Beneteau Idylle 8.8
Description
The Beneteau Idylle 8.80 (often referred to as Idylle 8.8) is a compact French cruising sailboat designed by André Beneteau and built by Beneteau from 1982 to 1987, with around 150–200 units produced. As part of the Idylle range—Beneteau's early focus on comfortable, traditional cruising distinct from the performance-oriented First series—it prioritizes family-friendly space, stability, and ease for coastal or short offshore sails. This 28-footer features a moderate fin or twin keel for versatility, a skeg-hung rudder for protection, and a masthead rig for straightforward handling. Beneteau heritage describes it as a "powerful sailing boat (more than 38 m² canvas) designed for cruising in total peace," emphasizing generous comfort and facilities for friends or family.
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 34.78 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 10.50 ft |
| p | 29.53 ft |
| e | 9.19 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34.78 ft | 10.50 ft | 29.53 ft | 9.19 ft | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 29.53 ft - (9001 mm) |
| Foot | * 9.19 ft - (2801 mm) |
| Leech | * 30.52 ft - (9302 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.01 ° |
| Diagonal | * 30.62 ft - (9333 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4 in - (102 mm) |
| Area | 135.55 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 29.06 ft - (8857 mm) |
| Foot | * 13.78 ft - (4200 mm) |
| Leech | * 25.47 ft - (7763 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.08 ft - (3682 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 175.48 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 34.51 ft - (10519 mm) |
| Foot | * 16.85 ft - (5136 mm) |
| Leech | * 32.59 ft - (9933 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15.75 ft - (4801 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 271.82 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 34.51 ft - (10519 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 18.9 ft - (5761 mm) |
| Foot | * 18.9 ft - (5761 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 554.4 ft² |
Disclaimer. Boats are not all the same -- even when produced in the same factory of the same model. Sailrite does its best to publish accurate dimensions, but we often find it worthwhile to have our customers measure their boats carefully before we produce kits for them. You should take the same precautions, especially when the data is not from Sailrite.