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Practical Sailor New Boat Test: Beneteau 46 Showcases Berret-Recoupeau Design and Italian StylingNew line of ‘designer’ Beneteaus emphasizes style without losing sight of performance and comfort.
At last winters Paris Boat Show, Beneteau Groupe debuted a four-boat line intended to capitalize on its design advantage. Light and space were emphasized. Ease of handling and intimacy with the elements were buzzwords. The Beneteau 46 is a performance cruiserlong, low, and streamlined. Although it may look too racy to be a cruising boat, it is unique, attractive, and easy to handle. Its lowered center of gravity and elevated freeboard give it more initial stability than previous designs, and its mega-beam and firm bilges give it the power to carry sail well up the wind range. The 46 couples the naval architecture of Jean Berret and Olivier Racoupeau with Subscriber Login Purchase selection, or begin your FREE 14-day trial subscription to practical-sailor.com. Click Here to download Adobe Acrobat |
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