The designers of Aquanaut have succeeded in combining the sturdy lines of the Drifter with the features one would expect from open cockpit models.

The designers of Aquanaut have succeeded in combining the sturdy lines of the Drifter with the features one would expect from open cockpit models.

The designers of Aquanaut have succeeded in combining the sturdy lines of the Drifter with the features one would expect from open cockpit models.

The designers of Aquanaut have succeeded in combining the sturdy lines of the Drifter with the features one would expect from open cockpit models.

How do you improve on such a successful boat as the Aquanaut Drifter - the top model for the past few years and of which 250 have been sold? How do you produce an even better, more striking and more modern version? For this task Aquanaut's design and construction teams were faced with the production of a completely new yacht - the Drifter CS. The abbreviation ‘CS’ is not just a meaningless addition to the name; the ‘C’ stands for ‘Classic’ and the ‘S’ for ‘Special’ because a new and very special yacht had to be produced based on the ‘good old’ classic Drifter that still stands for absolute solidity and reliability. It had to be a combination of all the tried and tested ideas with the application of the latest technical advances and the incorporation of the best materials of the day. Additionally, and under the motto ‘more yacht for the same money’, a very attractive price/quality ratio had to be achieved for the customer. Our designers and technicians met all the tasks with flying colours. The first yachts out of the CS Line are already sailing across the European Waterways - comfortable, safe and reliable.

The Sheerline 1070 Sedan is a well-conceived, mid-sized river cruiser, developed with Europe's waterways in mind.

Compact, yet with a spacious and high quality interior, the Sheerline 820 Sedan, designed by Andrew Wolstenholme, provides an excellent introduction to inland waterway cruising.

The flagship of the aft cockpit range, the Sheerline 1020 is a luxuriously appointed, custom-built, six berth cruiser. The three cabins - owner's stateroom, saloon/dinette providing double berth with galley and guest cabin aft - mean that the Sheerline 1020 is ideal for family cruising. And the electrically-powered retracting windscreen and removable canopy mean that the Thames above Osney Bridge and the smaller rivers on the broads are within reach.

The Sheerline 900 is a place for guests and family to relax in comfort to experience the pleasure of river cruising. Wide, safe decks and transom doors ensure easy boarding and access. The Sheerline 900 Aft Cockpit is built to the same design and standard as the 850 but has an extended rear bathing platform which is covered with teak.

The Sheerline 850 is a place for guests and family to relax in comfort to experience the pleasure of river cruising. Wide, safe decks and transom doors ensure easy boarding and access.