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Beneteau Sense 57

Source: COMPOSITE HARDTOPSECURE COCKPITFIXED SPRIT

Cruisers who spend prolonged periods away from the dock, either under sail and at anchor, will appreciate the practical as well as the aesthetic changes that have been made to the newly revamped Beneteau Sense 57. The original Sense line was introduced in 2010 to great acclaim. Thanks to a number of upgrades, it looks to have an equally strong future.

DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

Berret-Racoupeau’s original design is still very much in evidence with respect to the Sense 57’s exterior. In fact, the hull, underbody and rig remain mostly the same. The wide cockpit, which launched the term “monomaran” seven years ago, due to its width and resemblance to the cockpit on a catamaran, is also similar, although some updates make it more

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