Rollerman is a Vanquish 45, a high-performance day boat built for the particular rhythm of the Riviera, quick between the coves and calm once you arrive. Her clean, low profile marks her out at a glance, the unmistakable Vanquish look that has become part of the scenery along this coast. Beneath it is real pace, a top speed near forty knots that makes light work of the run from St Tropez to a favourite beach or a quiet anchorage tucked away from the crowds. The deck is open and generous, arranged for the sociable day, with room to lounge in the sun, gather for a drink and step easily down to the water when the anchor drops. A cabin below offers a cool retreat when the sun is high. Up to eleven guests share the day, and snorkelling gear is aboard for the clear water below. What defines her is balance, a boat quick enough to cover ground and calm enough to enjoy once the anchor is down, elegant without making a show of it. She suits the group who want performance and style in equal measure, with the freedom to follow the day wherever it leads. Slip out of the old port in the morning and let the coast decide the rest. The distance between one bay and the next has rarely felt so short, or so easy. The only real decision is where to drop anchor first.
