Seven C is a Maiora, and she carries the easy Italian character that name suggests: a low, handsome flybridge profile, a planing hull that gets the day moving, and a shallow draft that lets her tuck into the quieter corners of the Balearics. Built in 2003 and refreshed in a 2011 refit, she is a comfortable, sociable 28 metre cruiser that suits a group looking to explore Spain and its islands without fuss.
Her shallow draft of little more than a metre is a real asset in this cruising ground. It opens up the calas of Mallorca and Ibiza, the anchorages of Formentera and the bright, shallow water off the Spanish coast, places where deeper yachts have to stand off. Cruising at eighteen knots, she moves between islands easily, so a lazy morning in one bay and lunch in another is simply a matter of choosing.
Outdoor living is where Seven C comes into her own. The aft deck is set for meals in the shade, close to the water and the swim platform, while the sun deck up top carries sunpads for those who want to spend the day in the light. Between the two, guests tend to migrate with the sun, and the crew keep drinks and food coming wherever the group settles. A tender and a set of water toys make the swimming and the beach hopping easy, and the shallow draft means the best of it is rarely more than a short hop away.
Inside, the main salon is bright and contemporary, with pale sofas, warm timber and large windows that keep the Mediterranean in view. A separate dining area handles dinners aboard in comfort, and the finish throughout reflects the 2011 refit, fresh and well kept rather than dated. It is a relaxed, uncluttered interior that puts the emphasis on light and space, and air conditioning keeps the whole yacht cool through the height of the Spanish summer.
Accommodation is arranged for eight guests in four ensuite cabins, two with double beds and two with twins, so the layout flexes between couples, families and groups of friends. Each cabin has its own bathroom, and the master makes the most of the beam with a comfortable double and generous storage. A crew of three runs the yacht attentively, keeping the operation simple and personal in the way a yacht of this size does best.
Seven C is a straightforward, honest charter yacht: not the newest or the largest, but shallow enough to reach the good anchorages, quick enough to make the most of a week, and priced to leave room in the budget for long lunches ashore. Her Italian lines have aged well, and the refit keeps her feeling current.
For a group that wants to explore Spain and the Balearics at their own pace, moving between beaches, islands and harbour towns, Seven C offers comfort, flexibility and genuine value. She rewards guests who like their days easy, their anchorages quiet and their evenings spent on deck as the sun drops behind the islands, glass in hand and the tender ready for one more trip ashore.
