Motor Boat & Yachting - January 2016 UK

ladder, bimini and liferaft –
although you might get more use
out of a roll-up dinghy.
No detail seems to have
escaped Simoni’s attention. The
tail ends of the superstructure
moulding are hinged and fold
inwards to ease boarding when
moored alongside, while the
bimini stays are rigged with in-line cleats, so you can easily adjust it
to put shade where it’s needed. The anchor is concealed behind a
hatch in the stem, mounted on a sliding steel guide.
In the stern, an excellent engine compartment is blessed with a
pair of excellent engines: Volkswagen’s latest 3-litre V6 diesels with
Mercury badges and outdrives, which delivered their power
smoothly and quietly and urged the boat on to its top speed of 38
knots. The sea was pretty fl at, but during the Cannes show you never
have to look far for the wash of a bigger yacht, and the 32 revelled in
the challenge. The ride was soft and thanks to that deceptively fi ne
entry completely dry. Handling was fl awless, and the hull seemed
happy to cruise at virtually any speed – although a lively 30 knots or
so returns the best mpg fi gures.
The Wider 32 is pretty expensive – about £840 an inch – but if
you’re in the market for a Wider 150 you’re probably not going to
mind too much about that. And if you feel fl ush and just want a
practical, fun and high-quality weekender of head-turning looks,
then this tender that thinks it’s a cruiser might just fi t the bill.
Contact http://www.wider-yachts.com

TEST ENGINES

Twin Mercruiser TDI 3.0L 260hp @ 4,000rpm

V6 3-litre diesels with Bravo One drives.

The two sofas in the

cabin can be widened

into comfortable berths

The helm seat swivels

and is a thing of beauty

In the bulkhead you’ll fi nd

a sink, fridge, microwave

and electric cooker

QUICK SPIN

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QUICK SPIN

SPECIFICATIONS

LENGTH OVERALL

31ft 6in (9.60m)

BEAM 9ft 10in (3.00m)

FUEL CAPACITY

110 imp gal (500 litres)

WATER CAPACITY

33 imp gal (150 litres)

DRAUGHT 3ft 0in (0.91m)

RCD CATEGORY B for 6 people

DESIGNER Fulvio de Simoni

DISPLACEMENT

4.7 tonnes (empty)

5.3 tonnes (full fuel and water)

PRICE FROM €340,000 ex VAT

(£318,240 approx inc UK VAT)

THE DATA

The aft section lifts

up to reveal a pair of

Volkswagen’s latest

3-litre V6 diesels