New Model: Prestige 60 S

Based very much on the standard Prestige 60 which inaugurated the Yacht Line for the french builder is the S version.  Still a flybridge motor yacht in all regard minus the fact that the top deck looses half its size, with the rest dedicated for an opening sunroof serving the main saloon and lower helm.  The flybridge is also a more sports layout having three central helm and co-pilot seats, with an aft sunbed, which features a small mid table.  Inside the 60 S keeps the clever layout of its fore bearer with much attention being made in the aft deck to the astern galley which creates a bridge of entertainment for the chef and guests in the cockpit.  Below is the clever layout which sleeps six guests in three spacious cabins all served by a personal head.  Obviously the impressive feature is the full beam owners stateroom with the queen sized bed looking to aft.  Crew cabin or fourth guest cabin with en-suite shower head, and two in line berths is located to aft.  Power is twin Volvo 700hp with IPS pods which give a top speed of 30 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 19.5 m (63.9ft)

Hull Length - 17.3 m

Beam - 5.12 m

Draft - 1.32 m

Displacement - 22500kg

Fuel Capacity - 2800 l

Water Capacity - 800 l

Accommodation - 6 guest berths in 3 cabins, 2 crew in 1 cabin

Max Persons - 14

Engines - 2 x Volvo D11 700hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller IPS900 pods

Speed - 30 knots max, 25 cruise

Range - 325 nm at cruise

Construction - infused polyester resin hull, with balsa sandwich

Project - Garroni exterior, Peters hull shape, JP Concepts Engineering

Certification - CE B-14, C-18

www.prestige-yachts.com

New Model: Prestige 550 Flybridge

Following on the very nice looks of the 500 series models, Prestige 550 Flybridge is similar in many respects to its smaller 500 sister, from the looks to the layout.  Basicaly on the 550 everything is just bigger.  Designed again by Prestige trio of designer companies; Garroni, J and J, and  JP the 550 presents itself as a practical good looking flybridge motor yacht with its wrap around all view windshield playing again a distinctive characteristic.  Prestige did also to stick on the layout of the 500 on the 550 offering some exquisite details which are quite hard to find at this size; like the separate entrance to the owners midships full beam stateroom, and the much appreciated very socializing astern galley on the main deck saloon.   Power and more so propulsion makes the difference in the 550 Flybridge, with twin Cummins 600hp and ZF Pods against the Volvo units of the 500.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 17.92 m (58.9ft)

Hull Length - 16.06 m

Beam - 4.79 m

Draft - 1.17 m

Displacement - 17700 kg

Fuel Capacity - 1930 l

Water Capacity - 800 l

Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins

Engines - 2 x Cummins QSC 8.3 600hp

Propulsion - ZF Zeus aft looking dual propeller pods

Speed - 30 knots max 24 cruise

Range - 240 nm at cruise speed

Hull Type - Vee shape with 16 degrees dead rise aft
Project - J and J, Garroni, JP Design
Certification - CE B-12, C-14
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Project: Prestige 550 S

Prestige presents the project of the 550 S, with designer Garroni following what was shown with the 500 S in a larger package.  This means that the 550 S follow a living on the main deck, with the below area dedicated to the three double cabins forward, and a single crew cabin aft.  Interesting solutions of the 550S are the separate entrance for the owners stateroom to midships from the two other guest cabins located to forward, and a sun lounger with ladder connection above the hard top.  While common in larger boats, this is quite unusual in sport yachts this size.  Another clever element which I personally like and has seen Prestige being the second one to use it after a famous Italian builder, is the astern galley by the patio door which makes cooking more of a social affair and something enjoyable for all those on board.  Power for the 550 S is from twin Cummins 600hp with ZF Zeus pods which give a top speed of 30 knots.

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Projects: Prestige 550 Flybridge, Prestige 60 S

Prestige continues to present new projects to attack the market, and is aiming to showcase three new models for the fall of 2011.  One of these new projects is the 550 Flybridge with designer Garroni following the themes we have seen on the latest Prestige the 500.  Similar lines outside, and a plan which looks all very the same but adds more space, and new comforts.  But The 550 Flybridge is all new hull set up, wider longer and also features the ZF Zeus aft looking dual propulsion set up instead of Volvo IPS as is for the 500.  Below the theme of the upcoming flagship of the Flybridge range is again similar to what we found on the 500 with three guests cabins having also the owners stateroom with separate stairs and here gaining an office room, and adding a single person crew cabin aft.  Power is from twin Cummins 600hp which give a top speed of 30 knots.

The Prestige 60 S will be the second model of the Yachts Division which was inaugurated in 2009 with the 60 model.   The 60 S follows the themes of the flybridge model but has a lot of elements coming from a sport yacht.  The 60 S is in simple terms a sport bridge version of the 60. What you get in the 60 S is a sleeker sports line with hard top opening on top of the lower helm, and a shorter fly deck which features three settees, and C-shaped dinette.  Down below the theme is similar to that of the 60, living main deck with astern galley, and lower deck three cabins all with private heads, and two berth crew cabin aft.  Power is from twin Volvo 700hp with IPS pods which give a 30 knots top speed.

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New Model: Prestige 500 Flybridge

Based on the just a couple of months before debuted 500 S of the Express Line, the Prestige 500 Flybridge offers all the winning elements found on the sport yacht plus the added bonus of fly deck with second helm and entertainment area.  The 500 Flybridge as the 500 S should be very popular in its size thanks to host of very latest design features from propulsion to the accommodation layout.  Since showing up in the market first as a Jeanneau brand a decade ago and since 2008 becoming independent Prestige has been presenting always better models and the 500 S and Flybridge are just proof to this.  We again have elements of bigger boats and latest designs, as the astern galley on the main deck, or the full beam owners suite which does not sacrifice other cabins as non of which is a bunk.  The fly which is what differs this model from the 500 S is a serious offer, here the 500 Flybridge offering a full extended well sizable area with an L-shaped settee to aft, sun pad, helm station and wet bar.  Power is by twin Volvo 435hp engines with IPS pod propulsion.  The 500 S had speed estimates of 37 knots max, if the 500 Flybridge is close to that Prestige surely have a winning model here. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 15.2 m (49.9ft)

Hull Length - 14.92 m

Beam - 4.50 m

Draft - 1.05 m

Displacement - 14100 kg

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 650 l

Water Capacity - 2 x 318 l

Accommodation - 6 guest berths in 3 cabins

Max Persons - 14

Engines - 2 x IPS600 D6 435hp

Propulsion - Volvo IPS forward looking dual propeller pods

Project - Garroni Design, JF De Premorel Concept, J&J Design, Prestige Eng.

Certification - CE B-12, C-14

www.pretige-yachts.com

New Model: Prestige 500 S

Since re branded outside Jeanneau, Prestige has been presenting more innovative models, and the 500 S is just a testimony to this.  Launched in the fall of 2010 the Prestige 500 S is the new flagship of the Express Line and takes over from the slightly larger 50 S, or as recently renamed 510 S.  The 500 S is a huge departure not only in the looks but also in the innovation it carries, featuring the latest as found in the one year plus presented 60 flagship, from the astern galley, located in the main deck dedicated to the living, to the use of IPS which creates more space below found on boats to a minimum about five feet larger.  The main deck is a spacious affair with a split level saloon offering a galley to the entrance by the patio, and a one step raised area presenting a saloon with a C-shaped settee, and a helm station to starboard. Down below the huge space continues not only with the spacious owners room located to mid ship and being full beam but for two other full sized guest cabins; being a VIP to fore, and a double to port side.  Power is from twin Volvo 435hp with IPS pods being the chosen propulsion choice giving a top speed estimate of 34 knots.     

Technical Data:

LOA - 15.2 m (49.9ft)

Hull Length - 14.92 m

Beam - 4.50 m

Draft - 1.09 m

Displacement - 13500 kg

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 650 l

Water Capacity - 2 x 318 l

Accommodation - six berths in thee cabins

Max Persons - 14

Engines - 2 x Volvo IPS600 D6 435hp

Propulsion - Volvo IPS dual propeller forward looking pods

Speed - 34 knots max, 27 knots cruise * estimate

Project - Garroni Design, J&J Design, J.F De Premorel, Prestige Engineering Dpt

Certification- CE B-12, C-14

www.prestige-yacht.fr

Project: Prestige 500 Flybridge

Prestige present the project for the 500 Flybridge project which based on the same hull lines as the 500 Express model. The 500 Flybridge will replace the 510 Flybridge and shares similar lines and Volvo IPS pods propulsion set up to the Express version. The design of the 500 Flybridge is entrusted to Garroni, Prestige Engineering department, J. de Premmorel for the concept, and J & J. Similar in all aspects minus the second helm up the 500 Flybridge offers a nice below sleeping are where we have a three double cabin layout with an owners suites being a silent at night mid ship full beam affair. To aft is a single crew cabin with heads. The saloon is also very interesting offering the nice galley astern layout with dining and lounging areas located to fore. The flybridge which is the novelty has an L-shaped settee to aft, sun pad to starboard side, and helm station to port.

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New Model: Prestige 350 Flybridge

A very interesting and expected model from Prestige, this is the 350 Flybridge. Designed by Garroni, with the help of J & J, and Je De Premmorel for the concept the new 350 Flybridge builds on the hull lines of the early 2010 launched NC11, and is to be the entry level smallest model of the Prestige brand. Very stylish looks for a small size flybridge motor cruiser, a spacious aft deck, and interiors are the 350 Flybridge strong points. Living spaces on the main deck offer a C-shaped settee to port side, bar, and helm station to starboard. Below is an L-shaped galley, and the two cabins; owners room to fore, and double guest to port side. In every area the 350 Flybridge surprises for its spaces considering the length of just over eleven meters and this is acquired thanks to the use of stern drive propulsion, which also give better efficiency to the positive, but have higher annual servicing costs on the negative. Power is from twin 220hp Volvo engines which as I said for the NC11 do look a bit small for this size and weight flybridge motor cruiser.

Technical Data:

LOA - 11.25 m (36.9ft)

Hull Length - 10.92 m

Beam - 3.75 m

Draft - 0.87 m

Displacement - 6500 kg

Fuel Capacity - 650 l

Water Capacity - 275 l

Accommodation - 4 berths in 2 cabins

Max Persons - 8 or 10

Engines - 2 x Volvo D3 220hp

Propulsion - Volvo DPS dual prop stern drive

Project - Garroni Design, J & J Design, Je De Premmorel Concept

Certification - CE B-8, C-10

www.prestige-yachts.fr

New Model: Prestige 400 Flybridge

The Prestige 400 is a new model which builds around the past year presented 39 model, and updates it on the exterior styling. Garroni and Jeanneau design team update concerns the window design of the coach roof now leaner, and the flybridge which also offers sportier looks with a more stream lined radar arch. For the rest the 400 Flybridge is the 39 in more provocative eye catching clothes and keeps the well laid out two cabin two shower heads interior, as the famed Michael Peters designed under water hull which should give good sea keeping in rough conditions.
Technical Data:
LOA - 12.15 m (39.9ft)
Hull Length - 11.87 m
Beam - 3.90 m
Draft - 0.85 m
Displacement - 8500 kg
Fuel Capacity - 800 l
Water Capacity - 400 l
Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths, in 2 cabins
Max Persons - 10
Engines - 2 x Cummins QSB5.9 380hp, 425hp
Propulsion - direct line shafts in semi tunnel props
Project - Garroni super structure, Micheal Peters hull underwater shape
Certification - CE B9, C10
www.prestige-yachts.fr

Project: Prestige 500 S

Prestige wants to make the last part of 2010 a very busy year for them presenting a total of three new projects. The new Prestige 500 S will replace the 50 S2 and as all the range is a Garroni design, with Premorel for the concept. For the 500 S Garroni follows similar ingenuity details as seen on relative Jeanneau family sport cruiser the new NC11, but here having bigger possibilities due to the extra four metres in size. The interior is full of superb concepts starting with the astern galley by the patio door, to the full beam owners master stateroom. Most impressive is surely that this is a three cabins sport yacht with full beam owners suite layout none of which is a bunk berth. Below offers space for three cabins, and apart the mentioned owners room located to mid ship, we have a VIP to fore peak, and a third two single berths guest room. Other creative ideas are the telescopic aft deck sun shield, and another open canopy for the fore deck sun pads, both of these usually found on boats of bigger sizes. Power options has so far not been announced but the image does show a pair of Volvo second generation series drives which should offer a power of 600 or 700hp to this thirteen tons sport yacht.
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Projects: Prestige 400 Flybridge, Prestige 350 Flybridge

Prestige will present a huge revamp to its models line with new projects and changes to current boats expected to happen in all the range. Pictured above is the 400 Flybridge which is to my understanding a further development of the 39 introduced in 2009. Such a fast change is surprising considering this is a new model only in its infancy. May be the Prestige 39 did not bring the desired sales, but I am sure that we will never know the real answer to this question. What the 400 surely offers is a more sport, sleek and elegant looks with the side windows being fully integrated and ending to the sides of the flybridge. The 400 designed by Garroni above the waterline, and under shape by acclaimed US architect Michael Peters follows themes of spaces characterized with huge views on the seas. The interior will offer a twin cabin en suited layout below, plus an extra two berths available from converting the upper saloon. Power is from standard twin 330hp, or optional 380hp Cummins. Prestige presents the project for its new entry level model the 350 Flybridge. Designed as all the line by Garroni, with hull by J&J and concept by Premorei, the 350 Flybridge follows a style similar to the 60 flagship and also to the new 400 above. A comfortable flybridge cruiser with a lower deck with two cabins and the always much in demand big view windows. The accommodation plan of the 350 will be an owners double to fore, a two single which converts to a double guest, and a shower head. A C-shaped saloon which also becomes an extra double berth, and a galley on the main deck complete the interior layout. The Prestige will also be powered by stern drive engines, with the builder claims a 30% better economy and for this to be the smallest flybridge motor cruiser. Actually Galeon offer this on the 330 since a few years now, and back in the eighties I also remember the Fairline 31 Corniche, or Gobbi 31 Cabin offering a flybridge with stern drive. Although thanks to new joystick technology I am sure the Prestige 350 Flybridge marina manoeuvring today will be much easier then in those times. Power will be from twin Volvo 220hp diesel engines.
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New Model: Prestige 39 Flybridge Line

Designed by Italian Garroni above with under water hull shape by Michael Peters, the new Prestige 39 Flybridge holds her own while featuring the element, innovation, onboard comfort, and the seaworthiness that have forged the success of this French brand. Aboard the Prestige 39 Flybridge, innovation can be found in the design concept, called by the French builder as Opening on the Sea comfort. This new medium sized motor cruiser offers an all new flybridge design, and a clever layout of the two cabins, both served with personal shower head compartments. The open to the sea comfort from Prestige is confirmed in many areas like the flybridge area up top, wrap around windscreen reminiscent of the new 60 flagship in the living internal saloon, and the big view windows featured in the fore owners suite. Prestige since a year now a separate and unique brand, gives again the hull design of the new 39 Flybridge to renowned Michael Peters. The US designer is credited as being one of the best Vee hull shape designers of recent times, and is responsible for six out of nine models showing how much sea keeping is of a big importance to Prestige. Part of the Beneteau Group, Prestige thinks of the new 39 Flybridge as becoming a leader in her size category of a flybridge Motor Cruiser under forty feet. Surely it will be a big contender for top spot, although competition from other brands who are looking back to the smaller sizes seems to make things more interesting to the buyer.
Technical Data:
LOA - 12.15 m (39.8ft)

Hull Length - 11.87 m

Beam - 3.90 m

Draft - 0.85 m

Displacement - 8500 kg

Fuel Capacity - 800 l

Water Capacity - 400 l

Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths in 2 cabins

Engines - 2 x Cummins QSB5.9 330hp, QSB5.9 380hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 32 knots max, 23 knots cruise with Cummins 380hp

Project - Garroni, Michael Peters hull, Jeanneau Design

Certification - CE B-9, C-10

www.prestige-yachts.fr

New Model: Prestige 60

Announced earlier this year the Prestige 60 was a waited new model from the press, clients and competition alike. The 60 also marks the first model of the re branded Prestige owned by Beneteau Group, who at the start of this year became an independent name separate from Jeanneau. Born as a 58 project, the Prestige 60 now flagship of the French builder is also the presentation of the new Yacht Line, set to give a challenge in fifteen metres plus yachts for design, modern features and a competitive price with a range which in the near future will offer models up to 85 feet. The Prestige 60 is a well made motor yacht offering many of today's yachtsman request of recent innovative design solutions. The main deck has a modern open plan layout with a galley located at the entrance of the saloon serving also the aft cockpit, features an internal and external stair case for the flybridge, a dining area, and saloon settee opposite. Down below in the forward part is the three double guest cabins, all served with en-suites, and having also a spacious full beam mid ship owners staterooms. Aft is a spacious double berth crew cabin. Power comes from twin IPS900 700hp engines which give a max speed of 31 knots, and a cruise of 25 knots. Less impressive considering the IPS propulsion advantage, and the not so heavy 23 ton displacement.
Technical Data:
LOA - 18.5 m (60.7ft)
Hull Length - 17.3 m
Waterline Length - 15 m
Beam - 5.10 m
Draft - 1.28 m
Displacement - 23000 kg
Fuel Capacity - 2800 l
Water Capacity - 800 l
Max Persons - 14
Accommodation - 6 guest berths in 3 cabin, 2 crew berths in 1 cabin
Engines - 2 x Volvo IPS900 700hp
Propulsion - Volvo IPS forward looking pod drives
Speed - 31 knots, 25 knots cruise
Design - Garroni Premorel, Michael Peters hull
Certification - CE B

www.prestige-yachts.fr

Project: Prestige 39 Flybridge Line

Designed by Garroni as all the current Prestige, the project of the soon to come 39 of the Flybridge Line holds her own, featuring design elements with innovation, exceptional onboard comfort for the size offered, and the seaworthiness that have forged the success of this French motor boat line. Aboard the 39 Flybridge, innovation can be found in the design concept Prestige calls "opening on the sea” comfort in the all-new design of the flybridge, as well as the accommodation layout featuring spacious two cabins two shower head compartments, and seaworthiness in a new hull design by M. Peters. Prestige which since the beginning of 2009 is a separate brand from Jeanneau, thinks the 39 will quickly become head of her class, setting an example as the most comfortable and luxurious flybridge on the market of motor cruisers under 40 feet.

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Project: Prestige 60

A new flybridge motor yacht project from Prestige, representing a lot of important news from the French builder part of the Beneteau Group and as last year branded as Jeanneau. In fact one of the news coming with this new 60 model feet flagship, is now that Prestige is a separate independent brand, including the 10 models of the current range from the small 30S up to the 50 from the flybridge line. The new Prestige 60 represents also the introduction of a new Yacht division from this builder, announcing with it more upcoming bigger models up to 85 feet in the future. 60 Prestige offers also important novelties, starting from the interior which seems not to miss a beat having a three guest cabins all with personal heads head lower deck including in it a very spacious full beam owners cabin.  A double crew berth cabin with head is also located aft. The main deck continues the innovation versus the competition shown with the astern galley aft of the saloon, an internal and exterior stair case to the flybridge, this without missing a nice seven person dining table, and a C-shaped sofa opposite. Propulsion wise the 60 Prestige challenges the competition again, offering Volvo pod drives, with twin IPS850 670hp power, giving estimated top speeds of 31 knots and a cruising of 25. This will be among the first IPS propelled boats for an over 50ft flyrbidge motor yachts, but if that speed data is confirmed may be the real advantage here will be easy joystick manoeuvring, knowing of similar sized yachts with shaft propulsion and a similar displacement, size and power which have more or less the same speed.

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