First 44 Water Ballast: BENETEAU’s New Cruiser Racer
Picture this – you’re shorthanded sailing your new BENETEAU First 44 in a local weeknight race. You round the leeward mark and execute a flawless tack. On cue, five extra…
Initial Review: Excess 14 Sailing Catamaran
Excess 14 Review The first Excess 14 model to see US waters was welcomed by our commissioning Team in South Florida, giving us a chance to get aboard and review…
BENETEAU First 36 wins Boat of the Year
Sailing World’s Prestigious Boat of the Year Award Declared a versatile race boat for shorthanded racing, club racing, and adventure sailing and coastal cruising, the BENETEAU First 36 is being…
Hydraulic Lifting Keel On Beneteau Oceanis 34.1
Best of Both Worlds The expert design team at Beneteau Sailboats has implemented a safe, stable, & convenient system to package the advantages of both deep and shallow draft keels.…
Electric Propulsion on Oceanis 30.1 Perfect for Inland Lakes
The latest in technology from market leader GROUPE BENETEAU & Torqeedo Electric is a collaborative project unlocking quiet, sustainable propulsion on a 30′ cruiser via a lightweight electric saildrive. The…
Top New Sailing Catamaran of 2022: Excess 14
After months of data-driven design and meticulous construction, the Excess 14 has finally made its way onto the market, standing out with sharp, sporty lines and a luxurious, unique cabin…
SAIL’s Best Boats 2023 – Nominees
The iconic magazine review has just released the 2023 nominees for “Best Boats”. This is a great indication of the direction the overall market is going in, what corrections have…
J/9 Wins Daysailer Category of SAIL’s 2022 Best Boat Awards
The 28 ft J/9 competed in the “Daysailer” category against other top new boats under 30 feet. Performance Daysailer Ultimately a boat that takes care of its crew, the review…
BENETEAU FIRST 44 Reviews – Compilation
Review of New Model Exterior – No Frills Sailing Building on the First Legacy In this, Beneteau now closes the range of available boats according to their plan of 2018…
Beneteau Oceanis 34.1 Review: First Sail
Beneteau Oceanis 34.1 Review The Murray Yacht Sales Team got the chance to welcome this new model to the United States on an exhilarating delivery from her commissioning in Ft.…