Drop into any port in the world and you’ll find at least one French long-distance cruiser, typically an aluminum sailboat or Beneteau crewed by a scruffy, but handsome, guy in a Speedo and a girl who looks like she just … Continue reading →

In August, 2010, Beneteau introduced the Flyer 750 Cabrio, a retro-styled dayboat aimed at water-sports enthusiasts of all stripes. The 7.2 m LOA (23′ 7″) Cabrio isn’t old-fashioned, though: She rides on a single-step hull, can take up to a … Continue reading →

Beneteau is known for building stylish boats at attractive prices, and the Monte Carlo 42 is no exception. Designed by Beneteau naval architects and styled by P. Andreani, the Monte Carlo 42 isn’t just a flashy date: She’s built to … Continue reading →

Clearly the new Monte Carlo 5 was inspired by the hatchet bows of several superyachts launched the last five years or so and the plumb bows and angular high-freeboard shapes of Wally yachts. But Beneteau has done them both one … Continue reading →

Resulting from a renewed collaboration between the Beneteau motorboat design office, the architect, Michel Joubert and the designer Pierre Frutschi, this new Swift Trawler retains the features that were the success of its predecessors, while offering some amazing innovations. Modernized … Continue reading →

Planing hull designed specifically for this model, tulip-shaped bow, stylish and spacious wheelhouse, and a deck plan full of intelligence, this new single-engined 150 to 200 HP outboard, flies along at a top speed of 35 knots. Nothing could be … Continue reading →

Beneteau just launched the Barracuda 9, an entirely new model aimed at providing a unique blend of a safe offshore fishing boat coupled with a roomy and well equipped cruising boat. Built around the patented Air Step hull, the Barracuda … Continue reading →

The shape of the Monte Carlo Yachts collection begins to emerge with a new 65-footer. The new model – second, but only in order of appearance – will be presented in preview at the Cannes International Boat Show in early … Continue reading →

The Monte Carlo Yachts 76 has won more awards in the last year than any other motoryacht we can remember. Making this even more remarkable is that Monte Carlo Yachts which is owned by the Beneteau Group is a new … Continue reading →

The Swift Trawler 52 was introduced to the world several years ago but this year the combination of rising fuel prices and the first wave of “official” baby boomers hitting age 65 in January make it very much a boat … Continue reading →