Beneteau Oceanis 40
The Beneteau Oceanis 40 has established itself as one of the most appreciated cruising sailboats in its segment, and the unit presented here, from the year 2007, offers an outstanding combination of comfort, equipment, and reliability. This sailboat, available in Cartagena, province of Murcia, stands out for its well-maintained presentation and up-to-date maintenance, ensuring a safe and enjoyable sailing experience from the very first moment.
With a length of 11.85 meters, a beam of 3.84 meters, and a draft of 1.76 meters, the Beneteau Oceanis 40 meets the needs of those seeking space, stability, and ease of maneuvering. The configuration of this sailboat allows for accommodation of up to eight people, making it an ideal option for both family outings and long journeys with friends. The interior layout, consisting of two cabins, a spacious salon, a fully equipped kitchen, and a bathroom with an independent shower, has been designed with onboard comfort in mind. The excellent condition of the wood and upholstery reflects the care taken in its maintenance.
The reputation of the Beneteau brand is based on decades of innovation and reliability in sailboat construction. The Oceanis 40 model, in particular, has been recognized for its balanced sailing and generous interior volume. This second-hand sailboat maintains its original spirit of being robust, comfortable, and easy to handle, both in port and at sea. The standing rigging, renewed in 2025, adds value in terms of safety and performance, allowing for a peaceful sailing experience.
Regarding equipment, this unit comes with a 40 HP Yanmar diesel inboard engine, shaft drive, and approximately 820 hours of operation, housed in a clean and well-insulated compartment. The bow thruster and folding propeller significantly facilitate maneuvers in port, while the cruising speed under engine, estimated between 6.5 and 7 knots, ensures efficient movement even in light wind conditions.
The sail inventory includes a mainsail with a lazy bag, a roller furling genoa, an additional 120% genoa, a gennaker with a sock, and other additional sails, providing versatility for different sailing profiles and weather conditions. The boat has received recent work such as the replacement of the horn, gas pipes, and exhaust elbow, reinforcing its maintenance status.
The Oceanis 40 stands out for its autonomy and comfort, thanks to details such as a 360-liter freshwater tank, air conditioning, heating, hot water via the engine, and a 220 V connection, as well as a 220 V generator, inverter, battery charger, and gel batteries. The navigation electronics are very comprehensive: radar, chartplotter, GPS, AIS transmitter and receiver, autopilot, wind equipment, depth sounder, speedometer, and both fixed and portable VHF. Additionally, safety is enhanced with an EPIRB and a serviced liferaft.
On deck, comfort is a constant: a spacious cockpit with cushions and a table, speakers, bimini, awning, and sprayhood, bathing platform and shower, as well as davits for the dinghy, outboard motor, and support. This equipment makes the sailboat a perfect base for anchoring and outdoor living, allowing you to enjoy the Mediterranean climate in the privileged setting of Cartagena, a nautical city par excellence within the province of Murcia.
This second-hand Beneteau Oceanis 40 is particularly recommended for sailors looking for a cruising sailboat ready to set sail, with the capacity for long stays on board, great autonomy, and a level of equipment above average. Its location in Cartagena facilitates access to sailing routes along the Murcia coastline and to other Mediterranean destinations. In short, this is an opportunity for those who value the solidity of Beneteau, the versatility of the Oceanis 40 model, and the pleasure of sailing with all the guarantees of safety and comfort.
