BOATS OF NOTE CRUISING YACHTS

Jeanneau 55

Part of the Jeanneau Yachts range, this is a big, luxurious boat with a number of significant innovations regarding the interior layout. The boat differs significantly from its rivals in this sector as it offers twin guest cabins with their own ensuites set at the aft end of the cockpit just before the companionway. This means you have guest accommodation which is completely separated off from the main saloon. This offers both owner and guest a high level of personal privacy and sets the boat apart from its rivals. Jeanneau.com

Elan Impression 43

Slovenian boatbuilder Elan has enjoyed something of a split personality for many years now; on the one hand it turns out quite flashy cruiser/ racers and on the other it produces solid, reliable cruising yachts as part of its Impression range. The new Impression 43 is definitely the latter and this Rob Humphreys design is big on volume and cruising comfort. Like its predecessors, it features the distinctive curved coachroof which Elan describes as a ‘semi deck saloon’. The boat features twin rudders and the beam increased – compared to predecessors – to add to internal volume. elan-yachts.com

Hanse 510

Hanse began a revamp of its range last year with the launch of the new Hanse 460 and has followed on with its new 510. Like the 460 it breaks with Hanse’s go-to designer Judel/Vrolijk and switches to the Berret/Racoupeau team who have worked extensively with French manufacturers Beneteau and Jeanneau in the past. The new boat is strikingly modern in its looks and features a high volume hull with plentiful beam carried right aft, and twin rudders. Hanse is aiming to up the quality of the product somewhat with its latest generation and this means a somewhat more plush interior. As you’d expect there is also masses of accommodation space, making this an ideal fast cruiser. Inspirationmarine.co.uk

Hanse 410

As with the Hanse 510 (above) the 410 also marks the break with Judel/Vrolijk and the adoption of the styling and design ethos of the French Beret/Racoupeau team.

In addition, the 410 has been unveiled in rather mysterious style thanks to the odd silhouette image shown above but it is likely that she will follow much the same template as the 460 – albeit in a smaller package. The company has also hinted at a new electric motor package that should make the boat a class leader in this area. We’ll keep you posted.

Hanseyachts.co.uk