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Beneteau Swift Trawler 47 video review

We love an honest review! The folks at Motor Boat and Yachting have produced a great onboard video review of Beneteau’s NEW Swift Trawler 47. Nick Burnham spends 24 hours living aboard and cruising off the coast of Spain. This review will give you an excellent idea of what life aboard the NEW Swift Trawler 47 is really like – we have to say, it’s pretty great!

Beneteau wins string of international awards

The awards and nominations are rolling in for Beneteau from all corners of world. The new generation Oceanis range is turning heads. The First 14 the smallest in the Beneteau’s brand new First range is also gaining praise. Beneteau’s, Figaro 3 steals the limelight racking up awards in Europe, Asia and the USA

Amazing video of Bombolo – NEW Oceanis 46.1 FIRST Line

Marine Journalist John Curnow has produced an incredible video featuring Bombolo – Beneteau’s NEW Oceanis 46.1 FIRST Line.
Photo: Jennifer McKinnon

Beneteau’s stylish Gran Turismo 40

It’s true! The lines are so clean on the Gran Turismo – she looks fast standing still.
But don’t just take it from us, Flagstaff Marine chatted with the newest owner of the Gran Turismo 40 to find out what’s so special about his boat. Right off the bat he had this to say, “The Gran Turismo 40 is a great class leading boat and such a joy to drive.”

27th Beneteau Cup – 2018 round-up

With the wind in our sails and the champagne in our glasses, the conditions were perfect for the 27th annual Beneteau Cup out on Sydney Harbour. The fleet of 24 Beneteaus completed in two races across two divisions.

Read the top results and Flagstaff’s Graham Raspass’ round-up of the event.
Photography by Jennifer McKinnon.

Be amazed by the power of Beneteau

We’re absolutely thrilled about the fantastic response to Beneteau’s range of luxury motor yachts here in Australia. Four new Beneteau motor yachts are now out on the water – just in time for summer!

Sailing to Freedom – Beneteau Oceanis 41.1P

Steve Smith is the walking definition of a salt of the earth sailor – humble, generous, with a cracking sense of humor. His love of the water has helped him through some rough times. Now the proud new owner of the Beneteau Oceanis 41.1P ‘Freedom’; he’s ready to embark on his next sailing journey and this one is about sharing his passion with others.

BOB Awards 2018 – Winner for Swift Trawler 35

We’re proud to announce that Beneteau Swift Trawler 35 is the winner of the ‘Best for Travel’ category at the BOB – Best of Boats Awards 2018. The BOB international motor boat award, was founded in 2014 by boat journalists across Europe. The judges are all highly experienced boat testers with a strong interest in the practical needs of active boaters.

Double line honours

Fresh from snatching line honours at both Hamilton Island and Airlie Beach Race Weeks, skippers Matt Doyle and Paul Cozzi are loving the sailing life. In just four and half years these great mates have gone from zero sailing experience to a podium finish with their Sense 50, La Troisieme Mitemps. We caught up with Matt Doyle to hear more about his new found love of sailing.
Photo: Sharon Smallwood

Seven new yachts in eight weeks!

This could be a record! Flagstaff Marine have taken delivery of seven brand new Beneteau Oceanis models over the past two months. Shane Crookshanks and Graham Roberts our commissioning specialists have been working full throttle to get the boats ready for their new owners.