Electrics:• VOLTAGE: 12Vdc, 110/220Vac shore power• ELECTRICAL PANEL: 12v Electrical panel (breaker, voltmeter, water level gauge, fuel level gauge, battery warning)• IGNITION: Control panel in cockpit• BATTERY CHARGER: Yes, 40A, multi-bank, Dolphin (original)• NO OF BATTERIES: 1 house (lithium – Aug 2019) / 1 engine (lead acid – Mar 2019)• HOUSE CAPACITY: 110 AH (equivalent to lead acid 220 AH)• METHOD OF CHARGING: Alternator and AC Charger• ALTERNATOR: 12v 30A• SHORE POWER: 110/230Vac, 50/60Hz• SHORE POWER CABLE: Yes
• NO OF BERTHS: 6-8 Persons• SALOON SINGLES: 2, single berth starboard / port saloon w/ lee cloths• NUMBER OF CABINS: 3• AFT DOUBLES: 2• HEADROOM: M 1.85, FT 6’2”• DIMENSIONS: 1, Double Bed (2.00 x 1.50m)• FORWARD CABIN: M 1.84, FT 6’2”• DIMENSIONS: 1 Double (2.05m x 1.60m)• FANS: 2, 12V, V berth and aft port cabin• GALLEY: L-shaped• STOVE: ENO, 2 burner w/ oven, gimballed (serviced 2019)• NO OF BURNERS: 2• GAS: 1 Gas bottle locker to port; pressure reducing valve and safety tap (2021)• FRIDGE: 1 Vitrifrigo Model: BN100 – BNT; Compressor: ACC GD30FDC; Power: 42W; Input Volts: 12Vdc• ICEBOX: Yes - 100 Liter Icebox drained by foot pump• SINK: 1 Rectangular stainless steel sink in galley; w/ hot/cold water tap• HEADS: 1• HEADROOM: M 1.86, FT 6’2”• MARINE TOILET: Yes - WC Quiet Flush electric toilet• WASH BASIN: Hot/cold water w/ shower hose• UPHOLSTERY/ COLOUR SCHEME: Cream Leatherette, cabins have removable blue covers over white cushions• INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION/WOOD TYPE: Alpi Blond Oak; parquet type laminated floors• BUILDER LAYOUT VERSION: Beneteau First 40/3/1• AC: No• HEATING: Yes, Webasto Air Top Evo 5500, ducted to each cabin, saloon and head (serviced 2021)
Electronics:• MARINE NETWORK: NMEA2000 backbone• GPS & CHART PLOTTER: Garmin GPSMAP 742xs with preloaded Great Lakes and Wi-Fi (2019)• SPEED/DEPTH/LOG: Garmin speed, depth and water temperature transducer• Garmin GNX Wind, wired (2019)• INSTRUMENTS: 2 x GMI 20 - Multi function colour instrument (2019); 3 x GNX 20 (2019); 1 x GNX Wind (2019)• VHF: Garmin VHF200 (2019) w/ GHC 10 remote mic (2018) and remote speaker (2022)• AUTO PILOT: Garmin GHP 12 (overhauled 2016), 2 x GHC 20 control heads (cockpit and nav station) (2018), 9-axis GHP Reactor autopilot CCU (2017)• AIS: Garmin AIS 800 - Class B AIS Transceiver (2020)
Sails:• MAINSAIL: Carbon, 2 reef points, UK Sails (2017)• JIB1: Carbon, 107%, UK Sails (2017)• JIB2: CDX Polyester Radial Laminate (delivery jib), 104%, Quantum (2011)• STAYSAIL: Acquired but not yet used (2019)• SPINNAKER1: S2, 1336 sq ft, Quantum (2011)• SPINNAKER2: A2, 1273 sq ft, UK Sails (2017)• SPINNAKER3: A3, 1200 sq ft, Precision Sails (2019)• SPINNAKER4: Code 0, Carbon, (2019)
Winches:• GENOA SHEET WINCHES: 2, Harken 50, 2 speed, self-tailing (serviced 2018)• MAIN SHEET WINCHES: 2, Harken 50, 2 speed, self-tailing (serviced 2018)• RUNNING WINCHES: 2, Harken 50, 2 speed, self-tailing (serviced 2018)
Ground Tackle:• PRIMARY ANCHOR: Fortress, aluminum w/10’ chain and 50’ rope rode• ANCHOR ROLLER: Yes, removable SS• SECONDARY ANCHOR: Danforth• WINDLASS: Electric, 1000 W• MAKE: Quick 12v with up/down wired remote control
Rig:• TYPE: Fractional• KEEL STEPPED: (1) SPARCRAFT PERFORMANCE standard electro polished aluminum mast – 2 aft swept spreaders• BOOM: (1) SPARCRAFT Anodized aluminum swinging boom mounted on mast; fixed boom rigid vang• MAINSHEET: Sheet trimming type “German System”; Mainsail sheet track in aluminum with ball-bearing traveler in cockpit• STANDING RIGGING MATERIAL: DYFORM compacted cable• LAST REPLACED: Original, forestay replaced (Nov 2016)• MAINSAIL REEFING: 2 reefing lines brought to cockpit• HEADSAIL ROLLER FURLING: Profurl (serviced 2019)• SPINNAKER POLE: Yes• REINFORCEMENT PLATES: Backstay, Main Sheet, Jib In-haulers, Staysail• HALYARDS: 2:1 Main, Spin 1 (2017), Fractional Spin 2, Genoa, Staysail (2019)• MAINSAIL MAST TRACK: Tides Marine (2016)• MAIN SAIL HANDLING: Retractable lazy jack system for shorthanded sailing (2016)
Water System:• BILGE PUMPS: Electric & Manual (1 manual bilge, 2 electric bilge pumps)• WATER PUMP: Pressurized electric water pump; accumulator tank; inline filter• SEA WATER: Yes (sea water foot pump / icebox drainage)• WATER HEATING SYSTEM: Engine and shore power (automatic 110/230Vac detect)
Designed by Bruce Farr, the Beneteau First 40 does an admirable job of blending a truly fast hull with a very stylish interior. The interior has been designed by Nauta Design and is finished in an Alpi blond oak which certainly adds a touch a class and comfort throughout the vessel. The First 40 is built somewhat conservatively with a solid hull and cored deck and accessible areas on deck covered in "picot" type non-slip surface.
The galley is immediately to port when you come below. It is well thought out, with stainless steel sink facing forward, a good sized icebox/fridge and a two-burner stove with oven and grill. The wraparound navigation station is opposite the galley and is the best feature of the interior. It includes a chart table and a desk, perfect for a computer, and plenty of room for radios and repeaters. The saloon includes settees port and starboard with storage above.
The First 40 continues the tradition of the First 40.7 and is a thoroughbred amongst cruiser/racers. The interior layout is modern and comfortable and yet the First 40 has had highly impressive racing results, showing a winning combination of style and performance.
The forward cabin offers a V-berth, a dressing seat and a hanging locker. The head is to starboard and is spacious. There are two equal double cabins aft and the saloon has one single berth to port and one to starboard. A center-line table opens up to allow seating for the crew.
The Beneteau First 40 is a boat that we can all aspire to and is designed for performance. This boat will appeal on many levels.
ARRIBA is set up for short handed sailing and can be managed, including flying spinnakers, by a solo sailor.
June 2022 survey available upon request. More pictures including 360°, videos and complete equipment list can be found at www.sellboat.ca.
WINNER: 1st Place Finish - Susan Hood (2021)1st Place Finish - Lake Ontario 300 (2021)1st Place Season Overall LOSHR Series - Single Handed Spinnaker Fleet (2017)Many other 1st, 2nd, 3rd place flags
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