Wonder outside, wander inside. Aboard a First 53 sailboat, you’re sure to find delightful sensations wherever you choose to explore. -- About BENETEAU -- The first BENETEAU boats sailed from the shipyards of Croix-de-Vie over 140 years ago. Since that time, the BENETEAU brand has been synonymous with quality and innovation to all those who have taken to the water – first by the fishermen who made their livelihood from the sea and then by the legions of recreational boaters around the globe. Over the years, our commitment to innovating and embracing ideas, no matter how unconventional, has been at the forefront of who we are in order to bring you the best boat possible. BENETEAU was one of the first boatbuilders many years ago to use computer-aided design (CAD) as well as lighter, stronger composite building materials. We’ve also been at the cutting edge of using greener materials and processes to do our part in protecting the incredible world which we explore. However, all this innovation doesn’t mean we’ve turned our back on tradition. One thing we’ve discovered in over a century of boatbuilding is that new-world innovations work best with old-school craftsmanship. This combination has resulted in some of the most iconic sailboats and powerboats in the world – supremely seaworthy yachts renowned for their sense of style, luxury, and comfort along with their creative use of space and new technologies. -- Philosophy -- We’re a lot like you. We love the water in all its forms – the ocean, bays, lakes, and rivers. And we love sharing the boating lifestyle with our family and friends. This love manifests itself in every BENETEAU built in any one of our many manufacturing facilities worldwide. Every BENETEAU sailboat and powerboat on the water reflects the best efforts of the finest architects, designers, and craftsmen along with the highest quality materials and the latest innovations. When you purchase a BENETEAU, you become a valued member of our BENETEAU family. For this reason, our after-sale service is second to none as evidenced by the multitude of National Marine Manufacturers CSI Awards for Excellence in Customer Service. At the core of this outstanding service is our exceptional dealer network. Every one of our authorized BENETEAU dealers will be there for you – from choosing the right yacht to the handover and beyond. Your dealer will be your able guide when it comes to maintaining your boat properly and will help you maximize the return on your investment when it comes time to step up to another BENETEAU – and it usually does! We wouldn’t have it any other way. Follow us on: - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeneteauAmerica/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/Beneteau_USA - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beneteauamerica/ - Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/beneteauamerica1884/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1996165/

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Follow a boat owner's day, from searching for tequeños to tackling complex electrical and navigation issues. Experience the highs and lows of boat maintenance. #BoatLife #ElectricalRepair #Navigation #Tequeños #BoatMaintenance

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The Catana OCEAN CLASS continues to sell well. She is a rigid and strong performance catamaran, built with Catana's “Carbon Infusion" process. ▫️ She looks like she can weather a storm! ▫️ With her raised helm position and interconnected living and cockpit space, she is proving a popular option for long distance cruisers. ▫️ Pics from @catanacatamarans ▫️ Key points. Inclined hulls and fine entry bows to benefit heading and speed ▫️ Mast set farther aft with large foretriangle for balance under sail and ease of handling ▫️ Good bridgedeck clearance for comfort at sea ▫️ Fine daggerboards to reduce drag with electric raising and lowering ▫️ Loft-style living space with a large living room, spacious L-shaped kitchen, dedicated nav/office and lounge area with a large sleeping berth. ▫️ Designer: Olivier Poncin ▫️ DIMENSIONS LWL 14.99 m/ 49.1ft LOA 15.75/51.7ft Beam 7,98 m/ 26,2 ft Draft boards up1,39 m/ 4,6 ft Draft boards down 2,52 m/ 8.3 ft ▫️ Light displ 13.5T Engines2 x 45cv or 57cv/hp Fresh water 800 L Fuel 800 L Refrigerator 267L and 98L freezer ▫️ Main sail: 92 m² / 990 sq ft Genoa: 65 m² / 699 sq ft Solent 50 m² / 538 sq ft Gennaker: 130 m² / 1,399 sq ft Code 0: 105 m² / 1,130 sq ft Batteries Lithium 4 x 100 Ah Navigation category A ▫️ #oceanlife #multihulls #katamarans #yachts

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Just when we thought it couldn’t get worse… The other water tank on our sailboat has now burst, flooding the boat and costing us even more precious drinking water. And the tank we spent days fixing? Still leaking. All the water we just carried barefoot from a creek—70L by kayak—is vanishing fast. Life off-grid at sea isn’t always paradise.

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