Offshore cruising, coastal trips, sport and adventure, fishing on oceans, seas, lakes and rivers – with Bénéteau, almost anything is possible across seven powerboat series and more than 40 models. The company remains majority family-owned.
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Bénéteau originally made a name for itself with fishing boats and sailboats. Today, however, powerboats and motor yachts from the French shipyard group also shape the image of the "Bénéteau" brand.
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From fishing boat to luxury yacht
There are only a few companies that have managed to defend their market leadership internationally over such a long period in the fiercely contested watersports market. Groupe Bénéteau is one of the most successful corporate groups in France and has expanded successfully in economic terms in recent years.
Traditionally, Bénéteau made a name for itself primarily with fishing boats and sailboats or sailing yachts. By now, however, powerboats and motor yachts from the French shipyard conglomerate also shape the image of the name "Bénéteau".
Seven series under power
As of 2020, Bénéteau builds motor yachts in seven series for (almost) every taste and budget. The "Flyer" series (5 - 10 meters) are stylish day cruisers that impress with their Space and Sun Deck versions. The "Barracuda" (6 to 8 meters) are functional, seaworthy sport fishing boats; the "Antares" series consists of classic, timeless outboard cabin boats; the "Gran Turismo" are elegant sport cruisers from 11 to 15 m in length; the seaworthy Swift Trawlers (9 - 15 m) are made for extremely comfortable and powerful "adventures at sea"; the Grand Trawler (18 m) tops the smaller trawler series with a touch of superyacht and has always been convincing in the luxury yacht segment. Bénéteau itself describes the premium "Monte-Carlo" range as a "successful pursuit of excellence". It is by no means an exaggeration when the shipyard claims that, with the Monte-Carlo series, it sets a "hallmark of style, performance and luxury".
Shipyard facts
- Founded: 1884 by Benjamin Bénéteau (see Bénéteau * Benjamin's dream)
- Headquarters: Saint Gilles Croix de Vie
- Employees: more than 8,300 worldwide
- Special feature: Besides boats of all kinds (sailboats and powerboats, monohull and catamaran), Groupe Bénéteau also builds motorhomes and holiday homes.
