The Beneteau Galion represents a pivotal moment in the transition of the Vendée-based boatyard from traditional timber construction to the modern era of glass-reinforced 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 Jean-Marie Finot of Finot-Conq, 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 "Pêche-Promenade" (fish and cruise) style that would dominate European coastal waters for decades.
Beneteau Galion Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Beneteau
- Model
- Galion
- Builder
- Beneteau
- Designer
- André Bénéteau
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1966 - ??
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