Beneteau Oceanis 40

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Beneteau Oceanis 40

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Exclusively offered for sale with DBY Boat Sales, 2010 Beneteau Oceanis 40  'DÉTENTE is a beautifully presented Beneteau Oceanis 40 that perfectly reflects the meaning of her name. Derived from the French word détente, meaning relaxation, ease, and freedom from tension, this yacht has been designed to deliver exactly that—comfortable cruising, effortless sailing, and enjoyable time on the water with family and friends.

A highly regarded and proven cruising yacht, DÉTENTE offers an ideal balance of performance, comfort and ease of handling.

Designed by Berret & Racoupeau, this model is widely respected for its sailing capability and practical layout. DÉTENTE is the desirable three-cabin, two-head configuration, making her equally suited to family cruising, extended coastal passages, or entertaining aboard.

Significantly upgraded and well-maintained, she represents a complete and ready-to-go cruising package with substantial recent investment in key systems — a standout in this category.

Key Features

• Three double cabins, two bathrooms
• Yanmar 40HP diesel (approx. 2008 hours)
• Folding propeller for improved sailing performance
• Full Raymarine electronics suite, including autopilot and AIS
• Recent Axiom+ 9 Plotter and Cortex VHF/AIS remote Monitoring System. 
• Recent Icom IC-M804 HF Radio
• 350W solar with Victron battery management and charging
• Electric windlass with substantial ground tackle
• New Highfield UL260 (2025) tender with snap davits
• Extensively upgraded (2023–2026)

Specifications

• Length: 12.17m (39’11”)
• Beam: 3.91m
• Draft: 1.90m
• Displacement: 8,260 kg
• Designer: Berret / Racoupeau
• Builder: Beneteau (France)
• Hull: GRP

Accommodation & Interior

The interior is light, spacious and well ventilated, with quality timber finishes throughout.
The saloon provides comfortable seating around a central dining table, ideal for extended time aboard.

Accommodation comprises three generous double cabins, including a forward owner’s cabin with a private ensuite. Two aft cabins are complemented by a second bathroom with a separate shower — a highly practical layout for families or shared cruising.

All cabins fitted with fans 12V power socket and two USB A sockets. 

Saloon fitted with new Google TV.

The galley is secure and functional, featuring twin sinks, a gas stove and oven, and generous refrigeration.

Engine & Systems

• Yanmar 3JH4E diesel engine (40HP)
• Approx. 2008 hours
• Flex-O-Fold 3-blade folding propeller
• Fuel capacity: 200L | Water: 360L
• Hot water via engine and shore power
• 12V / 240V systems with shore power

Electronics & Electrical

• Raymarine Axiom+ 9 (2025)
• Raymarine ST70 instruments
• Raymarine autopilot
• Garmin Cortex VHF with AIS
• Icom IC-M804 HF radio
• Iridium GO satellite communications
• Victron battery monitoring and 50A DC-DC charger
• 350W solar array
• Wired and plumbed for a water maker

Sailing & Deck Equipment

• Fully battened mainsail with 3 reefs and lazy jacks
• Furling genoa and additional headsails
• Electric winch for halyard/mainsheet
• Spray dodger, bimini and full cockpit protection
• Teak cockpit seating and folding table
• Electric windlass with Manson anchor
• Highfield UL260 tender with Yamaha outboard

Recent Upgrades & Investment (2023–2026)

DÉTENTE has benefited from substantial recent investment across rigging, electrical systems, propulsion and onboard equipment, significantly reducing future ownership costs and enhancing offshore capability.

Rigging & Mast (2023)

• New standing rigging to the chainplates
• Mast fully rewired with new antennas (VHF, 4G, TV)
• Upgraded reefing system (third reef, single line)

Electrical & Electronics

• Axiom+ 9 plotter (2025)
• Garmin Cortex VHF with AIS and monitoring
• Icom HF radio and Iridium GO sat comms
• USB and power upgrades throughout

Energy System

• 350W flexible solar panels
• Victron battery monitoring system
• Victron 50A DC-DC charger

Engine & Drive Train

• Fuel system cleaned, fuel lines replaced and Racor 500 10 Micron Filter fitted and renewed
• Heat exchanger serviced
• Exhaust elbow replaced (2024)
• Engine Mounts checked, new PSS dripless seal and rear gearbox seal fitted

Deck & External

• Flexiteek toe rails installed and all hull to deck attachments replaced
• New navigation lighting
• New Highfield UL260 tender (2025) with snap davits

Safety & Offshore Capability

• New Duarry liferaft (2023)
• HF radio and satellite communications

Canvas & Presentation

• New boom bag (2024)
• New bimini (2025)
• New dodger (2026)

Overview

DÉTENTE is a highly regarded and well-balanced cruising yacht with strong appeal in the Australian market.

With her extensive upgrades, practical layout and proven design, she presents as a low-risk, ready-to-enjoy vessel suited to coastal cruising or extended passages.

A compelling opportunity for buyers seeking a well-prepared Oceanis 40 in excellent condition.

For sale with DBY Boat Sales Pittwater Office in Newport. Please call +61 2 9999 3311 for an inspection. For additional high-resolution photos and detailed inventory, please email [email protected]