When I hear of Beneteau, I think of their Oceanis and First series as well as Lagooon catamarans. But the Cyclades series is a bit of a mystery. It is named after a set of Greek Islands and the correct pronunciation is “Kee-klar-dees” if you … Continue readingBeneteau Cyclades 43 Review: Moorings Charter Boat
I had a client once who had a serious offshore sailboat we were selling. He called me up one day and asked if I would look for trade possibilities for a 50 Beneteau. I was surprised at his choice and told him trading would be … Continue readingBeneteau 50 Review: Charter Fleet Queen
Beneteau’s Idylle series are not the inexpensive plastic, bimbo boats of Mooring’s charter fleets today. These classic cruisers built in the mid 1980’s are teak laden cruising machines. I once talked to a client who mentioned slyly he had a 38′ boat currently. I politely … Continue readingBeneteau 51 Idylle 15.50 Review: A Different Animal