Even in the sterile exhibition hall, the Sense looks inviting - the huge, asymmetrically divided cockpit with the soft, knotted upholstery easily copes with the crowds of visitors. Just as well, because there is a great deal of interest in the latest and second smallest model in the series.
When the French shipyard presented the first Sense almost two years ago, even the dealers assumed that the owner-orientated yachts would only occupy a small niche. With the 46 now presented in Hamburg, the series now comprises four models from 43 to 55 feet and is selling unexpectedly well. "We are gaining a new customer base with these boats, especially from the catamaran sector," says dealer Torsten Bergheim from Flensburg.
And this despite the fact that the 46 hardly differs from its larger and smaller sisters. The concept of sailing and living without major differences in level is striking, as is the lack of aft compartments or dog berths. The area below the cockpit is reserved for storage space and technology. The generous port side locker can be converted into an emergency berth.
The central living space of the Scythe takes up around a quarter of the length of the ship. The saloon, galley and navigation are combined in a large area under the raised deck superstructure. A special feature are the large windows to the cockpit, which create a visual link between the two areas and, together with the hull and superstructure windows, ensure a light-flooded atmosphere.
Additional windows in the main bulkhead open the space forward and provide the guest cabin and WC with additional daylight. Just two shallow steps down is the owner's cabin in the foredeck. Hull windows and two deck hatches provide plenty of light here too. It is a separate cabin that guarantees privacy.
You will hardly be able to make use of the seclusion in the stream of visitors at the trade fair, but the Sense concept is definitely worth a look. To be found in Hall A1, Stand A 200.
Technical data:
Lüa (hull length): 14.12 m
LWL (waterline length): 13.82 m
Width: 4.43 m
Draught/alternative: 2.05/1.75 m
Weight: 11.8 tonnes
Ballast/proportion: 3.5 t/29 %
Mast height above WL: 20.38 m
Engine: 75 hp/Saildrive
Price: from 272,390 euros
YACHT tv already has two test videos on the bigger sisters Sense 50 and the flagship Sense 55.
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Hauke Schmidt
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