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BJ Marine Ireland
Greystones Harbour Marina, Co. Wicklow, Ireland
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The Gran Turismo 45 sets new standards in terms of functionality and on board hospitality
We are delighted to finally be in a position to talk about the new Gran Turismo 45 from Beneteau writes Irish agent James Kirwan of BJ Marine  We have had great success with the Gran Turismo range, in particular with…
The 2015 model Sea Ray 355 Sundancer is currently afloat in Malta and ready to go
BJ Marine has announced a ‘massive’ price drop on a 2015 model Sea Ray 355 Sundancer that’s currently afloat in Malta and ready to go. New to the market at €149,950, the state-of-the-art 38ft cruiser has two cabins, is powered…
The new seventh generation First 27, a family day sailor from Beneteau
Beneteau has launched the seventh generation of its First range small sailing cruisers and dayboats under the strapline: "Big boats bring the glory, but small boats make the sailors". The First 24 and 27 are exciting sports cruisers, while First…
The Beneteau 62 Trawler launched in Ireland By BJ Marine
Irish Beneteau agents BJ Marine has announced the launch of its Grand Trawler 62. The Trawler 62 builds on the already established and market-leading range of Swift Trawlers, with boats from 30ft-50ft. The new Grand Trawler 62 offers incredible interior…
Beneteau’s Oceanis 51.1
Beneteau’s parent group has followed its recent management shakeup with a new strategic plan aimed at scaling back production capacity and cutting costs worldwide. The brand anticipates a contracting market for sailing and inboard motorboats in the wake of this…
The new Gran Turismo 36, and (below) the view above and below deck
It will come as no surprise that Beneteau are leading the way in terms of new models for 2021 — and the new Gran Turismo 36, the latest and hugely exciting addition to the Gran Turismo range, is no exception.…
Jean-Paul Chapeleau is now deputy CEO of Beneteau’s new unified industrial operations and development department
Continuing its new strategy in response to the coronavirus crisis hitting the global boating industry, French boatbuilder Beneteau has announced the reorganisation of the key management structure of its boat division. As reported by International Boat Industry, company veteran Jean-Paul…
Replace your dull and worn canvas in time for Ireland’s return to cruising with BJ Marine
Irish Beneteau agents BJ Marine are the people to see for spare and replacements parts ahead of the next week’s limited return to boating. Whether it’s a replacement canvas, a cutlass bearing, a stanchion or just a locker catch —…
The Beneteau Oceanis 51.1 was launched in late 2017
It’ll pay to act fast on this new cruising-spec Beneteau Oceanis 51.1 ready for delivery in June from BJ Marine. The popular Oceanis 51.1 is sold out until later this year so this may be the last chance for a…
Beneteau’s headquarters in Givrand, France
French boatbuilder Beneteau has restarted production at three of its sites as it announced half-year earnings that showed a 4.7% rise in consolidated revenues by the end of February. International Boat Industry reports that this was thanks to sustained business…
The new Beneteau 27 arrives in Cardiff
The first Beneteau 27 in the UK and Ireland was delivered by BJ Marine to a new Irish Sea customer last week. As regular Afloat readers will recall, the deal on the new design was done at January's Boot Dusseldorf…
The new Oceanis 40.1 (foreground) & Oceanis Yacht 54
Immediately following last month's Dusseldorf Boat Show, French giant boatbuilder Beneteau has been swift to maket two important launches both particularly relevant for the Irish sailing market writes James Kirwan of Irish agents BJ Marine. We had a successful outing…
Greystones Harbour Marina in County Wicklow
BJ Marine is looking to recruit a yacht broker for our busy sales office at Greystones Harbour Marina, just south of Dublin. BJ Marine has a strong network of offices throughout Ireland, the UK and the Mediterranean, representing market-leading brands…
The Project E yachts are 62 to 73-feet in length and designed for long distance cruising
French giant Beneteau has announced the launch of two passage-making yachts at Boot Dusseldorf this week. The aim, according to James Kirwan of Irish agents BJ Marine, is to capitalise on the success of its Swift Trawler range, and the…
Beneteau’s Oceanis 30.1 was named European Yacht of the Year in the Family Cruiser category
Beneteau and X-Yachts were the big winners in the cruiser categories in this year’s European Yacht of the Year awards presented on the flagship night of boot Düsseldorf, as previously reported on Afloat.ie. This year’s winner in the Family Cruiser…
The new Fountaine Pajot 59 sailing catamaran
The upcoming launch of the new 59 sailing catamaran represents a massive development in the continued growth of Fountaine Pajot. 'The 59 model will stay true to the FP DNA of delivering a catamaran with true sailing performance, that also delivers…

BJ Marine has six bases; two in Ireland, three in the UK and one in the Mediterranean. The Managing Director is Bernard Gallagher and the Group Sales Manager is James Kirwan. The Irish headquartered marine firm represents market-leading brands including Beneteau Power and Sailboats, Fountaine Pajot Catamarans and Power-Cats, Sea Ray Sports Boats and Cruisers, Wauquiez Custom Yachts and Cranchi and Monte Carlo Luxury Powerboats. BJ Marine has a brokerage sales division that has delivered to every continent and a brokerage list with as many as 300 used boats for sale in Wales, across the Island of Ireland and across Europe.

At A Glance – BJ Marine Agencies

BJ Marine are agents for the following international yacht and powerboat brands in Ireland: 

  • Beneteau Sail
  • Beneteau Power
  • Monte Carlo
  • Sea Ray
  • Fountaine Pajot Sail
  • Fountaine Pajot Power
  • Cranchi
  • Wauquiez

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