Beneteau

Beneteau is a French boat manufacturer that produces a range of sailboats, powerboats, and motor yachts. The company was founded in 1884 and is based in the town of Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie in western France.

Beneteau's range of boats includes models that range in size from 20 to 50 feet (6 to 15 meters) and are designed for a variety of boating activities, including cruising, racing, and fishing. The company is known for its advanced design and manufacturing techniques, including vacuum infusion and computer-aided design, which enable them to create boats that are lightweight, strong, and efficient.

Beneteau's boats are built in modern facilities in France and the United States and sold through a global network of dealers and distributors. The company has won several awards for its boats, including the "European Powerboat of the Year" award for its Gran Turismo 50 model in 2018 and the "Boat of the Year" award from Cruising World magazine for its Oceanis 46.1 sailing yacht in 2019.