The new Beneteau First 40 continues the tradition of the First 40.7 and is a thoroughbred amongst racer/cruisers. 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.
Britannia is offering a fantastic opportunity to be amongst the first to charter the real Beneteau First 40s, with full racing rig and deep race keel. Accept no imitations!
With a total sail area of 91m², 132m² spinnakers and a deep race keel giving a draft of 2.45 metres the boat speeds for the First 40 will be impressive and the excitement even greater than that of the well established First 40.7.
It is not just the level of excitement that will make these boats the perfect corporate hospitality platform. The deck layout offers a spacious cock pit and plenty of room behind the wheel for easy crew movement during racing and abundant space above and below deck for the provision of catering and crew hospitality. The First 40 also offers up to 8 berths onboard, with 3 double cabins and two single berths in the main saloon, giving you the option to have some or all of your party sleeping aboard.
Proven results
Here are a few highlights of recent results the Beneteau First 40 has achieved on the racing circuit:
- Lancelot II – Winner of Mount Gay Rum Round Barbados Race 2012
- Lancelot II – 2nd in class Manches Cup 2011
- Lancelot II – 2nd in class Lutine Lineslip Regatta 2011
- Winston – 3rd in class Hamble Winter Series
- Cowes Week 2010 – 1st in class for IRC 2
- Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2009 – 1st Overall
- Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2009 – 2nd Overall
- Rolex Commodores’ Cup 2010 – Top GBR Yacht
Specification
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Design | Farr Yacht Design |
| Length (LOA) | 12.58 m |
| Hull Beam | 3.89 m |
| Draft | 2.45 m |
| Total Sail Area | 91 m² |
| Mainsail | 50 m² |
| Genoa | 41 m² |
| Spinnaker | 132 m² |
