Trade-A-Boat — December 2017

on my right and chunky switches for

all the electrics, include knobs for

emergency shut-offs for power and

fuel.

FULL BEAM CABIN

A portside corridor leads down into the

three-cabin layout that has the owner’s

suite across the full 4.88m beam of the

MC6S while guests have the bow and

there’s two singles in the third cabin.

The main ensuite is a comfortable

space, dominated by the single large

Nemo plexiglass windows on each

side. Beside the large starboard one

is a Corian sink nestling between the

shower and head compartments; a

clever idea to allow simultaneous

use of the ablutions. The downside

could be spilt water in the bedroom

of course but this is small price to pay

for outstanding views from these large

Nemo windows, an idea credited to

Monte Carlo’s former president Carla

Demaria who joined the French builder

from Azimut Yachts, bringing a female

sensibility to the design. Underway, I

marvelled at the kaleidoscopic colours

from these Italian Nemo windows as

the MC6S rolled in the swells, while

checking out the (moderate) noise

levels from the nearby Cummins.

Looking across the king-size bed to the

portside, there’s a set of drawers and

wardrobe finished in light brushed

Oak. Ventilation should be adequate

thanks to the opening portlights and

overhead ducted air-conditioning that

all makes for a comfortable owner’s

suite which has two-metre plus

headroom. Walking to the VIP cabin in

the bow reveals another comfortable

HIGHS

• Overall styling and finish


• Innovative features


• Hybrid flybridge

LOWS

• Sub 30-knot performance


• Low flybridge safety rails

CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE

The comfortable owner’s suite has oodles

of head clearance and runs the full width

of the beam; This opulent flybridge cruiser

oozes flamboyance – even at rest; The

600hp Cummins motors delivered

sub-30kts performance; A VIP cabin in

the bow also comprises a comfortable

double berth.

elevates for a dining, while the cream
upholstery wouldn’t be my choice –
but there’s an extensive option list of
materials for your own customisation
of this area. Seated, you can see outside
while still retaining enough privacy,
especially if you draw the Venetian
blinds and curtains on the aft doors.

SUPERYACHT SEAT
Up ahead, the skipper can easily cast
a glance from the elevated navigation
area that has double co-skipper seats
to port and our review boat had the
large Besenzoni superyacht leather
seat (Euro 12,000) fitted. Its armrests
house a trackball and joystick Zeus
controls which proved very workable
at sea and electronics adjusters
customise the height and angle.
Console controls included an upgrade
to a single 24in Simrad NSO Glass
bridge screen (rather than twin 16in
ones) with a small cowling that shaded
it both from the large front window
and sunroof. The skipper enjoys
comprehensive views forward through
the large single-piece toughened glass
window; while looking aft was clear as
well thanks to the cabinetry on port
and starboard bulkheads. Usefully,
the angled helm window can be fitted
with a slotted track for blinds. Around
me the key controls were all to hand:
large twin levers for the Cummins with
tabs below them, bow thruster joystick

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