Jeanneau Yachts 57

A large, light-filled offshore cruiser from Jeanneau, no longer built, designed for easy handling and suited to owners planning long passages in comfort.

At 17.78 m overall with a 5 m beam, the 57 is a big boat, but Vittorio Garroni drew both her deck plan and her interior so she'd stay manageable to sail. Jeanneau has since stopped building her, so any you'll find now will be on the second-hand market.

Inside, the feel is modern with a clear nod to traditional yacht interiors. There's leather, stainless steel and blond teak underfoot, and the slim hull windows and skylights keep the saloon bright during the day.

She draws 2.5 m and has a hull length of 17.28 m. Tankage is 930 l of fresh water and 420 l of fuel, which gives you some range for offshore work. Electronics were supplied by Raymarine.