Chris Woodhams

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There’s no way you’d mistake the Sessa C47 for a boat designed and built in New Zealand – or Australia, the USA or Asia. It’s dynamic, sporty lines are clearly European. And of all the European nations, it’s arguably the Italians who are the most stylish, which explains why this boat exhibits such Ferrari-like vibes.

There’s something special about cruising on a yacht: the smooth motion under sail, the gentle lapping of the water, the feeling that you’ve earned your afternoon G&T by engaging in mild physical activity. And then there are the pleasures of cruising on a launch: an elevated saloon with wide views, plenty of storage and the ability to get where you want to go without being on a lean.