Sporty and elegant, the Gran Turismo 50 combines cruising luxury and innovative technology in a yacht of singular appeal. Beyond her graceful profile, the GT 50’s wide open layout is notable for an enormous settee that begins in the cockpit and runs forward along the port side of the boat well into the salon. Power windows to port and starboard open for ventilation and a large retractable sunroof overhead bathes the area in natural light. The lower deck offers two or three cabins with the galley down and two heads. The full beam master suite is amidship, and the forward VIP cabin features twin beds that join to form a double. The three stateroom layout swaps a twin berth guest stateroom for a small sitting area opposite the galley. Beneteau’s advanced touchscreen control technology allows the captain to run all onboard systems from the helm. A hydraulic swim platform is optional, and the tender garage above the engine room can house a 9-foot dinghy. The GT 50 rides on a notched hull with vents along the waterline providing extra lift for improved fuel efficiency. Twin 435hp Volvo IPS 600 pod drive diesels with joystick controls cruise at 22–24 knots (high 20s top).