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.