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Manufacturer Profile · 1979 to 2025

Beneteau America

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.

Known for:recreationalsmodels like the Sailstrong resale presence
Known Recalls
3
USCG Accidents
182
Registered Vessels
11,172
Active Years
1979–2025
MIC Codes
BEY, IRI

Popular Beneteau America Models

Sail(6)Sun Odyssey(5)411(4)Oceanis(3)Sailboat(3)Swift Trawler(3)50(2)393(2)500(2)550(2)First 36.7(2)Oceanis 331(2)

Vessel counts from USCG registry data. Enter a HIN to check history on a specific model.

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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.

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Beneteau America Fleet Safety Overview

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.

33none; not at fault
23improper lookout
19operator inattention
17machinery failure
16operator inexperience

Beneteau America Recalls (3)

040098TJul 2004
OCEANIS 473 (2004)

STEERING LOSS

130 units affected
030127TAug 2003
FIRST 36.7

STEERING ARM

116 units affected
950321TNov 1995
VARIOUS - SEE REMARKS

HEADSTAY FAILS MAST FALLS

555 units affected

How to Identify a Beneteau America HIN

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.

BEYXXXXXXXXX
MIC codeSerialMonthYear

About Beneteau America

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.

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