Boating New Zealand - July 2018

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Yanmar with a three-bladed prop on a sail drive. Engine noise

was quiet, and pushing the throttle forward took us to eight

knots of boat speed.

LAYOUT

he Oceanis has a slight chine down the hull’s sides, and it

ofers two beneits: more internal space, and extra stability by

providing a wider hull for the length.

here are four layout options: two and/or three cabins with

one or two heads. his one’s the three-cabin/one head version.

Inside, the yacht feels larger than a 40-footer, and the forward

double cabin, in particular, is a delight.

A great feature is the ease of access from the cockpit into the

saloon with curved steps descending at 45 degrees: safe to use

on a healthy angle of heel with good grab rails on the side.

Bright and airy, the saloon beneits from plenty of light

pouring in through deck hatches and large hull windows. he

hull windows are particularly good when seated – they ofer a

great view of the outside surroundings.

he galley is to port in a L-shaped coniguration – and it has

OPPOSITE The cockpit table

has twin leaves. Plenty of sheet-

handling room while they’re folded

away.

RIGHT Halyards and reefing lines

terminate at a deck-top winch. The

full-width, fold-down boarding

platform will be appreciated by

swimmers and divers.

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