A BENETEAU, JEANNEAU, or LAGOON boat doesn’t end with its first owner. With NEO, the Groupe Beneteau's refit program, the Group gives used boats a second life by reconditioning them to the same standards as when they were first built. Eight eligible models. An inspection covering nearly 300 checkpoints. A 24-month warranty. A concrete way to make boating more sustainable and more accessible.
NEO is the Groupe Beneteau's program for refurbishing pre-owned boats. Launched in 2025 with two LAGOON models, it expanded in 2026 to include eight models across three iconic brands—LAGOON, BENETEAU, and JEANNEAU.
The concept is simple: only the manufacturer truly knows its boats. NEO relies on original blueprints, parts lists organized by hull number, and the Groupe Beneteau's in-house expertise to precisely define the work to be done and identify the appropriate parts.
NEO follows a rigorous process at every stage: an in-depth diagnostic based on 300 inspection points, refurbishment carried out according to the Group’s standards at specialized centers in the Mediterranean, and the return of the boat accompanied by a 24-month warranty on parts and labor.
NEO addresses two major challenges:
- Sustainability: Extending the lifespan of boats reduces the environmental footprint of boating. NEO directly contributes to the Group’s goal of reducing the intensity of its Scope 3 CO₂ emissions by 30% by 2030.
- Accessibility: Access to a boat reconditioned and modernized by the Groupe Beneteau opens up boating to new recreational boaters at a more affordable price than a new boat.
NEO benefits all players in the used boat market:
- For buyers, by providing access to boats reconditioned by their manufacturers at prices up to 50% lower than new boats
- For sellers, by increasing the value of their boats and speeding up the sale
- For charter companies, by extending the lifespan of boats and thereby reducing acquisition costs
Our NEO refit program embodies our commitment to creating sustainable value. By giving boats a second life, we meet our customers’ environmental and economic expectations while opening up a new growth driver for the Groupe Beneteau.
THE 4-STEP NEO REFIT PROCESS
Step 1 — SELECT
Select your refurbishment package
For each eligible model, a standard package covers a complete technical refurbishment: engines, standing and running rigging, sails, plumbing, upholstery, and mattresses. This package can be enhanced with options tailored to your needs: solar panels, lithium batteries, deck hardware and navigation electronics, interior customization...
Step 2 — AUDIT
Your boat is inspected against nearly 300 checkpoints
A preliminary inspection is conducted before the boat is transported. Once at the refurbishment facility, a comprehensive inspection covers the structure (hull, osmosis, bulkheads, beams, rigging), systems (electrical, propulsion, plumbing, air conditioning, safety, etc.), and aesthetics.
Step 3 — REFIT
Your boat undergoes a transformation at one of our specialized centers
The refit is then carried out at one of our two refit centers in the Mediterranean, located in Canet-en-Roussillon (France) and Bizerte (Tunisia), both of which have direct access to the water. The Groupe Beneteau’s inspection and production processes, tailored for refit, are applied there with the same high quality standards. This approach, combined with our in-depth knowledge of our boats, ensures that the work performed is appropriate, the parts used are perfectly suited, and the quality is exceptional.
Step 4 — DEPLOY
You take delivery of your boat with the shipyard warranty
Upon completion of the refit, the boat is launched, tested, and returned to you with a 24-month warranty on parts and labor.
Eight models are currently eligible for the NEO program, across three brands of the Groupe Beneteau: LAGOON, BENETEAU, and JEANNEAU.
- LAGOON 42
- LAGOON 450
- LAGOON 52
- LAGOON 620
- OCEANIS 46.1
- OCEANIS 51.1
- SUN ODYSSEY 440
- SUN ODYSSEY 519
A question about NEO? neo@beneteau-group.com
What is NEO, the Groupe Beneteau's refit program?
NEO is the Groupe Beneteau’s refit program for pre-owned boats. It gives sailboats and motorboats from the LAGOON, BENETEAU, and JEANNEAU brands a second life, adhering to the same quality standards as when they were originally built. Each boat is inspected across nearly 300 checkpoints, refurbished at one of the Group’s specialized centers in the Mediterranean, and returned to the owner with a 24-month warranty covering parts and labor.
Which boat models are eligible for the NEO program?
In 2026, eight models are eligible for the NEO program across three brands of the Grouoe Beneteau — LAGOON, BENETEAU, and JEANNEAU:
- LAGOON 42
- LAGOON 450
- LAGOON 52
- LAGOON 620
- OCEANIS 46.1
- OCEANIS 51.1
- SUN ODYSSEY 440
- SUN ODYSSEY 519
The program began in 2024–2025 with the refurbishment of a Lagoon 42 and a Lagoon 450. The list of eligible models is available upon request at neo@beneteau-group.com.
How is a NEO boat different from a typical used boat?
Unlike a used boat sold between private individuals, a NEO boat is reconditioned by its original manufacturer. The Groupe Beneteau uses the original blueprints, composite molds, and parts lists organized by hull number to precisely identify replacement parts and define the scope of work. The boat is inspected according to a protocol covering nearly 300 points, refurbished to the Group’s brand standards, and covered by a 24-month warranty—a quality assurance that no private seller can provide.
Why choose a the Groupe Beneteau refit?
- Original Data: Access to the original technical data for each boat.
- Industrial expertise: methods designed to modernize and integrate the latest technologies.
- Specialized facilities: two facilities in the Mediterranean with direct access to the sea. A 2-year manufacturer’s warranty on the refit, engines, and new parts (subject to contractual terms).
- Transparency: a list of serial numbers for major components and quality control reports provided to the client.
Where are the boats in the NEO program refurbished?
The boats are refurbished at the Groupe Beneteau’s specialized centers in the Mediterranean, in Canet-en-Roussillon (France) and Bizerte (Tunisia), two sites with direct access to the water. A third facility is planned in Canet-en-Roussillon on a 15,000 m² site, with operations scheduled to begin in mid-2029. It will be dedicated to the refurbishment of large boats (60 to 80 feet) with a target capacity of approximately ten boats per year.
Does the NEO program contribute to the Groupe Beneteau's CSR objectives?
Yes. NEO is a direct driver of the Groupe Beneteau’s environmental strategy. By extending the lifespan of boats, it reduces the demand for raw materials and the carbon footprint associated with manufacturing new vessels. It contributes to the goal of reducing Scope 3 CO₂ emissions intensity by 30% by 2030. NEO is also part of the Group’s circular economy initiative, alongside the recycling of composites using Elium® resin.
What are the NEO program's production goals for 2030?
The Groupe Beneteau aims to produce 130 refurbished boats annually under the NEO program by 2030. This ramp-up will involve expanding existing manufacturing capacity in Canet-en-Roussillon and Bizerte. The program will eventually cover vessels of all sizes, from sailboats and cruising catamarans to motor yachts ranging from 60 to 80 feet.
