The Oceanis 48 Story: Bonbon

It starts from a simple conversation, often with the same premise. ‘Oh what a lovely boat, we could really see ourselves on this…’
Whether at a boat show or simply dropping past the office one day out of the blue, you never really know who is going to walk through that door… actually buy the boat… actually embark on the adventure.
Many people dream about it, imagine the life out there on the water, but at the very moment the decision is made, that is when the fun really starts.
For us we are merely here to help along the way and pass on as much information as possible to make the whole process easier. We listen to the needs of the customer in trying to find the best available options for each individual project. Experience helps us to remove the headaches (or as many as possible) and use the knowledge and associated skills to navigate the pitfalls and actually enable to them to be out there on the water. Which is where we find most of our customers enjoy themselves most.

This desire is not a new concept, as humans have been exploring the seas for centuries now, and yet still the urge to be out there continues. The feeling of being alone, with just the horizon and the wind behind you, having time to catch a sunset without distraction, or spending a night under the stars. These are experiences that remove you from the ordinary and the mundane, giving you precious time to think.
One such conversation started a few years ago with An Xiaodi here in Melbourne, and turned into the purchase of an Oceanis 48 as a first family boat.

Recently back from a trip across Bass Strait, the Xiaodi family have made huge progress since taking delivery of the vessel in 2016. The project has been a great example of how research and diligent learning can be transferred into adventure and excitement on the high seas. Not that it was all plain sailing of course, but as Andy pointed out…
‘Every single trip presents challenges and the reward of overcoming them and reaching that final destination is always the bit you take away with you.’