http://www.practicalboating.com Overview of the Beneteau First 40 from Ancasta, http://www.ancasta.com/Beneteau/First/First_40
Beneteau First 40 New for 2009, drawn by Farr Yacht Design, the First 40 adopts the same thoroughbred appeal as its larger brothers in the new First range (the 45 and 50), without relinquishing any of the strengths that have made the First 40.7 so successful - 800 sold worldwide and awards galore.
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Two brand new FIRST 40s, TWO TRUE and WICKED took the two first places overall under IRC division in the 628 miles Sydney-Hobart Race.
They completed the course (between Sydney Harbour and Hobart in Tasmania) in 3 days and 23 hours.
Only 20 minutes separated these two FIRST 40s on the finish line.
They finished two hours ahead of their third rival on corrected time.
TWO TRUE also came first overall in the ORCI class.
The FIRST 40 takes over therefore from the prestigious FIRST 40.7, which had taken the honours in 2003 on the same course.
The First 40 has been awarded Boat of the Year 2010 by Sailing World Magazine for Best Crossover.
The Origin of the Beneteau First range:
Created by Beneteau thirty years ago, the First range still shows incredible vitality. Through the generations it has continued to surprise in its capacity to innovate and now offers a completely renewed vision of cruising. The year 2009 creates a perfect blend of safety, elegance, comfort and performance.
Designed to cruise, the Beneteau First makes no concessions to safety on board. The choice of materials and manufacturing processes using the latest technology make it possible to combine durability, lightness and ergonomics. The stern transom, cockpit, deck and the fitting layout are especially studied to make sailing safer and moving about easier and more comfortable for the crew. In the choice of equipment favour there is a preference for boat manoeuvrability and ease of handling.
Designed to appeal, the Firsts are boats for those who appreciate beauty and which are noticed at sea or on the pontoon. The talent of their designers is demonstrated by the tight clean lines of these fast cruisers with a very strong temperament.
Designed for pleasure, the First are comfortable and elegant boats. Entrusted to the great names in design, their interior design re-examines the standards of well-being on board to make relaxed and refined sailing possible. The materials, natural light, living spaces and equipment are combined with a very contemporary feel.
Intended to be leaders, the Firsts remain faithful to their pedigree. The set of design parameters takes extremely high performance requirements into account. The hull design, carrying the dynamic waterline length to its maximum, gives the boat speed that will guarantee strong sensations.
In the racing version, Firsts can also take to the starting line of important races, be given their full potential and often come out on top.Feel the thrill of a sailing boat that responds to every touch of the helm, accelerates at the slightest gust or reacts to the smallest change in trim.
In a First, enjoy top notch racing one day and family cruising the next. From local club racing to offshore challenges like the Sydney Hobart Race the First range will get you to the finish line first. The First range, an all round sailing experience!
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