This presentation may seem to be a repetition of an old one, but it’s not quite so, because this article is more ample and it is based only on Beneteau, with its sailing yachts section’s models. On my opinion at this very moment (doesn’t matter at all that in some parts of the world is a deep winter), Beneteau is one of my favorite yacht builders of the moment. I hope I’m not upsetting you by saying same things again. First time I said them (and I’m not linking with that), I was on Blogger. The pics are still on Picasa, the fonts are a mixture. This is a brand new article, in a brand new series of yacht presentations. I am just an independent observer.
Beneteau Oceanis 58 - another angle of the back
They have the Sense with three model lengths: the 55′ (a new one), the 50′ and the 43′. The 55 is the bigger, so the 55 will be presented, the others are only mentioned.
Sense 55
Design : Berret Racoupeau Yacht Design, Interior layout and design : Nauta Design, Length Over All : 17.20 m – 56’5″, Beam : 4.97 m – 16’4″, Displacement : 18,560 kg – 40,906 lbs
Sense 55 interior
As you can see, both above captions are drawings. The price is estimated at around €320,000, which is not very cheap. I don’t say it’s not worth the money.
The jewel of the series is Sense 50′, an awarded model at some boating fairs. The price is also estimated at around €300,000 for a LOA of 14.98 m and two designs, with two or three cabins. Have a look at this pictures:
The whole of Sense 50
The main issue the price is not the cheapest of all is the revolutionary Dock & Go system which allows a calm maneuvering of the boat because it synchronizes a pivoting sail-drive base and bow-thruster, so it’s a “one man is enough” boat.
Dock & Go
Sense 50
A back view of one of the most beautiful Beneteau boats. The photo series shows how much attention they give to design. I’m not commenting much. The pics are from yachtworld and simpsonmarine from Asia. The hull materials are fiberglass and GRP. The rest is of natural wood, glass, metal and plastic.
the interior of a Sense 50
Sense 50 interior angle
a corner of the sense 50
sense 50 galley
Sense 50 "office"
Sense 50 - a cabin
A double bed on Sense 50
Here you have a layout for the two cabins option.
The 2 cabins option
In Sense series there is only one more model, the 43′, which you may find on their site. It is a 13.2 m LOA, almost the same design, anyway the same Nauta and Berret Racoupeau Yacht Design made it. Too many pictures anyway, and not a single one of the engine. I said that it could be important.
The magnificent Oceanis 58
With this above, I’m going to show you the Oceanis 58′, the longest of the Oceanis series. Beneteau builds also a series called First, of whom I shall speak later.
The back
No matter how much I’ve talked about this model, it remains my all time favorite. Of course, unfortunately can be considered a little bit expensive at over €450,000 recommendation, a price without VAT, for the brand new. But, there are advantages as well. Beneteau is an almost exclusive network, they have certainly their dealers worldwide and they claim to have they own exclusive brokers. I don’t comment. The website changed from the last time I saw it, but let’s say it doesn’t matter. Let’s talk about Oceanis. This is a series which starts at 58 as the longest and then continues decreasingly through 54, 50, 48, 45, 41, 37, 34, 31. The 48, 45 and 41 are new, like Sense 55 was. I’ll present just the Oceanis 58 because is my favorite and the largest sailing model from Beneteau anyway. For pics and prices for the other models, you may visit the main site, but I don’t guarantee for the prices. If someone said he upgraded his Oceanis to €1 Mil by changing the rigs with different ones and a Rolls Royce motor made for an airplane, you may be found in the position to accept even that price. It is not unique, it’s a 58, but it can become unique, like this Genesis site, or quite like this one you’re on, now, The Yacht Owner.
Sun cover
LOA 18.2 m, Draft 2.6 m, Beam 5 m, Displacement 21,658 kilograms, Engine 140 HP, Fuel Capacity 1,080 l.
Oceanis 58 Saloon
The astonishing Oceanis 58 saloon
Powering all the gear is a newly designed 140hp VW engine, a five-cylinder turbocharged unit with two (12 V and 24 V) alternators attached. The VW offers a better power-to-weight ratio than some traditional marine brands and on the test sail it was one of the quietest engines ever met, with little vibration transmitted throughout the hull. I don’t know why some say it’s designed for the very experienced sailors. This is not good for business :). Maybe because the experienced may realize how super trouper special this model is. It is spacious, that’s for sure.
The owner's cabin
Another cabin on the Oceanis 58
A good accessory, the dinghy.
Dinghy on an Oceanis 58
The First is a series with six models, the 50, the 45, the 40CR, the 30, the 25.7S, and the 21.7S. I’m gonna show you some pics from the largest, the First 50.
First 50
Designer Ph Briand Yacht Design/Veerle Battiau, LOA 15 m, Beam 4.4 m, Displacement 13,115 kilograms, Engine 75 HP, Fuel Capacity 237 l.
First 50 interior
Bénéteau First is a range of high-performance yachts that combines serious racing features with spacious accommodation. The First series is produced in partnership with several leading designers including Bruce Farr.
A cabin on First 50
Remember that the First series is for racing, with an infusion-molded deck, T-profile torpedo-bulb keel and sleek underwater hull with modern appendices. Pure, sleek lines and lowered coach-roof, while below decks, the design is stunningly contemporary with light wood finishes.
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thanks for the post
Restoring an old sailboat is usually not an investment. More money is spent on restoration than could be realized from the sale of the boat. People restore old craft because they have the money and there is usually a sentimental reason involved.
It depends… Sometimes one can sell the restored item better. But it’s true, in boating terms, there’s no vintage to consider. The older, the cheaper, it’s a matter of security, after all :).
I recently had my first Yacht excursion 2 months ago and I was blown away. It was no where near as majestic a yacht as the ones you have listed here, but it was a life changing experience. My family is considering going all in together to purchase one and I will be sure to recommend Beneteau if it is within our collective price range. Bon voyage mon ami!
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