First 40
Description
the Beneteau First 40 is a Bruce Farr design—a collaboration between Farr Yacht Design and Beneteau that launched in 2010 as a successor to the iconic First 40.7 (designed by Farr in 1997). This 40-foot performer blends grand-prix racing prowess with comfortable cruising, earning a reputation as a "crossover" yacht: fast enough for podium finishes in events like the Fastnet or Middle Sea Race, yet practical for family weekends. Over 250 have been built, with strong one-design fleets in Europe and the US. It's celebrated for its wide-beam stability, lightweight build, and user-friendly deck layout—perfect for short-handed sailing.
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 52.67 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 15.08 ft |
| p | 51.08 ft |
| e | 17.67 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52.67 ft | 15.08 ft | 51.08 ft | 17.67 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 51.08 ft - (15569 mm) |
| Foot | * 17.67 ft - (5386 mm) |
| Leech | * 53.18 ft - (16209 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 53.46 ft - (16295 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 462.05 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 43.83 ft - (13359 mm) |
| Foot | * 19.65 ft - (5989 mm) |
| Leech | * 38.71 ft - (11799 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.03 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.35 ft - (5288 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.02 ° |
| Area | * 380.22 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 49 ft - (14935 mm) |
| Foot | 14 ft - (4267 mm) |
| Leech | 46 ft - (14021 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 86.92 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.11 ft - (3996 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.54 ° |
| Area | * 321.23 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 45 ft - (13716 mm) |
| Foot | 12 ft - (3658 mm) |
| Leech | 41 ft - (12497 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 71.01 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 10.71 ft - (3264 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 10.88 ° |
| Area | * 240.87 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 52.05 ft - (15865 mm) |
| Foot | * 24.07 ft - (7337 mm) |
| Leech | * 49.32 ft - (15033 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.97 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 22.62 ft - (6895 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | * 588.72 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 52.05 ft - (15865 mm) |
| Foot | * 24.89 ft - (7586 mm) |
| Leech | * 47.89 ft - (14597 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 972 ft² |
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