YACHTS & YACHTING 71 interior with light but also offering uninterrupted views out for owner and guests .
The aft saloon area , which links to the cockpit aft and the galley and helm amidships , features an L-shaped sofa and table which , on the first hull , can convert into a fourth double berth for when guests understandably decide they would like to extend their stay on board .
A pop-up television in the low portside cabinet brings entertainment and a cinema feel to this relaxed and informal space .
At the forward end of the saloon lies the transverse galley , which sits opposite the helm – an open and sociable layout that ensures owner and guests can continue their conversations when it comes time for navigation or food preparation .
The galley itself is perfectly equipped with all mod cons , including four-plate cooktop with microwave underneath , extractor , dishwasher , ice-maker and fridge , and with a wine cooler cunningly located nearby in the cabinet beneath the helm banquette .
The finish is warm yet contemporary , with teak used for the sole but with a central , foreaft wood feature in the deckhead which adds drama to the design .
Oak and a pale palette – which includes gloss surfaces for reflection – delivers a stylish and up-to-date feel .
A pantograph door either side gives easy access to the side decks for maneuvering and to the foredeck area for relaxing .
Forward of the helm and galley , steps lead down to the accommodation deck .
The first thing that greets you is a lower saloon , which not only provides a second hideaway if , for example , two generations of a family on board want to split , but
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