Jeanneau Merry Fisher 1295 Coupe

The 1295 Coupé is the flagship of the Merry Fisher range, and living aboard feels a lot like living in a flat. The living space runs in one bright stretch from the wheelhouse back to the cockpit, with views all the way round and two sunroofs that open.

The U-shaped galley sits between inside and out, so whoever's cooking isn't cut off from the people in the cockpit. In the saloon there are rounded seats with armrests and leather handrails, set around a table that extends.

She keeps what people like about the smaller Merry Fishers, the flexible, modular spaces and well-thought-out layouts, and gives them nearly 13 metres to work with. All three cabins have long windows and plenty of storage, and with two toilet compartments you can comfortably spend several days away.

Outside, the big aft cockpit opens out onto an electric side terrace, which makes getting into the water easy. The foredeck works as a lounge or a sundeck, there's a storage compartment big enough for a paddleboard and gear, and the roof has free space that can take solar panels.