa cars
Description
From Farr Yacht Design, the Beneteau First 40.7 is one of the most successful racer/cruisers ever built — fast, responsive, and equally comfortable offshore or at anchor. This deep-keel 2001 model combines a proven race-winning hull with a warm, functional interior.
**Key Specifications**
– Designer: Farr Yacht Design
– LOA: 39’11”
– Beam: 12’5″
– Draft: 7’9″ (deep keel)
– Displacement: ~15,211 lbs
– Ballast: ~5,960 lbs
– Engine: Volvo 2030, 30 HP
– Sail Area: ~806 sq ft (main and foretriangle)
**Rig and Sailplan**
JEB 3 features a fractional sloop rig with a double-spreader, keel-stepped aluminum mast, rod rigging, and quality deck hardware. All control lines are led aft to the cockpit for short-handed sailing. Large primary winches, a traveler on the cockpit sole, and adjustable genoa cars provide precise sail control for racing or passage-making.
**Interior Layout**
Below deck, the 40.7 offers a three-cabin, one-head layout with a full galley, navigation station, and spacious main saloon. The interior is finished in warm cherry wood, with a light and airy feel from multiple opening hatches and portlights. The saloon table and settees create a comfortable space for dining or relaxing after a passage.
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Additional Details
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Accommodations
The First 40.7 offers a three-cabin, one-head layout with a spacious main saloon featuring a saloon table and settees, along with a full galley and navigation station. The interior is finished in cherry wood and benefits from multiple opening hatches and portlights for natural light and ventilation.
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