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Beneteau

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Not to be confused with Beneteau Guitars.
Beneteau
Company typePublic
Euronext: BEN
IndustryBoat building
Founded1884 in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, France
FoundersBenjamin Bénéteau, André Bénéteau, Annette Roux
Headquarters16 Boulevard de la Mer,
Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie
,
France
Key people
Jérome de Metz (CEO)
ParentGroupe Beneteau
DivisionsJeanneau

Lagoon
Excess
Delphia
Four Winns
Wellcraft
Scarab

Glastron
SubsidiariesRec Boat Holdings LLC
Websitewww.beneteau.com

Beneteau or Bénéteau (French pronunciation: [beneto]) is a French sail and motorboat manufacturer, with production facilities in France and in the United States.[1] The company is a large and recognized boat builder, with its holding company (Groupe Beneteau) now also holding other prestigious brands, such as Jeanneau and its multihull subsidiary Lagoon in 1995.

History

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Shipwright Benjamin Bénéteau [fr] founded the company[2][3] in 1884, at Croix-de-Vie, France to build sailing trawlers.[4] In the mid sixties, Benjamin's grandchildren Annette Bénéteau Roux[5] and her brother André Bénéteau introduced a line of fiberglass boats.

Production

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The main production facility is in France, with five factories in the Vendée area. However, they have one US plant in Marion, South Carolina, which produces boats for the American market and opened in 1986.[6] Since then, the factory has nearly doubled in size to about 250,000 square feet (23,000 m2). By May 2017, the Marion plant had built more than 8,700 boats.[7] The Marion plant was closed in September 2020 and production was moved to the existing facilities in France.[8]

Beneteau sailing models

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Below is a list of Beneteau yacht models.

Early models

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Name Designer Years No. built Notes
Guppy - 1964 Dinghy
Fletan - 1966
Galion - 1967
Baroudeur André Bénéteau 1970
Piranha - 1972
Kerlouan André Bénéteau 1972
Capelan André Bénéteau 1972
Baroudeur MkII André Bénéteau 1973
Cabochard André Bénéteau 1973
Escapade André Bénéteau 1976
Chenapan André Bénéteau 1976
Canot 3.90 - 1977 Junk Rig
Wizz Jean-Marie Finot 1981 Two Person Dinghy
California 5.20 André Bénéteau 1982
California 4.70 André Bénéteau 1983
California 6.60 André Bénéteau 1983
California 5.50 André Bénéteau 1986
Beneteau Idylle 880[9] André Bénéteau 1982
Beneteau Idylle 1050[10] André Bénéteau 1985
Beneteau Idylle 1150[11] Jean Berret 1983
Beneteau Idylle 1350[12] Germán Frers 1984
Beneteau Idylle 1550[13] Germán Frers 1985 (also known as the Mooring 51)

One design racing

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Sortable table
Name Designer Years No. built Notes
Mumm 36 Bruce Farr 1992 European Builder
Beneteau 25 / Platu 25 Bruce Farr 1996 European Builder
First Class 7 Jean-Marie Finot; Jacques Fauroux 1984 Racer/Cruiser
First Class 7.5 Jean-Marie Finot 2003 Racer
First Class 8 Jean-Marie Finot; Jacques Fauroux 1982
First Class 10 Jean-Marie Finot; Jacques Fauroux 1983
First Class 12 Jean-Marie Finot 1986
First Class Europe Jean-Marie Finot 1989
First Class Challenge Jean-Marie Finot; Jean Berret 1992
Beneteau Figaro Jean-Marie Finot; Jean Berret 1994
Beneteau Figaro 2 Marc Lombard 2002
Beneteau Figaro 3 Van Peteghem – Lauriot Prévost 2017–Present

Racer/cruiser - first series

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First 25.7

These are racer/cruiser sailboats, with a higher emphasis on the racing aspects, yet are substantially equipped for comfortable cruising. They are equipped with tall fractional rigs, high performance keels and upgraded deck hardware. Introduced in 1976 with the First 30 model designed by Andre Mauric. The current First models being offered include:[14][15]

Name Designer Years No. built Notes
GENERATION 1
First 18 Groupe Finot 1979
First 22 Groupe Finot 1978
First 24 Jean-Marie Finot 1983
First 25 Jean-Marie Finot 1980
First 26 Jean-Marie Finot 1984
First 27 André Mauric 1978
First 28 Jean-Marie Finot 1981
First 29 Groupe Finot 1984
First 30 & 30E André Mauric 1977 [16]
First 32 Jean Berret 1981
First 38 Jean Berret 1982
First 42 Germán Frers 1981
GENERATION 2
First 235 Jean-Marie Finot 1986
First 265 Jean-Marie Finot 1991
First 285 Jean-Marie Finot 1987
First 305 Jean Berret 1985
First 310 Groupe Finot 1990
First 325 Jean Berret 1984
First 345 Jean Berret 1984
First 375 Jean Berret 1985
First 405 Jean Berret 1986
First 435 Germán Frers 1985
First 456 Germán Frers 1983
First 51 Germán Frers 1987
GENERATION 3
First 32S5 Jean Berret 1988 Philippe Starck
First 35S5 Jean Berret 1988 Philippe Starck
First 35.7 Jean Berret 1992 Philippe Starck
First 36S7 Jean Berret 1995 Philippe Starck
First 38S5 Jean Berret 1989 Philippe Starck
First 41S5 Jean Berret 1989 Philippe Starck
First 42S7 Bruce Farr 1994 Philippe Starck
First 45F5 Bruce Farr 1990 Sergio PININFARINA
First 53F5 Bruce Farr 1990 Sergio PININFARINA
GENERATION 4
First 210 Spirit Jean-Marie Finot 1992
First 211 Groupe Finot 1998
First 260 Spirit Groupe Finot 1995
First 300 Spirit Groupe Finot 1994
First 31.7 Finot Conq et Associés 1998
First 33.7 Berret Racoupeau Yacht Design 1996
First 36.7 Farr Yacht Design 2001
First 40.7 Farr Yacht Design 1997
First 44.7 Farr Yacht Design 2003
First 47.7 Farr Yacht Design 1999
GENERATION 5
First 21.7 Groupe Finot 2004
First 21.7S Finot Conq et Associés 2007
First 25.7 Jean-Marie Finot 2004
First 27.7s Groupe Finot 2002
First 34.7 (10R) Farr Yacht Design[17] 2005
GENERATION 6
First 20 Finot-Conq Architects
First 25 Finot-Conq Architects
First 30 Juan Yacht Design 2010 Nauta Design
First 35 Farr Yacht Design[18] 2008 Nauta Design
First 40 Farr Yacht Design[19] 2007 Nauta Design
First 45 P. Briand Yacht Design 2007
First 50 P. Briand Yacht Design 2006 Veerle Battiau
GENERATION 7
First 53 Biscontini Yacht Design 2019–Present Styling: Lorenzo Argento

Sense series

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Introduced in 2010, the Sense range is a modern interpretation of a cruising yacht, incorporating several industry firsts, while the company continued to produce the more conventional Oceanis cruising range. It introduced innovations to the deck, superstructure, and interior design.

Oceanis Series

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A Beneteau Oceanis 473 (47.3 feet)
View from a bosun's chair towards the ship decks of two slightly different Oceanis Clipper 411, from a height of around 15 m, the full mast height of the 41 feet (c. 12 m) long yacht. The photo was taken while a broken line running over the top of the mast had to be replaced during a sailing trip.
Name Designer Years No. built Notes
GENERATION 1 (Launched 1986-1991) [20]
Oceanis 320 Philippe Briand 1987
Oceanis 350 Philippe Briand 1985
Oceanis 370 Philippe Briand 1989
Oceanis 390 1987 [21]
Oceanis 430 Philippe Briand 1985
Oceanis 500 Philippe Briand 1987
GENERATION 2 (Launched 1991-1995)[22]
Oceanis 281 Jean-Marie Finot 1994
Oceanis 300 Jean-Marie Finot 1991
Oceanis 321 Jean-Marie Finot 1994
Oceanis 351 / 352 Jean Berret; Olivier Racoupeau 1993 Armel Briand
Oceanis 400 Jean-Marie Finot 1992
Oceanis 440 Bruce Farr 1991
Oceanis 461 Bruce Farr 1995 Armel Briand
Oceanis 50 Bruce Farr 1995 Armel Briand
Oceanis 510 Philippe Briand 1992
GENERATION 3 (Launched 1993-2003)[23]
Oceanis 36CC Jean Berret; Olivier Racoupeau 1996 Armel Briand
Oceanis 40CC Jean-Marie Finot 1994 Armel Briand
Oceanis 42CC Jean-Marie Finot 2001
Oceanis 44CC Bruce Farr 1994 Armel Briand
Oceanis 57 Bruce Farr 2002 Franck Darnet Design
GENERATION 4 (Launched 1995-2008)[24]
Oceanis Clipper 311
Oceanis Clipper 323
Oceanis Clipper 331
Oceanis Clipper 343
Oceanis Clipper 361
Oceanis Clipper 373
Oceanis Clipper 381
Oceanis Clipper 393
Oceanis Clipper 411
Oceanis Clipper 423
Oceanis Clipper 473
Oceanis Clipper 523 Jean-Marie Finot 2004
GENERATION 5[25]
Oceanis 34 Jean-Marie Finot 2008 Nauta Design
Oceanis 37 Jean-Marie Finot; Pascal Conq 2007 Nauta Design
Oceanis 40 Jean Berret; Olivier Racoupeau 2006 Nauta Design
Oceanis 41 Finot - Conq & Associés 2011 Nauta Design
Oceanis 43 Jean Berret; Olivier Racoupeau 2006 Nauta Design
Oceanis 46 Jean Berret; Olivier Racoupeau 2007 Nauta Design
Oceanis 50 Jean Berret; Olivier Racoupeau 2005 Nauta Design
Oceanis 50 mk2 Jean Berret; Olivier Racoupeau 2009 Nauta Design
Oceanis 54 Jean Berret; Olivier Racoupeau 2008 Nauta Design
Oceanis 58 Jean Berret; Olivier Racoupeau 2009 Nauta Design
GENERATION 6[26]
Oceanis 31 Finot - Conq Nauta Design
Oceanis 35 Finot - Conq Nauta Design
Oceanis 38 Finot - Conq Nauta Design
Oceanis 45 Finot - Conq Nauta Design
Oceanis 48 Berret Racoupeau Yacht Design Nauta Design
Oceanis 55 Berret Racoupeau Yacht Design Nauta Design
Oceanis 60 Berret Racoupeau Yacht Design Nauta Design
GENERATION 7[27]
Oceanis 30.1 Finot - Conq Nauta Design
Oceanis 35.1 Finot - Conq Nauta Design
Oceanis 38.1 Finot - Conq Nauta Design
Oceanis 41.1 Finot - Conq Nauta Design
Oceanis 46.1 Finot - Conq Nauta Design
Oceanis 51.1 Berret Racoupeau Yacht Design Nauta Design
Oceanis 55.1 Berret Racoupeau Yacht Design Nauta Design
Oceanis Yacht 62 Berret Racoupeau Yacht Design Andreani Design

Seascape

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In 2018 Beneteau purchased Seascape[28] and rebrand it products under the Beneteau First brand.

Beneteau Powerboats models

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Swift Trawler series

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These are trawler yacht powerboats. The Swift Trawler 42 was the company's first trawler yacht and the first Beneteau powerboat to reach the U.S. Market.[29]

Outboard motorboats

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These are outboard powered motorboats in three different models: Antares cabin cruisers, Barracuda seafishing boats and Flyer console boats.[citation needed]

Notable boats or models

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Beneteau 361

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Beneteau Swift Trawler 42". Yachting Magazine. Retrieved 2017-11-18.
  2. ^ Le Spectacle du monde. Spectacle du monde. 2003.
  3. ^ Gilbert Tarrab; Jacques Salzer (1987). Voix de femmes: le pouvoir féminin en France. Québec/Amérique. ISBN 978-2-89037-365-5.
  4. ^ Le nouvel ECONOMISTE. 1996.
  5. ^ Le Figaro magazine. Figaro. January 2007.
  6. ^ BusinessWeek. McGraw-Hill. 1987.
  7. ^ Imbimbo, Jessica. "Groupe Beneteau celebrates 30 years of boat building in Marion". SCNow. Retrieved 2017-11-18.
  8. ^ "Beneteau closing South Carolina plant". Ocean Navigator.
  9. ^ "IDYLLE 8.80 (BENETEAU) sailboat specifications and details on sailboatdata.com".
  10. ^ "IDYLLE 1050 (BENETEAU) sailboat specifications and details on sailboatdata.com".
  11. ^ "IDYLLE 1150 (BENETEAU) sailboat specifications and details on sailboatdata.com".
  12. ^ "IDYLLE 1350 (BENETEAU) sailboat specifications and details on sailboatdata.com".
  13. ^ "IDYLLE 1550 (BENETEAU) sailboat specifications and details on sailboatdata.com".
  14. ^ "Sailboats and luxury yachts - Sailing Yacht Beneteau America". www.beneteau.com. Retrieved 2017-11-18.
  15. ^ "Sailboats built by Beneteau by year on Sailboatdata.com". sailboatdata.com. Retrieved 2017-11-18.
  16. ^ "Sailboats built by Beneteau by year on Sailboatdata.com". sailboatdata.com. Retrieved 2017-11-18.
  17. ^ "FYD | Beneteau First 10R (Design 543)".
  18. ^ "FYD | Beneteau First 35 (Design 622)".
  19. ^ "FYD | Beneteau First 40 (Design 608)".
  20. ^ "Oceanis Yacht heritage | Bénéteau | Beneteau".
  21. ^ "Sailboats Oceanis 390 - Sailing Yacht Beneteau". www.beneteau.com. Retrieved 2018-09-18.
  22. ^ "Second generation of oceanis yachts | Bénéteau | Beneteau".
  23. ^ "Third generation of Oceanis yachts | Bénéteau | Beneteau".
  24. ^ "Fourth generation of Oceanis yachts | Bénéteau | Beneteau".
  25. ^ "Fift genration of Oceanis yachts | Bénéteau | Beneteau".
  26. ^ https://www.beneteau.com/en/gamme/oceanis-- [dead link‍]
  27. ^ https://www.beneteau.com/en/gamme/oceanis-- [dead link‍]
  28. ^ "Beneteau buys Seascape >> Scuttlebutt Sailing News".
  29. ^ "Beneteau Swift Trawler 42". Yachting Magazine. Retrieved 2017-11-18.
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