The power Bimini frame does restrict space in the cockpit but there are two settees with the port one extending into a comfortable sun bed. Between them is a teak table that allows free passage when folded and comfortable dining when open. There is still space for a full barbecue and bar cabinet that includes a fridge so no cause for complaints in this area.

Another aspect of how well this design has been thought through is the way that the whole of the aft end of the cockpit lifts to give excellent access to the engine compartment. This is just as well because it is pretty complex down there on the version tested. Obviously the twin Volvo Penta diesels take priority but there is also space for a generator and air-conditioning so you don't have to miss out on any of the luxuries of life. It is a bit worrying that Volvo leaves the drive belts at the front of the engine open - so you don't want to be going down here when the engines are running.

The accommodation is to a matching high standard but I did not like the alternate step arrangement for access. These have never been my favorite steps as it means that you have to use the correct foot first to keep in step but they do save on space. Like the rest of the boat, Gobbi has made no attempt at extravagant design down here, just a good classic style that is unlikely to date with time. The galley on the port side is a simple counter with a brushed stainless steel top and there is a double hob cooker with fiddles, a sink, a fridge and a microwave. This is adequate for the type of cooking you are likely to do on this type of boat and food is served in the comfortable saloon where the settee is covered in a practical canvas-like fabric.

Two double cabins is spacious accommodation on a 35 footer and neither of the cabins is cramped although there is limited standing headroom in the aft cabin that extends under the cockpit. Like the saloon, the cabins are adorned with teak furniture and some paneling but the extensive use of light colors keeps everything fresh and clean looking. Both cabins have a hanging locker but they share a single bathroom that is generous in size. The one item of extravagant design is found here in the hemispherical glass washbasin bowl. One irritation in the accommodation was the fingernail-breaking locker catches that do not do justice to the quality of the rest of the boat.

At the stern there is a narrow swim platform that fits inside the length of the hull and above it is an excellent, center-mounted Benezoni passerelle that gives some indication of the high quality of this design. The main sun bed is on the coachroof forward and the mooring facilities are adequate for a boat of this size with an electric capstan coming as standard.