Unanimously acclaimed by customers at this autumn’s boat shows, the all-new FIRST 35 has now been awarded the status of FRENCH Boat of the Year by a judging panel of sailing trade professionals and sailors

“The boat is totally consistent with its goals”: that was what came out of the comments made by the judging panel who responded to an invitation by Voile Magazine to sail off La Rochelle! A First with real character and an    aggressive, flattering profile that promises a level of performance consistent with the top steps of the podium! The judges also praised the ease and precision of its helm, its cockpit ergonomics for boat handling when fully crewed, and the versatility of its interior for both cruising and racing. They were especially attracted by one detail in particular: the double doors to the fore cabin, combined with the pivoting saloon table. This concept creates an impressive feeling of space that surprises everyone!

INFINITELY GREAT, INFINITELY BEAUTIFUL
The new Oceanis 58 will be on show at the autumn boat shows 2009
Click here for more information

Great Fun in aid of the RNLI
Organised and funded by Fox’s Yacht Sales, the event is free to Beneteau owners, we ask only that a donation is made to the R.N.L.I. Based off the Suffolk coast on the weekend of 13th & 14th June 2009, the Beneteau Owners Weekend comprised of a rally/race for sailboats and a water bourne Treasure Hunt for motorboats on the Saturday, an overnight stop at Fox’s Marina for a prize giving party in one of the big workshops with food, bar and a band, then a pursuit race for the sailboats on the Sunday morning. This year 43 Beneteau’s appeared for the 11.30 start off Harwich Breakwater on Saturday morning, sailing in two classes, white sail and three sail and a treasure hunt for the power boats. The weather stayed fine all weekend and we managed to raise £2,300 for the RNLI so many thanks to everyone who supported our event this year.

Results: white-sail-results.pdf

three-sail-results.pdf

White Sail 1st – Knox O393 “Kymtoo”
White Sail 2nd – Targett O381 “Sonsy Lady”
White Sail 3rd – Slater O361 “Blue”

Three Sail 1st – Harding F36.7 “Bigwig 11”
Three Sail 2nd – Graty “Moondance”
Three Sail 3rd – Eggett O361 “ Sealeggs”

Spirit of the Event – Elliott O42cc “Escapade”
Treasure Hunt – Clarke A650 “Time Out”
Pursuit Race 1st – Tuckey O343 “Dry”

Don’t forget to return your entries for what will be a fantastic fun weekend for a very worthwhile cause!

Beneteau Owners Weekend 13/14th June 2009 - contact for entry forms if you haven’t already recieved one.

A New Award for BENETEAU

It was during the official European Yacht of the Year gala evening in Düsseldorf, on Saturday 17 January 2009, that the news was announced.
The Océanis 31 was elected European Yacht of the Year in the Family Cruiser class, by a jury of journalists from 10 specialized European magazines. This year, the various yachts nominated did not compete in size classes as in previous years, but according to their sailing programme.  The following yachts were in the Family Cruiser class: Bavaria 43, Sun Odyssey 30, Southerly 32, Delphia 26 and Océanis 31.

Following the election of the Océanis 37 as Yacht of the Year 2008, this new award confirms BENETEAU’s capacity to develop yachts that continue to be innovative, comfortable and high-performing. It is also the second yacht to be designed by the FINOT-CONQ Group and associates of the Italian Nauta Design office to receive such an award.

LONDON BOAT SHOW @ EXCEL 2009

FYS STOCK BOAT OPPORTUNITIES

SAIL BOATS
Model         Ref No.   Year     New Price (inc VAT)   FYS Stock offer (inc VAT)

OCEANIS 31    1779    2009          £ 92,479.00     £ 80,000.00 SOLD

OCEANIS 34    1799    2009       £ 115,285.00         £ 95,000.00 SOLD
(1x aft cabin)

OCEANIS 34    1801    2009        £ 116,115.00          £ 95,000.00 SOLD
(2x aft cabin)

OCEANIS 37    1702    2008        £ 138,609.00        £ 99,500.00 SOLD
(Ex demo)

OCEANIS 46    1795    2009         £ 261,670.00        £ 215,000.00 SOLD
(2x aft cabin)

MOTOR BOATS

ANTARES 6    1804    2009            £ 54,100.00          £ 37,950

ANTARES 6    1798    2009              £ 56,950.00          £ 47,500.00 SOLD

ANTARES 7    1651    2007                £ 72,915.00           £ 35,950  (Ex demo)

MONTE CARLO 27    1796    2009      £ 137,000.00        £ 89,500

**These offers are on the water, including delivery and commissioning in Ipswich
**Please ask for full specification of each model
**These offers are strictly subject to availability

Payment Terms:
1) 20% Deposit and signed contract secures offer
2) Balance payment within 35 days or prior to handover whichever is the sooner

 Beneteau continue to invest in new models both in the sailboat & motorboat ranges:

MOTORBOATS
MONTE CARLO 27.  Sporty, single engined powerboat. Designed for relaxed outings with the family or short cruises. Patented Air Step* hull gives performance, economy and a VERY comfortable ride. Choice of Petrol or Diesel engines.

ANTARES 11. Practical saloon, 2 fantastic cabins with good sized heads, great cockpit and class leading flybridge. 2x 260hp diesels and a tank tested hull design give both performance and incredible sea keeping abilities.

TRAWLER 52. “Cuts smoothly through the seas”, “This is deck heaven”, “A truly great Trawler”, “Ticks all the boxes in a fresh and exciting way”. All from MBM, Sept 2008, need we say more?

 Beneteau continue to invest in new models both in the sailboat & motorboat ranges.

SAILBOATS:

FIRST 40: Replacing the iconic First 40.7, Beneteau have again turned to Bruce Farr for the new FIRST 40, shown for the first time at the Southampton Boat Show. Targeted at the IRC circuit, the new 40 is expected to offer the winning performance of her larger sister the FIRST 45, launched last year.

OCEANIS: Completing the new Oceanis range, from 31ft to 54ft, Beneteau have launched the new Oceanis 34 which is designed by Finot-Conq & Associates. It has a hull length of under 10m and is offered with a choice of layouts and trim levels. The new Oceanis 54 is designed by Berret-Recoupeau  and is a powerful offshore cruising yacht ideal for living aboard. Both models have been styled internally by Nauta Design.

OCEANIS 43 and 46 FAMILY: Expanding the layout options on the Oceanis 43 and 46, Beneteau have introduced the ‘Family’ version for 2009. As well as the existing 2 and 3 cabin layouts available, the ‘Family’ version incorporates a 4 cabin layout suitable for large crews and charter.

Come & visit Fox’s Power at the Southampton Boat Show to view the latest Beneteau power boat models on stand F016.

From 20 June to 31 August

Order your new boat from your Fox’s Yacht Sales before 31 August and claim some very special offers on many different models* and be one of the first to preview what’s new for 2009.

So don’t waste a moment… come down to us right now, because time is ticking away…

*excludes new models for 2009. Offers apply exclusively to boats delivered before July 2009 to private buyers from participating BENETEAU network dealers.