Beneteau First 40 Just Listed

Boat Description

The Beneteau First 40 Optimus Prime is a Bruce Farr design built for performance under IRC while remaining comfortable for cruising. She carries the sought-after deep T-keel at 8 feet and the tall fractional rig with a three-spreader tapered mast, giving her excellent upwind performance, light-air power, and balance when pressed offshore.
The Farr hull is moderate displacement with a fine entry and broad stern sections, paired with a balanced spade rudder for positive helm. The sail plan runs just over 1,050 sq ft with large symmetric spinnakers over 1,300 sq ft, making her quick and competitive around the cans or offshore.
On deck she has an open racing cockpit, efficient traveler and mainsheet systems, Harken winches, and a layout that works for a full crew but is still manageable for shorter passages.
Below, the Nauta Design interior provides three cabins - two doubles aft and a forward owner's cabin with its own head and shower - plus an L-shaped galley, nav station, and convertible saloon berths. She sleeps eight in comfort, making her suitable for race weeks or cruising.
Auxiliary power comes from a Yanmar 40 hp diesel with shaft drive, enough for reliable motoring in tight harbors or strong current. Systems are straightforward and serviceable, designed for both competition and delivery reliability.
This configuration - deep draft and tall rig - is the most desirable version of the First 40. It delivers stiff, high-pointing upwind performance, quick acceleration out of tacks, strong reaching and downwind legs with large A-sails, and a proven IRC/ORC race record. With her Farr pedigree, race-optimized rig and keel, and a proper cruising interior, Optimus Prime is a true dual-purpose yacht - equally at home winning regattas or cruising comfortably with family and friends. She is currently located in the Spanish Virgin Islands, but comes to the US Virgin Islands for races and maintenance several times a year.


Additional Information


Accommodation


(2) Large cabins to port and starboard of companion way with queen beds and large storage area with hanging locker

Large settee on either side of dining table in main salon

Open concept, galley to port with double stainless steel sinks

Chart table and navigation center to starboard

Spacious double V birth with dedicated head/shower

Sleeps 8 in 3 cabins with additional sleeping in main salon

Light oak interior with off white leatherette upholstery

(8) LED overhead led lights

Interior Comforts and Amenities


Refrigerator with small freezer (12v)

2 burner propane stove top with oven

Propane shut off valve

Fresh and salt water sink

Beneteau plates and bowls

BBQ

(2) Propane tanks

Water heater

Fume detector

Electronics and Navigation


Raymarine chartplotters with three Raymarine ST60+ multifunction displays mounted on the mast plus an additional ST60+ display at the helm

Fusion stereo system at the chart table

Contest Plasimo compass in the cockpit

Raymarine VHF radio at the chart table with an Icom handheld VHF as backup

Xantrex Freedom X system monitor located at the chart table

Navigation lights installed

McMurdo SmartFind AIS-equipped EPIRB onboard

Electrical Systems


(3) Full River DCamp AGM house batteries (2024)

(1) Full Throttle engine battery (2024)

Dolphin 120/240 charger

1000w inverter to charge or run small items

Deck and Hull Equipment


Quick DP3 Windlass

One plow anchor 45lbs with 60ft 3/8 chain and 160 ft 3/4 rope

(1) Danforth 35lbs with 45ft chain and 120ft 5/8 rope

12 person hard shell life-raft

(10) Lifejackets/harnesses with connection cord

New cockpit cushions

Fenders

Dock lines

Over the boom awning

Swim ladder

Swim Fresh water rinse handheld shower

USCG safety package

Throw ring

Sails and Rigging


North delivery full batten, (3) reef mainsail

105% North roller jib

Medium and Heavy Spinakers

Carbon fiber spinaker pole

Tripe spreader tall rig

Rod rigging (2019)

Hydraulic backstay

Lots of tools and engine spares

(4) Winch handles

Storm mainsail and jib

Mechanical Equipment


Shore power cord

Windlass

Battery charger

Dual electric bilge pumps plus manual pump

(2) AB fire extinguishers

Engine area blower

New folding prop (Dec 2024)

Water pressure pump, dual tanks

Refrigerator with small freezer

Emergency tiller

Spare rudder quadrant

Spare hydraulic backstay (New)

Engine Info


Yanmar 3JH4E - 40hp

Tankage


Water tanks: 52 gallons

Fuel tank: 36 gallons

Holding tank: 20 gallons

Owners Comments and Boat History

Good solid boat to finish making it into a fast cruiser or take it back to racing.
Needs new race sails.
Boat started as a racer in Antigua then I used it as a family cruiser around all the caribbean, fast and easy to handle boat. Strong engine with only 800hrs.
-All new rudder bearings (Dec 2024)
-Bottom paint (Dec 2024)
-New water pump (Dec 2024)
-No accidents
-New thermostat (2024)
-New engine impeller (2024)
-New alternator belt (2025)
-All new filters (2025)
-New sail drive seals, bearings and oil (Dec 2024)


Mechanical Disclaimer

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.


Disclaimer

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.