When the design office of Bruce Farr and Associates started their relationship with Beneteau, few observers would have believed the success and popularity that was to follow. The list of designs is vast that have been drawn by Farr and built by Beneteau. Of late two designs have proved to be devastatingly effective offering value for money, performance, competitive handicapping under both IRC and IMS and genuine cruising potential. They are the Beneteau First 40.7 and big sister the 47.7. With over one hundred and eighty 40.7's and fifty 47.7's sailing their success is unquestioned.