Created by the prolific French naval architecture firm Berret Racoupeau, with an open, inviting interior rendered by Nauta Design, the flagship of Beneteau’s Sense fleet is this scintillating 55-footer, which looks and feels like a much larger yacht. Like its sister ships, the boat’s liveaboard potential makes a lot of, well, sense. The Beneteau Sense 55 is part of Cruising World's 2013 New Boat Showcase. Read a review of the Sense 55 here.

The topside focal point of Beneteau’s new Oceanis line is the central cockpit arch; it serves as the mainsheet anchor, the dodger and bimini frame, and provides secure handholds. Twin wheels and the award-winning fold-down electric transom are strong features. Several interior options provide style and comfort. The Beneteau Oceanis 48 is part of Cruising World's 2013 New Boat Showcase. Read a review here.

The Oceanis 45's distinctive hard chine promotes stability and increases interior space. From our January 2012 issue.

The Beneteau Oceanis 41 and 45 are both part of Cruising World's 2012 Showcase. The Beneteau Oceanis 41 & 45 feature hard, continuous chines in their hulls, permitting greater interior volume and better stability under sail. The 41 has a sleek, low-profile cabin with long windows that let in plenty of light to the saloon. The 45 can be customized with two, three, or four cabins and two or three heads. A fold-down transom in the cockpit converts into a large swim platform.