Beneteau Oceanis 40


Beneteau Oceanis 40

Exclusively offered for sale with DBY Boat Sales, 2010 Beneteau Oceanis 40 DETENTE is a beautifully presented Beneteau Oceanis 40 that perfectly reflects the meaning of her name. Derived from the French word detente, 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, DETENTE 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. DETENTE 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
350W solar with
Victron battery management and charging
Electric windlass with substantial ground tackle
New Highfield UL260 (2025) tender with snap davits
Extensively upgraded ( )

Specifications

Lengt h: 12.17m (3911)
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 owners 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.

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 ( )

DETENTE 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 and renewed
Heat exchanger serviced
Exhaust elbow replaced (2024)
Engine Mounts, shaft alignment and new seals completed

Deck & External

Flexiteek toe rails installed
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

DETENTE 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.

Specifications:

Designer : Berret-Racoupeau Yacht Design
Builder : Beneteau

Water (Potable) Capacity (l) : 360

Hull Construction Material : GRP
Hull Type : Monohull
Deck Construction Material : GRP, Balsa core

Country Origin : France

Length (feet) : 40 feet
Length (m) : 12.15 m
Length Waterline (m) : 10.71 m
Beam/Width (m) : 3.91 m
Draft (m) : 1.9 m
Keel/Ballast : Keel bolts re-tensioned and re-sealed in 2025.2,340kgs
Dry Weight (kgs) : 9000 kgs
Number of Helms : 2
Displacement : 8260
Colour : White

Engine Notes : Yanmar 3JH4E Fuel system cleaned and renewed. Heat Exchanger serviced. Exhaust elbow replaced (2024). Racor 500 10-micron fuel filtration system installed. Exhaust mixing elbow replaced (2024). Engine mounts inspected (2026). Prop shaft removed and inspected (2026) Cutlass bearing replaced (2026) Dripless seal and rear gearbox oil seal replaced (2026). Engine and prop shaft alignment completed (2026)
Number Of Engines : 1
Stroke : 4
Engine Hours : 2008
Horse Power (hp) : 40
Drive Type : Shaft
Engine Room : Under cockpit.

Generator : Bosh Alternator - Rebuilt 2025
Number of Batteries : Full River DC 160 (x) House Batteries (Oct 2023). Victron BMV-712 battery monitoring system installed (2025). Victron Orion XS 50A DC-DC smart charger installed (2025).
Fuel Type : Diesel
Number of Fuel Tanks : 1
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) : 200

Propeller : Flex-O-Fold 3 blade folding propeller.
Steering System : Dual-helm, mechanical cable and chain steering system.

Bow Thruster : No
Stern Thruster : No

Accommodation Notes : Light, spacious and well ventilated with quality timber finishes throughout. Three generous double cabins, including a forward owner's cabin with private en suite. Two aft cabins share a second bathroom (with separate shower). Sirocco fans and USB installed in each cabin. Hot water via engine and shore power. Approximate head room: 1.98m
Number of Berths : 6
Number of Showers : 2
Shower Type : Hot and cold pressurised at each head plus on swim platform
Number of Toilets : 2
Toilet Type : 1 manual and 1 electric.
Air Conditioning : No
Number of TVs : 1 x New Google TV.
Holding Tank (L) : 80

Galley Notes : The galley is secure and functional, featuring twin sinks, a gas stove and oven, and generous refrigeration.
Stove : Eno 2 burner + oven.
Refrigeration : 12v deep chest style refrigeration
Number of Freezers : 1 small freezer in fridge.
Number of Sinks : 2 stainless steel

Entertainment and Appliances Notes : USB and power upgrades throughout. Google TV (2025). 2 x 175W (350W) Sunman eArc flexible solar panels (2024).

Anchor / Winch : Electric windlass with Manson anchor. 4 winches (one electric).
Bilge Pump : Electric and engine driven.
Deck Gear : Teak cockpit seating and folding table. Self tailing deck winches ( 1 electric), boat hook, fenders, docklines, fender step Removable cockpit chair for night watches. Flexiteek toe rails installed (2025). Dock lines. 2 x Boat Hooks. Whisker pole. 6 Fenders.

Mast/Rigging : All in 2023: New standing rigging to the chainplates. Mast fully rewired with new antennas (VHF, 4G, TV). Upgraded reefing system (third reef, single line). New LED Mast Lights and Deck Light. Gooseneck attachment to mast rebuilt. Rigging inspected: May 2026.

Sail Inventory : Fully battened Quantum Cruising Tri mainsail with 3 reefs and lazy jacks. No 1 Quantum Roller Furled genoa 133% with rope luff flat & net. No 2 Hood genoa in good condition. Dacron Inner Staysail with Ronstan top-down furler - used once. Electric winch for halyard/mainsheet.

Electrics : Updates January 2024: 12V outlets and USB charging points installed in all cabins. Waterproof 12V USB outlet installed in cockpit (for iPad/navionics). Nighthawk 4G Wi-Fi connected to low-loss coax and mast antenna. Predict Wind Data Hub. New marine-grade 240V shore power connection (2023).

Electronics Navigation : Raymarine Axiom + 9 plotter (2025). Raymarine ST70 instruments. Raymarine autopilot. Provisioned for radar (not installed).

Dinghy : New Highfield UL260 tender (2025) with snap davits. Installed with hoists and blocks for tender and outboard.

Covers : Spray dodger, bimini and full cockpit protection. New boom bag (2024) New bimini (2025) New dodger (2026)


Safety Gear : 4 person Duarry liferaft (2023). Life raft is mounted in stainless steel fast-release cradle.
Ground Tackle : 25kg Mansen Supreme.

Ice Maker : In small freezer in fridge.
Watermaker / De-Sal : Plumbed and wired for water maker (not fitted).

GPS : Raymarine

Has Navigation Lights : Yes (new Hella navigation lighting on bow). New in 2023, low -power naviation lights.
Radio : Garmin Cortex VHF with AIS and remote monitoring. Icom HF radio and Iridium Go sat comms (2023).
Number of Life Jackets : 4

Remarks : Immaculate example of a popular brand and layout

Vessel Name : DÉTENTE

Anti-foul : Hull sanded and re-antifouled in May 2026

For sale with DBY Boat Sales Pittwater Office in Newport. Please call for an inspection. For additional high-resolution photos and detailed inventory, please email

Region
New South Wales
Location
Sydney Area Newport, Pittwater NSW
Reference
DBY00280
Usage
Family, Leisure, Cruising
Launch Year
2010
Hull
Fibreglass/GRP
HIN
FRSPBANG659L910
Rego
M32
Rego Expiry
12/02/2027
Designer
Berret-Racoupeau Yacht Design
Builder
Beneteau Yachts, France
Length
39' 10" - 12.15m
Beam
3.91m
Draft
1.9m
Displacement
8260
Keel / Ballast
Keel bolts re-tensioned and re-sealed in 2025
Deck Material
GRP, Balsa core
Engine Make
Yanmar
Engine
Engine Notes : Yanmar 3JH4E Fuel system cleaned and renewed. Heat Exchanger serviced. Exhaust elbow replaced (2024). Racor 500 10-micron fuel filtration system installed. Exhaust mixing elbow replaced (2024). Engine mounts inspected (2026). Prop shaft removed and inspected (2026) Cutlass bearing replaced (2026) Dripless seal and rear gearbox oil seal replaced (2026). Engine and prop shaft alignment completed (2026) Stroke : 4 Drive Type : Shaft Engine Room : Under cockpit.
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
40
Power Source
Diesel
Engine Hours
2008
Drive Type
Inboard Shaft Drive
Water
360
Accommodation
Accommodation Notes : Light, spacious and well ventilated with quality timber finishes throughout. Three generous double cabins, including a forward owner's cabin with private en suite. Two aft cabins share a second bathroom (with separate shower). Sirocco fans and USB installed in each cabin. Hot water via engine and shore power. Approximate head room: 1.98m
Number of Berths : 6

Number of TVs : 1 x New Google TV.
Holding Tank (L) : 80
Cabins
3
Berths
6
Galley
Galley Notes : The galley is secure and functional, featuring twin sinks, a gas stove and oven, and generous refrigeration.


Number of Freezers : 1 small freezer in fridge.
Number of Sinks : 2 stainless steel
Refrigeration
Refrigeration : 12v deep chest style refrigeration
Freezer
Number of Freezers : 1 small freezer in fridge.
Stove
Stove : Eno 2 burner + oven.
Water Maker
Plumbed and wired for water maker (not fitted).
Shower
Shower Type : Hot and cold pressurised at each head plus on swim platform
Toilet
Number of Toilets : 2 Toilet Type : 1 manual and 1 electric.
Entertainment
1 x new Google TV
Air Conditioning
No
Dinghy
New Highfield UL260 tender (2025) with snap davits. Installed with hoists and blocks for tender and outboard.
Covers
Spray dodger, bimini and full cockpit protection. New boom bag (2024) New bimini (2025) New dodger (2026)
Ground Tackle
25kg Mansen Supreme.
Safety Gear
4 person Duarry liferaft (2023). Life raft is mounted in stainless steel fast-release cradle.
Bilge Pumps
Electric and engine driven.
Life Raft
4 person Duarry liferaft (2023). Life raft is mounted in stainless steel fast-release cradle.
Life Jackets
4
Electrics
Updates January 2024: 12V outlets and USB charging points installed in all cabins. Waterproof 12V USB outlet installed in cockpit (for iPad/navionics). Nighthawk 4G Wi-Fi connected to low-loss coax and mast antenna. Predict Wind Data Hub. New marine-grade 240V shore power connection (2023).
Electronics
Raymarine Axiom + 9 plotter (2025). Raymarine ST70 instruments. Raymarine autopilot. Provisioned for radar (not installed).
Sail Inventory
Fully battened Quantum Cruising Tri mainsail with 3 reefs and lazy jacks. No 1 Quantum Roller Furled genoa 133% with rope luff flat & net. No 2 Hood genoa in good condition. Dacron Inner Staysail with Ronstan top-down furler - used once. Electric winch for halyard/mainsheet.
Mast / Rigging
All in 2023: New standing rigging to the chainplates. Mast fully rewired with new antennas (VHF, 4G, TV). Upgraded reefing system (third reef, single line). New LED Mast Lights and Deck Light. Gooseneck attachment to mast rebuilt. Rigging inspected: May 2026.
Deck Gear
Teak cockpit seating and folding table. Self tailing deck winches ( 1 electric), boat hook, fenders, docklines, fender step Removable cockpit chair for night watches. Flexiteek toe rails installed (2025). Dock lines. 2 x Boat Hooks. Whisker pole. 6 Fenders.
Remarks
A highly regarded and proven cruising yacht, DETENTE 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. DETENTE 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.


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