2012 FIRST 40

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Yacht for sale

$ 159.000

FeaturedMonohullFor SaleIn stockBeneteauPre-OwnedRichmond

Cabins3

Length40'

Year2012

LocationRichmond

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FOR SALE — 2012 BENETEAU FIRST 40 “RUBY” Race-Ready. Cruising-Comfortable. Transpac-Proven. Few production racers have earned the global respect commanded by the Beneteau First 40, a Bruce Farr–designed performance machine that blends exhilarating speed with a beautifully finished interior. RUBY is an exceptional example: fast, well-equipped, immaculately maintained, and freshly back from completing the 2025 Transpac Race to Hawaii—a testament to her reliability, build quality, and offshore pedigree. With a clean survey in above-average condition RUBY represents one of the strongest performance-value offerings on the West Coast. HIGHLIGHTS Offshore-Proven Performance Designed by Bruce Farr, renowned for fast, balanced offshore hulls. Completed the 2025 Transpac and return passage—showing reliability and competitiveness offshore Full suite of racing sails + carbon-style performance rig tune Mechanical Excellence Yanmar 3JH5E (39hp) diesel with only ~730 hours, rebuild and check —clean, quiet, and fully serviced SD50 saildrive with GORI 2-blade folding prop for reduced drag. Systems fully inspected and operating properly: electrical, refrigeration, stove/oven, water heater, pumps, and more Rig, Deck, Sail Handling Dual-spreader fractional aluminum mast (keel-stepped) in robust condition. Harken self-tailing winches (x6) for serious race handling. FACNOR roller furling, mainsail with lazy jacks, and an extensive sail wardrobe. Running rigging and standing rigging in serviceable condition Interior Comfort Perfectly balanced as a racer-cruiser: Warm teak holly cabin sole. Large saloon, nav station, functional galley with ENO stove + Vitrifrigo fridge. Three private cabins + spacious head with shower. Webasto diesel heater for year-round sailing comfort. Interior noted in the survey as clean, dry, and well-kept with no evidence of leaks, mold, or moisture intrusion Deck Safety Quick windlass + Bruce anchor with chain & rode. Dodger + stack pack. Lifesling, PFDs, flares, required placards, fire extinguishers (all compliant) Whale manual + Rule electric bilge pumps. A recent 2025 survey reports: Hull: smooth, fair, no blisters or delamination Topsides decks: clean, dry, no voids or cracking Systems functional throughout RUBY stands out in a market where First 40s sell rapidly and typically above pre-pandemic pricing.