Bénéteau First 40 (sailboat) for sale

Zada
A high Spec Beneteau First 40 Full Race Version, designed by Bruce Farr Associates and featuring the desirable race hull, T-race keel and performance rig.

Presented in outstanding condition throughout, this yacht has benefited from professional ownership and has been meticulously maintained over the years with a clear focus on performance, reliability and presentation. ZADA was launched in August 2026 freshly antifouled and serviced. She is looking great and ready to go!
ZADA has been MCA coded for charter, but the owners have only allowed professionally skippered charters, mainly for corporate events. Her condition is very much like a privately owned yacht.
The yacht is equipped with a quality B&G electronics package and boasts an extensive sail inventory, making her well suited to both competitive racing and fast cruising. MCA Coded to Category 2; she is ready for offshore sailing and offers a rare opportunity to acquire a well-cared-for and thoughtfully upgraded First 40.
Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the specification, condition and level of ongoing maintenance invested in this impressive yacht.
VAT is recoverable within the purchase price for export out of the UK or by Vat qualified purchasers.
Part-Exchanges can be considered for those wishing to trade up from their current boat.
Sailing Equipment
Hull material: White Gelcoat, moulded multi mat GRP, light and stiff resign infused hull
Deck Material: Gelcoat exterior with Elite Flexi-Teak laid in cockpit seats (Fitted 2026)
Rudder type & material: GRP Hung spade design
Keel type & material: Cast Iron & lead deep draught T section keel with bulb
Steering system: Wheel
Rig type, material: Triple spreader silver anodized keel stepped Aluminium mast – Fully inspected 2025
Standing Rigging Material: SS ROD. All replaced in Sept 2020. Spreaders also replaced
Forestay type: Tuff Luff twin luff groove - new in 2025
Fixed sprit/prodder for flying Code Sails and Asymmetrics
German Mainsheet System
Multi-Purchase Adjustable Backstay
Spinnaker gear: Carbon Spinnaker pole
Winches: 6 x Harken winches serviced annually, last service 2026.
2 x Removable GRP Dock Boxes
Mainsail Cover
Wheel Cover
Fenders & Mooring Lines
Safety Equipment:
Life-Raft: 12 person Solas B – (Hired) - not included in sale
WS Keel Inspection certificate granted in 2025
Lifejackets: 14 (Hired) - not included in sale
EPIRB
Horseshoes X 2 (NEW 2026)
Ocean Dan Buoy
Throwing line
Jackstays on side decks
Electric & Manual Bilge Pumps
Navigation Lights
Anchor, chain & warp
Fire Extinguishers
Gas Alarm
Carbon Monoxide Alarm
Sails:
Main Sanders 2025 (Race)
J2 Sanders 2025 (Race)
J3.5 Sanders 2025 (Race)
Main Quantum (Race) 2016
Main Quantum (Dacron Cruising) good condition 2016
J2 Quantum Race (used condition)
J3 Quantum (Dacron Cruising) good condition 2016
J4 North Sails
A4 Ullman 2025
A2 North
S2 Symmetric Heavy Spinnaker
S1 Symmetric Lightweight
Trysail
Storm Jib
Instruments & navigation Equipment:
B&G H5000 Pilot CPU 2024 – (Nav Station)
ICOM IC – M4II DSC VHF Radio – (Nav Station)
B&G V12 Plotter – (Nav Station)
EM-TRAK AIS - transmit & receive – (Nav Station)
B&G V7 Plotter – (Cockpit)
Simrad Pilot control units – (Cockpit)
3 X 20/20 B&G Mast Displays
2 X B&G MFD Displays – (Cockpit)
Plastimo Magnetic Compass – (Cockpit)
Barometer (Nav Station)
Domestic Equipment:
220v Shore Power cable and sockets in boat
Pioneer Radio/Stereo system + Cockpit Speakers
USB charge points in cabins
Xpert Pro Battery Monitor
Cockpit Shower
Protective Covers for saloon table & nav station
12v Fridge with freezer compartment
Gas Oven with 2 Burner Hob
Layout (with sleeping accommodation for 10 people):
Forepeak with Double Berth
Heads with sea toilet & shower
Saloon with 2 x single Settee Berths
Large folding saloon table with removable protective cover
Nav Station to starboard
L-shaped Galley to port
2 x Large Aft Cabins both with a Double Berth and a Single Pipe Berth
Disclaimer
In this case we are acting as Brokers only. Whilst every care has been taken in their preparation, the
correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed. The particulars are intended only as a guide and
they do not constitute a term of any contract. A prospective Buyer is strongly advised to check the
particulars and where appropriate at their own expense to employ a qualified Marine Surveyor to
carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply
any liability for such engine on our part. Life-saving appliances do not form part of the inventory and
it is for the buyer to ensure they are in date and suitable for their purposes.... whole text » less text