Beneteau First 40.7 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Bruce Farr·1997·~550 hulls·Beneteau
Beneteau First 40.7 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · bulb
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
39.25' · 11.96 m
Displ.
15,211 lbs · 6,900 kg
First year
1997

The Beneteau First 40.7 is arguably the most successful production cruiserracer of the modern era, a design that managed the rare feat of dominating the racing circuit while remaining a viable, comfortable family cruiser. Launched in 1997 and designed by the esteemed Farr Yacht Design office, the 40.7 was a departure from the heavier, more conservative designs of the time. It was engineered specifically to exploit the IMS (International Measurement System) handicap rule, but its appeal lasted long after that rule faded into obscurity. With over 600 hulls produced, it became a global phenomenon, winning the prestigious SydneyHobart Yacht Race overall in 2003 and becoming a staple in charter fleets and club racing circles from the Solent to Sydney Harbour.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 91,915
Ask, not sold · 74 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
29
74 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+0.6%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
18
United States (20.5%) · France (12.3%) · Croatia (12.3%)

Recent Listings

51 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Beneteau First 40.7 listings span 18 countries. United States leads with 15 listings (20.5%), followed by France and Croatia.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

73 listings · 18 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 97,50015420.5%
France$ 77,3609412.3%
Croatia$ 86,1459412.3%
Italy$ 93,0678711.0%
United Kingdom$ 68,637628.2%
Australia$ 89,587506.8%
Guadeloupe$ 85,531405.5%
Germany$ 69,227324.1%
Netherlands$ 92,497314.1%
Denmark$ 77,232222.7%
Turkey$ 110,399202.7%
Canada$ 79,525101.4%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Beneteau First 36.735.76'$ 74,9508133
Beneteau First 40.7You are here$ 91,9157429
Beneteau First 4040.16'$ 99,0007135
Beneteau First 31.731.53'$ 54,2385831
Beneteau First 44.744.83'$ 144,9004620
Performance 40 Performance40.42'$ 122,5384621
Beneteau First 47.747'$ 139,822459
Beneteau First 33.732.74'$ 44,4343323
Performance 4040.42'$ 123,5003118
Beneteau First 45 (Farr)46.59'$ 188,441155
Jeanneau Sun Fast 4040'$ 112,858119

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Beneteau First 40.7 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Beneteau First 40.7 over the past 12 months is $91,915. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Beneteau First 40.7 sailboats are for sale?+
29 Beneteau First 40.7 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 74 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Beneteau First 40.7 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Beneteau First 40.7 has increased by 0.6% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Beneteau First 40.7 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Beneteau First 40.7 listings over the past 12 months are United States (20.5%), France (12.3%), Croatia (12.3%).
05Do Beneteau First 40.7 listings get price reductions?+
About 30% of Beneteau First 40.7 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 13.7% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Beneteau First 40.7?+
Comparable models include Beneteau First 36.7, Beneteau First 40, Beneteau First 31.7. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.