Beneteau Motor Yachts Division Unveils New Models
By David Robinson
New additions to Prestige, Swift Trawler, and Gran Turismo announced at boot Düsseldorf.
As part of Groupe Beneteau’s recovery and its dynamic product strategy, launching new models plays a pivotal role. At boot Düsseldorf 2026, two press conferences by Prestige and Beneteau Motor Yachts highlighted new models and developments.
At Prestige, brand director Jean-Francois Lair introduced updates to the ‘F’ series, including the announcement of a new flagship model, the F6.7, set to launch later this year. This model offers an impressive 170m² of living space and comes in two versions, one of which features a flybridge with three customisable layout options.
The F6.7 will be available with two engine options: twin Volvo Penta IPS 1200 engines delivering 900hp or twin IPS 1350 units providing 1,000hp. Both options enable a top speed of around 30kt. For guest accommodations, buyers can choose between three or four cabin layouts, with an additional option for crew quarters.
In Prestige’s successful multihull series, the smaller M48 model is being upgraded and reclassified as the M6. To date, over 80 units of the M48 have been sold, while the larger M7 and M8 models have achieved three and 12 sales, respectively. The M48 revamp incorporates extensive customer feedback, resulting in new engine options and redesigned interior layouts.
In addition to these model updates, Prestige is introducing a third pillar to its 2026 strategy, focusing on an enhanced ecosystem of services designed to maintain close relationships with its buyers. This ecosystem includes offerings such as customisation, shipyard visits, premium handovers, and yacht solutions. New additions include a Captain’s Academy and a Concierge Service.
At boot Düsseldorf 2026, Beneteau Motor Yachts unveiled the Gran Turismo 50, marking its world premiere. This division of Groupe Beneteau, which has sold approximately 2,000 boats across its Swift Trawler and Gran Turismo ranges, has recently introduced six new models: the Gran Turismo 35, 40, and 50, the Swift Trawler 37 and 54, and the Grand Trawler 63.
This robust lineup is manufactured across multiple locations, including France, Portugal, Poland, and Italy. According to sales director Eric LeVine, the brand experienced strong sales at shows held in late 2025, such as Fort Lauderdale, Cannes, and Paris. For instance, at FLIBS 2025, the target was to sell two GT40 models, but six were sold. Beneteau Motor Yachts generated 15 sales in total for that show. LeVine expressed optimism that this trend would continue at boot Düsseldorf 2026 and hinted at additional product launches in the future.
Among recent sales, three units of the flagship Grand Trawler 63 have already been signed.