After the success of the First 45F5 and First35F5, Bruce Farr looked to take things a step further in terms of quality, performance and comfort. The result, the Beneteau First 42s7, is a performance-oriented sailboat known for its blend of speed, comfort, and seaworthiness. The 42s7 is a fast sailboat, thanks to its Farr-designed hull and large sail area. It can easily handle a wide range of wind conditions and is known for its excellent upwind performance.
DETAILS
MEASUREMENTS
ENGINE
DECK FITTINGS
Anodized aluminum stemhead fitting with anchor roller and fairleads
Aluminum toerail
(6) mooring cleats s/s pulpit with navigation lights
S/S sternrail with horse-shoe support and teak flagpole
S/S tapered stanchions 24" high
Double S/S lifeline with opening gates on starboard and port
Self bailing anchor locker
Mechanical windlass
(2) handrails on coachroof
Halyards and reefing lines led aft to cockpit
GRP halvard cover
(12) Spinlock jammers for halvard and reefing lines
(2) Lewmar 44 CST winches for halyards and reefing lines
Harken main sheet track and traveller on coachroof
(2) Harken genoa sheet tracks with car - adjustable under tension
(2) Harken genoa sheet turning blocks
(2) Lewmar 50 CST genoa sheet winches with cleats
55" Leather covered steering wheel (double spoked)
Steering pedestal and binnacle compass
(2) low profile chainplates for shrouds
(6) folding pad eyes for spinnaker gear
(2) winch handle pockets
(2) lockers for sails and liferaft
(1) locker for two gas bottles (one bottle supplied)
Teak slatted cockpit seats
TRANSOM
Opening transom exposes swim platform swim ladder
Cockpit shower
RIGGING
Fractional, tapered, anodized aluminum keel stepped mast
Anodized aluminum boom
(2) sets of spreaders
Reefing system led aft to cockpit
Running rigging: 1 main halyard, 1 genoa halyard, 1 boom topping lift, main sheet, 2 genoa sheets, 2 reefing lines, 1 outhaul line, vang line
Rod Rigging
Genoa roller furling system
Furling drum recessed in anchor locker
Rigid vang
External spinnaker pole track
Backstay adjuster
2 Antal Electric Winches, 4 Lewmar
SAILS
Precision Mainsail, 1 Year Old
Preicsion Genoa, 1 Year Old
North Sails Back-Up Main & Genoa, good/fair condition
(5) Spinnakers
Fully battened mainsail with roller bearing batten traveller system
150% roller furling genoa
INTERIOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Pear wood finish
Forward Cabin
Double berth to starboard
(6'5" × 4'9")
(2) drawers beneath berth
Lockers alongside the hull
Settee on port side & lockers
Hanging locker
Head compartment fully molded in one piece (white
GRP) for watertightness and easy cleaning
USC approved marine head with holding tank
S/S wash basin shower - pressurized hot and cold water
Custom deck hatch
12 volt lighting
12 volt sump pump for shower
Wooden handrail with chromed bronze supports
Companionway
Sliding hatch (5/8" altuglass)
(2) part hatchboard
Curved wooden steps with nonskid rubber inserts
Removable lower steps for access to engine
Grabrails
salon
Circular settee to starboard with stowage
Central double settee with large drawer
Table with fiddles
Lockers along hull sides and behind seat
(3) opening Lewmar hatches on each side of coach roof
Ventilation through dorade vents
Grabrail with integrated blinds
Halogen spotlights
Deck hatch
ELECTRONICS
VHF Radio
Compass
Wind Speed
Wind Direction
Knotlog
GPS
Radar
Depth Sounder
Air Conditioning
(2) Televisions
CZONE Electrical Control System
Siren Marine Remote GPS/Battery Voltage/High Water Alarm
OTHER FEATURES
Electroscan Waste Treatment System
Ice Maker/Waterfilter
Fuel Polishing System
Hydraulic Autopilot w/ Spare
Electric Windlass
Mastervolt Inverter
(3) Solar Panels