Beneteau Yachts are the number one selling brand of yachts across the world and have been untested in this position for many years. They’re the leading brand of yachts and hold a special place in the sailing world.
Their range of cruising yachts, the Oceanis, has undergone seven generations of development and was the pioneer of affordable, easy-to-handle, comfortable and seaworthy sailing accessible to all.
The Oceanis Cruising range currently comprises the models 30.1, 35.1, 38.1, 40.1, 46.1 and 51.1. The luxury Oceanis Yacht range includes the OY 54 and OY 60.
The designers certainly had enjoyable cruising in mind for the Oceanis range. These yachts are at home on the water, regardless of whether they’re sailing across Sydney Harbour or exploring up and down the coastline.
They even enjoy transatlantic journeys and revel in crossing oceans from one continent to another. The high number of Beneteau yachts that can be seen still sailing on the water today is a true testament to the quality and care of their construction and their stalwart seagoing performance.
Beneteau yachts are always front and centre in the twilight racing fleets in Pittwater and Sydney, whether it be a classic cruising Oceanis or a high-performance version. There’s also the legendary range of FIRST Performance cruisers, which are the perfect choice for skippers who are seeking even more performance.
The FIRST range of performance cruisers has been dominating podium positions for their owners for over 20 years. Still to this day, you’ll see a First 40.7 (1999) winning its division at Hamilton Island or Sydney to Hobart. The newer models, such as the First 40 (2009), the First 45, First 50 and the smaller sibling, the 35.7, have also won their owners a significant number of prizes.
In 2021, Beneteau announced an exciting new chapter in the evolution of the legendary FIRST yachts with the launch of two new models: the FIRST 36 and the FIRST 44. These two models will fill the gap between the very popular, smaller First 18, 24, 27 and the luxurious First 53. This announcement has generated a lot of buzz among sailing enthusiasts, and we can’t wait to see these new models in action.
The FIRST 36, with her impressive line-up of designers including naval architect Samuel Manuard and Designer Lorenzo Argento, is designed to compete and win in Category 1 races, IRC, ORCI and PHS events. She has the ability to be sailed by two people or a full crew, and her intelligent composite construction guarantees a weight of just 4800 kg. With a shallow hull, twin rudders and bulb keel combined, she is a semi-planing vessel that can reach speeds of 18+ knots.
The FIRST 44 also boasts an exceptional team of designers and Naval Architects, including Biscontini Yacht Design and Lorenzo Argento. In her standard performance cruiser configuration, she offers the perfect mix of fast passage making and relaxing cruising. With just four winches and the option for water ballast, she can be set up for shorthanded sailing. For the fully crewed racing owner, upgrades such as six winches, a carbon mast and a very deep keel are available.
Beneteau has a vast network of dealers across the globe that provide lifelong after-sales support to Beneteau owners. Beneteau yachts come with a seven-year hull and deck warranty that provides confidence and peace of mind to their owners. If you’re considering investing in a charter boat, many charter fleet operators are eager to include Beneteau in their fleet. Beneteau also provides a hassle-free European commissioning and handover service, if you’re interested in fulfilling a lifelong dream of cruising the Mediterranean.
For further details, call us on 1300 998 662 to arrange a personal viewing or visit our website to see the performance range here.
You can also view the full sail cruising Oceanis range here.
