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Galeon 500 Fly Review (2019 Edition)

Galeon's 16m flybridge features class-leading deck spaces and a spacious three-cabin interior.

Galeon's range is a sprawling mix of sportscruisers, flybridges, and sportsbridges from 10-22m, but the 500 Fly is at the heart of what it does best. At first glance, it looks like a typical 16m flybridge with masses of glazing and a comfortable three-cabin interior but this is one of the most inventive boats in the class.

The innovative cockpit features folding balconies with the option to have a rotating dinette with a built-in tender garage. Clever stuff, but is there substance behind these head-turning gadgets? Keep reading to find out. 

Galeon 500 Fly Key Facts

• LOA 53.15ft
• Model Year 2019
• Max Speed 30 knots
• Status In Production
• Yacht Type Flybridge
• Use Type Cruising

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• Specification

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Performance & Handling

The 500 Fly is available with three shaft drive engine choices with an upgrade to IPS also on the options sheet. You'll pay six figures for that upgrade, however, so most will no doubt opt for one of the shaft options, which includes Volvo Penta D8 600hp, D8 670hp, and D11 725hp twin diesels.

Unless the boat has a particularly light spec the smallest 600s will likely struggle to shift the 500 without feeling strained so the more powerful engines would be a wise choice. If the boat is fitted with weighty options like the beach club and flybridge hard top then it would be sensible to opt for the 725s. 

Around the Marina

Don't be dismayed that the IPS option with its joystick is such an expensive option because, with twin shafts and Sleipner's excellent proportional bow thruster, the 500 Fly is a friendly boat to negotiate around the marina. For extra peace of mind, a stern thruster is an option and that will give finer control of the stern when squeezing into tight berths, especially when mooring stern-to in the Mediterranean style.

The twin props provide great bite in and out of gear so twisting the boat into position is easy and with such a great view out from the lower helm and a large electric window, it's just as comfortable to berth the boat from the lower helm as it is from the raised position on the flybridge.

It's not quite as easy to crew as the likes of the Sealine F530 and Absolute 47 Fly because it doesn't have a side door at the helm but the decks are safe and easy to navigate.

Our test boat had pretty much the highest spec you could choose for a 500 Fly with all of the most desirable options in place. The expectation might be that this would make for a heavy and lethargic driving experience but that isn't the case. The boat on test had the largest twin 725hp shaft drive engines and they made light work of nipping the boat onto the plane and up to its natural cruising speed of 22 knots. Flat out we achieved 32 knots.

The hull is quiet, soft riding, and confident through chop, though it must be said that conditions weren't particularly taxing during the test. Considering that the engines are mounted beneath the saloon floor, sound levels are managed well, too, which is maybe no surprise given the amount of insulation in the engine room. 

The handling is as much of a pleasant surprise as the performance, the light, responsive steering making the 500 a sportscruiser baiting prospect in the twists and turns. The IPS version is likely to feel a little more detached from the helm(s) and not be quite as agile as the shaft drive alternative, which has plenty of bite in the water from its twin rudders. 

Design & Build

From the pen of British designer Tony Castro, the 500 Fly is a striking boat that has almost more glazing than GRP in both its superstructure and topsides. The profile is quite busy, certainly compared to the likes of the Prestige 520 and Princess F50, but it’s a boat with a host of tricks up its sleeve. At the push of a couple of buttons, the aft end of the deck unfolds creating two substantial balconies that almost double the usable space available. Opt for the rotating cockpit seating and you have undoubtedly the most appealing cockpit in the class.

What’s most impressive about these gizmos is that they don’t compromise the 500’s workings as a boat and appear to have no negative effect on performance and handling despite their added weight. The interior isn't quite as inventive as the exterior but there are lots of different colors, trim, and upholstery choices. The physical three-cabin layout of the lower deck is fixed, however.  

Quality Street 

There was a time when buyers would turn their noses up at boats produced in Poland but it doesn’t take long aboard this model to realize that Galeon knows what it’s doing when it comes to fit and finish. Components are expensive, the interior woodwork is excellent and there is a general feeling of solidity that surpasses many of its mass-produced rivals.

Interior Accommodation

With such a functionality-packed cockpit it makes perfect sense for the 500 Fly to have an aft galley layout. The sliding windows on either side of the saloon and pop-up bar section allow the galley to double up as a service area for the cockpit but it’s also an easy passage from the cooking area to the forward dinette if guests are dining inside. 

The two-way seat opposite the galley is another clever piece of the design that can either serve as a cozy perch opposite the galley or, with the window open and backrest flipped into the boat, an equally lovely spot to gaze out over the water with a coffee. 

The boat is a little short of fridge/freezer space in the saloon with just a rather small under-counter unit compared to the domestic-size fridge/freezers that some rivals manage to include in their galleys. That said, dry storage is very good throughout the saloon and there’s space for a dishwasher at the end of the galley return.

Time For Bed

The three-cabin, two-bathroom layout of the lower deck is fixed but the standard arrangement works well. The star of the show is the full-beam master ensuite, which is well appointed, spacious, and has over 6ft 1in of headroom throughout. The VIP isn’t far behind and benefits from long strips of glazing on either side and an oversized skylight that will draw plenty of natural light into the cabin during the day.

The VIP shares its ensuite with the third cabin but it’s a good size so this shouldn’t be too much of an issue. The third cabin is bunk beds only and is probably best suited to kids but the berths are large enough for adults to be comfortable during shorter stays.

Helm Station

It’s a tale of two helms on the 500 Fly as the lower helm hits all the right notes whereas the one upstairs has room for improvement. The main issue is that the latter has very little adjustment so you can’t tweak the driving position to suit your body shape. The small bench seat is fixed and therefore you find yourself leaning a long way forward to reach the MFDs (multi-function displays), which is where almost all of the major systems are controlled. That said the relationship between the wheel and throttles is good and the layout is clear and easy to use.

The driving position is much more intimate at the lower helm and controls fall to hand more easily. There is no side door but large electric windows on either side aid both ventilation and communication with those on deck. Later models don’t have the run of analog dials at the top of the dash, which is a shame as they look good and make it easy to quickly check that levels and temperatures are as expected. There is also quite a large blind spot to starboard due to the size of the windscreen mullion. 

This is where the 500 Fly streaks ahead of its rivals. With the ‘beach club’ option, which includes the terraces and hydraulic bathing platform, plus the rotating dinette, there isn’t a boat in the sector that can compete with the socializing space of the 500 Fly.

The cockpit grabs a lot of the attention for obvious reasons but there’s clever thinking on the foredeck as well. The optional sliding seats glide forward and out at the touch of a button to create passageways to the side decks and the simple but brilliant pop-up backrests make the bench seating much more comfortable if you’re sitting for sundowners.

The gadgets may appear complicated but their mechanisms are refreshingly simple in a bid to minimise the likelihood of malfunction or weighty repair bills. There are no gimmicks here, all of the toys genuinely improve life onboard the boat.

Flying High

Let’s not forget the flybridge, either. This is a really good space and large for a boat of this size. The small wet bar splits cooking and cooling facilities and is well placed to serve the large dinette at the aft end with dedicated sunbathing space forward of the helm. The shelter is provided by either a canvas bimini or a hard top, which is likely to prove popular. The headroom under the aft end of the top is a bit tight for those over 6ft but clearance improves forward where there is a built-in canvas sunroof.

Value For Money

Those who expect the Galeon to be much cheaper than its rivals because of its Eastern European roots may be in for a shock. The 500 Fly is unlikely to undercut its French and German rivals and maybe a little more expensive than most but, as has been covered already, you can see and feel where the money is being spent all over the Galeon. It’s a quality product and the touch points are top notch. Not many shipyards offer the five-year manufacturer warranty that Galeon does, either. Plus, with such clever deck spaces and the spacious interior, you certainly feel like you’re getting bang for your buck.

Our Options & Pick

Galeon's UK dealer, Approved Boats, has a sensible approach to pricing. Rather than offer a base boat and then add a load of extras, it offers a UK spec and a Med spec with all the necessary equipment included in the price.

The Med spec includes everything UK spec has and adds air-conditioning, an uprated generator, hydraulic passerelle, and - to help with the added weight - the mid-range D11 670hp engines as standard. You can add and remove items from this list as required but it makes for a much more realistic pricing strategy.  In terms of our pick, then, it somewhat depends on where you're going to keep the boat. The Med spec is the whole package and ticks most major options but it does command a chunky premium over the UK version. 

The hard top isn't standard on either spec but we would go for it, both for the flexibility it adds to the top deck and for resale value, given that most buyers will be looking for it. We would avoid the smallest engine option.

It is not a cheap option but the Seakeeper gyro stabilizer is worth considering. That cockpit is fantastic but the shine will be taken off if the boat is bobbing like a cork at anchor. 

In a highly competitive sector, the Galeon 500 Fly has a true USP. The transforming cockpit is far more than some boat show gimmick or quayside theatre, it genuinely improves life onboard and provides a significant increase in usable living space. Underneath all of this innovation, however, there is a really solid cruising machine; Galeon and Tony Castro’s design team haven’t lost sight of how the 500 needs to function as a boat. It’s well-built, safe, and bristling with smart and practical touches.  

It’s a shame that the IPS option is so expensive but around the marina and at sea the 500 Fly is well-mannered, predictable, and easy to control. It’s also quite a lot more fun to drive than you might expect.

It isn’t the prettiest boat in its class or the biggest, but it’s an accomplished all-rounder with an ace up its sleeve.

Reasons to Buy

• Outstanding functionality
• High quality interior
• Engaging handling
• A lot of boat for the money

Things to Consider

• Upper helm ergonomics
• IPS option is prohibitively expensive
• Third cabin has bunks

The 16m flybridge sector is one of the most competitive in the market with most of the leading brands offering a decent contender at this size. Few rivals offer the innovation of the Galeon but the Polish boat faces stiff competition from a variety of established shipyards. 

First launched in 2015, the Sealine F530 boasts an impressively voluminous interior. Though it may not possess the Transformer-like tricky of the Galeon’s main deck it has more options when it comes to the layout of the lower deck with the choice of a twin or double third cabin and a storage room or single crew cabin at the stern. The two engine options are both IPS (either IPS700 or 800) for a top speed with the latter of 30 knots.

The Prestige 520 is a handsome machine with clean lines and a sleek profile. Like the Sealine it is only available with IPS and, though smooth and refined, can’t quite compete with the performance of the shaft drive Galeon. There are three cabins on the lower deck; two doubles and a twin with separate access to the master ensuite directly from the saloon. As with the Galeon, a tender garage is an option but you sacrifice the crew cabin.

The Princess F50 is smaller than the Galeon but it sets the benchmark for fit and finish on a boat of this size. Its on-water dynamics are also very polished with near 35-knot performance from twin 600hp Volvo Penta IPS800s and a smooth-riding Olesinski planing hull. You do feel the boat’s smaller dimensions within the interior where the third cabin has bunks instead of twin berths and there is no crew cabin option but this is a classy operator with strong residuals. 

The Absolute 47 Fly may be shorter than the 500 Fly but its ever so slightly wider beam says a lot about where the focus is for the Italian boat. The interior feels ridiculously spacious for a boat of these dimensions and the offset berth in the forward master makes the most of the available space. There isn’t a crew cabin but the 47 makes up for this with probably the most comfortable cabin spaces of all the boats mentioned here. Absolute builds its boats to cruise in the low 20s, so performance is a little down on the others, but it’s a capable machine out on the water. 

Specifications & Performance

• Builder Galeon
• Range Flybridge
• Model 500 Fly
• Length Overall 53.15ft
• Beam 14.633ft
• Draft(full load) 3.281ft
• Yacht Type (Primary) Flybridge
• Use Type (Primary) Cruising
• Cruising Speed Max Speed
• Fuel Capacity 476 Gallons
• Fresh Water Capacity 172 Gallons
• Engine Model 2x Volvo Penta D11-670
• Engine economic speed 8.3 knots
• Engine max range (speed type) 484.8 nm

Performance Data

Galeon 500 Fly version 2019. *Data collected by Yacht Buyer during testing.

Test Engines Twin Volvo Penta D11-670

• Liters Per Hour
• Liters Per Mile
•   CRUISE

Yacht Load: 0 Litres of water 50 Litres of fuel 4 members of crew air temperature of 25 °C

Sea Conditions: F1 and calm. Figures are taken from onboard readings, yours may vary depending on load and sea conditions. The range figures include 20% in reserve.

Galeon 500 Fly Layout

The flybridge is a good size for this sector and the optional carbon fibre hard top with a built in fabric sunroof is likely to be a popular option. 

The main deck is the 500's party piece. The folding balconies grab headlines but in the cockpit there is also the choice between L-shaped seating and a crew cabin or a rotating dinette with a tender garage.

Some rivals have space for twins instead of bunks inside the third cabin but the level of fit and finish is excellent. Not the most flexible accommodation but very nicely executed. 

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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53' galeon | 2018 | $999,000.

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Long Long Time Boat | 53' Galeon 2018

The Galeon 500 Fly is an award-winning and innovative yacht that has been meticulously designed with every detail in mind to elevate your onboard experience. From the highly popular "beach mode," with fold-out side decks that significantly expand the overall entertainment space, to the aft circular dinette area that swivels around to overlook the water and create a waterside terrace. This luxurious addition is also extremely functional, providing a tender garage underneath for a small jet tender or water toys. Heading up to the Flybridge, she features a large U-shaped dinette with a fold-out teak table that extends to accommodate additional guests, a sundeck, wet bar, and a second state-of-the-art helm station.Inside, she offers a versatile layout with elements that seamlessly transition between various functions creating an inviting indoor-outdoor ambiance. Her galley doubles as an outdoor bar with barstools, and her adaptable seating configures into various styles that suit your every need, from a seating area in the galley to a sun pad for lounging or bench seating facing the water, complete with a built-in table for drinks. In the heart of the main salon, an expansive seating area has ample space for gathering with an adjustable table in the center that can be raised or lowered, serving as a dining table, a coffee table, or with cushions for an additional full-size berth. She accommodates six guests in three well-appointed cabins. A primary suite with a queen size bed, vanity/desk area and private ensuite, a queen VIP, and twin stateroom with over-under bunks.Privately owned and never chartered, this 50' Galeon is one of the cleanest Galeon 500s on the market. Expertly maintained by a dedicated full-time captain, no expense has been spared in ensuring her pristine condition.Key Features:

• Beach Mode with Drop Down Side Decks to Port and Starboard that Extends the Width of the Cockpit
• Hydraulic Swim Platform and Tender Garage
• Expansive Deck Spaces
• Full-time Captained Maintained Since New
• Extensive Inventory of Spare Parts and Maintenance Records
• Yacht Controller

Recent Upgrades

• New Exterior Upholstery 2022
• New Interior Upholstery 2023
• New Interior Carpets 2023
• New bottom paint and zincs 8/2023
• Props and shafts balanced and prop speed 8/2023
• Full compound and wax 8/2023

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Long Long Time HIGHLIGHTS

• Yacht Details: 53' Galeon 2018
• Location: Jupiter, FL
• Engines: Volvo Penta
• Last Updated: May 31, 2024
• Asking Price: $999,000
• Maximum Speed: 30 kn
• Max Draft: 4' 6''

Long Long Time additional information

• Cruising Speed: 25 kn
• Beam: 14' 5''
• Hull Material: Fiberglass
• Fuel Tank: 2 x 238|gallon
• Fresh Water: 1 x 171|gallon
• Holding: 1 x 63|gallon
• Volvo Penta 2x D11 670 (2x 670 hp / 493 kW), Diesel engines
• V-Drive Transmission
• Propellers (Bronze)
• Propellers Shafts ( Stainless Steel )
• Electronic Vessel Control System
• Exhaust, wet
• Hydraulic steering system
• Rudder (Bronze)
• Trim tabs, hydraulic with indicators
• Generator, Onan 15 kW diesel with sound shield (240V)
• DC Electrical System (24V):
• Battery charger/converter
• Circuit breakers
• DC main panel switchboard
• AC Electrical System (240V):
• Shore power, 240V/50A with 50 FT cord
• Yacht Controller System
• KVH Satellite system
• Pepwave internet router 
• Automatic/manual fire extinguishing system
• Bilge pumps, automatic electric (2)
• Bilge pumps, high water alarm
• Common drain system
• Extractor fans (2)
• Lighting, LED
• Sound insulation
• Fuel tanks, 316 stainless steel (2) with air releases
• Fuel filters, (3) generator and engines
• Fuel lines, USCG Type A-1
• Fuel inlets, port and starboard
• Fuel stop valve, electromagnetic
• Fuel transfer system, manual valve
• Water tank, stainless steel with air releases
• Water inlet, stainless steel
• Water pump, 24V with filter
• Water heater, 16 GAL/60 L
• Dockside/shore water connection
• Level indicator
• Waste tank, stainless steel with odor filter, water level sensor and air release
• Waste pump, electric
• Dockside pumpout fitting stainless steel
• Overboard waste discharge
• Door, salon entrance three segment, sliding and lockable with flush threshold
• Handrails, 316 stainless steel
• Hatch, engine room access
• Lighting, indirect LED (cockpit and stairs)
• Lighting, overhead LED
• Sofa, L-shaped upholstered
• Speakers (2)
• Stairs, access to flybridge (aluminum with teak treads and stainless steel handrail)
• Storage, side lockers
• Teak, cockpit sole
• Cleats, stainless steel (2)
• Lighting, indirect LED
• Shore power inlet, 240V
• Shower, fresh water (hot and cold)
• Stairs, access to cockpit (molded, port and starboard)
• Storage, aft deck lazarette accessible via transom with engine room access
• Storage, side Lockers
• Swim platform, extended with collapsible three-step stainless steel swim ladder and teak decking
• Jet Ski Chocks and jet ski
• Bottom paint
• Bow deck rail, 316 stainless steel with side access Cleats, stainless steel (8)
• Fiberglass engine room air intakes and stainless steel outputs
• Flooring, molded non-skid (bow and side deck)
• Handrails, 316 stainless steel (cockpit and side deck)
• Horn, electric
• Lights, navigation
• Mooring System
• Electric anchor winch with helm station
• Anchor roller
• Galvanized anchor with galvanized chain
• Fiberglass deck hatch to self-draining chain locker
• Rubrail, PVC with stainless steel insert
• Spotlight, remote-controlled
• Skylight, foredeck with opening rectangular hatch
• Stairs, access to foredeck (molded mid-deck, port and starboard)
• Seating, U-shaped foredeck sofa
• Thru-hull fittings, stainless steel
• 30 Underwater LED lights
• Windows, hullside - bonded tempered glass with opening tinted portholes
• Windshield, expansive deckhouse - bonded tempered and tinted glass
• Windshield defroster
• Raymarine chart plotter and radar
• Helm seat, doublewide
• Outlets, USB
• Station instruments and controls:
• 7 Volvo Electronic Vessel Control (EVC) panel
• Fire system monitor
• Engine ignition panel
• Trim tab control panel
• Dual lever control, EVC
• Steering wheel, exclusive Galeon
• Stereo, Fusion 12V AM/FM with bluetooth module
• Fiberglass arch with folding stainless steel radar mast
• Hatch, flybridge access - watertight plexiglass
• Light, anchor/stern
• Outlet, 120V GFI
• Seating, aft C-shape upholstered sofa with storage lockers below
• Seating, forward starboard opposing sofas with storage lockers below
• Sunpad, forward with convertible backrest support
• Table, fiberglass
• Venturi wind deflector, plexiglass with 316 stainless steel rails
• Fiberglass sink and retractable faucet
• Refrigerator (1.7 ft³/49 L)
• Storage, cabinet
• Flooring, molded non-skid
• Cooktop, 240V two-burner induction
• Corian worktop with serving shelf
• Extractor fan, overhead
• Lighting, accent LED
• Microwave, 120V
• Outlets, 120V GFI protected
• Refrigerator, 240V under counter with freezer compartment (4.6 FT3/130 L)
• Refrigerator, 240V drawer (2.3 FT³/65 L)
• Seating, starboard opposing sofa with convertible backrest
• Storage, cabinets and overhead cupboards
• Sink, twin stainless steel with faucet
• Waterproof wood look floor
• Seating, U-shape sofa with high/low wood table
• Seating, opposing sofa
• Side Windows, panoramic electrically opening (port and starboard)
• Corridor stairs, carpeted with indirect LED spot lights
• Outlets, 120V
• Flooring, carpet
• Carbon monoxide detector
• Lower accommodation stairs, carpeted with indirect LED spot lights
• Door, access to guest head and shower with full length mirror
• Queen-size bed, centerline with polyurethane high resilience foam mattress, bed cover and storage below
• Headboard decoration with adjacent reading lamps
• Nightstands with storage, port and starboard
• Dresser, starboard side
• Seat, port side with vanity table, shelves and storage below
• Storage, cabinet (entry hallway)
• Wardrobe with lighted stainless steel rod
• Door, private access to owners head and shower with full length mirror
• Outlets, 120V (port and starboard at nightstand)
• Separate shower area w/hinged plexiglass door: Corian panel
• Chrome shower system with spray wand
• Corian shower seat
• Bathroom accessories toothbrush holder, towel hooks, soap dispenser, toilet paper holder
• Corian countertop with ceramic bowl and chrome faucet
• Toilet with electric pump and macerator
• Storage, cabinets and shelving
• Extractor fan
• Flooring, molded fiberglass non-slip
• Outlet, 120V GFI protected
• Porthole, opening tinted with mosquito net
• Queen-size bed with polyurethane high resilience foam mattress, bed cover and drawer storage below
• Headboard, decorative with adjacent reading lamps
• Wardrobes (port and starboard) with lighted stainless steel rod
• Storage, overhead and bedside cabinets (port and starboard) Vanity
• Door, private access to guest head and shower
• Outlets, 120V (port and starboard, adjacent to bed)
• Skylight, expansive foredeck with opening rectangular hatch and manual blinds
• Separate toilet and shower area w/hinged plexiglass door: Corian panel
• Cabinet, mirrored
• Twin-size bunkbeds with polyurethane high resilience foam mattresses, bed covers and storage below
• Reading lamps
• Raymarine chart plotter and radar
• Helm Seat, rotating doublewide with wood footrest
• Synchronized twin windscreen wipers with front window washing system and defroster outlets
• Volvo 7 digital Electronic Vessel Control (EVC) panel
• Engine start panel with electronic key fobs
• Rudder indicator
• Alarm, high water, bilge (2), cabin

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50' 2015 Prestige 500

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• YW#: 4127062
• Located in: Miami Beach, FL, United States

WE ARE PLEASED TO OFFER "KNEE DEEP" 2015 PRESTIGE 500

The award winning Prestige 500 is known to check off a lot of boxes and is one of the most popular 50' vessels in its class. From its private master entry, to its massive flybridge, the Prestige 500 provides incredible comfort and style. The salon features very large windows allowing a lot of natural light to come in to make the salon a centerpiece of the Prestige 500. She is powered with very fuel efficient and reliable Volvo diesel engines that have always been serviced and maintained accordingly.

"Knee Deep" has always been privately used and maintained by a full time captain with an open check book. She has the preferred Hydraulic swim platform which allows the option to carry a dinghy, Jetski, or to use as an open entertainment area or beach club. This is a must have option for a vessel of this size! Most of the hours on "Knee Deep" are from seasonal trips between Virginia and Florida. She must be seen to appreciate and will not disappoint.

RECENT NOTABLE WORK & OPTIONS:

• All 8 batteries replaced (October 2020)
• Full exterior detail (August 2023)
• Engine room & bilge detail (August 2023)
• Intercooler & heat exchanger service (July 2023)
• Engine & Generator service (July 2023)
• 1000 hr service performed (August 2022)
• Both IPS PODS have been replaced (2021,2022)
• Air conditioning system serviced and descaled (August 2023)
• NEW Carpets throughout (2022) - Professionally cleaned (August 2023)
• NEW JL Audio/Fusion sound system throughout
• NEW bow and flybridge sun pads
• NEW Bimini top (2021)
• Swim platform hydraulic pack has been rebuilt
• Flybridge and aft deck tables have been custom varnished & refinished
• A Spot Zero RO water system (included) has always been used to maintain exterior finish
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Balanced forms and overall expression affirm power and security.

The Flybridge of the PRESTIGE 500 is the point of pride of the boat, with a unique size for a motor yacht of 50’.

Her interior layout features two concepts that define her personality: an immense living space on a single level, benefitting from a spacious integrated galley that services both the interior and exterior, and her owner’s suite bathed in light by two large panoramic windows, with an independent access and a very large adjoining head and shower compartment.

A great success, and equipped with a propulsion pod, this PRESTIGE has won more awards than any 50-footer in the world!

Electrical Equipment

• Shore Power Inlet ✓
• Generator ✓

Electronics

• Depthsounder ✓
• Navigation Center ✓
• DVD Player ✓
• Autopilot ✓
• CD Player ✓
• Cockpit Speakers ✓

Inside Equipment

• Bow Thruster ✓
• Washing Machine ✓
• Electric Bilge Pump ✓
• Microwave Oven ✓
• Air Conditioning ✓
• Electric Head ✓
• Hot Water ✓
• Refrigerator ✓
• Deep Freezer ✓
• Battery Charger ✓

Outside Equipment

• Teak Cockpit ✓
• Cockpit Shower ✓
• Cockpit Cushions ✓
• Cockpit Table ✓
• Swimming Ladder ✓
• Length Overall: 50ft
• Max Draft: 3.42ft
• Beam: 14.75ft
• Dry Weight: 30,080Lb
• Windlass: Electric Windlass
• Fresh Water Tank: 2 X 84 Gal ()
• Fuel Tank: 2 X 172 Gal ()
• Holding Tank: 1 X 32 Gal ()
• Engine Make: VOLVO
• Engine Model: IPS 600
• Total Power: 435hp
• Engine Hours: 1574
• Engine Type: Inboard
• Drive Type: Pod Drive
• Fuel Type: Diesel
• Propeller Type: 4 Blade
• Engine Hours: 1575
• Cruising Speed: 21 knots
• Max Speed: 24 knots
• Range: 250nm

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Ferretti Yachts 500 Reviewed

• By Phil Draper
• Updated: April 28, 2021

When asked why he liked the desert so much, actor Peter O’Toole’s Lawrence of Arabia character answered, “Because it’s clean.”

I asked myself a similar question and generated much the same answer as to why I like the Ferretti Yachts 500.

The 50-footer’s profile has refined, balanced lines. The beauty is not so much about what’s there as it is about what’s not there.

Yes, all the appropriate features exist: There’s a raked-aft windshield; 136 square feet of flybridge with an aft-deck overhang, a single-seat helm station, a wet bar, booth seating, a table and sun pads; another sun pad on the superstructure forward; and 82 square feet of cockpit with a table and transom sofa. (That table converts to yet another sun pad, and there’s 67 square feet of swim platform.)

What’s missing is visual clutter. Elegance and timelessness are words bandied about too freely these days, but the Ferretti Yachts 500 has a design worthy of both.

The yacht is a creation of Ferretti Group’s strategic team, led by Piero Ferrari—who also just happens to be vice chairman of the automotive “prancing horse” legend that is Ferrari—and the group’s engineering department, with principal creative credits going to Milan, Italy-based Filippo Salvetti for exteriors and general arrangement, as well as La Spezia-based IdeaeItalia for interiors. The Ferretti Yachts 500 and the soon-to-splash Ferretti Yachts 1000 are IdeaeItalia’s first Ferretti projects.

The 500 has two interior-decor options. The version I was aboard had a bright Mediterranean vibe with light oak veneers—one a reconstituted surface with a fine, uniform grain and the other a coarse-grain gray. The other option is darker, warmer and more traditional with walnut.

Headroom varies from 6 feet, 5 inches to 6 feet, 7 inches across the aft deck, galley and salon. The cockpit and galley become like one space when the aft door is open and an adjacent half panel of glass is raised. There’s also a glass panel between the portside galley and part of the salon’s C-shaped sofa, a sensible protection from inevitable splashes. Another sofa is to starboard.

The bridge, also to starboard, is as comfortable as it is practical. A single bolster-cushioned helm seat addresses the console, which aboard this 500 had three Simrad displays: two optional 12-inch screens and one 9-inch monitor. The standard offering is one 9-inch display, plus the shifters/throttles and an optional joystick for docking. An opening window is adjacent to the lower helm.

Seas were lively off Italy’s coast when I got aboard, providing a great opportunity to see how this yacht performs when the going gets tougher. The backdrop shoreline was stunning. Porto Venere—along with neighboring villages Fezzano and Le Grazie; the three nearby islands of Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto; and national parkland behind—has had a UNESCO World Heritage site designation for almost 25 years. The area is a worthy rival to the better known Amalfi Coast.

The Ferretti Yachts 500 was light on the helm and turned reasonably tightly. Twin 542 break-horsepower Cummins QSB 6.7 diesels reportedly deliver a top speed of 29 to 30 knots and a comfortable fast cruise around 24 to 25 knots. During runs on different headings and with the Humphree Interceptors set to autotrim mode, I registered just under and just over 30 knots—but only fleetingly. Most of the time, a speed of 27 knots plus a bit was all we could manage in the sloppy sea state.

A fast cruise around 24 knots sees the diesels spinning near 2,750 rpm, at which the total fuel burn is 45 gallons per hour. Allowing for a 10 percent reserve, there should be more than seven hours’ worth of run time, or about 170 nautical miles. Slow things to 1,500 rpm and just under 10 knots, and that same quantity of fuel delivers 325 nautical miles. The 500 I was aboard was a bit below half-load with six people, no tender, 50 percent fuel and virtually no water.

Like every Ferretti I’ve run over the years (and that’s quite a few), the 500 inspired total confidence. No creaking. No squeaking. These smaller Ferrettis are built at the brand’s Northern Italy hometown of Forli, which is around 45 miles to the southeast of Bologna and some 20 miles inland of the country’s east coast.

Belowdecks, the 500 packs in a lot thanks to V-boxes. The diesels are set far aft, virtually on top of the propellers. The standard layout has three staterooms and two showers; a two-stateroom version is available. The trade-off is the starboard-side twin bunk, mostly for more floor space in the forward VIP and much more in its en suite. Alternatively, that twin-bunk area can become a gym.

The 118-square-foot owner’s stateroom has a forward-facing queen berth, a 42-inch TV on the bulkhead, a two-seat sofa to port and windows with portholes. Despite the restricted height above the berth, there’s plenty of headroom where it’s needed: at the foot of the berth and to each side.

A crew cabin is an option with a single berth, head, sink, wet head and air conditioning. This cabin is a little squeezed between the engine room and transom; without the cabin, the space is a lazarette. Hatch access is under the aft-deck sofa’s seat cushion to port.

An optional hydraulic swim platform with 880-pound capacity can accommodate a Williams Turbojet 285 or 325 tender, depending on whether there’s an optional gangway.

The Ferretti Yachts 500′s unsullied lines, admirable performance, and upscale decor and layout should make the yacht a worthy successor to the retired 450 and 550 models that previously defined the entry point of the builder’s motoryacht portfolio. If upcoming models have the same look and feel, then Ferretti Yachts is on a solid heading.

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CUMMINS QSB 6.7

15.33 [m] 50 ft 4 in

13.85 [m] 45 ft 5 in

4.33 [m] 14 ft 2 in

1.23 [m] 4 ft 0 in

Unladen displacement

18500 [kg] 40,786 [lbs]

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22000 [kg] 48,502 [lbs]

1350 [l] 357 [US gal]

600 [l] 159 [US gal]

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Balanced forms and overall expression affirm power and security. The Flybridge of the PRESTIGE 500 is the point of pride of the yacht, with a unique size for a motor yacht of 50’.

Her interior layout features two concepts that define her personality: an immense living space on a single level, benefitting from a spacious integrated galley that services both the interior and exterior, and her owner’s suite bathed in light by two large panoramic windows, with an independent access and a very large adjoining head and shower compartment.

A great success, and equipped with a propulsion pod, this PRESTIGE has won more awards than any 50-footer in the world!

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The Formula 500 Super Sport Crossover is your newest and best choice for taking a time out on the water! Finally, a fifty-foot answer to your private escape with family and friends, combining a commanding offshore ride with unprecedented amenities and luxury. The 500 SSC offers the Formula Crossover heritage of a wide-open, single-level bowrider inviting open station-to-station wandering.

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From the enclosed coupe-top salon to the aft lounge bar, the 500 SSC is a true evolution and culmination of the Formula SmartZone™ concept. From the full bow lounge forward to the expansive extended swim platform aft, you will find air-conditioned comfort, entertainment and innovation. A full-width motorized glass salon bulkhead allows you to choose your degree of separation or shared fun with the aft cockpit lounges and bar areas.

The 500 SSC amenities below offer a respite from the outside world with a true cabin experience. A complete galley at the cabin entry stairs, the large convertible U-lounge forward, a head with Corian surfacing, vanity sink and spacious shower create a residential feel. Slip aft to the separate stateroom with queen-size berth, sofa and complete entertainment suite.

The proven, surefooted double-step FAS3Tech® hull will take your complement of guests to dinner across the bay or on far-flung offshore journeys in speed and comfort with the confidence and might of the revolutionary all-new quad Mercury V12, 600 horsepower Verado outboards. The horizons are limitless in your 500 Super Sport Crossover!

EXPANSIVE ENTERTAINMENT GALLEY

Let your culinary passions delight your guests at the chef-inspired U-shaped kitchen, which features an expansive bi-level Corian countertop in a layout created for efficiency and enjoyment. The focus is entertainment-ready equipment, all within easy reach.

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The 500 cabin provides a completely residential experience through the creative, hull-to-hull, wall-to-wall utilization of space only Formula’s unique Crossover layout affords.

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The sturdy composite dash features dual Raymarine Axiom XL 24 widescreen color chartplotters with standard 48” Raymarine open-array radar and FLIR M332 thermal camera, Mercury® DTS with SmartCraft VesselViewTM and intuitive waterproof switches logically arrayed in Liquid Black panels with bold, metallic accents.

Formula Boats 500 Super Sport Crossover Boat Features

If you’re looking for the newest and best boat on the water, check out the Formula 500 Super Sport Crossover. This boat is the solution to the best on-water escape with your family or friends. This 50-foot Formula boat offers outstanding amenities and is the ultimate luxury boat for boating enthusiasts. You’ll enjoy a single-level, wide-open bowrider that invites mingling and easy access to all of the areas in the 500 Super Sport Crossover.

This large Super Sport Crossover model has plenty of space for the most comfortable and enjoyable ride on the water. With the large swim platform, full bow lounge and other areas of the 500 Super Sport Crossover, you’ll always have space to socialize or lay back and relax.

Whether you’re looking to adventure close to home or far offshore, the 500 Super Sport Crossover is ready to welcome you. Check out some of the best features this boat offers and learn more about the amenities of this luxurious Formula Boat.

Formula 500 Super Sport Crossover Features

The Formula 500 Super Sport Crossovers pushes boundaries and offers exceptional features as one of the newest boats in the SSC lineup. You’ll experience the staples of the Super Sport Crossover brand with the open bow and cabin elements for lounging and entertaining, along with logical designs and stunning features that make this boat one of a kind.

This Crossover will combine performance, art, stellar amenities, and an exceptional layout that gives the best first impression to you and your passengers. The boat is an impressive 53 feet 4 inches LOA, has a 14-and-a-half-foot beam and is 50 feet from bow to transom.

Formula Boats introduced the 500 Super Sport Crossover in February 2021 along with its revolutionary quad Mercury 7.6L V12 600 HP Verado Outboard engines with two-speed transmission and a steerable gearcase.

Formula designed the new Mercury 600 horsepower engines to be close together so you can have an ample amount of space on the extended swim platform to socialize and access the engines when you need to. You’ll have four and a half feet of space between the transom and the end of the platform, which is a considerable amount of space for a Formula swim platform.

Storage Solutions and Cockpit on the 500 Super Sport Crossover

The aft deck has seating on both sides with one section wrapping around a pedestal table. The table has drink holders and a pop-up LED light under a removable insert to welcome you and your guests. The seating on the opposite side has two sections for underneath storage that can also act as a cooler. One of the seatbacks folds down as a platform for you and your guests to step on as you enter the boat.

Behind the starboard seat section is an electric grill that is stored under a flip-up splash guard and lid. The lid of the electric grill can transform into a serving area for all of the delicious meals you cook up for you and your guests. Next to the grill is another pop-up LED light.

The overhead extension has speakers and LED lights that shine in various colors to set the mood for onboard gatherings. The extension also includes an automatic shade to relax out of the sun.

In front of the starboard seating section are two barstools and a bartop for the ultimate onboard experience. The bartop has a partition that can make the back of the cockpit seating area its own room. When you open the partition, you’ll see into the galley.

The galley is the perfect place for all of your onboard meal and beverage needs. This area has:

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• Plenty of counter space and storage for all of your groceries, flatware and more

The salon is across from the galley with more countertops, a pull-out bar that can be replaced with a wine cooler, L-shaped seating on an elevated platform, an ice maker and an expandable table with drink holders. You can add additional seating to the table by accessing the cushions under the elevated platform, pulling out the support from the table and securing the cushion.

The overhead has four skylights — two of them open and the others have shades to dim the galley and salon space. You and your guests can enjoy the 65-inch TV from the salon that includes a soundbar above.

Bow Cockpit for the Formula 500 Super Sport Crossover

You can enter the bow of this Formula boat through the port side of the windshield. You’ll find wrap-around seating in the bow area with flip-down armrests that include drink holders, storage under three seats, a trash receptacle under one of the seats and pop-up LED lights in the front of the bow.

In the center of the seating is an electric table that lifts with the press of a button. Lift one at a time or both to create an excellent entertaining space for your guests. Place covers on the table to cover the deck floor surface. You can also put cushions on top and lower the tables to align with the seats, creating a spacious seating area to lay down and relax on the bow of the Formula 500 Super Sport Crossover.

Swim Platform and More

Seating at the stern of the Formula 500 Super Sport Crossover is perfect for a day of enjoying the views of the water and relaxing. The beautiful lounger allows you to look out at the bay, cove or open water you’re anchored in.

This seating has flip seatbacks that settle in three different positions to lay back in the sun and storage underneath the seating for the optional SEABOB, which can be connected to a charging unit that is placed under the seat ahead. The stern lounge seating also includes stainless steel drink holders and a spot to lay your cellphone on either side of the seating.

The swim platform also has a padded leaning post with six drink holders and sockets in the deck below to secure paddleboards and other water equipment. You’ll also find a reboarding ladder on either side of the swim platform that secures in the deck and a rail that secures on both sides to offer a semi-enclosed area on the swim platform.

The cabin below the deck has a considerable amount of space for enjoying time with guests, storing items and getting a great night’s rest. You’ll find a kitchenette that has a sink, glassware storage and other cabinets for securing groceries and other items. The seating area that surrounds a table is great for dining and turns into a comfortable bed for you or your guests to enjoy. A TV and soundbar sit across from the seating area with LED backlights to create a welcoming atmosphere.

The mid-cabin offers an incredibly comfortable space for you to unwind and spend the night on your Formula boat. Enjoy a seating area, queen-sized bed, TV with soundbar, electronic charging mount, outlet and storage for your personal items.

Lastly in the cabin is the head compartment. This area features a walk-in shower, plenty of storage space, vessel sink, large trash receptacle and an electric flush head.

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An evolution of the 460Exp, the 500Exp extended aft deck offers the ability to land a small helicopter, in addition to an increased toy carrying capability. An indoor garage can accommodate a tender up to 7m, whilst additional openings significantly increase the beach area to foster a complete connection with the sea. Exploring new destinations in style.

The 500Exp is not just a vessel; it’s a gateway to exploration and luxury. Beyond its extended aft deck and the convenience of hosting a small helicopter, the yacht is designed for those who seek to explore new destinations with unparalleled style and comfort. The indoor garage, capable of housing a tender up to 7 meters, adds a practical dimension to the yacht’s versatility. With additional openings enhancing the beach area, the 500Exp ensures a seamless connection with the sea, providing a platform for unforgettable experiences in the world’s most enchanting waters. Whether cruising or anchored in remote paradises, this yacht is a testament to the fusion of innovation, functionality, and the joy of exploration on the open seas.

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Ship captain who saw Mike Lynch’s yacht sink blames ‘extreme mast’

An eye witness to the sinking of British tech entrepreneur  Mike Lynch ‘s yacht on Monday attributed the tragedy to the extremely tall mast, which made the vessel more vulnerable to the violent storm that was lashing the area.

Dutch ship captain Karsten Börner, whose own boat was anchored near Lynch’s Bayesian , told the Financial Times that the superyacht appeared to have stability problems.

“The center of gravity is too high with this extreme mast,” he explained, while also dismissing the Italian coast guard’s initial view that the Bayesian was in the wrong place at the wrong time.

“I was on the same spot,” Börner added. “I have two masts and they are 28 and 29 meters above deck, she has one, 73 meters (239.5 feet) above deck.”

Authorities are looking into  possible reasons Lynch’s yacht quickly sank , when other boats nearby seemed to weather the same storm without issue.

The 56-meter long superyacht had been carrying 22 passengers and crew. Börner rescued 15 passengers and said they told him the ship sank in less than two minutes.

He also described the wind as “violent, very violent,” telling the FT that the wind speed likely reached hurricane strength as “tons of water” came down.

“I never saw that before, there was a water tornado,” he said.

The CEO of the Italian Sea Group, which owns the company that built the Bayesian , previously told the FT that it was designed to be stable with its tall mast and suggested the crew didn’t carry out proper safety measures.

But Börner said the crew told him they “closed the ship,” according to the FT .

The Italian Sea Group didn’t immediately respond to Fortune’s request for comment on Börner’s remarks and declined to comment to the FT .

Meanwhile, prosecutors in Italy have launched a probe into the shipwreck and multiple counts of culpable homicide, which are equivalent to manslaughter charges.

The Italian coast guard also confirmed Friday that it had recovered the body of Lynch’s 18-year-old daughter, Hannah. In addition to Lynch and his daughter, the other victims included  Morgan Stanley  International chair Jonathan Bloomer and his wife, Judy Bloomer; Clifford Chance lawyer Chris Morvillo and his wife, American jewelry designer Neda Morvillo; and chef Recaldo Thomas.

On Saturday, Italian prosecutors told reporters that the emergency began at 4:38 a.m. local time , when a red flare was launched and seen by the coast guard, adding that the passengers were likely asleep at the time.  

Deputy prosecutor Raffaele Cammarano told reporters that a crew member had been on duty, as required, when the “truly sudden” storm struck.

Chief prosecutor Ambrogio Cartosio   said ship-tracking data showed the yacht started to drift from anchor just before 4 a.m., then traveled about 360 meters over five minute to the spot where it eventually sank some 15 minutes after that.

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