Air Step 2 Hull design

Air Step 2 is an evolution and an upgrade of the first generations based on Beneteau's customer experience and their R&D Department. 

The concept remains the same as the first generation: a V-shaped step under the hull with hard chines in the aft that generate a perfect grip when turning. The step creates an "air cushion" which reduces the drag thus improves performances and brings a smoother ride. 

Air Step 2 has different air intakes under the hull. These are more simple to build but most of all they dramatically increase the air flow in the step. 

There is 3 times more air than the first generation air step. The results are significant:

• 1.5 knots more in top speed
• Even less bow rise than in generation one. (almost no bow rise at all)
• Can now carry 1,500 lbs more load and gear onboard without decreasing top speed (this means more equipment and comfort with the same performance)

Exterior

Mooring Equipment

• Swivel bow fitting with anchor securing system
• 1000 W Electric windlass (with remote control)
• 2 Forward cleats, 2 central and 2 aft in stainless steel

Safety on Deck

• Half open pulpit in stainless steel with guardrail and hand rail
• 2 Stainless steel handrails on access to side decks steps

Cockpit

• Self-bailing cockpit
• Access through a gate with safety catch
• 8 Person salon convertible to sun pad
• Teak cockpit table converts into sun lounger
• Double bench seat to port
• Storage locker under seats
• Transom mounted galley with electric grill, sink and Isotherm Fridge
• Double access engine hatch
• Space for cased life-raft
• Cockpit shower with mixer tap
• Electric Swim Platform + Swim Ladder
• Optional Electric cockpit side windows
• Handrail on aft transom

Helm Station

• Central Helm station in cream colored fiberglass
• Double pilot bench seat with bolster
• 3 Copilot seat to starboard
• 2 Handrails
• Gloss black dashboard with PVC padded cap in cognac color
• Volvo screen 4"
• Fiberglass hard-top with built-in electric sunroof
• One piece windshield with built-in electric wiper

Interior

Direct and Indirect LED Lighting

Salon

• 4 person sofa
• Table in matte walnut wood, stainless steel pedestal
• 4 Storage cupboards
• 2 Storage lockers under salon seating
• 2 Opening portholes

Galley

• Stainless steel sink with mixer tap
• 2 burner glass cooktop
• White Corian type worktop
• Cutlery storage
• Under counter Waeco Fridge
• 3 Storage drawer, Bin
• Cream-lacquered furniture
• 1 Storage cupboard
• 1 Opening porthole

Head

• Basin with mixer tap
• Mirror
• 2 Storage Cupboards
• 1 Opening porthole
• Shower separated by translucent door
• Teak slatted floors

Owner Cabin Forward

• Double berth
• Padded bed head board
• 2 LED reading lights
• 2 Shelves
• 2 Hanging Closets
• 2 110 V sockets
• 2 Panoramic windows with opening ports and blinds
• Opening deck hatch with mosquito blind
• 3 Storage drawers (under the bed)
• Indirect lighting (under the bed)

Guest Cabin

• 2 Single berths or 1 Double berth (filler cushion)
• 2 Panoramic windows with opening ports and blinds
• 1 Opening hatch with fitted blind
• 2 Hanging closets
• 2 Storage lockers
• 1 Bed head with drawer
• 2 LED reading lights

Electronics Pack

• Simrad NSS 12 Evo 2
• Simrad Auto Pilot
• Simrad WIFI Connection Module for Ipad
• VHF + AIS
• 4G Simrad Radar

Engines

• Volvo sterndrive joystick
• UPGRADED POWER OPTION: 2 x Volvo D6 370 hp Diesels - 29-knot cruise + 38 knot wide open speed
• Electric throttle and controls
• Joystick Docking
• Fuel filter with decanter
• Seawater filter
• Air intakes on the deck for engine compartment cooling
• Engine room foam soundproofed
• Fire extinguishing system activated from the steering station
• Stainless steel fuel filler
• Hydraulic steering
• 2 Drives with counter rotating propellers