1997 • Beneteau Oceanis 40 CC

KIRRA1997 Beneteau Oceanis 40 CC — Center Cockpit, 2-Cabin Bluewater Cruiser KIRRA is a well-equipped and continuously maintained 1997 Beneteau Oceanis 40 CC , designed by Groupe Finot and built by Beneteau in St. Hilaire de Riez, France. The desirable center-cockpit, two-cabin configuration provides a spacious and private owner's aft cabin, two heads, excellent protection in the cockpit, and comfortable accommodations for extended cruising. A genuine bluewater cruising yacht, KIRRA has been thoughtfully upgraded over the years and is particularly well suited to Caribbean cruising and longer passages. Her equipment package includes 880 watts of solar power, Victron charging and monitoring, a 2,000-watt inverter, Honda EU22i generator, Starlink internet, diesel heating, bow thruster, Windpilot Pacific Plus windvane, Autohelm autopilot, radar, AIS, electric genoa furling and in-mast mainsail furling . The yacht has been continuously maintained and upgraded, with standing rigging replaced in 2019, a new tender and outboard in 2023, liferaft serviced in 2024, a complete battery-bank replacement in 2025, fresh antifouling and hull polishing in 2025, and a holding-tank drain pump installed in June 2025 . Her April 2022 professional marine survey found no major structural defects, delamination, or osmotic blistering and described her as being in above-average condition for a vessel of her age . Currently lying in Bocas del Toro, Panama , KIRRA is registered in Gdansk, Poland. VESSEL SPECIFICATIONS Vessel Name: KIRRA Year: 1997 Builder: Beneteau SA, St. Hilaire de Riez, France Make: Beneteau Model: Oceanis 40 CC — Center Cockpit, 2-Cabin Version Designer: Groupe Finot / Finot-Conq Architectes Construction: FRP fiberglass solid laminate hull with balsa-cored topsides Deck: Molded FRP with inner balsa core and integral teak deck Finish: White gelcoat LOA: 41 ft / 12.50 m Beam: 12.75 ft / 3.95 m Draft: 5.5 ft / 1.70 m Displacement: Approximately 18,740 lbs / 8,500 kg light Ballast: Approximately 5,291 lbs / 2,400 kg cast iron Keel: Cast iron fin keel with winglets Rudder: Reinforced FRP spade rudder with foam core and FRP stock Steering: Single Whitlock wheel with chain-controlled hydraulic steering Drive: Shaft drive Registration: Gdansk, Poland The keel is secured with hardened steel keel bolts, which were reported corrosion-free during the survey. The hull incorporates an Integral Grid Unit providing longitudinal and transverse strength, while the hull-to-deck joint is chemically bonded and mechanically fastened. The vessel has a teak cap rail, teak cockpit seating, six Lewmar deck hatches, eleven Lewmar opening portlights, and four fixed saloon windows. ENGINE Engine: Volvo Penta MD22L BT Year: 1997 Type: Naturally aspirated 4-cylinder diesel Power: 50 HP / 36.5 kW Engine Hours: 2,474 hours as of April 2026 Gearbox: Volvo MS2L-E, 2.3:1 ratio Drive: Stainless-steel shaft Propeller: 4-bladed folding bronze propeller Spare Propeller: Included Fuel: Diesel Bow Thruster: QK BP800, 12V / 5 kW Engine systems include dual Separ SWK-2000 primary fuel filters/water separators, freshwater cooling via heat exchanger, wet exhaust with Vetus waterlock, stainless exhaust skin fitting, 12V engine-room extractor fan, Volvo engine panel with tachometer and alarms, Morse cable controls, electrical fuel shut-off, and Dekra diesel cabin heating. Hot water is produced through the engine heat exchanger as well as a 220V electric element. The April 2022 survey sea trial included approximately 60 minutes of operation, with the engine reaching 2,400 RPM in and out of gear. The engine cold-started well, with normal smoke, vibration and noise. Engine, mounts, wiring, shaft, cutless bearing, alignment and propeller were all rated Good and the engine was considered to be in good operating condition. FUEL & WATER Fuel Capacity: Approximately 53 US gal / 200 L Fuel Tank: Aluminum tank located beneath aft bed with gauge sender Water Capacity: Approximately 132 US gal / 500 L Water Tanks: 340 L beneath forward bed 160 L beneath galley floorboards ELECTRICAL & POWER KIRRA has a comprehensive 12V electrical system designed for extended cruising and off-grid operation. House Batteries: 2 × Magna 12V 250 Ah deep-cycle GEL — new March 2025 Engine Battery: Bosch 12V 70 Ah, C20, 570 CCA — new March 2025 Bow Thruster/Windlass Batteries: 2 × Optima AGM 12V 66 Ah — new March 2025 Battery Charger: Philippi ALC 220V/110V/12V, 40A Battery Monitor: Victron BMV-700 Solar: 2 × 440W panels — 880W total Solar Controllers: Victron MPPT Inverter: Dometic 12V/220V, 2,000W Generator: Honda EU22i portable, 2.2 kVA Shore Power: 30A cable Shore Voltage: 220V The entire battery bank was replaced in March 2025. Charging is provided by the engine alternator, the 880W solar array with Victron MPPT controllers, Philippi shore charger, and Honda generator. ELECTRONICS & NAVIGATION KIRRA carries a well-integrated navigation and communications package including: Simrad color depth/log display Simrad wind instruments Radar with radome mounted on stern arch Radar/chart repeater screen in cockpit Navigation-station computer system integrating GPS, charts, radar, wind and depth Furuno GP32 GPS Autohelm ST5000 autopilot Simrad VHF AIS transceiver with transmit and receive capability Plastimo Olympic 135 compass Starlink internet antenna Telefunken saloon television Kenwood CD/AM/FM stereo Two interior and two cockpit speakers The radar is integrated at the navigation station, with a cockpit repeater for convenient monitoring while underway. ACCOMMODATION KIRRA features the sought-after center-cockpit, two-cabin layout , providing excellent privacy and comfort for extended cruising. Cabins: 2 Forward Cabin: Double berth Aft Owner's Cabin: Large double berth located aft of the center cockpit Fixed Berths: 4 Additional Berth: Saloon settee Heads: 2 Showers: 3 total — one in each head plus cockpit shower The interior features cherry-faced joinery, white vinyl ceilings with teak trim, and a teak-and-holly-style sole. A full navigation station and chart table provide a dedicated passage-making workspace. The 2022 survey described the interior as remarkably well preserved for her age , with almost no humidity damage to the woodwork, and found it dry, clean and well organized. HEADS & PLUMBING Heads: 2 — forward and aft Forward Toilet: Jabsco manual piston-type Aft Toilet: Jabsco electric Showers: One in each head plus cockpit shower Shower Drain Pumps: 2 × Jabsco 12V Holding Tank: Approximately 60 L stainless-steel tank Holding Tank Location: Below starboard saloon seating, midships Pump-Out: Deck fill provided Manual Drain Pump: Installed June 2025 Hot Water: 40 L / 10.5 US gal Water Heater: Attwood EHM11-220, 220V / 1500W Hot Water Sources: Engine heat exchanger and 220V shore power The sanitation system can discharge either through the holding tank or overboard via a 3-way valve. GALLEY Located to port in the main saloon, the galley is equipped for cruising and extended stays aboard. Stove/Oven: Eno 2-burner gas stove with oven Sink: Pressurized hot and cold water plus foot pump Refrigeration: Frigoboat 12V air-cooled compressor with evaporator plate in icebox Microwave: LG 220V Freezer: None Ice Maker: None Gas Safety: Gas detector, solenoid and pressure valve Gas Bottles: 3 × camping gas bottles Gas Locker: Dedicated molded deck locker with overboard vent Kitchenware: Included The gas detector and automatic shut-off system were tested and found fully operational during the 2022 survey. MAST & RIGGING Mast: Z-Diffusion anodized aluminum Configuration: Keel-stepped mast with two sets of raked spreaders Boom: Silver anodized aluminum Vang: Spring-loaded aluminum vang Spinnaker Pole: Aluminum Standing Rigging: 1×19, 8 mm stainless-steel wire with swaged studs and open bronze-bodied turnbuckles Standing Rigging Replacement: 2019 Running Rigging: Pre-stretched Dacron, rated Good in 2022 survey The standing rigging replacement is invoice documented, and the 2022 aloft inspection found it safe and sound. SAILS & SAIL HANDLING Mainsail: In-mast furling — rated Good in 2022 survey and reported to operate flawlessly Genoa: Furling — rated Good in 2022 survey Staysail: Furling staysail on inner/baby stay Spinnaker: None Gennaker/Screecher: None Storm/Heavy Weather Sail: Staysail serves as heavy-weather sail Genoa Furler: BAMAR BEJ 1.02 electric drum and foil Staysail Furler: Reckmann Primary Winches: 2 × Antal ST W48 two-speed; 1 × Antal ST40 two-speed self-tailing Staysail Winch: Lewmar ST16 two-speed Mainsail Reefing: In-mast furling SAFETY EQUIPMENT Radeau Transocean 4-person liferaft Liferaft serviced/certified March 2024 3 × Type 2 self-inflatable PFDs 1 × child PFD First-aid kit Ring buoy Accusat EPIRB, registered to vessel 2 × ABC fire extinguishers Automatic engine-room fire extinguisher Whale Gusher manual cockpit bilge pump Jabsco 12V automatic electric bilge pump Gas/vapor detector Double stainless-steel wire lifelines Stainless stanchions Emergency tiller Manual foghorn Full navigation lights Masthead tricolor Anchor light The EPIRB battery date and certain additional safety-equipment details are listed as items for the owner to confirm. GROUND TACKLE Primary Anchor: Rocna-type, approximately 20 kg / 44 lbs Chain: Approximately 165 ft / 50 m of 10 mm chain Spare Anchor: Claw, 35 lbs / 16 kg Spare Rode: 20 ft chain plus nylon rode Windlass: Leroy Somer 12V horizontal windlass Bow Fitting: Stainless-steel stem fitting with single bow roller The 2022 survey found the anchoring system appropriately sized for the vessel and displacement and fully operational. TENDER & DECK EQUIPMENT Tender: 3D Tender “ANNEXE SR 2.80” Length: 2.80 m / 9.2 ft Construction: Hypalon with aluminum hull Tender Year: New November 2023 Outboard: Nissan 9.8 HP — new August 2023 Swim Ladder: Hinged stainless-steel transom swim ladder with step-through access Deck Wash: Saltwater Flojet 12V diaphragm pump, 4.5 GPM Cockpit Shower: Hot and cold Bimini: Canvas bimini on stainless-steel tubes Dodger: Hard FRP dodger Mooring Lines: Included Fishing Gear: Fishing lines included Spare equipment includes spare pumps, an extra propeller, Volvo engine spare parts, cable adapters, gas adapters, hose adapters, electrical tools and assorted hardware. MAINTENANCE & REFIT HISTORY KIRRA has been continuously maintained and upgraded, with significant work carried out in recent years: 2019 Standing rigging completely replaced Invoice documented Confirmed safe and sound during 2022 aloft inspection 2022 Professional marine condition survey in St. Martin 60-minute engine sea trial No major structural defects No delamination No osmotic blistering Low moisture readings throughout Engine and propulsion system rated Good Electrical systems tested and operational Interior found remarkably well preserved Anchoring system found fully operational August 2023 New Nissan 9.8 HP tender outboard November 2023 New 3D Tender 2.80 m Hypalon/aluminum dinghy March 2024 Radeau Transocean 4-person liferaft serviced and certified 2025 Hull sandblasted and antifouled with Sea Hawk Premium Full hull polish Complete battery-bank replacement New house batteries New engine battery New bow-thruster/windlass batteries June 2025 Manual holding-tank drain pump installed 2025–2026 Equipment 880W solar array Victron MPPT controllers Victron BMV-700 battery monitoring Honda EU22i generator Starlink antenna/internet 2,000W Dometic inverter Extensive spare parts and cruising equipment The owner describes KIRRA as continuously maintained and upgraded, with the 2022 professional survey concluding that she had been meticulously looked after and was in above-average condition for her age. CONSTRUCTION & STRUCTURE KIRRA's hull is constructed from solid FRP fiberglass laminate with balsa-cored topsides. Her deck is molded FRP with an inner balsa core and integral teak deck. The structural system incorporates an Integral Grid Unit bonded to the lower hull for longitudinal and transverse strength. Cherry-faced marine plywood bulkheads are bonded to the hull with fiberglass tabbing. The hull-to-deck joint is chemically bonded and mechanically fastened. Bronze through-hull fittings and bronze-bodied ball-valve seacocks are fitted throughout. The 2022 professional survey reported no signs of major structural defects, no delamination or osmotic blistering, and low moisture readings throughout . SPECIAL FEATURESGenuine Bluewater Center-Cockpit Design The protected center cockpit provides excellent security and comfort underway while allowing for a spacious private owner's cabin aft. Excellent Short-Handed Sailing Capability In-mast furling, electric genoa furling, furling staysail, Autohelm autopilot and Windpilot Pacific Plus windvane make KIRRA particularly well equipped for shorthanded cruising. Strong Off-Grid Capability Her 880W solar array, Victron MPPT controllers, large GEL house bank, 2,000W inverter and Honda EU22i generator provide an impressive independent power package. Modern Connectivity Starlink internet is installed, making KIRRA well suited to today's cruising lifestyle and remote working requirements. Heating The Dekra diesel heating system adds valuable comfort for higher-latitude or cooler-weather cruising. Recent Major Upgrades The 2023–2025 upgrades include a new tender, new outboard, serviced liferaft, complete battery replacement, fresh antifouling, hull polish and new holding-tank drain pump. Two-Cabin / Two-Head Layout The layout combines four fixed berths with a saloon settee, two private cabins, two heads and a genuine aft owner's cabin. Extensive Cruising Spares . May 2023 we upgrade the solar panels to 2 brand new 440 ways with the 2 victron mppt controllers .The life-raft was purchased by us brand new in 2024 . We have three fire extinguishers . 2025 we did service to the holding tank we remove and we clean it. same as the pipes . 2026 full polish again . 2026 we remove all the windows and we clean them and we seal them back again . So no leaks . 2026 brand new bg wind sensor A comprehensive collection of spare pumps, engine parts, propeller, adapters, electrical tools and assorted hardware is included. These features are consistent with the owner's description of KIRRA as a genuine bluewater center-cockpit cruiser that is ready to sail and equipped for extended cruising. SAILING HISTORY Built by Beneteau in St. Hilaire de Riez, France, in 1997, KIRRA was previously named Seewind under German registry. She was professionally surveyed and sea-trialed in St. Maarten in April 2022 and has subsequently cruised the Caribbean. She is currently located in Bocas del Toro, Panama , under Polish registration with Gdansk listed as the registration port. ACCIDENTS / STRUCTURAL HISTORY No accidents or structural damage to disclose. BROKER'S SUMMARY KIRRA represents an attractive opportunity for sailors looking for a capable, comfortable and proven center-cockpit cruising yacht without the expense and uncertainty associated with bringing an older vessel up to cruising standard. Her Beneteau Oceanis 40 CC design offers a highly practical combination of protected cockpit, private aft owner's cabin, two heads, teak decks and manageable sailing characteristics. The boat has benefited from substantial ongoing maintenance, including replacement standing rigging, new batteries, recent antifouling, new tender and outboard, serviced liferaft and a substantial renewable-energy and communications package. With 880W of solar, Victron charging and monitoring, a 2,000W inverter, Honda generator, Starlink, diesel heating, bow thruster, windvane, autopilot, radar, AIS and electric genoa furling , KIRRA is particularly well suited to independent cruising and extended time away from the dock. She is currently in Bocas del Toro, Panama and presents as a well-equipped Caribbean cruising yacht with an extensive inventory and documented history of maintenance and upgrades. KIRRA is ready for her next adventure.93:T512f, KIRRA1997 Beneteau Oceanis 40