40' Beneteau 40.7

Life-long FRESH WATER and well maintained 1999 Beneteau First 40.7 for sale on the Great Lakes. She is in great condition used primarily in recent years as a cruiser but does have the sails needed for racing. She has a cruising friendly Harken roller furler for easy sail deployment and sail roll up. Shrink wrapped and kept out of the water from Fall through the Winter and early Spring, you can rest assured that its condition is excellent for its age.

Depending on your interests, the boat can be perfect for what your desires are!
The rig is a tall fractional rig, a deep high-performance keel, premium deck hardware, and a tall 9/10 fractional rig with swept spreaders, no runners and a hydraulic backstay for sailing control. She races extremely well in all handicap systems as well (ORC, PHRF).

Introduced in 1999 after more than two years in planning and design by the Farr Yacht Design team, the First 40.7 design is performance-oriented featuring a relatively narrow entry forward to enhance upwind performance.

Down below, the nav station has an expansive chart table and plenty of shelves and lockers - fine craftsmanship is evident throughout. The electronics panel is slightly curved for maximum instrument viewing. Behind the curved navigator's seat lies a storage shelf perfect for charts, binoculars, and gear. To port, the L-shaped galley is ideal for cooking whether underway or at an anchorage. Galley equipment includes a stainless steel double sink with pressurized hot and cold water, a large 12V refrigerator, gimbaled stove, and plenty of space for storage. The salon is comfortable and is enhanced by plenty of light and ventilation. Tthere are double berths port and starboard allowing for privacy for cruising with couples and/or children or for comfortable sleeping if racing/cruising overnight (enough space to sleep 8).

125 Volt 30-amp shore power inlet, starboard aft
3-12 Volt Group-27, wetted lead acid batteries in trays and secured to vessel,
ship's power system, needs positive terminal protection

VHF Marine Radio with RAM Mic at cockpit

Professional Mariner Battery Charger

VH Electronic Compass at chart table

Autohelm Knotmeter and Knotlog
Raymarine Autopilot with remote

Gimbaled, stainless steel, propane ENO stove with 2 burners and oven

First Aid Kit

Blue and gray striped fabric at forward and aft cabins, good condition
Off-white leatherette upholstery at main cabin, good condition

All Life Saving and required Equipment, PFD's etc

Dock lines, fenders

12 Volt pressure water system by Jabsco
110 Volt Seaward 6-gallon hot water tank with engine take-off system

Emergency running lights
Hack saw
Boatswain chair
Cozy covers
Emergency tiller
11 Halyard stoppers
Weems & Plath clock & barometer
Adjustable, aluminum boathook
Chart table light
Many more items to long to list