The 40ft flybridge sector is always exciting because it has so much appeal for so many boaters. Check out any UK marina and the sheer quantity of them is proof enough of that. But given how strong the big UK builders were in this sector for many years, it seems all the more peculiar that, for the most part, they appear to have focused their attentions elsewhere.
It makes sense then that this month’s offerings all come from abroad. There’s great value from French builder, Jeanneau; there’s a stylish Italian offering in the form of the Sessa Fly 40; and there’s a pair of Spanish boats too – the rock-solid Rodman 41 and the cool looking Astondoa 39. Ages, styles and prices might vary, but they all offer great family layouts, decent costs and a handy mix of seagoing ability and home-style comfort.
PRICE: £225,000
BOAT: Jeanneau Velasco 37 DATE: 2016 LYING: Southampton CONTACT: One Marine www.onemarine.co.uk
PRICE: £168,950
BOAT: Rodman 41 DATE: 2006 LYING: Kent CONTACT: Network Yacht Brokers
