Beneteau celebrated another significant milestone at the Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie site when the 400th Oceanis 51.1 and the 200th Swift Trawler 41 left the factory in June.

The 400th Oceanis 51.1 and 200th Swift Trawler 41 Fly receive a warm send-off from the 350 employees who crafted them

True icons of the Beneteau brand, these boats continue to seduce enthusiasts the world over. These achievements testify to the dedication and expertise of the 350 employees who shaped these boats from two of the most popular lines built by the sailing boat and motoryacht manufacturer.

Beneteau workers gather for a ceremony before the two hulls leave the shed and head off to chart unknown waters

Both models also enjoy high popularity in the Asia-Pacific region, where owners have commented on being very impressed by features such as great comfort, huge customisation flexibility, and easy manoeuvrability of the Oceanis 51.1, while the Swift Trawler 41 sets the bar high for 40ft-long passage-maker.

Beneteau’s Oceanis 51.1 offers more than 700 customisation options

The Oceanis 51.1 is easy to handle, comfortable and smart, the number of customisations available has risen to more than 700 combinations.

The Sedan and Fly versions of Beneteau’s Swift Trawler 41; photo: Nicolas Claris

The Swift Trawler 41 is a generous passage-maker, offering ample living space, comfort onboard and practical functions. Available in both Fly and Sedan versions, the Swift Trawler 41 has an on-board capacity of up to seven passengers.

The stylish and comfortable interior of the Swift Trawler 41; photo: Nicolas Claris

To mark this milestone and the French builder’s 140th anniversary this year, Beneteau Asia-Pacific invited owners, partners and sailors at the Sydney International Boat Show (August 1-4) to a celebration party on Saturday, August 3 at its booth amongst the beautiful yachts on display at night while sharing memorable stories about their yachting adventures.

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