Sales to build its own plant in Marion South Carolina.

Beneteau sailboat reputation. That Hunter may be real flashy looking at the boat show but down the road when repairs are needed they are a nightmare. They had periodic dips in quality over the decades resulting in their varied reputation and by 2012 filed for bankruptcy. It was in charter for around 5 years and in private hands with a familiy as a liveaboard for the rest of the time.

I have never owned a sailboat however have chartered 30-34 sailboats mostly Catalina and Hunter and I thought the Catalina was a better sailor IMO. 65 rows Beneteau or Bénéteau French pronunciation. I have recently purchased a 2010 Oceanis 40.

Just consider that after a depression several economic downturns and two world wars the maritime legacy of the Beneteau name has not only survived but excelled. That thing is durable and progressive boats. Beneteau has a far better reputation for quality construction and sailing performance than Hunter although the old Hunters from the mid-eighties and the brand new ones are superior to any from the period in between.

THE BEGINNING OF THE LEGEND. Go to Yacht Builders. The Beneteau boatyard is centuries old est1884 in the business of making boats that are sailworthy.

2002 Groups new headquarters built in Saint Gilles Croix de Vie the Bénéteau familys historical birthplace. Beneteau is the worlds largest producer of sailing yachts in the world and has been awarded 100 trophies for innovation and design in more than 20 countries. Today Beneteau is the largest manufacturer of sailboats in the world.

Rallying speed and comfort this sailboat is an excellent choice for sport sailing on a lake and even for the Bahamas. Eventually Beneteau gained a reputation for producing a boat of reasonable quality at a reasonable price with the added plus of performance. 26 rows With the introduction of the FLETAN and the GUPPY Beneteau took part in the 1965 Paris.