The Beneteau Idylle 8.80, introduced in 1982, represents a pivotal era in the French shipbuilder’s history where the focus shifted toward the emerging market of dedicated family cruisers. Designed by the esteemed naval architect Jean Berret, the Idylle 8.80 was developed as the entry-level model for the Idylle range, which aimed to offer more robust, comfort-oriented alternatives to the performance-heavy "First" series. While it shares its hull lines with the First 29, the Idylle 8.80 was modified to provide a more forgiving motion at sea and a more substantial interior volume, according to the Beneteau Group’s heritage archives. Production ran until approximately 1987, making it a staple of the European second-hand market for coastal cruisers looking for a seaworthy vessel under 30 feet.
Beneteau Idylle 8.80 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Beneteau
- Model
- Idylle 8.80
- Builder
- Beneteau
- Designer
- André Bénéteau
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1982 - ??
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