2009 Beneteau First 40, 65 000 USD

Optimus Prime is a Beneteau First 40 deep-draft T-keel, tall-rig cruising/racing machine. With a 2024 refit and lots of recent upgrades, this boat will surely please its new owners.This Beneteau First 40, Optimus Prime, is a Bruce Farr design built for performance under IRC while remaining comfortable for cruising. She carries the sought-after deep T-keel and the tall fractional rig with a three-spreader tapered mast, giving her excellent upwind performance, light-air power, and balance when pressed offshore.The Farr hull is moderate displacement with a fine entry and broad stern sections, paired with a balanced spade rudder for positive helm. The sail plan makes her quick and competitive around the cans or offshore.On deck she has an open racing cockpit, efficient traveler and mainsheet systems, Harken winches, and a layout that works for a full crew but is still manageable for shorter passages.Below, the Nauta Design interior provides three cabins—two doubles aft and a forward owner’s cabin with its own head and shower—plus an L-shaped galley, nav station, and convertible saloon berths. She sleeps eight in comfort, making her suitable for race weeks or cruising.Auxiliary power comes from a Yanmar 40 hp diesel with shaft drive, enough for reliable motoring in tight harbors or strong current. Systems are straightforward and serviceable, designed for both competition and delivery reliability.This configuration—deep draft and tall rig—delivers stiff, high-pointing upwind performance, quick acceleration out of tacks, strong reaching and downwind legs, and a proven IRC/ORC race record. With her Farr pedigree, race-optimized rig and keel, and a proper cruising interior, Optimus Prime is a true dual-purpose yacht—equally at home winning regattas or cruising comfortably with family and friends. She is currently located in the Spanish Virgin Islands, but comes to the U.S. Virgin Islands for races and maintenance several times a year.