BENETEAU MONTE CARLO 52

LOA 53ft 4in (16.25m) BEAM 15ft 1in (4.6m) ENGINES Volvo Penta IPS600/650 TOP SPEED 27 knots PRICE FROM €613,590 ex VAT

The 52 replaces the original Monte Carlo 5 and though it’s more restrained on the styling front it is bigger in every dimension than the old boat, so the benefits are reaped within the three-cabin interior.

The master cabin amidships is spacious enough to include a walk-in wardrobe and an ensuite bathroom. The guest cabins share a bathroom but the VIP in the bow is ensuite and complete with scissor-action berths for quick switches from a double to a pair of single beds.

The enormous windows of the saloon create a bright space, boosted by a light, contemporary décor as well as a very practical aft-galley layout.

Relatively small IPS600/650 engines make for an attractive starting price

just north of €600,000, but provide an ambling 27-knot top speed and a cruising speed of 20-22 knots. CONTACT www.beneteau.com

More conservative styling but a larger interior than the MC5

Plenty of seating on the flybridge with a wetbar aft