The Benetti Oasis 40 has a way of drawing people toward the water, which is precisely the idea. Few yachts have been more talked about along the coast in recent seasons, and the reason sits at her stern. The beach club is the heart of the boat, arranged around a pool with sun pads on every side and fold-out balconies that open the space to the sea until the deck seems to float just above it. Here the day tends to gather and stay. Forward, a generous bow lounge offers a different mood, ideal for gathering a group while berthed in a lively port and watching the evening arrive. Above, the sundeck stretches out with an on-deck spa, a quiet place to relax in the sun once the anchor is down. Five cabins welcome ten guests overnight, with up to twelve sharing the day and a crew of seven attending to it all with practised discretion. At forty metres she carries herself with real presence, moving at a comfortable fifteen knots between the anchorages that suit her. Jet skis and snorkelling gear are aboard for the guest who wants to explore beyond the swim platform. What sets her apart is not any single feature but the way the whole yacht opens toward the water, level after level, until being aboard and being in the sea feel like the same thing. The only difficulty may be persuading anyone to leave the pool.
