Blue Brothers 2.0 is a Vanquish 54, and she brings together two qualities that rarely sit so easily side by side, real performance and genuine calm. Along the coast around St Tropez she comes into her own, quick enough to make the most of an open run and comfortable enough to make you forget the clock. She is built to a high standard you feel in every surface, from the finish of the deck to the way she settles at speed, with a top speed near forty-four knots that keeps the whole coastline within easy reach. The layout is arranged for the way a day at sea unfolds, with space to lounge in the sun, gather for a drink and step down to the water when the anchor drops. Below, two cabins offer a cool retreat when the sun is high. Up to eleven guests share the day, looked after by a single crew member who keeps everything effortless. Snorkelling gear is aboard for the clear water below. At sixteen and a half metres she has genuine presence on the water while staying nimble enough to tuck into a smaller cove. What she offers is a fine balance of thrill and ease, a boat that looks the part and then quietly delivers on it. She suits the group who want pace and polish together. Open her up along the coast and see where the day leads. The distance between one anchorage and the next has rarely felt so short.
