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F-Line PRESTIGE 750 Home, Sweet Home

• PRESTIGE 750

Introduction

Prestige 750, home, sweet home.

The PRESTIGE 750 combines French savoir-faire, cutting-edge technology, Italian aesthetics and unique design features. The Garroni design cabinet and PRESTIGE design department have conceived a 75-foot motor yacht that upends traditional design codes, offering an outstanding level of comfort and a contemporary design. This motor yacht has been designed to fully enjoy being at sea, whether on open waters or at anchor, with multiple living spaces on deck, including a vast cockpit and an immense terrace on the flybridge. Bathed in light, the forward owner’s cabin is a quiet, intimate living space with a private access, a large walk-in closet, a wide desk, an independent head and shower compartment.

Sumptuous living spaces, easy movement about the deck, excellent sea keeping, and that unmistakable PRESTIGE style...

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ART DE VIVRE

PRESTIGE creates exceptional yachts, each designed as a home on the water, a second residence, benefiting from a refined and discreet luxury based on the mastery of space and light.

PRESTIGE offers a contemporary, elegant and clever range of yachts, meeting demand from diverse international markets with its four ranges: the F-Line, S-Line, X-Line and M-Line. Each yacht is a promise of a dream:  that of taking to sea, yet always feeling at home.

With a continuous strategy, a great industrial know-how, PRESTIGE is a success story with 30 years of design, development and passion.  In three decades, PRESTIGE has become a respected and well-known brand throughout the world, a leader in the power yacht market, with over 4,000 yachts cruising on waters around the globe!

PRESTIGE M8: the new flagship of the M-Line fleet

PRESTIGE, world leader in luxury motor yachts, launches its latest addition, the M8. Flagship of the M-Line multihull yacht range, Prestige M8 is distinguished by a unique configuration that affords the space and comfort equivalent to that of an 85-foot monohull yacht, targeting the needs of the most demanding owners. With the M8, PRESTIGE offers an unprecedented cruising experience, in perfect harmony with the sea, more respectful of the environment and with a reduced fuel consumption. The twin hulls ensure natural stability and excellent seaworthiness.

“ The M8, flagship of the M-Line by PRESTIGE, represents the quintessence of our savoir-faire in terms of design, elegance, and fit and finish. I would like to underscore the unique character of PRESTIGE, the only Franco-Italian yacht builder in the world, today, combining the French mastery of serial production and Italian heritage in large yacht construction” confirms E rwin Bamps, Vice President of PRESTIGE.

Built at the Groupe Beneteau Italia shipyard in Monfalcone, the new M8 was masterfully designed by Garroni Design, the studio that crafted the identity of PRESTIGE from its beginnings, over 30 years ago. The result is a unique and distinctive multihull yacht with unparalleled surfaces and dimensions, and a hull which, designed from the start uniquely for a motor yacht, offers the upmost comfort with over 270 m2 of living space and spacious suites.

“ The new M8 represents a concentration of innovation. Her contemporary lines, high-performance hull design, and innovative layouts place this new model at the top of the multihull motor yacht category. The exterior lines have been designed to reveal a bold, distinctive personality. Here, there is no reference to the world of sailing catamarans, as so often is the case. Proportions are typical of a powerful, contemporary motor yacht. The M8 is a true villa on the sea. The layout, living spaces, ease of movement and safety on board have been designed to optimize the experience of the owners and their family, ” explains Camillo Garroni, designer of the M8.

PRESTIGE M8: smooth and fuel-efficient cruising

The new Prestige M8 is a multihull yacht designed for maximum comfort and well-being on board. Two hulls, rather than one, guarantee a smooth and linear cruising experience, ensure natural stability and perfect seaworthiness even in heavy seas. This multihull, equipped with twin Volvo D8 600HP engines, handles particularly well in maneuvers at port and enables guests to benefit from every living space in ideal conditions. Cruising aboard the M8 is a unique and eco-friendly experience thanks to her extraordinary fuel efficiency: the yacht, in fact, consumes half as much fuel than a monohull with the same volume of living space. As an option, the Silent Boat Pack integrates a large surface area of solar panels and a substantial lithium battery bank.

“ It is the team of Marc Lombard, world-renowned in the yachting world, who designed the hulls of the M8 ,” explains Rosalie Le Gall, Product Manager at PRESTIGE . “ The power catamaran will be certified in category A; the hulls are designed for passing smoothly through the waves at any speed, for up to 20 knots. The multihull configuration offers great stability at anchor and while under way. The M8 offers the space and luxury equivalent to that of an 85-foot monohull, with much greater comfort and connection with the sea” , continues Rosalie Le Gall – “She consumes half the fuel, due to her lighter, lesspowerful engines. The systems on board have also been optimized in order to reduce energy consumption by 50%. With this, we can operate the yacht at night and several hours during the day, using only the batteries, affording a gentler lifestyle for all on board”

Modular exterior and a Miami-inspired atmosphere

The M8 offers a Miami-inspired elegant and sophisticated atmosphere, with streamlined and contemporary living spaces: each detail is carefully studied for an uncompromised luxury experience. The priority is placed on the most rigorous quality standards and customization, offering a variety of interior versions with new materials and colours, and a new finish worthy of the largest yachts.

“With this new project, PRESTIGE has once again raised the bar. You can see it, feel it, in the experience on board – confirms Valentina Militerno de Romedis, Interior Decorator – A multihull is, by definition, a platform for meeting, for sharing, but it is also a place where the sky and sea meet and merge, and it is from this that we drew the inspiration for the Miami color palette and concept. This city, always turned toward the future, is the symbol of modernity. The ocean that borders it represents an open horizon, shared freely by the sky and the sea. It is this atmosphere that guided us in the selection of colors, of new materials and new fabrics”.

Outdoor spaces such as the main deck, 32-square-meter cockpit, and flybridge are designed to allow for free movement on board and, of course, for maximum relaxation: with a large 4.20-meter-wide moving platform that serves as a beach club, a large locker for storing equipment and water toys, and a full steering position on the flybridge, on which is also a large lounging area, the M8 is ideal for enjoying the sea in all its facets.

Dreamlike interiors immersed in luxury

PRESTIGE’s new M8 offers an unparalleled luxury experience not only in her exterior, but also, and perhaps most importantly, in her interior spaces. Every detail of the design has been taken care of, with special attention paid to the refinement and quality of the materials used, all of which are high-end and exceptionally refined. The living spaces are large and flooded with natural light, with a U-shaped galley and a modular salon that spans almost 50 m2. The master stateroom then is like a real private apartment reaching an unparalleled 30 m2 of luxury, which also distinguishes the three additional guest cabins, including a VIP suite.

It can clearly be said that the M8 sets herself a no small goal of redefining standards of well-being on board, offering everyone the opportunity to share precious moments at sea by reconnecting with nature, reconnecting with it, themselves and others in a spacious, refined, light-filled environment: this is the Art de Vivre offered by the new M8.

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Prestige F4 Review (2023 Edition)

The brand new Prestige F4 is very important for the French giant. Not only is this three-cabin, 50ft flybridge cruiser wading into one of the most competitive sectors in the market but this new model sets the tone for the next generation of Prestige F-Line models.

Designed in partnership with naval architect Michael Peters and long-time Prestige designer Camillo Garoni, the F4 boasts a striking new look, which will be introduced across the F-Line range, and a return to a forward owner’s suite with two guest cabins amidships.

The spacious owner’s cabin, forward, has excellent headroom and a large ensuite with the VIP and twin guest cabins sharing the space amidships.

On deck, the cockpit seating is arranged along the centre line in a design move first seen in Prestige’s X-Line range and in the saloon, the novel aft galley runs across the saloon rather than along it to create a large, more sociable kitchen space.

Volvo Penta IPS650 (480hp) is the only engine option and will push the Prestige F4 to a top speed just shy of 30 knots and a 22-knot cruise.

Prestige F4 Key Facts

• LOA 49.803ft
• Model Year 2023
• Max Speed 28 knots
• Status In Production
• Yacht Type Flybridge
• Use Type Cruising

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Rivals to consider.

• Specification

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Performance & Handling

Around the marina.

The F4 has one IPS engine option and it’s the ubiquitous IPS650 with 480hp per side. The space IPS creates on the lower deck of a boat of this size is invaluable and for a model that will likely be an upgrade from a smaller boat for many, joystick control makes a lot of sense. The engines have plenty of shove to flick the F4 around a marina, though the optional bow thruster is a good addition for extra piece of mind in tight spots.

The majority of berthing will be done from the flybridge because the all-around view is so good. With the helm station on the port side - the opposite side to the lower helm -  the skipper can see through the deck hatch to the aft end of the bathing platform, so judging the distance to the quay is easy if mooring stern-to. There is the option to add a third station in the cockpit, which you may want to do if you moor with the stern to the quay regularly. 

There is a side door in the saloon but it doesn’t align with the helm station so it’s not as easy to moor from the lower helm as it is on the likes of the Absolute 52 and Galeon 530, which both have big doors in line with the helm. 

From the crew’s perspective, it’s an easy boat to move around on with symmetrical access between the bathing platform and cockpit and good fender storage both in the transom and the deep bow locker. The squared-off guardrails, aft, make it a bit trickier to tie fenders but, that aside, it’s a pretty faultless crew experience.

The F4 is brand new from the keel up and that includes a fresh hull design from American naval architect, Michael Peters. He has worked with Prestige and across brands in Beneteau Group for some time now and he’s a master of getting the balance between seakeeping and interior volume. Conditions for our sea trial were about as benign as it gets but the calm seas allowed the dynamism and agility of this hull to shine. It’s not a performance boat by any means - the top speed is 28 knots - but the F4 shoots right to the top of the list as one of the most fun boats to drive in the sector.

You might question why that matters on a 50ft flybridge cruiser but if you spot an obstacle in the water and need to take evasive action you will be glad of this F4’s pin-sharp reactions to the helm. Find yourself in a rolling following sea and that combination of responsive handling and the fullness of the bow should make this quite the downwind operator. 

The driving position at the upper helm feeds into this sporty behaviour as you sit snuggly in a bucket with your legs outstretched as if driving a sportscar. From here the boat feels alive beneath you and there’s a great sense of how the hull is peeling through the water. 

Prestige’s flybridge range is designed to hit about 30 knots flat out and cruise in the early 20s and the F4 is no different regarding performance. The change here is the handling and if this is a blueprint for the dynamic prowess of larger models in the new generation of F-Line then bring them on, this is a lot of fun. 

From the lower helm, the experience is more sedate because you’re so well insulated from the conditions and the noise emanating from those 6-cylinder diesel engines nestled beneath the deck. It’s fabulously quiet at cruising speed and even at full chat only just flicks over 75 decibels, so at that slower cruising speed it’s very refined and easy to have a conversation with others in the saloon without having to raise voices. 

We tested hull number one, which was pretty much fresh off the line and, despite Prestige insisting it still had tweaks to make, the boat felt as tight as a drum. That isn’t always the case with the first in a new range but then when you build boats in the numbers that Beneteau Group does, you get pretty good at it.

Builder Speed & Range Data

• 100nm 100nm 200nm 200nm 300nm 300nm 400nm 400nm 500nm 500nm 600nm 600nm 700nm 700nm
• 607 nm @ 7.5 knots eco
• 206 nm @ 22.7 knots cruise
• 186 nm @ 28.4 knots max

Prestige F4 version 2023. *Data supplied by the manufacturer. View Full Test Results

Design & Build

For the F4, the naval architecture and design teams started with a clean sheet of paper. Everything here is new, from the shape of the hull to the exterior lines and materials and finishes adopted inside. There will always be an eye on affordability with a Prestige product but that same improvement in perceived quality that was brought in on the X60 and X80 is clear to see in the newest F-Line model. Catches, handles, upholstery, lighting and materials all look and feel classier than the last generation of F-Line and up the feeling of quality throughout. 

Michael Peters designs a tremendous hull so there shouldn’t be any issues there and Camillo Garoni’s lines are bolder than previous F-Line models. The owner’s cabin is forward on the F4 and that means there needs to be plenty of height and width carried forward to provide the requisite volume. Garoni has disguised this well and cleverly used some rakish hull glazing to break up the bulkiest parts of the moulding. The owner's cabin location is one of the major design decisions aboard the F4, and we’ll cover that in more detail in the Interior Accommodation section below. 

Engine Room

Access to the engine room is via a hatch in the cockpit floor and the machinery is pretty tightly packed. It’s certainly not as easy to work in as the engine rooms on its rivals from Galeon and Absloute with relatively low clearance over the top of the engines. Checking strainers, filters and levels pre-start-up is easy enough, however, and it’s tidily arranged. The pods are behind a panel, so that will need to be removed if any in-depth work needs to take place and it’s a bit of an awkward clamber to the back of the engine room. On the plus side, big ancillary items of equipment such as the generator and Seakeeper gyro stabiliser are located next to the companionway, so they’re easy to inspect. 

Interior Accommodation

Big changes are afoot inside the F4 and one of the most obvious is at the aft end of the saloon. Prestige was one of the first to embrace the aft galley layout in its flybridge boats and the F4s followed suit, with a twist (literally). Here, instead of running along one side of the saloon, the galley stretches from the port side around ¾ of the way across the deck, leaving space for a slim companionway to starboard. An extra wide aft window then pops open on gas rams and clips into the flybridge overhang to open the galley and create a bar between the two areas. 

The orientation of the galley breaks up the open plan easy flow of the saloon but it creates a really strong connection between the galley and the cockpit. And, rather than staring at a row of eye-level lockers, the person in the galley has an excellent view out over the aft end of the boat. It also feels like there is more easily accessed storage in this arrangement with both knee and eye-level cupboard storage integrated into the unit that faces the saloon. A domestic fridge/freezer is neatly tucked in at the end of the run of the countertop, though the optional dishwasher will feel a bit pokey if you’re hosting a full boat. 

Into the Saloon

With the side door positioned aft of the helm station, there isn’t space for the usual two-seat sofa opposite the main dinette so all of the F4’s interior seating is on the port side of the saloon. It feels like the sort of deep, squishy L-shaped sofa you might have at home, only here there is an electronically adjustable table, which can switch between coffee and dining table height at the flick of a switch. If you’re into your films and treasure a large television that might be a sticking point because the F4’s pops up manually from the unit adjacent to the helm, which limits the size somewhat. 

And So To Bed

The biggest design decision on the boat is the position of the owner’s cabin forward, not amidships. Absolute does the same thing with its 52 Fly and it’s an effective layout but, as with most elements of boat design, there are compromises. The benefits include towering headroom, privacy and the distance between the place where the owner sleeps and the engine room, where there is generally some piece of equipment making noise be that engines, generators, air conditioners or stabilisers. The hull windows may not be as big as those of an amidships master but forward the design team can bring skylights into play, which draw natural light through the ceiling and offer some natural ventilation. There is also the space to include an impressively large bathroom for a 50-footer, with a big separate shower cubicle and twin sinks.

The compromise is that the guest cabins are bunched together in the space amidships and neither ensuite to the day head, which is positioned just forward. The VIP is to starboard and though it’s not as spacious as the now traditional forward VIP, it’s clever in its layout. The single berths are mounted on runners so you can manually slide them to quickly switch between twins and a double and storage space of all different sizes is abundant. Headroom is a little tight in the lobby for those over 6ft tall but the shared head compartment is a good size and easy to access in the day. 

Crew Accommodation

If you plan to run the boat with crew, which, admittedly, is unlikely on a boat of this size then there are probably better options out there. The F4’s, which is a £3,200 cost option, is a bit of a squeeze to access via a hatch in the aft deck and the space itself is pretty tight with a single berth and small wet room head compartment. It’s probably best to save money and use it as a big, easily accessible storage space.

Helm Station

Let’s start at the upper helm, shall we? It’s a much sportier driving position than you might imagine with a supportive bucket seat that puts you in a comfortable semi-reclined position with your legs out in front as if driving a sportscar. It does lack a bit of adjustment, though, so shorter skippers will find the throttles a stretch. However, Prestige assured us that this is something that it is going to address.

The dash itself is clean and clear if lacking a little flair, but it’s functional and does little to distract from the business of driving. There is only space for one MFD up here and because of that, we would definitely upgrade from the standard 12in Garmin to the 16in one so you have more screen space to display information on. 

It is a brilliant driving position and a great place from which you can enjoy the F4’s delightful handling. Despite the high windscreen, there is still quite a lot of buffeting from the wind, however. 

The lower helm is also fixed and it’s not possible to stand and drive but, thankfully the seated position is really good. The throttle rests easily under your right hand and the adjustable wheel is nice and close so it’s easy to sit back in the seat and enjoy the ride.

The view forward is actually very good considering the shallow windscreen, though unlike upstairs you need about ¼ trim tab deployed to maintain the best view forward. Talking of tabs, most of the dash is well laid out but putting the spotlight control next to the throttles and the trim tab buttons on the dash makes no sense, surely the controls you interact with most often should be under the skipper’s hand?

Ventilation is a bit of an issue because though there is a big side door it’s aft of the helm station so those at the helm don’t feel the benefit when the boat is moving and it’s not easy for the skipper to access the side decks as it is on some rivals.

There’s more change on deck where the F4 is the first F-Line model to have the option of opposing cockpit seating. An L-shaped dinette is standard but for €500, the facing seating is so much more sociable and it’s the way that a lot of the boat’s rivals have gone. The open railing atop the transom completes the picture, creating a great view out over the water and the perfect spectator platform for those who don’t fancy a swim.

The standard bathing platform is fixed but most will opt for the hydraulic bathing platform (a £32,500 option), which has a 350kg weight limit and also functions as a launch/recovery platform for the tender. It’s worth pointing out that despite the stated lift capacity, Prestige recommends a tender/engine combination of 150kg so there isn’t too much weight sitting over the back of the boat, something you want to avoid with IPS engines and their aft-biased positioning in the hull.

There is symmetrical access on either side of the transom into the cockpit where it’s easy to pass forward onto the side decks and up to the foredeck. A foredeck is rather simple compared to rivals with a sun pad and pop-up pram-style shade but no sofa or walkway. On the plus side, the wide flat bow does make moving around very easy and there’s plenty of space to handle lines or work the anchor windlass. 

We tested hull number one and, as usual, there are a handful of tweaks that will be addressed on future units, one of which is adding a bannister to the flybridge steps. At the time of testing, Prestige was also mulling a change of synthetic teak supplier, so the decks may look a little different on future models. Synthetic teak is standard in the F4’s cockpit but it’s a cost option to add it to the side decks and flybridge. 

The flybridge isn’t the largest in the class but the deck is sensibly arranged to maximise the space available. There will be a smaller table up here going forward to aid access in and out of the seating, which as standard extends forward along the starboard side of the deck unless you specify the optional wet bar with sink, grill and fridge. 

The forward section works well because it converts so easily between extra forward-facing seating on passage and a day bed for when the boat is at rest. Pull out the extensions, drop the cushion in and you have a large sun pad adjacent to the helm.

The top deck is open as standard but there are two shade options; a manual bimini (the one we’d pick) and a fixed hard top. This size of flybridge simply doesn’t suit a fixed hard top and without a sunroof option, you have little flexibility when it comes to shade so the bimini is an easy choice.

Value For Money

The base price for the F4 (at the time of writing) is €890,000 ex VAT but, naturally, the on the water price is higher once the options list has been fully explored. The F4, as you would expect from a Beneteau Group product, compares favourably to its rivals in terms of price but as usual, the baseline price doesn’t tell the whole story as there are a number of extras that pretty much every owner will want to make the boat as comfortable to live with as possible.

There’s room to fine-tune the extras to suit your needs and Prestige helpfully puts some of the boat's desirable items into packages to make the specification process easier, but you’re still looking at north of €1,000,000 ex VAT to get a well-kitted out, turn-key package

Our Options & Pick

The €20,000 Electronics Pack , which includes twin 12in Garmin MFDs at the lower helm, a single 12in MFD at the upper helm, VHF and Autopilot, and the €45,000 Excellence Trim (hi-lo cockpit table, covers for seating and table, spring cleats at the stern, helm side door, 11kW generator, combi microwave/grill, fresh/saltwater wash down) are must-haves in our opinion as they cover off some of the key features in two ticks on the options sheet. The easiest box to tick is the one for facing seating in the cockpit , which is €500 and makes such a difference to the way the aft deck works as a living space. 

The hydraulic platform at €36,500 is an expensive option but it’s a fabulous addition for when the boat is on anchor and also serves as an easy way to launch and recover the tender. This is the sort of item that those buying the boat secondhand will be looking for, too, and may overlook a boat that doesn’t have one fitted.

The Strataglass cockpit covers , which fully enclose the aft deck, make sense on a boat of this size because they allow you to extend the protected living area if the weather’s poor. Boaters in areas with less reliable weather will no doubt find this beneficial because it means you’re not restricted to the saloon if the weather turns. 

The bow thruster is a €7,350 option but, even with IPS installed, it’s a sensible addition that will give you extra confidence when mooring in tricky situations. Of course, this slightly depends on where the boat is kept but the €56,000 chilled water Mediterranean-spec air-conditioning will be a prerequisite for some. Likewise, the €95,560 Seakeeper 6 is a chunky addition to the boat at this price point but for those who spend lots of time on anchor or hooked to a mooring buoy, it will be worth the outlay for the extra comfort it provides in fighting roll at rest.

This is such an important boat for Prestige that there was always going to be an element of caution in designing a boat that sets the blueprint for the brand's core series. There is nothing radical here but the subtle updates that have been made make a big difference in combination and not just the obvious things like the new cockpit layout and the position of the owner's cabin. The attention to materials and fabrics is a step up from the model this replaces and there's an edge to the driving experience that has been absent on previous F-Line models. With the usual keen eye on value for money, the F4 is a compelling option and an exciting stake in the ground for F-Line products to come.

Reasons to Buy

• Fresh layout
• Elevated perceived quality
• Value for money
• Good to drive

Things to Consider

• View out from the saloon
• Small flybridge

The F4 is in a congested part of the market and faces stiff competition from some of the biggest production boat builders on the planet. Here's what it's up against.

The Princess F50 is one of the most rounded packages in the sector. It doesn't have the invention of the Prestige, nor does it feel as spacious on board, but it's as if Princess has condensed all of the class and quality of its larger yachts into a perfectly formed 50ft shell. It's dripping with high-end detailing and oozes quality from the depths of the engine room to the beautifully judged interior, which was designed in-house. It has a simple three-cabin, two-bathroom layout comprising an owner's suite amidships, VIP double forward and bunks to starboard. It's one of few IPS boats in the Princess F-Class range, but with the larger IPS800s, it will crack nearly 35 knots flat out. 

The Fairline Squadron 50 is a little long in the tooth but it's been a very successful model and the British yard has built a lot of them. It's also an IPS boat with some flexibility on the lower deck where you can have three cabins or two with a lower deck saloon and the option to have the galley up or down. It's another high-quality craft, which may not boast the space of the F4 but is finished to a very high standard and a joy to drive.

The Absolute 52 Fly is bigger and more expensive than the F4 but it shares many of the same design ideas, such as facing seating in the cockpit and the forward owner's cabin. The Absolute's spaces feel grander and the forward cabin arrangement, with the bed aft and the bathroom forward, works better than the F4's. It also has space for a full-beam VIP amidships plus a guest twin. It too is an IPS boat and will achieve the same sort of performance as the Prestige. 

The Galeon 500 Fly is the class leader when it comes to deck space, thanks to its optional Beach Club mode. At this size, drop-down balconies really make a difference and the rotating cockpit seating with space below for a Williams Minijet is an excellent piece of design. On board, it has three cabins with the owner's cabin full beam amidships and there is a dizzying array of interior finish choices. It's the same story in the engine room, where you can have IPS of traditional shaft drives. Not the newest model in the sector but it's still a brilliant option that offers many things its rivals don't.

Specifications & Performance

• Builder Prestige
• Range F-Line
• Length Overall 49.803ft
• Beam 14.731ft
• Draft 3.839ft
• Yacht Type (Primary) Flybridge
• Use Type (Primary) Cruising
• Cruising Speed Max Speed
• Fuel Capacity 343 Gallons
• Fresh Water Capacity 155 Gallons
• Engine Model 2x Volvo Penta IPS650

Performance Data

Prestige F4 version 2023. *Data supplied by the manufacturer.

Test Engines Twin Volvo Penta IPS650

• Liters Per Hour
• Liters Per Mile
•   CRUISE

Yacht Load: 100 Litres of water 100 Litres of fuel

Prestige F4 Layout

Standard lounge layout

A manual bimini and fixed hard top are options on the flybridge

Standard aft deck layout

The standard cockpit arrangement with L-shaped seating 

Optional aft deck layout

The optional facing seating arrangement in the cockpit 

Optional layout with crew cabin

The owner's suite is forward, with a double and twin amidships 

Jack Haines

Jack is YachtBuyer's Reviews Director. He is a writer, editor and presenter with 15 years’ experience testing over 350 motorboats of all shapes and sizes, from 20ft RIBs to 120ft yachts (and even the Royal Navy Frigate HMS Sutherland ). 

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For Sale: Prestige Yachts 630 Fly

• By Jake Lamb
• March 28, 2024

For owners seeking a boat with performance, function and cruising comfort, and that is all wrapped up in a stylish profile, HMY Yacht Sales currently has the 2020 Prestige 630 Fly Dog House listed at $1.595 million.

Prestige Yachts went through great lengths to design the 630 Fly to maximize on board volume. Yachting previously reported on the design process that helps maintain the yacht’s near-7-foot headroom. It used what the builder calls steps.

“But these aren’t steps in the ­traditional sense; they are a build technique that lowered the 630’s center of gravity considerably. That, in turn, created the vessel’s pillow-soft ride. How did it happen without compromising the build? A lot of math. To create the interior volume and nearly 7 feet of headroom throughout the yacht without steps, the 630 would have needed its three decks stacked at a height stretching to about 12 feet. That would have made for a tender-riding yacht. To solve this problem, Prestige added steps: areas hidden above the salon headliner where the ­superstructure drops about 1½ feet per section, all strategically placed. Where each step occurs, build material is overlapped, beefed up and reinforced to help distribute force incurred underway.”

The 630’s main deck has nearly 360 degrees of volume-enhancing windows, offering ocean vistas and bathing the salon in natural light. The lower-helm station is forward and to starboard and the galley is aft with the lounge space in between. A love seat to starboard while another love seat, a sofa, a lounge chair and coffee table are to port. A flat-screen TV is hidden behind the starboard seating in case you need to catch the big game.

Dog House ’s galley-aft layout makes it easy to entertain and serve guests both in the salon and in the cockpit. Galley appliances include:

• Miele 3-burner induction cooktop
• Extractor hood in the galley
• Full-size refrigerator and freezer
• Villeroy & Bosch dishware, glassware and flatware kit
• Convection microwave oven
• Stainless-steel undermount sink

Belowdecks accommodations include three staterooms and three heads. The amidships owners’ stateroom has an island queen berth, a flat-screen TV, a sofa to port and an en suite head. The VIP stateroom also has an island queen berth, a flat-screen TV and an en suite head. The third guest space has side-by-side twin berths that convert to a queen.

Regarding outside entertainment spaces, Dog House has the flybridge, the cockpit and the foredeck. On the flybridge, guests can dial in more light and heat via the retractable sunroof. The helm station is forward and to port with bench seating. Across is a lounge pad, while abaft the helm is additional bench seating. A wet bar and grill station are to starboard, while the flybridge’s after section has an L-shaped dinette for alfresco dining or lounging.

The cockpit has the advantage of being shaded and protected by the flybridge overhang. Up to eight people can enjoy dining at the transom bench seat and fixed folding teak dining table, just add a few chairs.

The Prestige 630’s foredeck has a three-person sun pad with a folding bench seat forward, making it a great spot to catch some sun or sit and enjoy a book on the hook.

Dog House has twin Volvo  Penta IPS950 D11 diesel engines, which combine to produce 1,500 hp. Yachting tested this same set up during our initial see trial of the 630:

“The engines pushed my 54,470-pound (dry weight) test yacht across the water at an average top hop of 29.9 knots. The motors burned 70 gph and turned 2,550 rpm, within 50 rpm of their rated maximum of 2,500 rpm. Her fly-by-wire steering was real-time responsive, turning 360 degrees in about two boat lengths. She had a sporty feel for a 63-footer too, helped in part by the moderate setting programmed into the IPS drives. (The builder can set the rate of turn for the pod drives to the best fit for the yacht.) Dialing the motors back to 2,250 rpm put the vessel into a steady 24-knot cruise with the diesels consuming 52 gph. With a 713-gallon fuel capacity, that translates into a range greater than 340 nautical miles at cruise speed, with a 10 percent reserve.”

Some other notable features on board Dog House include:

• Three Raymarine Axiom 16L displays at main helm station
• Two Raymarine Axiom 16L displays at flybridge helm
• Upgraded open array Radar 72NM
• Ray90 dual station VHF with a wireless second station
• P70R Autopilot displays 
• FLIR Thermal Camera
• Seakeeper NG9 gyrostabilizer
• Onan generator

Where is Dog House located? The yacht is currently lying in Dania Beach, Florida.  

Take the next step: Contact the listing agent, Brian Komer, (305) 304-1015, [email protected]

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When it comes to enjoying your time spent on the water, few builders strive to include every comfort from home like  Prestige Yachts . In fact, the mantra behind every Prestige built is ‘Where The Sea Feels Like Home’. From 40 to 70 feet, Prestige builds boats that are easily operated by a couple if desired, with cutting-edge technology aimed at giving you complete, safe control at all times. Whether you are exploring the S-Line sport yachts, F-line Flybridge cruisers, or the new X-line luxury motor yachts, the desire by Prestige to create a worry-free experience while boating is visibly evident in every space on board.

As a factory-trained dealer that continually stocks new Prestige models at multiple locations, One Water Yacht Group offers an unparalleled buying experience through exceptional service support, personalized owner training, and customer rendezvous events. From the Northeast to South Florida, our industry-leading service teams can assist you with all routine maintenance and installation of after-market equipment. Best of all, we can take your current boat in on trade towards the purchase of a new Prestige and even assist with financing. Experience the difference that comes with buying a Prestige Yacht with OWYG and enjoy the dream you’ve created.

QUICK FACTS ABOUT PRESTIGE

• Prestige Yachts was founded in 1989 and is owned by Group Beneteau
• Prestige builds boats between 42 and 70 feet
• The Prestige shipyard is located in Les Herbiers, France although some models, like the 750, were built at shipyards in Malfacone, Italy
• Prestige Yachts are a good yacht brand and are one of the top selling boats in the U.S.

The Prestige F-Line model series is arguably the most popular range for the French builder and spans between the sporty 420 FLY to the all-new 690 FLY. Characteristics include a wide, spacious flybridge area intelligently designed for entertaining with incredible views. Driving a F-line model from the upper bridge helm is truly an exhilarating experience.

S-Line Series

The Prestige Sportfly series, also called the S-line, combines speedy performance and precise handling with the livability you desire in an owner-operated yacht. The new 590S features an upper bridge helm station giving owners the luxury of a sport yacht with the excitement of driving from a flybridge. Enjoy the sporty chic style and contemporary design that will make every day on the water an unforgettable experience.

X-Line Series

The newly designed X-line series from Prestige was quite the shift in architectural design. The launch of the new X70 saw the side walkways removed with access to the bow from two sets of stairs from the flybridge. The result was a noticeable increase in interior volume that benefitted the livability of the salon and formal dining area. The aft deck has also been transformed and is reminiscent of larger superyachts.

M-Line Series

Common questions about buying an prestige.

Described as family yachts, every Prestige has remarkable attention to detail that helps to create a pleasant atmosphere. Whether sunbathing on the bow sunpads, setting off to snorkel from the swim platform, or dining with a view from the flybridge, Prestige is truly your home on the water. This comfort allows you and your favorite guests to enjoy extended cruising trips to new destinations. A whole new world awaits you just beyond the horizon and a new Prestige is just the boat to help you explore.

What New Technology Does Prestige Offer?

Because Prestige Yachts is owned by one of the largest shipbuilding companies in the world, designers are constantly looking at the latest trends and technology to keep the brand at the forefront. For example, the new SEANAPPS application allows owners to monitor things like their engine data, GPS position, fuel level, water levels, and more right from the app. Owners can even schedule service, access technical manuals, and even log their trip data.

Who Designs Prestige Boats?

Each Prestige model is created by Garroni Design, a father and son team based out of Italy. The father, Vittorio, is credited with initiating La Spezia, a prestigious naval architecture school. This partnership with the Prestige shipyard allows each model to be unique, as it is designed with Italian savoir-faire and constructed by French craftsmen. Prestige characteristics include large windows, beautiful wood selections, fine fabrics, and an array of textures that embodies the luxury lifestyle.

What Kind of factory warranty comes with a new prestige?

Prestige Yachts offers a comprehensive international warranty on all of their models purchased new through a dealer. There is a general warranty, lasting 3 years, that covers parts, labor, and the majority of components. There is also a 5 year warranty for hull blistering and a 7 year warranty that repairs any manufacturer defects on the hull and deck. A OWYG Prestige Sales Professional will be happy to discuss the details of the warranty with you.

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As one of the largest Prestige dealers in the world, One Water Yacht Group offers an exceptional buying experience from your first conversation with a factory-trained sales professional through the entire length of your ownership. We offer a complete one-stop, one-point of contact experience that includes helping you sell your current boat, taking it on trade if desired, assisting with financing, complete training of your new vessel, and all routine maintenance. Our reach is far and includes the ability for you to have access to a OWYG service team whether in Florida or the Northeast.

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Cruising the Moskva River: A short guide to boat trips in Russia’s capital

There’s hardly a better way to absorb Moscow’s atmosphere than on a ship sailing up and down the Moskva River. While complicated ticketing, loud music and chilling winds might dampen the anticipated fun, this checklist will help you to enjoy the scenic views and not fall into common tourist traps.

How to find the right boat?

There are plenty of boats and selecting the right one might be challenging. The size of the boat should be your main criteria.

Plenty of small boats cruise the Moskva River, and the most vivid one is this yellow Lay’s-branded boat. Everyone who has ever visited Moscow probably has seen it.

This option might leave a passenger disembarking partially deaf as the merciless Russian pop music blasts onboard. A free spirit, however, will find partying on such a vessel to be an unforgettable and authentic experience that’s almost a metaphor for life in modern Russia: too loud, and sometimes too welcoming. Tickets start at $13 (800 rubles) per person.

Bigger boats offer smoother sailing and tend to attract foreign visitors because of their distinct Soviet aura. Indeed, many of the older vessels must have seen better days. They are still afloat, however, and getting aboard is a unique ‘cultural’ experience. Sometimes the crew might offer lunch or dinner to passengers, but this option must be purchased with the ticket. Here is one such  option  offering dinner for $24 (1,490 rubles).

If you want to travel in style, consider Flotilla Radisson. These large, modern vessels are quite posh, with a cozy restaurant and an attentive crew at your service. Even though the selection of wines and food is modest, these vessels are still much better than other boats.

Surprisingly, the luxurious boats are priced rather modestly, and a single ticket goes for $17-$32 (1,100-2,000 rubles); also expect a reasonable restaurant bill on top.

How to buy tickets?

Women holding photos of ships promise huge discounts to “the young and beautiful,” and give personal invitations for river tours. They sound and look nice, but there’s a small catch: their ticket prices are usually more than those purchased online.

“We bought tickets from street hawkers for 900 rubles each, only to later discover that the other passengers bought their tickets twice as cheap!”  wrote  (in Russian) a disappointed Rostislav on a travel company website.

Nevertheless, buying from street hawkers has one considerable advantage: they personally escort you to the vessel so that you don’t waste time looking for the boat on your own.

Prices start at $13 (800 rubles) for one ride, and for an additional $6.5 (400 rubles) you can purchase an unlimited number of tours on the same boat on any given day.

Flotilla Radisson has official ticket offices at Gorky Park and Hotel Ukraine, but they’re often sold out.

Buying online is an option that might save some cash. Websites such as  this   offer considerable discounts for tickets sold online. On a busy Friday night an online purchase might be the only chance to get a ticket on a Flotilla Radisson boat.

This  website  (in Russian) offers multiple options for short river cruises in and around the city center, including offbeat options such as ‘disco cruises’ and ‘children cruises.’ This other  website  sells tickets online, but doesn’t have an English version. The interface is intuitive, however.

Buying tickets online has its bad points, however. The most common is confusing which pier you should go to and missing your river tour.

“I once bought tickets online to save with the discount that the website offered,” said Igor Shvarkin from Moscow. “The pier was initially marked as ‘Park Kultury,’ but when I arrived it wasn’t easy to find my boat because there were too many there. My guests had to walk a considerable distance before I finally found the vessel that accepted my tickets purchased online,” said the man.

There are two main boarding piers in the city center:  Hotel Ukraine  and  Park Kultury . Always take note of your particular berth when buying tickets online.

Where to sit onboard?

Even on a warm day, the headwind might be chilly for passengers on deck. Make sure you have warm clothes, or that the crew has blankets ready upon request.

The glass-encased hold makes the tour much more comfortable, but not at the expense of having an enjoyable experience.

Getting off the boat requires preparation as well. Ideally, you should be able to disembark on any pier along the way. In reality, passengers never know where the boat’s captain will make the next stop. Street hawkers often tell passengers in advance where they’ll be able to disembark. If you buy tickets online then you’ll have to research it yourself.

There’s a chance that the captain won’t make any stops at all and will take you back to where the tour began, which is the case with Flotilla Radisson. The safest option is to automatically expect that you’ll return to the pier where you started.

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Equipped with ice-breaking technology, these huge fancy yachts are the only river cruisers running all year around. The round trip journey takes two and a half hours and floats past all the big sights like the White House, Novodevichy monastery and the Kremlin. There’s a large open air observation deck up top, while the main body of the ship houses a restaurant with a dance floor for a romantic post dinner dance. For a particularly romantic experience take one of the evening boats and admire the bright lights of the city skyline at night.

The most relaxing and picturesque tour that Moscow can offer: a great way to see the city center and its main attractions. This is a perfect alternative to exploring the city by car, if you only have time to do sightseeing during weekday rush hours.

Your English-speaking guide is eager to share every bit of their knowledge about the surrounding landscape, the architecture and historical details.

We conduct Moscow river tour on Radisson Flotilla boats all year around!  It’s warm inside during winter months, while there’s air conditioning during hot summer days. You may also treat yourself to drinks, lunch or dinner on board (drinks and food are not included in tour price).

The cost of an excursion with a personal guide for 1 person

Quay at Radisson Collection Hotel

Government Headquarters ("the White House")

Kievsky Railway Central

Novodevichy Convent

Luzhniki Stadium

Academy of Sciences

Monument to Peter I

Cathedral of Christ the Saviour

Moscow Kremlin

St.Basil's Cathedral

Novospassky Monastery

U-turn and back to Quay at Radisson Royal Hotel

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