Beneteau Idylle 1150 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

37.73' · 11.5 m

Disp.

11,464 lbs · 5,200 kg

First year

1983

Introduced in 1983 and produced through 1988, the Beneteau Idylle 1150 represents a pivotal chapter in the history of the esteemed French shipyard. Designed by the legendary naval architect Jean Berret, the Idylle range was Beneteau’s first dedicated line of cruising yachts, launched alongside and intentionally distinguished from their highly successful, racingfocused First series. At a time when Beneteau was scaling up production to meet the demands of both private buyers and the growing offshore charter industry—specifically partnering with operators like Moorings—the builder sought to prove that a production cruising yacht could be exceptionally robust, seakindly, and heavily built. Built on the proven hull shape of the First 35, the Idylle 1150 was significantly reengineered to trade racing speed for comfort, stability, and the ability to be handled by a shorthanded crew. The result is a yacht of heavy, traditional fiberglass laminate and rich interior joinery that remains a favorite among budgetconscious offshore cruisers looking for a robust alternative to contemporary lightlybuilt designs.