bow and a low midsection space with
side-by-side double and single beds.
Cream walls are perfectly moulded
while soft vinyl panels and splashes
of Zebra timberwork lend a dash of
contemporary living.
The shower is to port of the stairs and
has proper head height and includes
shelves and a moulded vanity. Across
the passageway is the head with an
electric-flush toilet and an on-trend
vanity with floating circular bowl and a
funky waterfall mixer.DRIVE-TIME
Each of the three diamond-patterned
helm seats has bolsters, armrests
and cup holders although the central
position lacks a footrest. The sharply
raked screen is angled to send the
breeze well overhead, and everyone
gets clear vision on all quarters.
Ahead of the skipper’s starboard
position is a broad dash waiting for
a choice of navigation screen up to
20in and a neat panel of more than 20
well-marked switches. A 4in VesselView
screen supplies engine data, while
higher up are retro-design analogue
tachometers and a speedo.
Twin digital throttles are flush-
mounted to starboard of the racy
timber wheel, and a Mercury AxisLEFT TOP Only when you see the 38 from this angle do you realise its true size.
FAR LEFT The main cabin is surprisingly large.
ABOVE Access to the cabin is through the helm.HIGHS
- Ultra-cool and exclusive
- Excellent dayboat layout and facilities
- High attention to detail and finish
LOWS
- Second cabin is somewhat confined
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