2 Beneteau 40 First Yachts For Sale – YachtSite https://www.yachtsite.com Cruising Catamarans + More Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:15:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://dtsskelcze808.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cropped-logo2020-1-sm-32x32.png 2 Beneteau 40 First Yachts For Sale – YachtSite https://www.yachtsite.com 32 32 Beneteau First 40 https://www.yachtsite.com/yachts-for-sale/beneteau-first-40-3/ Fri, 24 Oct 2025 16:24:50 +0000 https://www.yachtsite.com/?post_type=catamarans-for-sale&p=173739 This 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 8-foot deep T-keel 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 provides significant sail area with large symmetric spinnakers, making her quick and competitive around the cans or offshore.…

]]> Beneteau First 40 https://www.yachtsite.com/yachts-for-sale/beneteau-first-40-2/ Fri, 24 Oct 2025 14:40:44 +0000 https://www.yachtsite.com/?post_type=catamarans-for-sale&p=173758 Taillevant has always been based at Willsboro Marina on Lake Champlain in New York State, so she has spent most of her life in fresh water. In the fall of 2022, the owner relocated the yacht to the Caribbean, specifically to Martinique, and then moved her to the British Virgin Islands the following year. The owner has consistently maintained and upgraded the vessel, addressing any deficiencies with care; recent improvements have been made and other updates completed.

The Farr-designed Beneteau First 40 quickly established itself as a performer on the race circuit.…

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