Beneteau Yachts

Founded in 1884, Beneteau yachts was created by Benjami Beneteau who was a shipwright. The first workshop was located in Croix de vie in France. Beneteau’s first boats were fishing trawlers. Today, they are still building some of the industry’s best boats. The company is now owned by Beneteau’s great granddaughter, Madame Beneteau Roux and the company has now extended its sales to the U.S.A. and does business as Beneteau, USA. In 1976, Beneteau designed and built the Beneteau First 30, which was created by Andre Mauric and was chosen Boat of the Year at the Paris Boat Show. Located in Marion, S.C., Beneteau USA continues to produce world-class sail boats and yachts. It recently celebrated its completion of its 7000th boat and in 2009 they won an industry award for outstanding customer satisfaction. Its best known line is the Beneteau Series, which is comprised of a line of yachts created to suit the needs of every sophisticated sailor. Each yacht is designed according to the highest specifications. Whether you are planning a weekend getaway to the Florida Keys or a day trip across one of the Great Lakes, the Beneteau series will have a yacht that’s perfect for your needs.