Beneteau Blue II Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Catamaran · twin

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

34.12' · 10.4 m

Disp.

7,275 lbs · 3,300 kg

First year

1985

In the mid1980s, the French manufacturing giant Beneteau made a daring and unexpected foray into the multihull sector with the introduction of the Blue II 2. Unveiled at the Paris Boat Show in January 1985, the vessel was designed by the legendary naval architect Philippe Briand, who was tasked with creating a spirited cruising catamaran that would appeal to the builder’s core monohull clientele. At the time, the multihull landscape was dominated by heavy, boxy, and slow designs, or highly specialized racing machines. Briand’s design prioritized hydrodynamic efficiency, sleek aesthetics, and direct helm feedback over the cavernous, apartmentstyle volume that defines modern catamarans. Despite a highprofile launch, production lasted only three years, with only 48 hulls completed before Beneteau withdrew from multihull production under its own name—a strategic retreat that ultimately paved the way for their acquisition of the Lagoon brand. Today, the Blue II stands as an intriguing, highly capable classic that offers a pure sailing experience for cruisers who value performance over floating condo accommodations.