During a run aboard the Prestige 500S the benefit of good engineering and the positioning of the engines further aft to suit the pod drives resulted in a very quiet onboard ambience with easy conversation possible right through to full speed.

Prestige boats reviews. Our test boat had the upgraded 435 HP IPS 6s that cruised comfortably at 24 knots and topped out at 325 knots and 3600 rpm. The dash holds a Raymarine display engine throttles a Volvo Penta screen and a joystick because the PRESTIGE 460 is a pod-driven vessel powered by twin 370 HP IPS 5s. Jeanneau was known to test the strength of his vessels by having them flung across a field.

The joystick control implemented some years ago makes maneuvering the boat exceptionally easy. At cruise expect a range of over 200 nautical miles. Designed by sailors for those who love the sea PRESTIGE yachts are the jewel of French marine engineering.

Anyone considering boats in this size range should ask to see the engine room installation electrical installations and other areas below decks to compare what you dont see. The Prestige 420 S is the only boat in the class with a separate access master cabin but is it any more than a one-trick pony. The effect for those inside is a wonderful window of the world that is unmatched on any other similar boat.

The luxury of a family yacht designed as a home on the water a second residence. The latest Prestige boat reviews featuring first look videos tests specifications and information resources. As the Jeanneau flagship for many years the Prestige 46 was seen by many as the leading French rival to the likes of Fairline and Princess.

Prestige 680 S review. The X in this boats name is shorthand for crossover in that her exterior lines and styling bring to mind long-distance cruisers built to cross oceans though her onboard feel and true intent is that of a luxurious. However many boat manufacturers are actually using heavier aluminum to increase the hull weight.

This is the one place where we can conceive of someone wanting more LOA if theyre going to have private areas for more than four people sleeping aboard regularly. The Galeon distributors for the US are friends of mine. Prestige 420 S review.