Yachting Monthly – September 2019

The port aft cabin is the larger of the two in the stern. Removable panels

give access to the rudder stock, steering system and transom space

Unless you choose twin doubles in the bow,
the forward cabin is the owner’s suite

Lots of light and
space combined
with simple
modern styling sets
the theme below
decks. Here the
finish is in walnut

Bavaria-speak) that hinges down to open up the

dinghy garage.

Moving forward between the twin helm stations

with their substantial consoles you have seating and a

table each side of the central access to the

companionway. Naturally the tables can be lowered

at the touch of a button (for an extra £4,000 or so) to

create additional lounging and sunbathing space.

Further forward, sunbathing areas have been

designed into the multi-level coachroof. The

mainsheet is taken to strong-points forward of the

companionway. You can choose your level of trim and

sophistication by ticking options on the list and by

starting with the model that suits your needs. Private

owners will probably opt for the ‘Style’ version, like

our test boat. For charter use there’s the rather more

basic ‘Holiday’, without the wet-bar and barbecue in

the stern or nice features such as the under-deck

furling drum.

In-mast reefi ng isn’t standard, though it’s hard to

imagine many owners going without it. Assuming you

tick that box, sail-handling is a doddle. You have a

Lewmar 50 self-tailer by each helm station: one for

the single-ended mainsheet and one for the self-

tacking jib. Make these electric and you have push-

button sailing. Our test boat, which put in only the

The quality of finish was

pleasingly high, and there are

plenty of layout options