2012 FIRST 40

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.