Additional Information

Accommodation

• (2) Aft cabins with double berths (1) mattress missing; mattress cover is available

• Saloon seating for up to 8 persons with large foldable saloon table

• Chart table to starboard

• Galley to port

• (1) Forward head with shower, located to starboard

• Large forward cabin sleeping 2, with cabinets

• Very large cockpit with large storage compartment beneath cockpit floor

Interior Comforts and Amenities

• Frigoboat 80 L top-loader refrigerator (2011)

• Webasto heating

• ENO stove with 2 burners and oven

• Pressurized drinking water from (3) tanks; new pump (2024)

• Saltwater foot pump; new pump (2025)

• Propane shut-off valve

• Ventilated propane lockers in cockpit

• Water heater located under saloon table (heated electrically and via engine)

• First aid kit

• Bunk dimensions: length 2.05 m / width 1.85 m

• Cabin lighting: all LED

• Ventilation: (5) deck hatches and (7) opening windows

Electronics and Navigation

• Full Garmin navigation suite

• Garmin GPSMAP 923 at cockpit (2023)

• Garmin GMR-18 radar (2023)

• Garmin Reactor autopilot with linear drive (2022)

• Four Garmin GMI-10 repeater instruments in cockpit

• Garmin AIS-400 transponder (2011)

• Garmin GPSMAP (older model) at chart table

• Airmar depth sounder / speed sensor

• New masthead windset (December 2025)

• NMEA2000 Wi-Fi transmitter

• Standard Horizon Explorer VHF, international configuration (2024)

• EPIRB: Ocean Signal

• PLB: Ocean Signal with GPS and AIS alerts

• Secondary (older model) Garmin GPSMAP at chart table

• New plastimo compass (2024)

• New Starlink Mini (2025)

• New navigation lights LED (2025)

Electrical Systems

• 12 V DC system

• 260 Ah LiFePO₄ Eco-Worthy battery (2023)

• Second 175 Ah LiFePO₄ battery installed behind switch as backup battery

• 12 V starter battery

• Victron SmartShunt battery monitor (2023)

• Victron BlueSolar MPPT charge controller with 460 W solar panel on arch

• Victron Orion DC/DC charger between starter battery and LiFePO₄ battery

• 3000 W / 220 V pure sine inverter/charger with two cabin outlets

• Dolphin 12.40 shore power charger (220/110 V)

• Alternator, 100 A

Deck and Hull Equipment

• Hydrovane windvane steering (2022) – approximate value $8,000

• Primary anchor: Rocna 25 kg

• 150 ft galvanized chain, 10 mm (December 2025)

• New Quick AL-3 windlass (2022)

• Secondary anchor: plough anchor with rope

• Spray dodger

• Bimini over seating area (2023)

• (2) Side curtains for bimini

• Solar arch and dinghy davits (installed 2023)

• (5) Fenders with mooring lines

• Swimming ladder

• New cockpit shower (2025)

• Removable, foldable teak cockpit table (2023)

• Pulpit and pushpit

• Removable safety bar at aft of cockpit

Sails and Rigging

• Fractional rig by Sparcraft with (2) swept spreaders

• Boom vang (refurbished in 2023)

• Standing rigging inspected December 2025, including new forestay, spreader, and anemometer

• Six Harken 50 two-speed winches

• All Harken deck blocks throughout

• Tides Marine low-friction sail track (installed 2022)

• Spinnaker pole

• Removable inner forestay with removable running backstays

• Manual backstay adjuster

• Cruising mainsail (2022) – laminate, full batten, (3) reef points

• Cruising genoa 105% (2023) – Fibercon Pro Hybrid

• Spinnaker – original

• Gennaker AP (2022)

• Staysail on removable forestay, including dedicated sail bag

• New main halyard and topping lift (2022)

• All sails have been used very regularly

Mechanical Equipment

• (1) Manual bilge pump in cockpit

• (2) Electric bilge pumps

• New bilge pump switch (2025)

• Steering system: cable

Engine Info

• Teleflex engine control system replaced (2024)

• New engine control panel (December 2025)

• New starter motor (2022)

• Engine runs smoothly and has received regular maintenance

• Yanmar SD60 saildrive (2017)

• Flexofold 2-blade folding propeller

• New anode (October 2025)

Tankage

• (1) Fuel tank, PVC: 150 liters

• (3) Water tanks, PVC: 130 liters, 130 liters, and 80 liters

• (1) Holding tank: 80 liters

Owners Comments and Boat History

I admit that I was initially drawn to this boat by her sleek Bruce Farr design. Later, I discovered that she also delivers excellent sailing performance. We are usually the fastest boat around, even though we are cruisers rather than racers. The beauty of this boat lies in her balance under sail. The large wheel makes her extremely light on the helm, and sitting next to the wheel she can be sailed with just two fingers. With six winches and a simple deck layout, she is easy to handle either single-handed or by a couple.

Her seakeeping qualities are surprisingly pleasant. We have sailed through some challenging weather and always felt safe aboard. The Yanmar engine is very reliable and not overly noisy. Manoeuvring under power is excellent thanks to the saildrive — she turns almost on her central axis, and whether moving forward or astern, she responds exactly as expected.

The cockpit is huge and offers ample space for both sailing and social gatherings with fellow sailors. The large bimini provides excellent protection from sun and rain, adding greatly to onboard comfort. A very large storage compartment beneath the cockpit floor easily accommodates a dinghy, liferaft, and much more.

The accommodation is surprisingly spacious and practical. The interior is finished in light oak, is very well ventilated, and features a large saloon table where six people can comfortably dine together. Well-placed handholds provide security while underway. All berths are true double-bunk size. The navigation table is generously sized and includes additional storage space.

This First 40 is a former charter and training yacht from Sunsail UK, which I purchased in 2021. During her time with Sunsail, the boat was intensively used and underwent several repairs. As a result, there are some hairline cracks visible on the deck and cockpit, and the interior woodwork shows signs of use. All of these items were fully documented in the survey report conducted at the time of purchase. Since then, we have carried out many repairs and upgrades to equipment throughout the boat.

We sailed the Baltic Sea in 2022 and departed for our Atlantic crossing in 2023. The crossing was completed successfully in January 2024, and we have been living aboard since June 2023. She has been well maintained throughout and has proven herself across the Atlantic and in the Caribbean. You can expect a fully functional and reliable boat.

Disclaimer

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.