30 May
The 2025 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show further enhanced the event as the region’s premier boat show and the Sealine C390’s presence attracted plenty of attention.
SCIBS’s location on Queensland’s Gold Coast ensured the 12-13 metre powerboat category at the Show was packed with offerings, both local and overseas.
But the Sealine C390 stood out thanks to its combination of stylish design, innovative layout, masterful use of space, and quality finishes. Current Torque was at SCIBS and heard first-hand from show goers who rated the C390 among their top picks, usually to do with its usable space, how it flowed from the cockpit through into the saloon all on a single level, plus the high quality of amenities.
Boarding the 11.99 metre C390 for the first time, you are immediately impressed by the swim platform’s synthetic teak finish, and the easy access up two small steps to the cockpit with its large transom lounge and folding, adjustable table.
The glass bi-folding doors to the saloon neatly concertina to port while a hopper window to starboard means the whole length of the boat from the transom to the helm station can be enjoyed al fresco, thanks to the electric sunroof in the saloon and sliding canvas roof panels over the cockpit. They can be quickly extended if the elements turn.
The saloon itself, with its long, raked windows, curved windscreen, and skylights, creates a light and inviting ambience. An L-shaped settee to port wraps around the saloon table, while a smart feature is the settee’s reversible backrest, converting part of the lounge into a forward-facing two-seater with views through the windscreen, which many people prefer when a boat’s underway.
YachtBuyer describes the Sealine C390 as:
“the ideal choice for those seeking to maximize onboard space and versatility. Its spacious and bright deck salon fully utilizes the unique asymmetric design, making it the sensible option for buyers looking for both comfort and functionality.”
The Sealine C390 on display at the Show and destined for a home dock on the Gold Coast, is a two-cabin, two-bathroom with storage room version, loaded with options including air-conditioning, a door on the starboard side near the helm station for easy access to the side decks while tying-up in a marina pen or at a dock.
The Owners’ cabin boasts a comfortable double berth, long hull windows, overhead skylights, and ample storage. The ensuite bathroom sets a new standard, featuring a spacious entranceway and skylight leading to a separate shower stall.
Just as impressive is the guest VIP cabin to port with its twin berths, excellent headroom, ample storage, and overall spaciousness. The thoughtful design of this cabin includes a long section of hull-side glass, a portlight, a full-height locker, and reading lights, all creating an inviting space to sleep or relax.
In keeping with the C 390’s smart design ethos, engine room access is via the cockpit sole that opens at the push of a button, taking the cockpit table with it. A ladder provides easy access to this boat’s twin Volvo Penta D6 380 hp engines (an optional upgrade), with the hatch in the fully open position, as well as to the batteries, inverter, fuel filters, and other systems.
The C390 is an engaging helm experience, the deep-V hull providing a smooth ride. Its vertical bow with its curved foot pierces the waves elegantly and efficiently with the Volvo 380 hp stern drives delivering 34 knot performance.
Windcraft’s Queensland Sales Manager, Gavin Ward, was on the Windcraft stand at Sanctuary Cove and fielded questions about the C390 from its many dockside admirers.
“There was a definite buzz about the boat,” Gavin reports. “One remark to me was: ‘it’s like the Tardis. I haven’t seen a boat with so much in and on it in 12 metres.’” He adds: “Sealines with their fast, seaworthy hulls, loads of space and very generous accommodation are really a great family boat for up here.”
Once fully commissioned, this Sealine C390 will be its Owners’ passport to the 170 kilometres of navigable waterways on the Gold Coast, as well as to South and North Stradbroke Islands to the north, and even coastal hops to Yamba to the south.
The Sealine C390 slots in between the Sealine C335 and the Sealine C430 in the Sealine range, recognised for spirited performance, family cruising with quality amenities, and class-leading accommodation with luxury accents.
