2011 Beneteau First 40, 89 500 USD

Update: May '26 — Adventure is heading back to Europe. Her VAT is paid, making this a good opportunity for a European buyer.
Adventure is a 2011 Beneteau First 40, a well-proven performance cruiser that combines strong sailing capabilities with seagoing comfort and practicality.
The First 40 was developed by Beneteau with input from Farr Yacht Design and represents a serious cruiser-racer platform well respected in the global sailing community. This model’s hull and rig design allow for confident passages offshore while still delivering rewarding sailing performance under a variety of conditions.
Adventure carries a history of hard use and regular maintenance. Originally commissioned and operated by Sunsail UK as a charter and training yacht, she experienced intensive service and underwent a number of repairs prior to her current ownership. Since acquisition, the current owners have undertaken extensive repairs and upgrades and invested in ongoing maintenance to ensure the vessel is fully functional and reliable.
Since 2021, Adventure has seen serious offshore cruising service. She was actively sailed in the Baltic Sea during 2022 and subsequently prepared for an Atlantic crossing departure in late 2023. That crossing was successfully completed in January 2024 and she has since been lived aboard while cruising the Caribbean. These passages demonstrate her capability and resilience as a blue-water-capable vessel when properly maintained and handled. With conscientious care throughout her cruising and refit history, Adventure delivers a reliable platform ready for her next owner’s adventures.
The interior layout of Adventure is practical and versatile. She features two aft cabins, each with a double berth, providing good accommodation for family cruising or shared ownership arrangements. The forward cabin also offers a comfortable double berth and ample storage space, completing the three-cabin arrangement characteristic of the First 40 class. A generous saloon easily seats up to eight people around a large, foldable table and provides a natural focal point for social life onboard. To starboard there is a dedicated navigation station and to port a well-appointed galley suitable for extended cruising. A single head with shower forward serves the interior.
Above decks, the cockpit is exceptionally large and functional, with substantial space for crew and storage. A major storage compartment under the cockpit sole adds practical stowage for cruising equipment, lines and safety gear. The ergonomics of the cockpit suit both comfortable cruising and competitive sailing.
Adventure is equipped with a comprehensive navigation and electronics suite that brings modern reliability to her systems. Her electronics, power and communications systems have been updated to support safe coastal and offshore navigation and to provide situational awareness for extended passages.
Built with performance in mind, this Farr hull carries a moderately light displacement and sail area tuned for capable sailing in both light and stronger winds. Under sail she is well balanced, points effectively upwind and rewards a competent crew with responsive handling.
Adventure is not a pristine showroom example but rather a reliable and seaworthy vessel with a documented history, solid cruising experience and a well-thought-out equipment package. She represents excellent value for an experienced yachtsman seeking a proven offshore-capable platform that is ready to continue cruising or head into new waters.