Trade-A-Boat — December 2017

and the stairwell has a hatch to avoid
guests taking the plunge after too
many G&Ts. Integrated Bose speakers
and useful drinks holders finish off
what is a comfortable area on the
Monte Carlo 6S.

BARBECUE DECK
The aft deck is shaded by the flybridge
but can have a hydraulic bimini extend
to completely shade this area for
midday dining around the teak table
and transom benches. Beyond is the
hydraulic swim platform, which can
easily lower the optional Williams
325 Turbojet tender for a blast ashore.
A handy tip from Sydney Sundance
dealer Mark Tucker is simply to lower
the hydraulic swim platform which
becomes a big stabiliser. Crew quarters
nestle below this aft bulkhead, which
can also house a barbecue. Given
that this a 20-tonne boat, the electric
capstans on each quarter are welcome
options.
Moving inside, slatted teak guides
you through the tall, chromed doors
into the saloon which adjoins the
galley and takes up both sides. With
three levels to move around on and two
layout choices, the MC6S is intended
to have wide appeal, including one
layout named Asian which signals
some of Beneteau’s intentions for

this cruiser. Our review boat was the

three-cabin, three-ensuite European

model. The Asian version has a galley

down where the midships cabin would

be and there’s a bar in the saloon. The

starboardside galley is a U-shaped area

which has a three-burner electric hob

with oven and single sink with stylish

swivelling tap; surrounded by marble

worktops while across the way is more

storage and bench space, along with

twin 75L drawer fridges. The style is

minimalist with uncluttered surfaces,

leather door handles and a tall wine

chiller. Whitegoods include a washer-

dryer below and a dishwasher here as

well. Lacquered overhead cupboards

and light brushed Oak ones near the

galley finish off this cleanly designed

area.

A single step takes me into the

lounge, which is an airy space thanks

to the tall windows bringing light into

the U-shaped lounge/dinette with

longitudinal bench seating opposite to

port. Here, the table has large folding

wings and at the press of a button

lowers to become a coffee table or

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Beneteau Monte Carlo 6S