Motor Boat & Yachting — February 2018

This handsome 58ft (17.7m) flybridge

is the new flagship of Bavaria’s R

range, which already includes the

R40 in coupé and flybridge variants.

If the real thing looks half as good

as the renderings, then we’re in for

a treat. There’s a classy, cohesive look

to the R55 that really appeals. As does

the price, from £871,200 inc VAT with

IPS800 (600hp).

Beneath the svelte lines is a three-

cabin layout, all of which are ensuite.

The main deck includes a generous

galley-aft layout that splits the kitchen

across the beam and opens it out to

the cockpit

The flybridge isn’t as big the

Princess 55’s but has a sunbathing

space, dinette and wet bar. IPS800

is standard and is good for a claimed

30 knots, but you can upgrade to the

723hp IPS950 for a top speed just

shy of the 35 knots. A potential star

of the show. Contact Clipper Marine.

Tel: +44 (0)1489 550583.

Web: http://www.bavariayachts.com

At the same time as launching the

flagship of the R range, Bavaria will

also present a new entry-level model

in the E range, the E34.

Based on the same principles as

the E40, the E34 has a displacement

hull and power options ranging from

a single 60hp to 200hp diesel and an

aft-cabin configuration. Like the E40,

it is available as a sedan or a flybridge.

The aft-cabin configuration allows

for two private double cabins with

ensuite bathrooms, on a boat that

is just 33ft 8in (10.3m) long.

It’s pretty amazing value too, with

prices for the Sedan, 60hp version

starting from under €200,000

including VAT. Contact See below

HIGHLIGHTS

● Handsome lines

● Three cabins

● Value for money

AT A GLANCE

Length 58ft 1in (17.7m)

Beam 15ft 3in (4.7m)

Engines Volvo Penta IPS800/950

To p speed 34 knots

Price from £871,200 inc

20% VAT

AT A GLANCE

Length 48ft 1in (14.7m)

Beam 14ft 7in (4.4m)

Engines Volvo Penta IPS600

To p speed 31 knots

Price from €1.28m ex VAT

AT A GLANCE

Length 33ft 8in (10.3m)

Beam 11ft 5in (3.5m)

Engines Single Volvo Penta

60/110/220hp dieel

Top speed 15 knots (estimate)

Price from €193,850 inc 19%VAT

Bavaria R55

Bavaria E34

Grand Banks

Eastbay 44

Düsseldorf Stand 17/A41-C80

Düsseldorf Stand 17/A41-C80,

Grand Banks’ Eastbay range
is the archetypal ‘Downeast-style’
gentleman’s cruiser and it will
bring a warm slice of Americana
to Düsseldorf with its new 44.
The yard has been building these
suave wheelhouse boats since
1995 and from its pretty lines to its
sumptuous teak-clad interior, the
latest 44 oozes class – for a price.
The main external living space is
the deep, protected cockpit trimmed
with fabulously comfortable seating
and teak-topped bulwarks.
Inside, there are galley-up and
galley-down layout options, the
latter sacrificing a bathroom within

the three-cabin sleeping

accommodation.

IPS has been used to allow for

as much living space as possible

and with the 435hp IPS600s, Grand

Banks says the 44 will top 30 knots.

Contact Boat Showrooms.

Tel: +44 (0)1932 260261.

Web: http://www.grandbanks.com

Düsseldorf Stand 17/B21

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N E W B OATS

With ensuite cabins

at either end, the R34

makes a great package

Sweet lines and

strong performance

will appeal to buyers

Full-beam master

cabin looks set

to impress

Bright, spacious

saloon opens up

to the cockpit

IPS drives are

good for a top

speed of 31 knots

Classy saloon

oozes quality