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Beneteau Oceanis 41 and 45

They were once seen primarily on steel yachts, but now, on production boats such as Beneteau’s new Oceanis models, it’s all about the hull chine. “Boat Review” from our March 2012 issue.

Beneteau Sense 50

Named 2011’s Best Full-Size Cruiser, the Beneteau Sense 50 stood apart with its Dock & Go system and overall layout.

Beneteau Sense 43

First unveiled at last fall’s U.S. Sailboat Show, the Sense line and its optional break-through steering system became the talk of the dock. Boat review from our August 2011 issue.

Beneteau Sense 43 and 50

First unveiled at last fall’s U.S. Sailboat Show, the Sense line and its optional break-through steering system became the talk of the dock. Photos by Billy Black.

Beneteau Sense 50

To read Cruising World reviews of Beneteau sailboats, click here. To visit Beneteau America’s website, click here.

Beneteau Oceanis 50

The next generation of a former 49 fter has many options to customize the boat to the owner’s cruising needs.

Chicago BOTY Award Presentation

Sailing World associate editor Mike Lovett (far left) and I (far right) presented Mike Lecholop, Beneteau USA’s Vice President of Sales (second from left), and

Interlude on the Orinoco

In the vast Venezuelan delta south of bustling, crowded Trinidad lie the distinct sounds and sights of the jungle.

Hard Chines

This year’s new boat fleet featured several boats with aft sections that have more than a hint of hard chine. The question is: Do these creases in the hull improve performance? Check out the chines.

2010 Paris boat show

Here’s a quick glance at some of the new boats that Cruising World senior editor Bill Springer checked out over at the Paris boat show.

Beneteau Oceanis 41 and 45

They were once seen primarily on steel yachts, but now, on production boats such as Beneteau’s new Oceanis models, it’s all about the hull chine. “Boat Review” from our March 2012 issue.

Beneteau Sense 50

Named 2011’s Best Full-Size Cruiser, the Beneteau Sense 50 stood apart with its Dock & Go system and overall layout.

Beneteau Sense 43

First unveiled at last fall’s U.S. Sailboat Show, the Sense line and its optional break-through steering system became the talk of the dock. Boat review from our August 2011 issue.

Beneteau Sense 43 and 50

First unveiled at last fall’s U.S. Sailboat Show, the Sense line and its optional break-through steering system became the talk of the dock. Photos by Billy Black.

Beneteau Sense 50

To read Cruising World reviews of Beneteau sailboats, click here. To visit Beneteau America’s website, click here.

Beneteau Oceanis 50

The next generation of a former 49 fter has many options to customize the boat to the owner’s cruising needs.

Chicago BOTY Award Presentation

Sailing World associate editor Mike Lovett (far left) and I (far right) presented Mike Lecholop, Beneteau USA’s Vice President of Sales (second from left), and

Interlude on the Orinoco

In the vast Venezuelan delta south of bustling, crowded Trinidad lie the distinct sounds and sights of the jungle.

Hard Chines

This year’s new boat fleet featured several boats with aft sections that have more than a hint of hard chine. The question is: Do these creases in the hull improve performance? Check out the chines.

2010 Paris boat show

Here’s a quick glance at some of the new boats that Cruising World senior editor Bill Springer checked out over at the Paris boat show.

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