The Beneteau First 42s7 is one of Beneteau's most iconic models. Designed by Bruce Farr and Philippe Starck, and built by Beneteau, the result is a true classic. French Bee is hull number 36, owned by just two caring owners since new and is surely one of the best kept 42s7's you'll find anywhere in the world.
Designed with club racing and cruising in mind, this yacht is a joy to sail and spend time on board. The performance hull with deep lead keel means you can certainly win a trophy or two, or just enjoy how she feels through waves.
The Perkins 50HP shaft drive diesel that has been regularly so will reliably propel you under power when the wind drops.
The Instrumentation was recently upgraded with 12 inch Garmin plotters at the helm and chart table. Jumbo repeaters on the mast, VHF and autopilot at the helm and Fusion stereo were also upgraded for planned cruises that didn't eventuate.
The mast was removed in 2017 with new rod rigging and other upgrades done to ensure safe and easy use of the sails which have all been continuously upgraded where needed for the owners cruising and racing plans, .
Moving downstairs you'll find an expansive saloon in rich cherry wood timber. There is a large U shaped galley and dinette to starboard. A double cabin, head, chart table and additional settee are to port. Forward is a huge owners cabin with offset double to starboard, settee to port and a large ensuite forward in the bow. The upholstery is creme Alcantara.
Bertherd at the RQYS in Many, Brisbane. Contact the team at Flagstaff Marine for more information.
Region
Queensland
Vessel Location
Brisbane Region RQYS, Manly.
Reference
French Bee
Usage
Leisure, Cruising, Racing
Launch Year
1996
HIN
AUWWA004633AA6
Rego
QH824Q
Designer
Farr
Builder
Beneteau, France.
Length
42' 6" - 12.95m
Beam
4.12
Draft
2.30
Displacement
8500
Keel / Ballast
Lead fin keel.
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP
Deck Material
GRP with non slip. Teak on the cockpit seats and drop down transom.
Engine Make
Perkins
Engine
Original Perkins Prima M50 - Regularly serviced - NIL Major works required - Last service including oil, Filters etc (240212)
Raw Water pump, exhaust mixer & heat exchanger - NEW December 2020 + NEW impeller (4/23)
New PSS shaft seal fitted (02/23).
Horsepower
50
Fuel Type
Diesel.
Propulsion
Three blade feathering - Regularly checked & refurbished incl re-coated with Propspeed Seal. Most Recent- December 2024.
Accommodation
An expansive saloon in rich cherrywood timber. There is a large U shaped galley and dinette to starboard. A double cabin, head, chart table and additional settee are to port. Forward is a huge owners cabin with offset double to starboard, settee to port and a large ensuite forward in the bow.
Refrigeration
Electric front opening fridge in galley.
Freezer
Top opening freezer in galley.
Stove
2 burner gas stove with oven.
Shower
Pull out shower in head compartments and transom shower.
Toilet
Electric with holding tank.
Entertainment
Fusion stereo with saloon and cockpit speakers.
Covers
New boom cover fitted August 2024.
Sprayhood/dodger with cover.
Bimini.
Ground Tackle
New Muir HR 2500 /10mm Horizontal Windlass installed in June 2024.
Bilge Pumps
Electric, automatic and manual bilge pumps.
Electrics
4 x 6 volt ( House ) + 1 X 12 volt ( Start ) - 225 amp hrs ( NEW - March 2021)
Shore Power Incl 15m certified power lead & screwend plugs.
Xantrax battery monitor.
Electronics
Garmin 12 inch plotter at helm station.
Garmin 12 inch plotter at chart table.
Garmin autopilot at helm station.
Garmin repeater on mast.
Garmin VHF.
Sail Inventory
Ultimate Sails - Dimension Polyant Kevlar Flex Taffeta Crosscut 4 Full Battens -53m2 - (NEW July 2008)
Ultimate Sails - Dimension Polyant Cruise Laminate - 48.8m2 - (NEW March 2007)
Ultimate Sails - Dimension Polyant Carbon GPL15 Internal Taffeta - 43.4m2 - (NEW September 2010)
Ultimate Sails- Dimension polyant Carbon GPL Triradial - 33m2 ( NEW- July 2008 )
Ultimate Sails - Full Radial Performance- Luffs 1.5oz, Body. 75oz - 105m2 ( NEW July 2008)
Mast / Rigging
Double spreader aft swept aluminium mast with rod rigging. Rod rigging replaced in 2017.
Spinnaker Pole + Jockey Pole.
Below deck Pro Furl.
Deck Gear
Lewmar winches - 2 x 50 + 2 x 44 + 2 x 48 (Regularly serviced).
Spinlock clutches.
Selden Kicker