Delphia 11 Sedan

The Delphia 11 Sedan is an 11-metre cruiser made for living aboard, on rivers and canals as much as along the coast. The lines are clean and modern, and large rubbing strakes protect the hull when you come alongside.

Up at the bow there's a lounge deck with raised sun loungers, cushions, built-in trays and a removable sunshade. The cockpit at the stern opens straight off the saloon and has its own outdoor kitchen, with a barbecue, sink and chopping board, so lunch doesn't mean stopping. When the weather turns, the cockpit can be fully enclosed. There are eight solar panels on the roof.

Inside, big windows bring plenty of light into the saloon, galley and wheelhouse, and the wheelhouse itself sits under a glass roof. The finish is white with brown oak. You can choose one, two or three cabins, each with hull windows, a proper double bed and good storage, and there's a built-in workspace too. The bathroom has a separate shower, and the galley can be specified with a gas hob or a dishwasher.

For power there are two routes. The diesel version has a Yanmar engine of 150 or 250 hp, which suits longer cruises and coastal passages. The electric version uses a Torqeedo Deep Blue motor, quiet and with no local emissions, which makes sense on inland waterways and in protected areas.