Beneteau Explained

Beneteau
Type:Public
Industry:Boat building
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Founded:1884 in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, France
Founders:Benjamin Bénéteau, André Bénéteau, Annette Roux
Hq Location:16 Boulevard de la Mer
Hq Location City:Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie
Hq Location Country:France
Key People:Jérome de Metz (CEO)
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Parent:Groupe Beneteau
Divisions:Jeanneau
Lagoon
Excess
Delphia
Four Winns
Wellcraft
Scarab
Glastron
Subsid:Rec Boat Holdings LLC

Beneteau or Bénéteau (in French pronounced as /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

Shipwright 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

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 250000square feet. 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

Below is a list of Beneteau yacht models.

Early models

NameDesignerYearsNo. builtNotes
- 1964 Dinghy
- 1966
- 1967
André Bénéteau 1970
- 1972
André Bénéteau 1972
André Bénéteau 1972
André Bénéteau 1973
André Bénéteau 1973
André Bénéteau 1976
André Bénéteau 1976
- 1977 Junk Rig
Wizz Jean-Marie Finot1981 Two Person Dinghy
André Bénéteau 1982
André Bénéteau 1983
André Bénéteau 1983
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 Frers1984
Beneteau Idylle 1550[13] Germán Frers1985 (also known as the Mooring 51)

One design racing

Sortable table
NameDesignerYearsNo. builtNotes
Bruce Farr1992 European Builder
Bruce Farr1996 European Builder
Jean-Marie Finot
Jacques Fauroux
1984 Racer/Cruiser
Jean-Marie Finot2003 Racer
Jean-Marie Finot
Jacques Fauroux
1982
Jean-Marie Finot
Jacques Fauroux
1983
Jean-Marie Finot1986
Jean-Marie Finot1989
Jean-Marie Finot
Jean Berret
1992
Jean-Marie Finot
Jean Berret
1994
Marc Lombard 2002
Van Peteghem – Lauriot Prévost2017–Present

Racer/cruiser - first series

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]

NameDesignerYearsNo. builtNotes
GENERATION 1
Groupe Finot1979
Groupe Finot1978
Jean-Marie Finot1983
Jean-Marie Finot1980
Jean-Marie Finot1984
André Mauric 1978
Jean-Marie Finot1981
Groupe Finot1984
First 30 & 30E André Mauric 1977 [16]
Jean Berret 1981
Jean Berret 1982
Germán Frers1981
GENERATION 2
Jean-Marie Finot1986
Jean-Marie Finot1991
Jean-Marie Finot1987
Jean Berret 1985
Groupe Finot1990
Jean Berret 1984
Jean Berret 1984
Jean Berret 1985
Jean Berret 1986
Germán Frers1985
Germán Frers1983
Germán Frers1987
GENERATION 3
Jean Berret 1988 Philippe Starck
Jean Berret 1988 Philippe Starck
Jean Berret 1992 Philippe Starck
Jean Berret 1995 Philippe Starck
Jean Berret 1989 Philippe Starck
Jean Berret 1989 Philippe Starck
Bruce Farr1994 Philippe Starck
Bruce Farr1990 Sergio PININFARINA
Bruce Farr1990 Sergio PININFARINA
GENERATION 4
Jean-Marie Finot1992
Groupe Finot1998
Groupe Finot1995
Groupe Finot1994
Finot Conq et Associés 1998
Berret Racoupeau Yacht Design 1996
2001
1997
2003
1999
GENERATION 5
Groupe Finot2004
Finot Conq et Associés 2007
Jean-Marie Finot2004
Groupe Finot2002
First 34.7 (10R) Farr Yacht Design[17] 2005
GENERATION 6
Finot-Conq Architects
Finot-Conq Architects
Juan Yacht Design 2010 Nauta Design
Farr Yacht Design[18] 2008 Nauta Design
Farr Yacht Design[19] 2007 Nauta Design
P. Briand Yacht Design 2007
P. Briand Yacht Design 2006 Veerle Battiau
GENERATION 7
Biscontini Yacht Design 2019–Present Styling: Lorenzo Argento

Sense series

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

NameDesignerYearsNo. builtNotes
GENERATION 1 (Launched 1986-1991) [20]
Philippe Briand 1987
Philippe Briand 1985
Philippe Briand 1989
1987 [21]
Philippe Briand 1985
Philippe Briand 1987
GENERATION 2 (Launched 1991-1995)[22]
Jean-Marie Finot1994
Jean-Marie Finot1991
Jean-Marie Finot1994
Oceanis 351 / 352Jean Berret; Olivier Racoupeau 1993 Armel Briand
Jean-Marie Finot1992
1991
1995 Armel Briand
1995 Armel Briand
Philippe Briand 1992
GENERATION 3 (Launched 1993-2003)[23]
Jean Berret; Olivier Racoupeau 1996 Armel Briand
Jean-Marie Finot1994 Armel Briand
Jean-Marie Finot2001
Bruce Farr1994 Armel Briand
Bruce Farr2002 Franck Darnet Design
GENERATION 4 (Launched 1995-2008)[24]
Jean-Marie Finot2004
GENERATION 5[25]
Jean-Marie Finot2008 Nauta Design
Jean-Marie Finot
Pascal Conq
2007 Nauta Design
Jean Berret; Olivier Racoupeau 2006 Nauta Design
Finot - Conq & Associés 2011 Nauta Design
Jean Berret; Olivier Racoupeau 2006 Nauta Design
Jean Berret; Olivier Racoupeau 2007 Nauta Design
Jean Berret; Olivier Racoupeau 2005 Nauta Design
Jean Berret; Olivier Racoupeau 2009 Nauta Design
Jean Berret; Olivier Racoupeau 2008 Nauta Design
Jean Berret; Olivier Racoupeau 2009 Nauta Design
GENERATION 6[26]
Finot - Conq Nauta Design
Finot - Conq Nauta Design
Finot - Conq Nauta Design
Finot - Conq Nauta Design
Berret Racoupeau Yacht Design Nauta Design
Berret Racoupeau Yacht Design Nauta Design
Berret Racoupeau Yacht Design Nauta Design
GENERATION 7[27]
Finot - Conq Nauta Design
Finot - Conq Nauta Design
Finot - Conq Nauta Design
Finot - Conq Nauta Design
Finot - Conq Nauta Design
Berret Racoupeau Yacht Design Nauta Design
Berret Racoupeau Yacht Design Nauta Design
Berret Racoupeau Yacht Design Andreani Design

Seascape

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

Beneteau Powerboats models

Swift Trawler series

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

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

Notable boats or models

See also

Notes and References

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

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