If the objective is fun on the water — and it usually is — then this is a purpose-built machine. “Tis the Seasun” is a great example of what a 40’ express cruiser should offer. From ideal sleeping quarters to an open cockpit for entertaining.
The Beneteau Gran Turismo 40 has won enthusiastic reviews for styling and performance, and it’s easy to see why looking at this 2017 example with its sleek lines, black-on-white accents, a tremendous quantity of windows, an enormous cockpit with high-amperage entertainment potential, and a swim platform larger than some named islands.
“Tis The Seasun” is powered with the standard D4-300s with very 800 hours, the seller reports that the boat is fast, maneuverable, and planes quickly — more horsepower would be of little benefit.
Notable features include the power sunroof (or moonroof if you prefer), hydraulic raise/lower for the swim platform, Hurley H2O dinghy davit system on swim platform, full cockpit canvas enclosure, Onan 5 kw generator and reverse-cycle heat/air, Glendinning shorepower cord system, and joystick docking control.