A standard price already very complete
With some of its standard equipment: large hull windows, forward sail compartment, self-steering jib, luxurious woodwork, 200-litre fuel tank or the complete navigation package, including even hot water, included in the standard basic price of 257,500 euros excluding VAT, you can enjoy an excellent cruiser, very fast and meticulously manufactured.
Comfort options
To make it ultra comfortable, you'll have to choose from a nice list of options dedicated to ease of manoeuvring and relaxation on board, such as a furling boom, electric winches or the pivoting transom. A complete boat can cost around 450,000 euros excluding VAT.
Options for the regatta
But if the race demon catches up with you, you can take advantage of the basic equipment: a high-performance hull and hull stiffness, a lead keel bulb, a Rod rig, a folding propeller and an ergonomic deck plan. Then, it's up to you to sharpen it by drawing on the top-of-the-range technical equipment selected by the yard: Axxon carbon masts and booms, winches and genoa sheet rail, code 0 rigging as well as sails and sophisticated electronics.
By taking care to keep some others away such as teak decks, the 40 HP engine or the rear platform to avoid some undesirable kilos when racing. Thus equipped you will no longer be far from an ocean racer as long as you take the move with 3 cabins. It will cost you approximately the same amount as for a cruise configuration.
Unless you have a versatile solution between cruising and regattas to attract your friends to the courses on the weekends, while satisfying your lady for the holidays.
What about the competition?
In price ranges and of similar construction quality, the Grand Soleil 39 offers a peak bed and a second bathroom in the forward cabin, but does not offer a sail hold. The Dehler 38 a little cheaper, is doing well with a clever layout and a very nice finish, but is slightly less voluminous. Just like the Italia 11.98 whose cursor tilts to the side of the banana courses, is definitely more sporty and less accommodating. Finally, the Solaris 37, which is a real 38', has an even higher quality finish at an even higher price, but remains more cruising style.
