Yacht Style – July 2019

alongside it, opposite the main lounge area to starboard. Here, there’s
an adjustable table that becomes a day (or night) bed, so good flexibility
again.
The layout is very much a seagoing arrangement, rather than the acres
of open plan preferred by some other brands more suited to life in port.
Another example of this is the bench that extends midships from the
galley to support the cook and create ample storage space.
Cooking is done via a twin-burner gimballed gas stove and an optional
microwave, which requires the optional 7.5kVA generator located in the
transom locker. For the perishables, the 190-litre chest fridge with front
access is ideal.
Good features include fiddles on the Corian worktops, double deep
sinks and rounded ends on the Alpi teak furnishing to avoid bruising.
Bluewater sailors may choose the washing machine (230V) option plus the
extra 75-litre fridge and freezer options.
The bathroom is opposite the navigation station on all four layout
options, with a second bathroom forward to create an en-suite for the
owner. A manual head is fitted (with electric option) and the separate
shower cubicle is spacious enough for a large adult, despite including
the sink unit, while the moulded base is easily cleaned and there’s the
essential ventilation hatch as well.
Engine access is gained by lifting the companionway steps on their

gas struts, revealing all the main service points on the 40hp three-cylinder

Yanmar (oilways, filters, impeller and fan belt) plus there’s side access

from the stern cabins.

OWNER’S QUEEN BED

The yacht comes with either two or three cabins. The accommodation

layout should have wide appeal, especially to cruising couples who could

use one of the aft cabins as a storage/work area while having a guest cabin

alongside it.

In all the layouts, the owner always has a 2m by 1.5m queen-sized

bed in the bow with memory foam mattress, which can even be offset to

increase floor space, while headroom is 1.87m. There’s storage in side

lockers and under the bed, but the latter will be compromised if the

optional drop-down thruster is fitted – a wise option on a yacht this size.

The aft cabins are conventionally laid out, so impinged from above by

the cockpit sole. However, they benefit from large windows facing aft and

have a deep well at their entry, giving 1.88m of headroom before you crawl

into the fairly wide double beds. The batteries and electric controls are in

the portside cabin.

Tall storage lockers here are welcome and if you choose the

‘workshop’ option for the port cabin, there’s plenty of space for all cruising

accoutrements and a small workbench.

The saloon has an unusual central galley but still retains a small couch alongside it and a navigation station aft, while the dining table is to starboard

The table opens and can be lowered to become a coffee table or even a bed; the navigation station is a signature feature and well placed near the companionway