Manufacturer Profile · 1979 to 2025
Beneteau America is one of the most widely registered boat brands in the U.S., with 11,172 hulls on file spanning 1979 to 2025. Federal records show 3 recalls and 182 USCG-reported accidents involving Beneteau America hulls. Popular models include the Sail, Sun Odyssey, 411.
Vessel counts from USCG registry data. Enter a HIN to check history on a specific model.
Beneteau America HINs start with BEY, IRI. Enter any 12-character HIN for a free decode, or upgrade to a Title Report ($19) to check federal and commercial databases for stolen records, liens, salvage history, and more.
Check a Beneteau America HIN →Based on 182 USCG-reported incidents involving Beneteau America vessels from 2009 through 2023. These figures reflect all reported accidents for this make across the U.S. fleet and do not indicate the history of any individual vessel.
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Every Beneteau America boat manufactured or imported into the U.S. after 1972 has a 12-character Hull Identification Number (HIN) stamped on the transom. Beneteau America HINs begin with the manufacturer codes BEY, IRI.
Beneteau America is a boat manufacturer tracked by the U.S. Coast Guard under MIC codes BEY, IRI. Vessels on file span model years 1979 through 2025. HullScore tracks 11,172 Beneteau America vessels in our database, along with 3 manufacturer recalls and 182 USCG-reported boating accidents.
The most commonly registered Beneteau America models include the Sail, Sun Odyssey, 411, Oceanis, Sailboat. The fleet is primarily composed of recreationals and auxiliary sails.
Before purchasing a used Beneteau America, we recommend running a boat history report. A HullScore Boat History Report ($19) checks federal and commercial databases for stolen vessel records, maritime liens, salvage history, accidents, casualties, recalls, and USCG documentation status.