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Our fleet includes two Beneteau First 40 yachts -Jazz and Tango - ideal as performance racer-cruisers, a larger and more comfortable Petruchio First 40.7 suited for cruising as well as racing, and the Class 40 Rock’n’Roll — a pure, uncompromising racing machine built for serious competition.
/BENETEAU FIRST 40.7
PETRUCHIO
Petruchio is a Beneteau First 40.7, designed by Bruce Farr and widely regarded as one of the most successful racer-cruisers of its time. She offers a balanced and responsive sailing experience, combining performance with ease of handling. Equipped with both cruising sails, including a furling genoa and reefable mainsail, and a full set of carbon racing sails, she is equally suited to relaxed coastal sailing and competitive racing.
Boat specification
Petruchio is a Beneteau First 40.7, designed by Bruce Farr and widely regarded as one of the most successful racer-cruisers of its time. She offers a balanced and responsive sailing experience, combining performance with ease of handling. Equipped with both cruising sails, including a furling genoa and reefable mainsail, and a full set of carbon racing sails, she is equally suited to relaxed coastal sailing and competitive racing.
Below deck, Petruchio provides comfortable accommodation for up to ten guests across three double cabins and the saloon. The layout is practical and well considered, with a functional galley and navigation area, making her suitable for both day sailing and longer passages. Overall, she is a well-maintained and versatile yacht, adaptable to a wide range of sailing experiences.
Boat specification
BENETEAU FIRST 40.7 Petruchio
Beneteau First 40.7 “Petruchio”
Overview The Beneteau First 40.7 is one of the most celebrated racer-cruisers of its era. Designed by the legendary Bruce Farr in collaboration with Beneteau, this versatile boat blends high-performance sailing with comfortable accommodations for extended cruising. Petruchio is hull 62 with a very high spec, and in sail away condition whether you’re looking to race or cruise.
Dual-Purpose Design: Club-winning racer with a three-cabin, one-head cruising interior.
Race-Ready: Tall fractional rig, swept spreaders, fully battened mainsail, full sail inventory, B&G instruments throughout, removable bowsprit, and Carbon spinnaker pole. Dual Endorsed IRC rating Cruise-Ready: Reckman Genoa furler with two jib tracks. 3 reef cruising mainsail, and cruising asymettric in snuffer sock
Comfort Below: Sleeps 8 in three double cabins and a further 2 in the saloon on convertible settees; spacious nav station; functional L-shaped galley with double sink, pressurised hot & cold water, 12 V fridge
MCA Coded For Charter Work
Recent Upgrades & Maintenance
2025
Performance & Specifications
• LOA: 11.92 m • LWL: 10.40 m • Beam: 3.75 m • Draft: 2.40 m
• Displacement: 7,326 kg • Engine: Volvo Penta MD2040 • Saildrive • Electronics: All B&G - Vulcan 9” Plotter, 4 Triton2 Displays, Triton2 Pilot, NAC3 Autohelm, 4 20/20 Mast Displays, Wind/Depth, NAIS500 AIS, V50 VHF. SailSense tracker, Iridium modem, 4g masthead modem, Echomax active radar
Gear
Racing Sails
- Doyle Code 0
- Doyle Stratis Racing Main
- Doyle Stratis J2
- OneSail J3.5
- S2
- S4
- Furling Staysail
Cruising
- Cruising Main
- Cruising Furling Genoa
- Cruising Asym with chute
- Trisail
- Storm Jib
Stackpack and mast cover
Carbon Spinnaker Pole
Overview The Beneteau First 40.7 is one of the most celebrated racer-cruisers of its era. Designed by the legendary Bruce Farr in collaboration with Beneteau, this versatile boat blends high-performance sailing with comfortable accommodations for extended cruising. Petruchio is hull 62 with a very high spec, and in sail away condition whether you’re looking to race or cruise.
Dual-Purpose Design: Club-winning racer with a three-cabin, one-head cruising interior.
Race-Ready: Tall fractional rig, swept spreaders, fully battened mainsail, full sail inventory, B&G instruments throughout, removable bowsprit, and Carbon spinnaker pole. Dual Endorsed IRC rating Cruise-Ready: Reckman Genoa furler with two jib tracks. 3 reef cruising mainsail, and cruising asymettric in snuffer sock
Comfort Below: Sleeps 8 in three double cabins and a further 2 in the saloon on convertible settees; spacious nav station; functional L-shaped galley with double sink, pressurised hot & cold water, 12 V fridge
MCA Coded For Charter Work
Recent Upgrades & Maintenance
2025
- New Wheel Cover
- Refurbished Water Tanks
- Full Engine Service
- Ceramic Hull Coating & new boot straps
- New hull name lettering
- 3 New B&G 20/20 Mast Displays
- New Domestic Batteries
- New Victron battery monitor
- New Spinnaker Sheets
- New Spinnaker 2:1 halyard
- New Iridium Satellite Comms
- New Bronze sea cocks throughout
- New B&G V50 VHF
- New Triton 2 Display
- New Rudder Bearings & Steering Bearings
- New Sail Drive Diaphram
- New Propeller Shaft
- New Dyneema Steering cable
- Backstay Hydraulics full service
- New Tie Rods
- New Rod Forestay
- New Oven
- New Bespoke Mast Display casing
- New10 Person Liferaft
- NewWifi Router
- New Steering Wheel Leather
- New EchoMax active radar
- 1 New B&G 20/20 Mast Display
- New Autohelm Ram
- New Seldon Mast & Vang
- New Dyform Rigging
- New steering quadrant
- New Removable bowsprit installed
- New Doyle Stratis J2
- New Carbon Spinnaker Pole
- New Doyle Code 0 & Furler
- New Furling Staysail
- New One Sail J3.5
- New 4g Masthead Router
- New Flexfold 2 blade propeller
- New Solas A Grab Bag
- New Main halyard, sheets & traveller line
- New EPIRB
- New B&G Wind / Depth
- New B&G Vulcan 9” Plotter
- New B&G Nac3 Autoheml computer
- New B&G electronic compass
- 4 New B&G Triton2”
- New Simrad NAIS500 AIS
- New OneSail Cruising Main
- Changed all running rigging
- 10 New Crewsaver lifejackets with tethers
- Susuki 4hp outboad
- 3.2m dinghy
Performance & Specifications
• LOA: 11.92 m • LWL: 10.40 m • Beam: 3.75 m • Draft: 2.40 m
• Displacement: 7,326 kg • Engine: Volvo Penta MD2040 • Saildrive • Electronics: All B&G - Vulcan 9” Plotter, 4 Triton2 Displays, Triton2 Pilot, NAC3 Autohelm, 4 20/20 Mast Displays, Wind/Depth, NAIS500 AIS, V50 VHF. SailSense tracker, Iridium modem, 4g masthead modem, Echomax active radar
Gear
Racing Sails
- Doyle Code 0
- Doyle Stratis Racing Main
- Doyle Stratis J2
- OneSail J3.5
- S2
- S4
- Furling Staysail
Cruising
- Cruising Main
- Cruising Furling Genoa
- Cruising Asym with chute
- Trisail
- Storm Jib
Stackpack and mast cover
Carbon Spinnaker Pole
/BENETEAU FIRST 40
JAZZ and TANGO
We are the proud owners of two Beneteau First 40’s which we have optimised to provide the very best performance possible.
The new two-spreader racing masts are stiffer and lighter than the original cruising versions which improves righting moment and performance. We are also installing new, deep-draft keels which will improve lateral resistance and enhance the upwind and reaching performance of both boats.
These boats are now great racing yachts with good IRC ratings making them highly competitive. Whether it is club, national or international races we are sure that our boats will give you a performance edge over other charter options.
BENETEAU FIRST 40
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
With an outstanding level of equipment for a production cruiser/racer, the iconic First 40 has a unique international record of achievements in IRC, as well as ORC. A reference boat in the forty-foot class, the First 40 does not compromise on safety whilst its level of comfort makes life aboard very pleasant.
The unusual design of the interior layout of the First 40 offers maximum onboard ergonomics. The shape and size of the saloon seats allows for 1.95 m long berths. The wooden table has two fold-down flaps and two vertical positions. It can seat six people in its usual setup and lowers to either free up space or extend the berths.
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
ARCHITECTS AND DESIGNERS
EC CERTIFICATE
SAILS CHARACTERISTICS
The unusual design of the interior layout of the First 40 offers maximum habitability. The shape and size of the saloon seats allow 1.95 m long berths. The wood table has two fold-down flaps and two possible positions. It can therefore seat six people in its usual setup and lowers to free space or extend the berths.
ADDITIONAL INFO
The yacht’s design and construction follows strict European Directive and EC Certification requirements.
With an outstanding level of equipment for a production cruiser/racer, the iconic First 40 has a unique international record of achievements in IRC, as well as ORC. A reference boat in the forty-foot class, the First 40 does not compromise on safety whilst its level of comfort makes life aboard very pleasant.
The unusual design of the interior layout of the First 40 offers maximum onboard ergonomics. The shape and size of the saloon seats allows for 1.95 m long berths. The wooden table has two fold-down flaps and two vertical positions. It can seat six people in its usual setup and lowers to either free up space or extend the berths.
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
- L.O.A 12.58 m
- Length of hull 12.24 m
- L.W.L. 10.67 m
- Width of hull 3.89 m
- Air draught 19.30 m
- Long draught 2.45 m
- Long ballast weight 3 000 kg
- Light displacement EC 7 900 kg
- Water tank capacity 200 l
- Fuel tank capacity 130 l
- Engine power 40 HP
ARCHITECTS AND DESIGNERS
- Architect Naval: Farr Yacht Design
- Architecture interior: Nauta Design
EC CERTIFICATE
- Category A – 12 persons
- Category B – 12 persons
- Category C – 12 persons
SAILS CHARACTERISTICS
- Mainsail 46.00 m²
- Genoa 135 % 52.00 m²
- Symmetric spi 128.00 m²
- I 16.06 m
- J 4.60 m
- P 15.59 m
- E 5.38 m
The unusual design of the interior layout of the First 40 offers maximum habitability. The shape and size of the saloon seats allow 1.95 m long berths. The wood table has two fold-down flaps and two possible positions. It can therefore seat six people in its usual setup and lowers to free space or extend the berths.
ADDITIONAL INFO
The yacht’s design and construction follows strict European Directive and EC Certification requirements.
- Hull and deck construction is infused GRP sandwich, with monolithic glass in high load areas
- Access areas are covered in a non-slip surface
- Hull-deck joint is bolted and bonded
- The keel is fixed to the boat by a system of bolts and stainless steel plating
- Keel is deep-draft , T-shaped – in lead and cast iron
- Balanced rudder has self-aligning bearings
/CLASS 40 RACING BOAT
ROCK'N'ROLL
Rock’n’Roll is a Class 40 yacht with a proven offshore pedigree, having crossed oceans and competed in numerous long-distance races since her launch in 2009. Built for endurance and performance, she has demonstrated exceptional reliability in demanding conditions, earning her reputation as a serious and capable ocean racer. In 2022–2023, the boat underwent a comprehensive refit, with upgrades across the hull, rigging and onboard systems, ensuring she remains competitive, safe and ready for the next challenge.
Designed for double-handed offshore racing, Rock’n’Roll is a pure performance yacht where speed and efficiency take priority over comfort. Equipped with a modern set of carbon sails, she delivers impressive pace and handling on the racecourse. Life on board is focused and stripped back — functional bunks, minimal amenities and simple meals — offering an authentic offshore racing experience for those who want to push their limits and fully engage with the demands of competitive sailing.
Boat specification
Rock’n’Roll is a Class 40 yacht with a proven offshore pedigree, having crossed oceans and competed in numerous long-distance races since her launch in 2009. Built for endurance and performance, she has demonstrated exceptional reliability in demanding conditions, earning her reputation as a serious and capable ocean racer. In 2022–2023, the boat underwent a comprehensive refit, with upgrades across the hull, rigging and onboard systems, ensuring she remains competitive, safe and ready for the next challenge.
Designed for double-handed offshore racing, Rock’n’Roll is a pure performance yacht where speed and efficiency take priority over comfort. Equipped with a modern set of carbon sails, she delivers impressive pace and handling on the racecourse. Life on board is focused and stripped back — functional bunks, minimal amenities and simple meals — offering an authentic offshore racing experience for those who want to push their limits and fully engage with the demands of competitive sailing.
Boat specification
BENETEAU FIRST 40.7 Petruchio
Class 40 #90 Rock n Roll is a proven offshore racing yacht with a rich pedigree, with early podium places in Class 40 racing, including a 3rd in Transat Jacques Vabre. Launched in 2009 she was designed by Owen Clarke and robustly built by Jaz Marine in foam cored epoxy E-Glass layup. With a history of competitive offshore campaigns, she has demonstrated exceptional resilience, reliability and performance in some of the toughest conditions.
With a full refit in 2022–2023, ‘Rock n Roll’ has been optimised for peak performance. She features a lightweight, race-optimized hull, a carbon rig, upgraded electronics, and a completely new carbon sail inventory (2023). With reinforced structural elements, optimized ballast systems, and ergonomic deck layout for efficient sail handling, ‘Rock n Roll’ is fully equipped for short-handed offshore campaigns.
Dimensions:
LOA: 12.19m
Beam: 4.5m
Draft: 3m
Material: Composite
Lying: South coast, UK
Builder: Jaz Marine
Designer: Owen Clarke Design LLP
Rig & Sails
Mast, boom & bowsprit carbon (Southern spars, 2009)
Mast has two sets of spreaders
Mast is keel-stepped and sits on an anodized aluminium plate
Swing bowsprit
Standing rod rigging NEW 2023
1 x Mainsail 2023 Quantum
1 x J1 (J2) Solent jib with reef, 2023 Quantum
1 x J3 (J4) Staysail, jib with reef, 2023 Quantum
1 x A6 Fractional heavy spinnaker in sock
1x Code 5 sail
1 x Storm Jib
On deck
2 x Lewmar 3 speed primary winches in cockpit
Deck blocks, sheaves and rings are Harken or Antal. Clutches are Spinlock and SS pad-eyes are
Wichard.
Deck painted in non-skid 2021
Line Bags and winch handles
Lewmar LP 54 hatch is fitted on the transom
Electronics
B&G H3000 System: depth, boat speed (two paddle-wheels)
2 x GPS
1 x masthead wind wand
B & G Zeus chartplotter
Starlink satcom
Installed VHF (Icom)
Handheld VHF (Icom)
AIS splitter receiver - Comar
1 x complete auto pilot systems, with KVH gyro-compass:
2 x ACP, 1 x rams, 2 x AP control units (1 in cockpit, 1 in cabin), 1 x remote AP control
LED Hella red/white light with dimmer mounted in main cabin roof, another Hella LED in the forepeak
and waterproof LED lights on switches in the engine room and aft compartments
LED Nav lights on mast
Machinery & Systems
Volvo Penta NEW 2022 (29HP, 240 hours)
Batteries (Powermax Battery Sealed 12V 110 AH Heavy Duty SLA Series Blue / 2023)
Hydro Generator (watt&sea, 2017)
Interior
Central galley with plastic sink, freshwater pump and JetBoil stove
2 x bunks with cushions
4 x Ballast tanks – integrated manifold valves and large diameter transverse piping
Rotating navigation pod
Watertight doors at companionway bulkhead and mast bulkhead
Safety:
Equipped to category 0 safety standards
Life raft (hard case) for 6 pax - last service Dec 2024
6 lifejackets - last services Aug 2024
Dan bouy
Horseshoes
First aid kit
Miscellaneous:
Fenders, mooring lines
Re-fit history:
Keel refitted 2024 with new keel bolts
With a full refit in 2022–2023, ‘Rock n Roll’ has been optimised for peak performance. She features a lightweight, race-optimized hull, a carbon rig, upgraded electronics, and a completely new carbon sail inventory (2023). With reinforced structural elements, optimized ballast systems, and ergonomic deck layout for efficient sail handling, ‘Rock n Roll’ is fully equipped for short-handed offshore campaigns.
Dimensions:
LOA: 12.19m
Beam: 4.5m
Draft: 3m
Material: Composite
Lying: South coast, UK
Builder: Jaz Marine
Designer: Owen Clarke Design LLP
Rig & Sails
Mast, boom & bowsprit carbon (Southern spars, 2009)
Mast has two sets of spreaders
Mast is keel-stepped and sits on an anodized aluminium plate
Swing bowsprit
Standing rod rigging NEW 2023
1 x Mainsail 2023 Quantum
1 x J1 (J2) Solent jib with reef, 2023 Quantum
1 x J3 (J4) Staysail, jib with reef, 2023 Quantum
1 x A6 Fractional heavy spinnaker in sock
1x Code 5 sail
1 x Storm Jib
On deck
2 x Lewmar 3 speed primary winches in cockpit
Deck blocks, sheaves and rings are Harken or Antal. Clutches are Spinlock and SS pad-eyes are
Wichard.
Deck painted in non-skid 2021
Line Bags and winch handles
Lewmar LP 54 hatch is fitted on the transom
Electronics
B&G H3000 System: depth, boat speed (two paddle-wheels)
2 x GPS
1 x masthead wind wand
B & G Zeus chartplotter
Starlink satcom
Installed VHF (Icom)
Handheld VHF (Icom)
AIS splitter receiver - Comar
1 x complete auto pilot systems, with KVH gyro-compass:
2 x ACP, 1 x rams, 2 x AP control units (1 in cockpit, 1 in cabin), 1 x remote AP control
LED Hella red/white light with dimmer mounted in main cabin roof, another Hella LED in the forepeak
and waterproof LED lights on switches in the engine room and aft compartments
LED Nav lights on mast
Machinery & Systems
Volvo Penta NEW 2022 (29HP, 240 hours)
Batteries (Powermax Battery Sealed 12V 110 AH Heavy Duty SLA Series Blue / 2023)
Hydro Generator (watt&sea, 2017)
Interior
Central galley with plastic sink, freshwater pump and JetBoil stove
2 x bunks with cushions
4 x Ballast tanks – integrated manifold valves and large diameter transverse piping
Rotating navigation pod
Watertight doors at companionway bulkhead and mast bulkhead
Safety:
Equipped to category 0 safety standards
Life raft (hard case) for 6 pax - last service Dec 2024
6 lifejackets - last services Aug 2024
Dan bouy
Horseshoes
First aid kit
Miscellaneous:
Fenders, mooring lines
Re-fit history:
Keel refitted 2024 with new keel bolts