The Beneteau First 40.7 is a cruiser-racer designed by Farr Yacht Design and built by Beneteau in France from 1997 to 2008. With a displacement of just 15,211 pounds and a generous sail area of 1,076 square feet, the 40.7 delivers a sail area/displacement ratio of 28 — firmly in the performance range. The hull features a moderate displacement-to-length ratio of 161 with a wide, flat aft sections that provide power reaching and stability for her beam. Available in deep-draft (7''9") and shoal-draft (6''2") configurations, the 40.7 was a popular one-design racer in the IRC and ORC circuits while remaining comfortable enough for coastal cruising. She was one of Beneteau''s most successful First-series designs, with strong class associations in the US, UK, and Mediterranean.
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What is the First 40.7 Beneteau's sail area to displacement ratio?
The First 40.7 Beneteau has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 28.04. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the First 40.7 Beneteau's comfort ratio?
The First 40.7 Beneteau has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 22.94. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the First 40.7 Beneteau safe for offshore sailing?
The First 40.7 Beneteau has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.98. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the First 40.7 Beneteau?
The theoretical hull speed of the First 40.7 Beneteau is 7.91 knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a First 40.7 Beneteau weigh?
The First 40.7 Beneteau has a displacement of 15,211 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 39.25 ft.
Who designed the First 40.7 Beneteau?
The First 40.7 Beneteau was designed by Farr Yacht Design, first built in 1997.