Beneteau First 40.7
Description
The Beneteau First 40.7 is a high-performance fractional sloop designed by Bruce Farr and built by Beneteau in France from 1997 to 2004. As a standout in Beneteau's First line, it was engineered for one-design racing and fast coastal cruising, blending IOR-inspired hull speed with modern cruiser amenities. Over 300 units were produced, fostering active fleets worldwide (e.g., in the U.S., Europe, and Australia), where it's prized for winning regattas like the Chicago-Mackinac Race while offering weekend comfort. Variants include a shoal-draft keel (6.6 ft) for shallower waters and Moorings 40.7 charters with 3-cabin layouts.
Construction Details
| Designer | Bruce Farr |
|---|---|
| Builder | Beneteau |
| Length | 39.250 ft |
| LOA | 39.250 ft |
| LWL | 34.830 ft |
| Beam | 12.330 ft |
| Displacement | 15432 lb |
| Ballast | 5952 lb |
| Max Draft | 7.750 ft |
| Year Built | 1997 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 51.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 14.60 ft |
| p | 48.80 ft |
| e | 17.70 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51.50 ft | 14.60 ft | 48.80 ft | 17.70 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Beneteau First 40.7 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 48.8 ft - (14874 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 17.7 ft - (5395 mm) |
| Leech | * 51.05 ft - (15560 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 51.33 ft - (15645 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 442.22 ft² |
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Beneteau First 40.7 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 52.69 ft - (16060 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.09 ft - (5819 mm) |
| Leech | * 55.03 ft - (16773 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.99 ° |
| Diagonal | * 55.41 ft - (16889 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 511.59 ft² |
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Beneteau First 40.7 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 42.82 ft - (13052 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 18.99 ft - (5788 mm) |
| Leech | * 37.87 ft - (11543 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.79 ft - (5118 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.03 ° |
| Area | * 359.44 ft² |
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Beneteau First 40.7 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 42.82 ft - (13052 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 18.99 ft - (5788 mm) |
| Leech | * 37.87 ft - (11543 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.79 ft - (5118 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.03 ° |
| Area | * 359.44 ft² |
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Beneteau First 40.7 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 42.3 ft - (12893 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.17 ft - (5843 mm) |
| Leech | * 37.3 ft - (11369 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.97 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.9 ft - (5151 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.02 ° |
| Area | * 357.44 ft² |
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Beneteau First 40.7 - GENOA
| Luff | 50.23 ft - (15310 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 23.49 ft - (7160 mm) |
| Leech | * 47.55 ft - (14493 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 22.05 ft - (6721 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.03 ° |
| Area | * 553.76 ft² |
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Beneteau First 40.7 - GENOA
| Luff | * 50.85 ft - (15499 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 23.28 ft - (7096 mm) |
| Leech | * 48.21 ft - (14694 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 21.9 ft - (6675 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.01 ° |
| Area | * 556.77 ft² |
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Beneteau First 40.7 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 50.23 ft - (15310 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 24.26 ft - (7394 mm) |
| Leech | * 46.21 ft - (14085 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 914 ft² |
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Beneteau First 40.7 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 50.23 ft - (15310 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 26.46 ft - (8065 mm) |
| Foot | * 26.46 ft - (8065 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 1130 ft² |
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Beneteau First 40.7 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 50.85 ft - (15499 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 26.28 ft - (8010 mm) |
| Foot | * 26.28 ft - (8010 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 1136 ft² |
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Beneteau First 40.7 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 50.85 ft - (15499 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 26.28 ft - (8010 mm) |
| Foot | * 26.28 ft - (8010 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 1136 ft² |
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Beneteau First 40.7 - STORMJIB
| Luff | * 29.08 ft - (8864 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 10.79 ft - (3289 mm) |
| Leech | * 24.51 ft - (7471 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60 % |
| Length Perp | * 8.82 ft - (2688 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 19.01 ° |
| Area | * 128.27 ft² |
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Beneteau First 40.7 - STORMJIB
| Luff | * 29.44 ft - (8973 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 10.67 ft - (3252 mm) |
| Leech | * 24.94 ft - (7602 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60 % |
| Length Perp | * 8.76 ft - (2670 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 18.97 ° |
| Area | * 128.97 ft² |
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