Beneteau Oceanis 40
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.
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.
DÉTENTE has benefited from substantial recent investment across rigging, electrical systems, propulsion and onboard equipment, significantly reducing future ownership costs and enhancing offshore capability.
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 sales@dbyboatsales.com.au
| Price | : $240,000 AUD |
|---|---|
| Price Base | : $240,000 |
| Brand | : Beneteau |
| Model | : OCEANIS 40 |
| Length | : 12.10 Meters |
| Year | : 2010 |
| Category | : Cruising Yacht |
| Hull Type | : GRP |
| Hull Style | : Single |
| Power Type | : Sail |
| Type Of Sales | : Dealer |
| Engine Make | : 2009 Yanmar 3JH4E |
| Engine Type | : Diesel |
| Condition | : Used |
| State | : New South Wales |
| Suburb | : NEWPORT |
| Registration Expiry Date | : 12/02/2027 |
| HIN Number | : FRSPBANG659L910 |
| Stock Number | : DBY00280 |
| Registration Number | : M32 |
| 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, new lines installed and Racor 500 10 mictron filter installed. Heat Exchanger serviced. Exhaust elbow replaced (2024). 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 | : 2 x Bilge Pumps. One is electric and the other 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. 44 metres of chain and 50 metres of Rode |
| Ice Maker | : In small freezer in fridge. |
| Watermaker / De-Sal | : Plumbed and wired for water maker (not fitted). |
| GPS | : Raymarine and Garmin Cortext VHS. |
| Has Navigation Lights | : Yes, new Hella low-power navigation lights installed on the bow in 2025. |
| 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 |
| EGC Price | : $240,000 |
