WATER BABIES

Simpson Marine’s display at this year’s Singapore Yacht Show included these fine examples.

The Gran Turismo 46 is a compact motor yacht that has features and interior space far more than its relatively modest size would suggest.

With an overall length of just over 15m and beam measurements a hair under 4.3m, the Gran Turismo 46 has the livability of a larger yacht with the handling of a sport cruiser.

Employing the second iteration of Beneteau’s Air Step hull design, the Gran Turismo 46 is capable of speeds just under 35 knots.

BENETEAU GRAN TURISMO 46

This is a welcome surprise since the boat boasts an aft-located full-beam master stateroom, interior and exterior cockpits that transform into sun lounges, and a hydraulically retractable swim platform.