WINTER 2011
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WORDS: DANIEL TILLACK
PHOTOS: NICK WOOD
A Mediterranean playboy toy with amenities for fun family boating.
Advantages come with being a huge boat manufacturer: the resources to hire the best designers, architects and boatbuilders, to develop the best manufacturing practices and to use the best materials. Economies of scale remove the need to cut corners and quality comes easier?especially if the company has the benefit of much experience.
French boatbuilding powerhouse Beneteau is still a family owned business after 120 years and today builds some 4500 boats each year?everything from luxury yachts in their sailing range to powerboats up to 16m. The quality, performance, style and design of all its boats reflect Beneteau's scale and experience and the Monte Carlos are testament to that.
The Monte Carlo range is expanding, adding a new 47 to the existing 27, 32 and 37. To put it simply: they're sexy boats. The layouts and designs are surely popular with the playboys of the Mediterranean, and they're just as fun under the Australian sun. Each model offers creature comforts?relative to its size?for weekend cruising with a dash of party and a twist of performance.
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Modern Boating recently enjoyed a test run of the Monte Carlo 32 Open. Clever ideas are apparent from stern to bow. Step onto the teak-covered swim platform to begin your tour. A retractable boarding ladder hides in a locker on the starboard side and a retractable hot and cold shower (with mixer tap) is found under a cap to port. The set-up makes it easy to climb aboard after a swim, have a shower, step through the small gate and enjoy refreshments at the cockpit's outside saloon.
Or maybe you would prefer a siesta on the sunbed to starboard?this is angled, making it easy to socialise with those seated at the saloon opposite and comfortable for reading. Those in a contemplative mood could stare at the stars with an after-dinner drink and think to themselves, "yeah, my boat's pretty cool". And if anyone is jealous of how comfortable you are on your sunbed, they can lower the solid wood cockpit table and break out the infill to transform the saloon into a bigger sunbed. With pleasant weather and suitable anchorage, this would make a nice alfresco bed for those who prefer the open air to the cabin.
The self-draining cockpit is carpeted as standard and makes a comfortable space. There's cosy seating for six in the outside saloon, or spacious for four. Or if you like a party as much as one customer of JW Marine?the Australian importers of Beneteau powerboats?you can opt for the pedestal table to be removable, converting the cockpit to a dance floor for a fun Saturday night on Sydney Harbour. That's a great way to make use of the sound system, which is CD and MP3 compatible and plays through speakers in the cockpit and the cabin. You could also opt for the blue LED floor lights instead of white to jazz it up.
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PHOTOS: NICK WOOD
A Mediterranean playboy toy with amenities for fun family boating.
Advantages come with being a huge boat manufacturer: the resources to hire the best designers, architects and boatbuilders, to develop the best manufacturing practices and to use the best materials. Economies of scale remove the need to cut corners and quality comes easier?especially if the company has the benefit of much experience.
French boatbuilding powerhouse Beneteau is still a family owned business after 120 years and today builds some 4500 boats each year?everything from luxury yachts in their sailing range to powerboats up to 16m. The quality, performance, style and design of all its boats reflect Beneteau's scale and experience and the Monte Carlos are testament to that.
The Monte Carlo range is expanding, adding a new 47 to the existing 27, 32 and 37. To put it simply: they're sexy boats. The layouts and designs are surely popular with the playboys of the Mediterranean, and they're just as fun under the Australian sun. Each model offers creature comforts?relative to its size?for weekend cruising with a dash of party and a twist of performance.
read on below advertisement
Modern Boating recently enjoyed a test run of the Monte Carlo 32 Open. Clever ideas are apparent from stern to bow. Step onto the teak-covered swim platform to begin your tour. A retractable boarding ladder hides in a locker on the starboard side and a retractable hot and cold shower (with mixer tap) is found under a cap to port. The set-up makes it easy to climb aboard after a swim, have a shower, step through the small gate and enjoy refreshments at the cockpit's outside saloon.
Or maybe you would prefer a siesta on the sunbed to starboard?this is angled, making it easy to socialise with those seated at the saloon opposite and comfortable for reading. Those in a contemplative mood could stare at the stars with an after-dinner drink and think to themselves, "yeah, my boat's pretty cool". And if anyone is jealous of how comfortable you are on your sunbed, they can lower the solid wood cockpit table and break out the infill to transform the saloon into a bigger sunbed. With pleasant weather and suitable anchorage, this would make a nice alfresco bed for those who prefer the open air to the cabin.
The self-draining cockpit is carpeted as standard and makes a comfortable space. There's cosy seating for six in the outside saloon, or spacious for four. Or if you like a party as much as one customer of JW Marine?the Australian importers of Beneteau powerboats?you can opt for the pedestal table to be removable, converting the cockpit to a dance floor for a fun Saturday night on Sydney Harbour. That's a great way to make use of the sound system, which is CD and MP3 compatible and plays through speakers in the cockpit and the cabin. You could also opt for the blue LED floor lights instead of white to jazz it up.
next page »
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