The name Beneteau
is well-known in yachting circles, as this French boating company was founded
in 1884 by Benjamin Beneteau, and today, the holding company of Beneteau
Holdings actually owns Jeanneau and Lagoon Catamarans. The company has
production facilities in France and the US and over the years, Beneteau have
come up with some stunning boat designs, which we will look at in this article.
The Oceanis
Series
First launched in
1985, the Oceanis Series starts at 31ft, while the flagship of the range is a 62ft
ocean going yacht, with 6 models in between the smallest and largest. Designed
by none other than Phillipe Briand, with Jean-Marie Finot the other noted
designer that created this amazing ocean-going line of yachts. Whether you want
a new or pre-owned Beneteau, an online search will take you to a reputable yacht
broker, where you can view details about many Beneteau yachts they have on
offer. If you are an intermediate sailor, one of the Oceanis models would be
ideal, and the vessels are fast and very comfortable for sailing and cruising
alike.
The Oceanis
Yacht Series
Very much the
flagship of the Oceanis design are the two Oceanis Yacht models, one is 54ft,
while the other is slightly larger at 62ft. Luxury is the name of the game with
this unique ocean-going yacht that can race with the best. There are both new
and pre-owned Oceanis Yachts available, and if you talk to an established yacht
broker, they would likely have a few second-hand Oceanis Yacht models for sale,
plus they can help you if you prefer a new boat. Here are a few yacht maintenance tips that might help you in the future.
The First
Series
Designed with
yacht racing in mind, the First Series arrived in 1978, with a 22ft and a 27ft
boat designed by Groupe Finot, and we are now into the 7th
generation of the First Series, which is a racing style yacht that is equipped
for comfortable cruising. The First 14 is the ideal vessel for an absolute
beginner, and as you develop your boating skills, you can move up a larger
boat, with models of 14,18, 24, 27 and 53ft. The smaller boats are very
affordable and great for a family outing, and if you search online for a yacht
broker, they would have a few First Series vessels for sale, both new and
pre-owned. The Yacht Safety Bureau offers a lot of interesting information about yachting
and safe practices.
The Figaro
Beneteau 3
This is a very new
design that has a keel, and this model was designed by Van Peteghem and Lauriot
Prévost, which has completed its sea trials and will shortly be going into
production.
The Beneteau vessels
have a reputation for the best quality, with attention to detail and sleek
lines, these boats are generally regarded as being among the best in the world.
There are literally thousands of proud Beneteau owners around the world who
regularly sail their vessel
