Beneteau and Excess En Route to the French Riviera

The Côte d'Azur is all set to light up with the Cannes Yachting Festival just around the corner. Boat Show Season is officially in full swing, a great opportunity to view new and existing models and get prepped for the Summer boating season ahead.

This year’s Yachting Festival De Cannes is set to be an unmissable event for Beneteau enthusiasts and lovers of all things French Yachting. This year also marks the world premiere of the Excess Catamaran, sure to shake things up in the Catamaran community. Taking place from the 10th to 15th September, this year’s event will welcome a stellar line-up of new releases and exciting models with the 36 Degrees team on hand to assist.

Excess Catamaran World Premiere

The Excess Catamaran is an intuitively designed and crafted multihull “inspired by racing for cruising pleasure” and sets a benchmark for a new generation of multihulls.  Excess Catamarans will delight both lovers of sailing and performance, and those that favour entertainment and relaxation. Whether it is world traveling, family cruising, entertaining, fishing or water sports, the Excess has been designed to suite the most versatile of sailors.

36 Degrees are proud to be the exclusive retailers for Excess in New Zealand and look forward to seeing her launch at the Cannes Yachting Festival. Catch first look images of the Upcoming Excess 12 and Excess 15 models HERE.

First Yacht 53

In late 2018, Beneteau renewed the First range with the launch of four small sports boats. Now the brand is preparing to launch the first First Yacht 53, a testament to First’s 40 yearlong legacy, the all-new First 53 is as much luxury as it is high-performance.

Robert Biscontini of America’s Cup fame is responsible for the hull and Lorenzo Argento for the interior and exterior design. She comes with a low cabin top, straight sheer, plum bow, long bow sprit and a broad and powerful transom. The optional carbon mast and full racing package is sure to appease sailing purists.

Monte Carlo 52

Set to replace the Monte Carlo 5, this eagerly anticipated MC52 is a new generation of “Smart Luxury” high-end cruiser, combining the best of French boat building with the elegance of Italian Design.

This range has been developed to bridge the gap between Beneteau’s everyday cruisers and the higher end Monte Carlo Mega-Yachts. The result is a stunning fusion of high-performance design with a contemporary luxury finish. Her value for money far outstrips similar luxury cruisers on the market making her a great option for those seeking affordable yet luxury on water lifestyles.

Swift Trawler 41

Having won the hearts of long-distance boaters worldwide, the Swift Trawler is back with the soon to be released Swift Trawler 41. Loyal to the signature features of Beneteau’s successful Swift Trawler range, the 41 encompasses excellent cruising range and ample living space. An astonishing 7 berths across 3 cabins is sure to appeal to those seeking spacious comfort the whole family can enjoy. 

No compromise has been made to its outstanding safety and stability track record. Available in both a Sedan and Flybridge version, the Swift Trawler is sure to do well in the New Zealand market.

Gran Turismo 32

A recent announcement to the Beneteau Gran Turismo family, the GT32 is set to be a fantastic entry level point to the Gran Turismo family. Combining style and practicality, the GT32 launches the new look for the future of this iconic line. Modelled on the Flyer 10 deck plan but with a Gran Turismo hardtop for spacious living, the use of space is outstanding and well suited to the Kiwi terrain.

Available in both inboard and outboard versions, the new model features clean lines, speed and comfort enhancing Airstep hull and all the comforts of a luxury cruiser.

 

 

 

 

 

As the first boat show of the European season, be at the starting line for this amazing release of new Beneteau vessels. Our 36 Degrees representatives will be at the show to assist our clients with any queries. If you are planning a visit, get in touch with our team to find out about exclusive viewings and more.