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Bluegame BGM75

Much hyped – and with justification – Bluegame's flagship is billed as a luxury multihull, but the BGM75's middling beam means it is something of a hybrid, with the volume of 27-metre monohull. Philippe Briand's efficient hulls effectively halve fuel consumption, while including a fully automated tender garage between the hulls and a huge beach club aft – only broadened by the fold-down wings.

Lissono and Zuccon International Project have designed a stunning modernist interior with three to four guest cabins, including a full-beam master.

VAN DER VALK EDGE 65

Built for a repeat client, the Edge 65 project has proven so successful that the Dutch family-owned shipyard behind it has turned it into a semi-custom line dubbed the “ultimate weekender”. Styling by the inimitable Cor D. Rover and a Peterstep hull combine to create a fast, very well-behaved boat with the sporty looks of a rugged explorer. Its draught of 92 centimeters and manoeuvrability fulfill the owner's brief for Bahamas cruising. Larger models and

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