Beneteau Galion Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hull type

Monohull · full

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

15.75' · 4.8 m

Displ.

1,323 lbs · 600 kg

First year

1966

The Beneteau Galion represents a pivotal moment in the transition of the Vendéebased boatyard from traditional timber construction to the modern era of glassreinforced plastic (GRP). Introduced in 1967, the Galion was one of the first recreational sailing yachts produced by Beneteau after André and François Bénéteau steered the company toward the burgeoning leisure market. Designed by the esteemed JeanMarie Finot of FinotConq, the Galion was conceived as a robust "pocket cruiser" capable of handling the Atlantic swells of the French coast while remaining accessible to the average family. Measuring approximately 7.45 meters (24.4 feet) in length, it offered a level of seaworthiness that defied its modest dimensions, establishing the template for the "PêchePromenade" (fish and cruise) style that would dominate European coastal waters for decades.