Sophia | 40′ Beneteau 2022

INTERIOR ACCOMODATIONS AND LAYOUT

The Oceanis 40.1 interior is a major reason this model has been so successful. Beneteau and Nauta Design created a bright, contemporary layout that makes exceptional use of the yacht’s beam and stepped hull form. SOPHIA’s white oak Alpi joinery, Marlin Weiss upholstery, brown oak laminated cabin soles, large hull windows, opening hatches, and LED lighting give the interior a clean, modern feel that presents exceptionally well because of her low use and careful ownership.

SOPHIA is arranged in a three-cabin, two-head layout. The owner’s cabin is forward with an island double berth and private en-suite head with separate shower. Two aft cabins provide comfortable guest accommodations, while the main saloon and L-shaped galley create an open social area suited to family cruising, entertaining, and longer time aboard.

Interior Styling and Additional Features:

• White oak Alpi interior joinery
• Marlin Weiss upholstery in the saloon
• Brown oak laminated cabin soles
• Three-cabin, two-head layout
• Forward owner’s cabin with private en-suite head and separate shower
• Two generous aft guest cabins with double berths
• Saloon double berth conversion with infill option
• LED indirect saloon lighting and upgraded interior lighting from Comfort Trim Level
• Beige padded upholstery in cabins
• Mosquito screens on opening ports and coachroof hatches
• Pleated blinds for saloon hull ports and retractable shades/screens for hatches

MAIN SALOON

The main saloon feels notably larger than expected for a 40-foot cruiser. The raised windows, light joinery, large U-shaped dining area, and practical bench seating create a bright and inviting space for meals, lounging, and time aboard in poor weather.

• U-shaped saloon settee with dining table to starboard
• Bench seat to port
• Saloon table converts to a double berth with infill
• Marlin Weiss upholstery
• Large hull windows and deck hatches for natural light
• LED indirect lighting for evening ambience
• Fusion stereo with interior speakers
• 115 V outlets from Comfort Trim Level

MASTER STATEROOM

The forward owner’s cabin is private, bright, and comfortable, with an island double berth, useful storage, opening hatches, and direct access to the en-suite master head.

• Forward owner’s stateroom with island double berth
• Private en-suite head access
• Separate shower in master head
• Storage lockers and shelves
• Opening hatch for light and ventilation
• Beige padded cabin upholstery

Master Head

The master head serves the forward owner’s cabin only and includes the desirable separate shower arrangement.

• Private en-suite master head
• Electric freshwater quiet-flush toilet
• Separate shower compartment
• Hot and cold pressurized water
• Storage for toiletries and linens

VIP STATEROOM

The port aft cabin is a comfortable double guest cabin with good berth size, ventilation, and privacy. It works well for family, guests, or additional cruising storage when sailing as a couple.

• Port aft double berth cabin
• Opening cockpit port for ventilation
• Storage lockers and shelving
• Good guest privacy from the forward owner’s cabin
• USB / charging support from upgraded electrical package

VIP Head

The aft guest/day head is positioned near the companionway and serves the aft guest cabins and main living areas. Its location is practical underway and convenient when coming below from the cockpit.

• Aft guest/day head
• Electric freshwater quiet-flush toilet
• Separate shower area
• Hot and cold pressurized water
• Companionway-adjacent position for day use

GUEST CABIN (STARBOARD)

The starboard aft guest cabin mirrors the practical comfort of the port aft cabin and gives SOPHIA true three-cabin flexibility for family cruising, guests, or gear storage.

• Starboard aft double berth cabin
• Opening cockpit port for ventilation
• Storage lockers and shelving
• Suitable for guests, children, or cruising gear

GALLEY

The L-shaped galley is positioned to port and remains connected to the saloon while still providing secure working space. It is equipped for coastal cruising, weekends aboard, and longer trips away from the dock.

• L-shaped galley with practical working surfaces
• Stainless steel two-burner stove and oven on gimbal
• Large DC refrigerator with top and front-loading access
• Compact sink cover / cutting board to maximize counter space
• Microwave oven – 115 V
• Hot and cold pressurized water
• Abundant storage in lockers and drawers

NAVIGATION AND ELECTRONICS

NAVIGATION STATION

SOPHIA’s navigation and systems information are distributed between the saloon and dual helm stations, with B&G electronics, monitoring, VHF, and autopilot controls suited to short-handed cruising.

• B&G-based navigation package
• Battery monitor / Navicolor display
• WiFi interface for integration, remote monitoring, and updates
• Fusion stereo system control

ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS

The B&G Offshore Pack is one of SOPHIA’s major strengths, giving her a modern twin-helm navigation and autopilot package with the functionality expected on a late-model cruising yacht.

• B&G Zeus 7 in multifunction touchscreen display at both helm stations with updated charts – 2025
• B&G radar
• B&G wind sensor, log, speed, and depth transducers
• B&G NAC3 autopilot with control head
• B&G WR10 wireless autopilot remote
• B&G V60 fixed VHF radio with AIS receiver
• B&G H60 wireless VHF handset
• Windex windvane at masthead
• WiFi interface for system integration and updates

HELM STATIONS – PORT

• Twin-wheel cockpit layout with port helm station
• B&G Zeus 7 in touchscreen multifunction display
• Autopilot control access
• Excellent sightlines to sails and forward deck
• Nearby cockpit winches and line-handling controls

HELM STATIONS – STARBOARD

• Starboard helm station with B&G Zeus 7 in touchscreen multifunction display
• Engine controls and bow thruster control
• VHF wireless handset support
• 12 V outlet at helm
• Clear access to transom swim platform and cockpit

CONSTRUCTION AND KEY FEATURES OF THE HULL AND DECK

HULL

The Oceanis 40.1 was designed by Marc Lombard with a modern stepped hull, long waterline, powerful sections carried aft, and twin rudders. The result is a cruiser that offers impressive interior volume without giving up sailing performance.

• Marc Lombard hull design with Nauta Design interior and deck styling
• Fiberglass monohull construction
• Modern stepped hull form with beam carried aft for stability and interior volume
• Twin rudders for control and grip under sail
• Shoal-draft keel – approx. 5 ft 6 in
• White hull with excellent presentation from light private use

DECK

On deck, SOPHIA is configured for easy handling and comfortable cruising. The twin wheels, open cockpit, teak cockpit floor, electric swim platform, and custom canvas package make her equally enjoyable under sail, at anchor, or at the dock.

• Wide cockpit with twin wheels and helm seats
• Teak cockpit floor
• Luxe cockpit table with blue Sunbrella cover
• Electrically operated swim platform with remote control
• Custom 3-piece blue Sunbrella bimini, dodger, and connector
• Wheel covers, winch covers, and turnbuckle covers
• Custom canvas companionway cover
• Hot and cold cockpit shower
• Access openings in lifelines to port and starboard for dock boarding
• Custom SeaCanvas Exact Fit winter cover, Top Gun fabric, Tenara thread, 4 vents, 3-piece design

COCKPIT

• Large, open cockpit suited to family cruising and entertaining
• Twin helm stations with good sightlines
• Electric swim platform creates a large swim and boarding area
• Teak cockpit floor and covered cockpit table
• Custom bimini, dodger, connector, and protective canvas package

MAST AND RIGGING

• ICW-friendly rig configuration
• All running rigging led aft to the cockpit
• Upwind and Downwind Pack
• Additional jammers and organizers
• Polyester bowsprit with integrated anchoring gear and bobstay
• Symmetrical spinnaker / Code 0 rigging
• Genoa sheet tracks on side decks
• Windex windvane at masthead

SAILS AND WINCHES

• Furling Dacron genoa replacing standard self-tacking jib
• Rigged for Code 0 or asymmetric spinnaker use
• Two H46.2 STA genoa winches in addition to primary winches
• Electric coachroof winch
• 3-blade folding propeller for reduced drag under sail

SHIP SYSTEMS

ENGINE AND MECHANICAL

SOPHIA is powered by a Yanmar 4JH45 45 HP shaft-drive diesel with only 204 hours. Her mechanical package is well suited to reliable coastal cruising and easy docking, especially with the retractable bow thruster and folding propeller.

• Yanmar 4JH45 CR 45 HP diesel engine – 204 hours
• Shaft-drive installation
• 3-blade folding propeller
• Retractable bow thruster with push-button control
• Electric windlass with remote control

PLUMBING AND TANKAGE

SOPHIA is set up for comfortable time aboard with upgraded water capacity, pressurized hot/cold water, two heads, electric freshwater toilets, and air conditioning for hot-weather cruising.

• Fuel capacity: 52 gal
• Fresh water capacity: 87 gal / 330 L with extra water tank option
• Holding tank capacity: 21 gal
• Hot water heater heated by engine and shore power
• Two electric freshwater quiet-flush toilets
• Forward owner’s head with separate shower
• Aft guest/day head with separate shower area
• Hot and cold cockpit shower

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

• AGM engine and service batteries replaced – 2023
• 115 V AC system with six interior outlets and shore power inlet
• 60 A battery charger
• Battery monitor / Navicolor display
• AGM 100 Ah engine and bow thruster servo batteries with upgraded service bank
• 12 V LED lighting throughout
• Dual air-conditioning units – 16,000 BTU and 8,000 BTU

AUDIO/VISUAL AND ENTERTAINMENT EQUIPMENT

• Fusion stereo system
• Interior speakers
• Waterproof cockpit speakers

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

• Electric windlass with remote control
• Mooring and anchoring kit
• Custom winter cover for off-season protection
• Navigation lights and B&G navigation package

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

BROKER’S COMMENTS

SOPHIA is the type of late-model Oceanis 40.1 that buyers hope to find: highly optioned, exceptionally lightly used, easy to handle, and cared for at a level that shows immediately. The combination of low engine hours, top factory packages, upgraded batteries, custom canvas, bow thruster, air conditioning, electric swim platform, B&G electronics, and shoal-draft East Coast practicality makes her a compelling alternative to ordering new.

• Highly optioned Oceanis 40.1 with the right cruising packages
• Extremely low use with only 204 engine hours
• Excellent upkeep and light private cruising history
• Ideal size and configuration for the Chesapeake, New England, ICW, Florida, and Bahamas
• Strong value compared with duplicating this option list on a new build

REVIEWS 

• Beneteau describes the Oceanis 40.1 as offering exceptional deck volume and interior space with no concessions to performance.
• SAIL Magazine noted the shoal-draft version draws 5 ft 6 in and clears approximately 61 ft overhead, making it suitable for the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway.

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