Despite the German boat show struggling to regain its vibrancy in terms of size and exhibitors, this year has proven to be very rich in innovations... Just like this cruiser with a beautiful blue-trimmed deck saloon presented by its architect, Gabriel Heyman.

An enjoyable and secure cockpit

Heyman decided to forgo aft cabins, which allows for a deep, enjoyable, and secure cockpit with ample storage. It is well sheltered by the highly glazed panoramic coachroof, providing good forward visibility through transparency. Inside, there are three levels: the deck saloon level, a true cozy panoramic cocoon two steps up from the portside cockpit, the galley slightly lower on the starboard side, and the cabin level descending two more steps. These two cabins are located in the bow triangle, and less conventionally under the deck saloon – at the center of the boat. They share a pleasant dual-entry bathroom.

Glazed panoramic coachroof, well-protected cockpit: one would love to step aboard. Credit: François-Xavier De Crécy.

The boat is constructed as a sandwich by the Estonian shipyard Ridas Yachts, and its price includes a very comprehensive standard inventory including electric winches, a furling mast, sails... a boat ready to set sail.

BY THE NUMBERS:

Overall length: 13.52 m. Hull length: 12.66 m. Beam: 4.30 m. Drafts: 1.48-3.02 m (DL). Displacement: 11,800 kg. Ballast: n/a. SA upwind: 93 m2. Architect: G. Heyman. Builder: Ridas Yachts. Price: €840,000.