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LOCAL REVIEW | WHITEHAVEN HARBOUR CLASSIC 40
CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE A second bed
for guests, kids or a couple of canine compadres; The
bathroom is spacious and considered; The doorless
master suite flows through from the kitchen with a
natural, open feeling
overhead hatch for light and ventilation.
By not adding a doorway, the sense of space
onboard is enhanced, but a privacy screen can
quickly be hung across the gap as desired.
The same thinking applies to the double/
daybed beneath the stairs. Yes, it is open to the
galley, but if occupied by children or someone
stretching out with a book, then this hardlymatters. And if the owners choose to overnight
with another couple – well, they’re all good
friends anyway...NEW CLASSIC
The decision by Whitehaven to move away from
its proven formula of glossy white sportsboats
should be applauded when this is the result.
The Harbour Classic 40 meant venturing into
new territory for the company, but by linking this
new boat to nautical tradition via its timeless hull
shape, they were off to a strong start.
Misha Merzliakov’s interior brings superyacht
thinking within reach of the recreational market.
This clever vessel and its time-proven lines will
undoubtedly prove popular with buyers seeking
something unique in the sub-40ft market.
Rumour has it that a 47-footer and even a
54-foot version of the Harbour Classic are also
in the works, so expect to see plenty more of that
vibrant paint gleaming on graceful Whitehaven
hulls in the future.SEDUCTIVELY SMOOTH
Before we extend the superlatives to describe the
ride and performance of the Harbour Classic,
understand we only trialled her in smooth river
conditions. The fine entry of the hull begged us to
take her to the Gold Coast seaway for a run into
the incoming tide but alas, it was not to be.
Our time with the vessel was short and had to
be choreographed around her debut at SCIBS.