A boat optioned for just over ?200,000
The basic version of the Navan S30 is available for ?145,210 incl. VAT. Our test model, with a 400 hp Mercury V10 and a few options, costs ?207,000 incl. VAT. With a dual 600 hp engine, the price rises to ?245,000 incl. VAT.
The main options on our test model were the rear roll bar, T-Top, deck covering and delphinière.
Increased competition
After a two-year development period, the Brunswick Group has entered a competitive sector, where builders such as Axopar, Nimbus and Wellcraft for the "Cabin" version compete. While the first two remain family-run, Wellcraft benefits from the know-how and commercial strength of the Beneteau group.
Axopar does not offer a 30-footer in its catalog. It's the 28 T-Top that comes closest to the Navan S30, in terms of program and size. With a 400 hp engine, it is priced at ?198,000 incl. VAT, but with less space on board.
The Nimbus T9 is priced at ?259,000 with a 300-hp Mercury.
French shipyards also offer more conventional models, but with greater versatility.
Similar in length, a Leader 10WA Series 2, with two 300 hp Suzuki engines, comes in at ?268,000 inc VAT, but with a higher level of equipment and larger dimensions.
A successful trial for this new brand
A newcomer to the open sports segment with the S30, and to the commuter segment with the C30, Navan has come up with a product that is well thought-out, welcoming and well positioned in terms of budget. The Brunswick Group's know-how has enabled it to produce two models in a range that is set to develop into larger models.
