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Sailing yacht · 42 ft (13 m) · Gustavia
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Caractéristiques clés
- Chantier
- beneteau
- Modèle
- first 40.7
- Longueur
- 42 ft (13 m)
- Passagers
- 10
- Cabines
- 3
Verdict
A capable cruiser-racer with lively upwind performance, a responsive hull, and a practical 3-cabin layout. It is strongest in sailing qualities and value on the used market, while interior volume and noise/privacy are more modest than on newer cruising-focused yachts.
Avantages
- +Fast and well-balanced under sail
- +Responsive helm and good upwind ability
- +Practical three-cabin layout for a 40-footer
- +Well-known design with broad parts and owner support
Inconvénients
- −Interior finish and space are less generous than newer cruisers
- −Performance-focused setup can feel less relaxed in short-handed cruising
- −Age and prior use matter a lot on 2008 examples
- −Some layouts prioritize sailing function over onboard storage
The Beneteau First 40.7 is a Bruce Farr–designed fractional sloop with a fin keel and spade rudder, aimed squarely at the cruiser-racer segment. Its proportions and sail plan give it the look and feel of a yacht built to move, not just to entertain at anchor, and the model has a strong reputation for club-race pace and balanced sailing manners.
On the water, the boat is generally regarded as lively, with solid upwind performance and light-to-moderate helm feel when properly set up. It is responsive in breeze and rewards an active sail trim approach. That said, the same traits that make it quick can make it less forgiving than a more cruising-oriented yacht, especially for crews that prefer easygoing handling.
Below deck, the three-cabin layout is useful for family or charter-style use, but comfort is more functional than luxurious. The interior suits a 40-foot performance cruiser, yet it does not offer the volume or soft finish of later, beamier designs. For buyers, the main attraction is value: good sailing performance, established class support, and strong used-market availability, provided the specific boat has been maintained well.
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