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Beneteau First 36.7
In March 2006, the latest model in Beneteau's First cruiser/racer range looked set to follow the suc...
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Beneteau Oceanis 411
Decades of chartering know-how have been synthesised in the Beneteau Oceanis 411's crisp lines, grea...
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Beneteau Gran Turismo range redefined for modern New Zealand boating
Three new express cruisers built around space, ease of use, and time spent outside.
A calmer direct...
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Beneteau Flyer 10 Sport Top
French design meets versatile day boating freedom.
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Beneteau Gran Turismo 50 redefines luxury power cruising in New Zealand
The Beneteau Gran Turismo 50 blends power, elegance, and innovation for next-level cruising in New Z...
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Beneteau First 30 and Oceanis 52 nominated for European Yacht of the Year 2026
Beneteau First 30 and Oceanis 52 nominated for European Yacht of the Year 2026, proving versatility ...
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Beneteau Swift Trawler 37: Purpose-built cruising with a contemporary twist
The Beneteau Swift Trawler 37 blends contemporary styling, clever features, and true cruising capabi...
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Explore the Beneteau Grand Trawler 63—an efficient, quiet, and smartly equipped passagemaker for dis...
The Beneteau Grand Trawler 63 blends autonomy, quiet performance, and refined comfort into a modern ...
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Beneteau Gran Turismo 40 Coupé: power, poise and pure possibility
Spacious, stylish and versatile, the GT40 Coupé sets a new benchmark in 40-foot coastal cruising.
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Discover the Beneteau Gran Turismo 35: A revolution in express cruising
Fast, flexible and built for the coast — Beneteau’s new GT35 blends smart design, serious performanc...
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Beneteau Oceanis 34.1
As you would expect from an experienced design team, the boat is well-balanced and, while the sail a...
Horsepower (HP):
21 (std), 30
Length Over All (M):
10.77
YEAR:
2024
Displacement (M):
5,470
Length Over All (M):
9.50
CONSTRUCTION:
GRP
Boat Review
Beneteau First 44
Fifteen knots eased back to about 10 knots and the boat felt light on the helm, responding nicely to...
Length Over All (M):
14.15
Displacement (M):
10500
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Length Over All (M):
13.17
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Beneteau Swift Trawler 41 Sedan
This vessel has much to recommend it for a couple or a family.
Length Over All (M):
13.42
Displacement (M):
11040
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Boat Review
Beneteau First 36
The First 36 has a pleasingly yacht-like cockpit: this is a boat that is meant to be sailed.
Length Over All (M):
11.98
Displacement (M):
4800
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Length Over All (M):
10.25
Swift Trawler 48
Mature boaties will love the walk-around side decks, the ease of the sliding door at the helm, and t...
Length Over All (M):
14.7
Displacement (M):
12200
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Length Over All (M):
12.77
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Beneteau GT45
The GT has a very Mediterranean feel to it, with its swooshy styling and open entertaining areas jus...
Length Over All (M):
14.78
Displacement (M):
11241
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Length Over All (M):
13.50
Boat Review
Beneteau GT 32
The GT 32 is a comfortable weekender that can sleep up to four adults, but would be ideally suited t...
Length Over All (M):
9.95
Displacement (M):
5377
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Boat Review
Beneteau Monte Carlo 52
The first impression of the new Monte Carlo 52 is that she’s big – high and wide, with lots of glass...
Length Over All (M):
16.25
Displacement (M):
15000
Construction:
Composite
CONSTRUCTION:
Solid GRP hull, cored topsides and decks
Boat Review
Beneteau Swift 35 Trawler
When it came to choosing Brendan and Vicki’s first launch, it was Vicki who did the heavy lifting. ...
Length Over All (M):
11.29
Displacement (M):
8252
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Length Over All (M):
10.81
CONSTRUCTION:
Fibreglass (GRP)
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Beneteau GT50
Translated from Spanish, ‘Viva La Vida’ means ‘long live life’ — a philosophy the owners of this new...
Length Over All (M):
15.78
Displacement (M):
13640
Construction:
Composite
Length Over All (M):
14.98
CONSTRUCTION:
Infusion moulded GRP-balsa sandwich hull, decks and superstructure
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Beneteau Swift Trawler 47
The latest addition to Beneteau’s growing Swift Trawler line-up – the Swift 47 – might just be the ...
Length Over All (M):
14.74
Displacement (M):
19617
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
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Beneteau Oceanis 51
Sailing is a breeze aboard Beneteau’s new Oceanis 51.1, thanks to some smart systems.
Length Over All (M):
15.94
Displacement (M):
13930
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
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Beneteau GT 40
Beneteau’s latest Sports Cruiser, the GT 40, makes quite a stylish statement. Combining sweeping cur...
Length Over All (M):
12.67
Displacement (M):
7935
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
CONSTRUCTION:
Epoxy-wood composite decks and superstructure
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Beneteau Swift Trawler 44
Beneteau goes back to its roots with this trawler-style launch, but the Swift Trawler 44 is far from...
Length Over All (M):
13.88
Displacement (M):
10870
Construction:
Composite
CONSTRUCTION:
Polyester resin-fibre glass sandwich with balsa core
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Beneteau Oceanis 41.1
When it comes to creating cruising yachts, you’d expect Beneteau to know their stuff. The new 12.4-m...
Length Over All (M):
11.98
Displacement (M):
8777
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
CONSTRUCTION:
Polyester hull, composite decks
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Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 First Line
If you’re a retired airline pilot with a bit of a need for speed, you’re probably looking for perfor...
Length Over All (M):
12.87
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Length Over All (M):
11.99
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