Similar lines as previous Monte Carlos, but no lauded Air-Stepped Hull

Beneteau launch largest Monte Carlo yet, the 47, but without the Air-Step Hull. With no unique Air Step, Beneteau have tried to innovate by the fitting of Volvo IPS drives, 2 x 435 HP Volvo D6 IPS 600 for a price of £360,000 Pounds or €445,000 Euros.

IPS Drives for maximum control

The new model will be launched at the Paris Boat Show at 19.30 on Friday 5th December, but it should also be at Excel Boat Show at Londons Docklands in January 2009.

Volvo IPS makes parking easy

The Monte Carlo 47 will be available in either a 2- or 3-cabin version (unique for a 47-footer of this category). The enormous cockpit can accommodate the entire crew for those periods of relaxation. The opening roof and the sun awning extension are electric, and the large garage for the tender means its engine can be left in position. The large practical bathing platform gives safe access to the sea. Forward, a king-size (2m x 1.9m) sunbathing platform is fitted with new coverings.

For the whole MonteCarlo range, Pierangelo Andreani has been the principal designer. According to Beneteau they chose not to use AirStep as they were concerned with escalating costs for testing and development to get a large hull / mould to the production stage.

Let's see what happens when we take the Monte Carlo 47 for a test probably early spring next year.

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