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Greystones Harbour Marina, Co. Wicklow, Ireland
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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…
Irish dealer BJ Marine will be showing award winning Beneteau yachts in Dusseldorf
Greystones Harbour and Irish Sea dealer BJ Marine is showcasing an extensive range of sailing yachts at the 2020 boot Düsseldorf Boat Show (18th – 26th Jan). Potential owners will be able to explore the award-winning Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 (2019…
The Antares 11 is the latest in an outboard range that’s been BJ Marine’s fastest growing range in Ireland since 2016
Beneteau has officially unveiled the Antares 11, the French sail and motor boat builder’s largest ever outboard vessel. And considering the huge popularity and affordability of outboard boats in recent years, it’s being touted by Irish Beneteau dealer BJ Marine…
Artist’s impression of the new Beneteau Flyer 10
Among the firsts BJ Marine have brought to the Southampton International Boat Show this week is the new Flyer 10. The flagship of Beneteau’s dayboat range is really a powerboat under the skin, blending style and comfort — across four…
The new Monte Carlo 52 at the Beneteau Village SBS
Following its official launch in recent days at the Cannes Yachting Festival, Beneteau’s new Monte Carlo 52 makes its UK debut at the Southampton International Boat Show this week. And Irish Beneteau distributors BJ Marine are on hand to show…
The Oceanis 30.1 on display in the Beneteau Sailing Village at the Southampton International Boat Show now
Irish Beneteau dealers BJ Marine are welcoming their second day at the Southampton International Boat Show having already entertained many serious buyers interested in their latest models — particularly the Oceanis 46.1 and the brand new Oceanis 30.1. Easy to…
Dreamworld. The fabulous location of Greystones and its marina needs an aerial view to be fully appreciated
The problem with Greystones is that it faces the sea writes W M Nixon. Or at the very least, there isn’t a part of the north Wicklow town in which you aren’t very aware that the sea is nearby. The…

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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