Beneteau First 40
2012 Beneteau First 40 Performance - Kaimai Express
A standout example of Bruce Farr's acclaimed First 40, Kaimai Express is a NZ-new, two-owner cruiser/racer presented in outstanding condition, with the big-ticket performance upgrades already done.
The First 40 has earned its reputation as a fast, beautifully balanced offshore boat that doesn't ask you to give up comfort. Push her hard and she rewards you. Ease off and she's easy, predictable and well-mannered short-handed, so you can enjoy her with a full crew or just one or two aboard. Whether you're chasing silverware or simply want a quick, comfortable boat that's a genuine pleasure to helm, she delivers on both counts.
Kaimai Express takes that proven platform a step further. In October 2024 she was fitted with a new carbon mast and boom, matched with new rod rigging by NZ Rigging. The result is a stiffer, lighter, more responsive boat across the whole wind range. She's sharper upwind, livelier off the breeze, and takes less effort to sail well. It's the kind of upgrade most owners only dream about, and here the work and investment are already behind her.
Below, the well-planned interior offers genuine cruising comfort, with a practical layout that works just as well for a weekend away or a coastal passage as it does for race day. She's as at home at anchor in a quiet bay as she is lining up on the start line.
Key features:
New carbon mast - Oct 2024
New carbon boom - Oct 2024
New rod rigging by NZ Rigging - 2024
Deep performance keel for stability and upwind pointing
Strong sail wardrobe, ready to race or cruise
NZ-new, two owners from new
Meticulously maintained and presented
Boats with this level of upgrade rarely come to market. Kaimai Express is turn-key and ready to go for the season ahead, whether your plans are club racing, offshore events or relaxed summer cruising. Viewings welcome - come and see her for yourself.
Your journey begins with 36 Degrees Brokers - experts in yacht sales across NZ, the Pacific and beyond. Looking to buy or sell? Contact us or explore more at Dealer Website
A standout example of Bruce Farr's acclaimed First 40, Kaimai Express is a NZ-new, two-owner cruiser/racer presented in outstanding condition, with the big-ticket performance upgrades already done.
The First 40 has earned its reputation as a fast, beautifully balanced offshore boat that doesn't ask you to give up comfort. Push her hard and she rewards you. Ease off and she's easy, predictable and well-mannered short-handed, so you can enjoy her with a full crew or just one or two aboard. Whether you're chasing silverware or simply want a quick, comfortable boat that's a genuine pleasure to helm, she delivers on both counts.
Kaimai Express takes that proven platform a step further. In October 2024 she was fitted with a new carbon mast and boom, matched with new rod rigging by NZ Rigging. The result is a stiffer, lighter, more responsive boat across the whole wind range. She's sharper upwind, livelier off the breeze, and takes less effort to sail well. It's the kind of upgrade most owners only dream about, and here the work and investment are already behind her.
Below, the well-planned interior offers genuine cruising comfort, with a practical layout that works just as well for a weekend away or a coastal passage as it does for race day. She's as at home at anchor in a quiet bay as she is lining up on the start line.
Key features:
New carbon mast - Oct 2024
New carbon boom - Oct 2024
New rod rigging by NZ Rigging - 2024
Deep performance keel for stability and upwind pointing
Strong sail wardrobe, ready to race or cruise
NZ-new, two owners from new
Meticulously maintained and presented
Boats with this level of upgrade rarely come to market. Kaimai Express is turn-key and ready to go for the season ahead, whether your plans are club racing, offshore events or relaxed summer cruising. Viewings welcome - come and see her for yourself.
Your journey begins with 36 Degrees Brokers - experts in yacht sales across NZ, the Pacific and beyond. Looking to buy or sell? Contact us or explore more at Dealer Website
Region
North Island
Location
Auckland NORTH ISLAND, North Island
Reference
Kaimai Express
Usage
Family, Cruising
Launch Year
2012
Hull
Fibreglass/GRP
Designer
Bruce Farr
Builder
Beneteau Yachts
Length
40' 0" - 12.20m
Beam
3.89 m
Draft
2.45 m
Displacement
7,536 kg
Deck Material
GRP
Engine Make
Yanmar
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
1x 39hp
Power Source
Diesel
Drive Type
Inboard Sail Drive
Fuel
136 L
Water
197 L
Cabins
3 Cabins
Berths
6 total
Shower
1
Toilet
1 Saltwater
Presentation
ABOUT THE DEALER
36 Degrees Brokers
Harry Clark
Harry Clark
103/113 Westhaven Drive
Auckland
NORTH ISLAND 1011 New Zealand
NORTH ISLAND 1011 New Zealand
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