Beneteau FIRST 14 video
Fun to sail solo or two-handed, the First 14 is a simple, robust sailing yacht. With an emphasis on design and ergonomics, this dinghy is an ideal introduction to sailing…
SAIL Best Boats Winners: Beneteau First 14 & Figaro 3
Click to learn more about the FIRST 14 and the Figaro 3
Beneteau – Oceanis 37.1 — Model Review (2024 – )
August 30, 2026 by Stanton Murray Introduction and Portfolio Evolution The Beneteau Oceanis 37.1 represents the concluding development in Beneteau’s seventh-generation Oceanis series of cruising yachts. Positioned as the successor…
What is the relationship between French nautical giant Groupe Beneteau and Slovenian niche boatbuilder Seascape? Who are Andraž Mihelin and Kristian Hajnšek?
August 23, 2026 by Stanton Murray French nautical giant Groupe Beneteau and Slovenian niche boatbuilder Seascape joined forces in 2018 to bridge the gap between modern ocean-racing technology and everyday…
Beneteau – First 30 — First (and Second) Sail – Model Review (2025 – ) designed by Samuel Manuard and Lorenzo Argento.
August 23, 2026 by Stanton Murray The Beneteau First 30 (2025–Present) is a new-generation “planing cruiser” developed in partnership with Seascape and designed by naval architect Samuel Manuard and designer…
Beneteau Parts – Beneteau Sailboat Lifeline Stanchion & Accessories Reference Chart
Beneteau Sailboat Model Range Stanchion Specifications & Type Part Model Number Accessory Parts (Bases, Backing Plates, Gate & Hardware) First Series (Classic / Legacy)(First 210, 235, 260, 285, 300, 310,…
Beneteau Parts – Beneteau Sailboat Cutlass Bearing Chart
Decoding Cutlass Bearing Lingo Marine sleeve bearings are universally measured by Inside Diameter × Outside Diameter × Total Length. Example: Beneteau Part Number 037330 – identified as “CUTLASS BEARING 30X40X100+L…
The Yanmar 4JH57: Engine Guide for Lagoon 42, Lagoon 46, and Excess 14 Owners
The Yanmar 4JH57 is a compact, naturally aspirated, common-rail diesel that does its job with minimal drama. On a catamaran, that is exactly what you want from an auxiliary engine.…
The Cummins QSB Series (QSB 5.9 & QSB 6.7): Powering the Beneteau Swift Trawler 34, Sabre 38, Backcove 37, Prestige 420, and Dozens More
The Cummins QSB Series is one of the most widely installed marine diesel engines of the last 20+ years. It shows up in trawlers, express cruisers, sportfishers, and pilot house…
New Model: Beneteau FIRST 60
World Premiere: Dusseldorf Boat Show NEW FIRST 60: JOY AT ITS GRANDEST BENETEAU is proud to unveil the all-new FIRST 60, a yacht that redefines the very essence of sailing…