Beneteau First 40.7

2002/40.25 ft/Marina Del Rey, CA

US$ 106,900US

Coming from the most successful sailboat manufacturer in the World, Beneteau hit a home run with the introduction of the do-anything, go anywhere, racer/cruiser: Beneteau First 40.7.  Over 800 Beneteau 40.7s built world wide, designed by the legendary Bruce Farr and the Bruce Farr Office, gives you the best of both worlds; High Performance Sailing combined with cruising amenities making for a perfect all around sailboat.  Race with your friends one weekend and head to Catalina Island the next with the Family.

"LUGANO" is one of the most well maintained and competitive Beneteau First 40.7s in the US, and when you see her, you'll know why.  Many RACES WON- and many enjoyable days on the hook at Catalina Island with LUGANO providing the best of both worlds and easy to please the most discerning yachtsman.

Perfect sailboat for short handed cruises and weekends at Catalina Island with her 3-Cabin layout.  Ready and turn-key for your next adventure!!

2022 Victory List (Dozens more wins over the last few years)

1st overall Sunset Series  MDR

3rd Long Beach Race Week

1st Catalina Island Return Race

1st Point Dume Race

2nd Yachting Cup SDYC

2nd NOODS SDYC

1st in ;series 1; Deep Water MDR  

 

RECENT Upgrades  

2023-

-Engine Rebuilt- Out-of-frame rebuild April, 2023

-Max Speed 7.8 knots under power

2022-

Upgrade Traveler Parts and line

Autopilot Serviced

Winches Serviced

Nav Lights LED  

2021-

Running Rigging Replaced  

2020-

New Bottom Paint

Faired Bottom

Graphite Additive added to Bottom Paint

Mast REMOVED, pulled out of boat, and Inspected, serviced as needed

New Batteries 2020 (2)

Hydraulic BackStay adjuster Serviced

NEW Rudder BEARINGS

 -VIDEO- Please contact Listing Agent for LINK to a walk through video.

Accommodations

The Beneteau First 40.7 has a large Cockpit, made larger and roomer with the removable of two of the seats/lockers by removing two knob bolts and placing them on the dock.  Large Wheel enables helmsman to be able to steer to Windward or Leeward woth large traveler just in front of helm helps to reduce the amount of people needed to sail or race this well tuned sailing machine. Mainsheet winches, Primary winches and Cabin Top winches with Spin locks makes for easy sail handling.

Heading down below the easly accessible interior with the L Shaped Galley to port, with Stove, S/S Sink, Refrigerator which is large enough for a full crew voyage.  Across to Starboard is a forward facing Full Sized Nav station with lots of storage for flags, manuals and safety gear.  Moving Forward is the nice sized settee both on port and starboard with white Dura Touch Leather cusions and Pear Wood Interior.

Removable Table with large leafs allow for up to 6-8 people to dine below.  Forward to starboard is the head with two doors, one entering from the Salon, and the other entrance from the Forward Cabin which can double as a sail locker when racing or a private cabin when cruising complete with hanging locket.

Aft there are two identical sized Cabins Aft making for three cabin vessel. Volvo 2030 Engine and Batteries are located under the three companion way steps.  Interior is both clean and bright with beautiful PEAR WOOD interior.

 

Sails & Rigging

Sailing Inventory

RACING sails

  • Doyle carbon main 2019 Carb/Technora Stratis
  • Doyle M/H 2019 Carb/Technora Stratis
  • Doyle # 3 2016  Carb/Technora Stratis
  • .5 Lugano spinnaker 2020 Airx 600
  • Doyle .75 2016 spinnaker Airx 800
  • Code 0 2014  CZ-15/30 Laminate 

OTHER sails

  • UK Dacron main cruising Tape Drive
  • Doyle carbon main Stratis
  • Uk Jib cruising Tape Drive
  • Uk spinnaker with sock
  • Doyle MH Stratis
  • Ulman .5 Superlite 50
  • Doyle .5 Superlite 50
  • Doyle.5 Superlite 50
  • Uk .75
  • Doyle M/HStratis
  • Doyle M/H Stratis
  • Doyle L/MStratis

 

RIGGING

Triple Spreader Tapered Sparcraft Racing Rig

Rod Rigging

Boom Vang  Purchase

Spinnaker Pole with Topping Lift bridle w/ Shock Cord Retrival in Pole

Double Sheets and Guys/Gear

Updated Sheets and Halyards

Many Extra Blocks and lines

Adjustable Jib Car leads

Optional Lazy Jacks (For Cruising) Included but not installed

Racing Deck hardware

Windex On Mast Head

Hydralic Backstay Adjuster

Electronics

Tri Data

WIND

Depth

Raymarine Autopilot Linear Drive 

VHF Marine Radio

Stereo 

 

Electrical

AC/DC Electrical Panel

Batteries (1) House  (1) Engine Start 

Alternator

Charge Regulator

110V Outlets through out cabin

Shore Power Cable

 

Deck

S/S Life Lines

Adjustable Jib Car Tracks

Lewmar Opening Deck Hatches and Ports

Bow Roller For Anchor

Large Diameter Destroyer leather wrapped steering wheel

Double Life-Line Gates, Port and Starboard for easy boarding

Deck Non skid

Varnished wood Toe Rail

Stainless Steel hand rails

 

Galley

Double Stainless Steal Sink

Frigaboot Top Loading Refrigerator w/ small Freezer Compartment

Cabinet Storage

Gimbaled Force Ten Propane Stove/Oven

Utensil Drawer

Hot/Cold Presurized Water

Large Garbage Can w/ Auto Opening Top

Cutting Board Fits over sink (Optional)

Bottom

Kelp Window

Recent Sprayed Bottom Paint Driscoll Boat Yard 2020

Graphite Added to Paint for extra Hardness and Smooth Finish

White Strip Painted on leading Edge of Keel and Rudder

Deep Lead Racing Fin Keel

Kelp Window in Bottom of Boat placed at the leading edge of the keel

Both Keel and Rudder have been faired with templates

Thru Hulls have all been faired in

 

Engine

Volvo Sail Drive 2030

Out-of-Frame Engine Rebuild May, 2023.

Sail Drive

Folding Prop

(Full engine rebuild- Invoice available upon request)

 

Additional

Full Safety Gear / Flare Kits

First Aid Kit

Dock Lines, Fenders

Anchor Chain and Rode

Steering Cable 

Stainless Steal Three Step Stern Swim Ladder

 

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For additional information and/or to schedule a viewing appointment and inspection of this incredibly well maintained and competitive RACER/CRUISER, please contact Dorgan Yachts, Inc. Central Listing Agent Mike Dorgan direct at 619-786-2397 or via email.  Dorgan Yachts, Inc. is conveniently located in the Driscoll Boat Yard on Shelter Island Drive in heart of the San Diego boating community.  Available 24/7 and always ready to help you with any and/or all of your boating and yachting needs. Broker PERSONALLY OWNED a Beneteau 40.7 for more than 10 years, and knows this vessel inside and out, even sailing and racing her occasionally.

Thank you and look forward to hearing from you soon and getting you out on the water!    

Specifications

  • Boat NameLugano
  • BuilderBeneteau
  • ModelFirst 40.7
  • Model Year2002
  • DesignerFarr Yacht Design
  • LOA40.25 ft
  • Beam12.42 ft
  • Dry Weight15,211.88 lb
  • Engines Total Power30 hp
  • Number of Engines1
  • Engine BrandVolvo
  • Engine Model2030
  • Engine TypeInboard
  • Engine Power30|horsepower
  • Engine Fuel Typediesel
  • Cruising Speed5.65 kn
  • Maximum Speed12.17 kn
  • Fresh Water Tanks84.54|gallon
  • Fuel Tanks34.35|gallon
  • Holding Tanks25|gallon

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