Beneteau or Bénéteau () is a French sail and motorboat manufacturer, with production facilities in France and in the United States. The company’s holding company (Groupe Beneteau) includes the brands Jeanneau and its multihull subsidiary Lagoon.

History Shipwright founded the company in 1884, at Croix-de-Vie, France to build sailing trawlers. In the mid sixties, Benjamin's grandchildren Annette Bénéteau Roux 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. Until 2020, they had one US plant in Marion, South Carolina, which produced boats for the American market and opened in 1986. Over time, the factory nearly doubled in size to about . By May 2017, the Marion plant had built more than 8,700 boats. The Marion plant was closed in September 2020 and production was moved to the existing facilities in France.

Beneteau sailing models Below is a list of Beneteau yacht models. Early models

Name Designer Years 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 André Bénéteau 1982 Beneteau Idylle 1050 André Bénéteau 1985 Beneteau Idylle 1150 Jean Berret 1983 Beneteau Idylle 1350 Germán Frers 1984 Beneteau Idylle 1550 Germán Frers 1985 (also known as the Mooring 51)

One design racing + Sortable table Name Designer Years 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

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:

Name Designer Years 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 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 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 2008 Nauta Design First 40 Farr Yacht Design 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 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. Sense 50 (First built in 2010) Sense 43 (First built in 2011) Sense 55 (First built in 2012) Sense 46 (First built in 2013) Sense 57 (First built in 2016)

Oceanis Series

Name Designer Years Notes GENERATION 1 (Launched 1986-1991) Oceanis 320 Philippe Briand 1987 Oceanis 350 Philippe Briand 1985 Oceanis 370 Philippe Briand 1989 Oceanis 390 1987 Oceanis 430 Philippe Briand 1985 Oceanis 500 Philippe Briand 1987 GENERATION 2 (Launched 1991-1995) 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) 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) 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 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 6https://www.beneteau.com/en/gamme/oceanis-- Oceanis 31 Finot - Conq Nauta Design Oceanis 35 Finot - Conq 2014 Nauta Design Oceanis 38 Finot - Conq 2014 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 7https://www.beneteau.com/en/gamme/oceanis-- Oceanis 30.1 Finot - Conq Nauta Design Oceanis 35.1 Finot - Conq 2017 Nauta Design Oceanis 38.1 Finot - Conq 2017 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 In 2018, Beneteau purchased Seascape and rebranded its 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.

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

Beneteau 31 Beneteau 361 Beneteau First 235 Beneteau First 285 Beneteau Oceanis 321 Mumm 36 Platu 25

See also List of sailboat designers and manufacturers Jeanneau Lagoon

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