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Mathieu Fountaine, Deputy CEO of Fountaine Pajot, and Bruno Thivoyon, CEO of Groupe Beneteau
© Fountaine Pajot Group and Groupe Beneteau
Fountaine Pajot Group and Groupe Beneteau announce a joint initiative
Today, more than 99% of sailboats are equipped with a diesel engine. Contrary to popular belief, even a sailboat needs an internal combustion engine, whether for harbour manoeuvres, when there is no wind, or to cover part of the onboard energy needs.