CLOSER LOOK

A WITH JACK HAINES

The sunpad in the cockpit extends forward to create enough space for three to stretch out. The optional sunshade, as well as deflecting prying eyes on the quayside, offers protection from low-hanging evening sun and keeps the heat at bay. The basics are done well on the 50 Fly. All of the boat’s crockery, glassware and cutlery is stowed safely in dedicated fiddled drawers, fitted with soft-close mechanisms and tucked away in the cabinet opposite the galley.

WASHER-DRYER

Absolute provides a washerdryer located outside the master cabin as an option, but charging €4,026 for the privilege seems a little steep for what is essentially a standard household appliance.

ENGINEROOM

The engineroom is accessed via a hatch in the cockpit and though there is a steep ladder to negotiate to get into it, once in, the amount of headroom and space around the engines is impressive. There’s lashings of insulation in situ and all pipework and cables are neatly labelled, including flow direction for fluids.

Volvo Penta IPS600. Twin 435hp @ 3,600rpm. 6-cylinder, 5.5-litre diesels

FIGURES ECO

1,000 1,200 5.2 6.3 6.0 8.8 1.32 1.94 3.94 3.25 1,109 916