Finot-Conq
Finot-Conq is a renowned French naval architecture firm founded in 1984 by Jean-Marie Finot (b. 1939) and Pascal Conq (b. 1958), specializing in high-performance sailboats that balance speed, safety, and comfort. Based in Vannes, Brittany, the studio evolved from Groupe Finot (1960s–1980s) and has designed over 200,000 boats across racing, cruising, and multihull categories. Their signature: wide-beam, high-stability hulls with fine entries, powerful rigs, and innovative keels—pioneering the "wide stern" trend in modern yachts. They’re behind iconic Bénéteau First models (e.g., 235, 40.7, 44.7), IMOCA 60s (Vendée Globe winners), and eco-cruisers like the Pogo series. The firm emphasizes computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and tank testing for optimized performance, with a focus on short-handed sailing and ocean racing.
| Name | Designer | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finot-Conq | 32.2 ft | ||
| Finot-Conq | 25.2 ft | ||
| Finot-Conq | 31.0 ft | ||
| Finot-Conq | 31.0 ft | ||
| Finot-Conq | 40.0 ft | ||
| Finot-Conq | 23.5 ft | ||
| Finot-Conq | 23.0 ft | ||
| Finot-Conq | 28.2 ft |