"The difference between men and boys is the size of their toys." In other words, the difference between a motorboat and a yacht is five feet in length. At least that's how Monte Carlo differentiates its boats on its homepage.
Under the menu items "Philosophy" and "Noble", a graphic shows the transition from "Monte Carlo", the motorboats up to 60 feet, and "Monte Carlo Yachts", which start at a length of 65 feet. But Luxury is no longer defined solely by the length of the boat. We sail the Monte Carlo 6 on the Mediterranean SeaPalma de Mallorca.
It is an early build number that shipyards like to call a prototype in order to cover up one or two small weaknesses that are then eliminated in later build numbers. We have aWeak point found: the wooden deck chair. It broke due to aDesign error collapses the first time it sits down. What you can also see with a less experienced eye on the test boat is that theDeadline pressure The shipyard was released at the last minute. As a result, the finishing touches have suffered - and we know that the shipyard can do better.
Our test boat is already well equipped as standard, but as is often the case with first-time presentations, it is also equipped withAccessories which can be found on the price list under the equipment packages Avantage, Elegance, Exclusive and other options. There are a total of three cabins and one for the crewsix berths ready,plus one for the crew.
Three bathroomswith toilets for owners and guests as well as one for the crew round off the positive impression. You immediately feel welcome in all cabins and on all decks, including the flybridge. BrushedOak withLeather applications convey quality. However, in a flat on land, you are less bothered by corners, edges and sharp-edged door handles - but on a boat, which may be travelling through rough seas and you often have to support yourself or hold on tight, you do.
The fact that the shipyardA heart for the skipper shows theHelmsman's chair in the saloon. It is an adjustable and comfortable bucket seat with wide armrests, in which the joystick for the engine and drive controls is installed to starboard and a tracking ball for the GPS plotter is installed opposite. A hand's breadth to port is the switch box within easy reach.
Disadvantage: If you sit back in the helmsman's chair, curves over port and starboard in planing mode become theBlind flight. If you lean forward a little, the field of vision is clear again thanks to the retracted windscreen. The unobstructed view of the instruments is independent of the seating position.
In the walk-in engine compartmenttwo Cummins diesel engines fromMerCruiser with Zeus drives for the necessary propulsion. Trim tabs integrated into the drives automatically regulate the trim angle of the boat when starting off, resulting in constantly optimised foresight. The Monte Carlo 6 starts at a speed of12 kn to glidewhen both motors are turning 2000 rpm. And asMaximum speed log at slightly higher speeds - 60 rpm more than permitted - just under29 kn in the GPS.
According to the analysis of our measurement data, speeds of 2400 rpm or 18 knots are recommended for fast cruising. The diesel in both tanks is then sufficient for a theoretical operating radius of almost240 nm plus 15 % reserve. That's not enough for us and misses the target by 140 nm. If you want to go further, you have to sail as a displacer. Then you can travel about 1000 nm at a speed of 7 knots before you have to use the reserve.
The easiest way to manoeuvre the boat at slow speed is with theJoystick. This means that the MC 6 literally spins on the disc and can gentle in every directioncan also be moved sideways. And if a strong crosswind should ever get in the way, an optionalBow thruster ready.
When operating the normal rudder on the test boat at high speed, it takes just under a second for the drives to respond. Good to know if you suddenly have to take evasive action. For the evaluation of theRough water driving characteristics The waves on the Mediterranean, which resembles a duck pond, have to be their own, those of other boats and those of an outgoing ferry. When travelling over them, the hullSerenity and the impression that it is also capable of handling larger calibres.
TheSteering position on the flybridge is located on the starboard side just behind the spoiler windscreen. You can feel some wind there and can only see the starboard side and foredeck of the boat. The fly galley blocks the view through the access to the fly.Mooring manoeuvre not exactly made easier. However, the shipyard is countering this with aRear camera in front. This favours driving in confined spaces, no matter where you are commanding the boat from. You can see what it looks like at the front.
Conclusion
Like its smaller sisters, the MC 4 and MC 5, the Monte Carlo 6 has an unmistakable design that catches the eye from afar. The driving characteristics with the two Cummins diesel engines and Zeus drives are impressive in every respect. The workmanship clearly lacks the finishing touches. We know that the shipyard can do better.
