Aviara AV40

Described as a “fusion of style, modern comfort and quality details,” Aviara’s remarkable AV40 turns heads with dual folding deck terraces that extend on both starboard and port sides at the push of a button, stretching the 12-foot beam to over 17 feet and adding an incredible 33 square feet of cockpit space.

The aft cockpit makes the most of all that real estate with gas-actuated bar stools, flip-up lounge seats on the sunpad, and plenty of space to unwind on the swim step itself.

There’s additional seating in the forward cockpit, along with a standard grill, refrigerator, wetbar and entertainment center, which can be upgraded to dual electric grills and refrigerators. There’s also an insulated cooler on slides, an available retractable cockpit TV, heated seats for those cool evenings, RGB lighting, a power sunroof overhead and custom SeaDek flooring underfoot.

The spacious helm on the AV40 features a full glass dash with a comfortable triple-wide helm seat. Owners can choose from two propulsion options: Twin Ilmor sterndrives or triple Mercury outboards, both with standard joystick control. The Klipsch audio system in the AV40 deserves special mention, including its innovative dashboard speakers.

A portside passage leads to the inviting bow, with its luxurious seating, built-in cooler, plenty of cup holders and stereo speakers, creating a great spot to enjoy the summer sun. More than a dayboat, the AV40 is also ideal for weekend getaways with the kids.

“The spacious cabin is a perfect place to relax away from the elements,” says Rob Nye, sales and brand manager at Aviara Boats. “It sleeps four with a convertible lounger and a queen-size memory foam mattress in the mid-cabin.”

A belowdecks galley with a refrigerator and optional microwave, a 43-inch TV with soundbar, a skylight, a separate wet head and standard air conditioning all guarantee enjoyable nights away.