1986 Beneteau Blue II Catamaran

Step aboard and you can feel this is an owner-loved prototype, not a production clone. The dual helm layout gives you excellent sightlines down each hull, making docking and tight anchoring surprisingly relaxed for a boat of this beam. Her bridgedeck clearance is generous for a mid‑80s design, so she rides through a chop with less of the pounding you find on many older cats. Inside, the joinery has that warm, solid feel that’s hard to find today, and the saloon layout makes it easy to move around underway without feeling cramped. She’s light enough to respond quickly to sail trim, yet carries her way smoothly, giving you that sweet spot between performance and comfort.

This Beneteau Blue II shines in waters where conditions can change quickly from light breezes to brisk afternoon winds. The catamaran platform keeps her level and comfortable when short, steep chop kicks up, while her relatively narrow hulls slice efficiently in lighter air. Twin helms are ideal when maneuvering in crowded anchorages or weaving through mooring fields, and the moderate draft lets you tuck into protected, shallow coves other cruisers can’t reach. With ample deck space for toys and a bright, open saloon, she works beautifully for long weekend escapes as well as extended coastal cruising in this varied, coastal playground.