A Great Loop veteran, Bone Voyage is a 2020 42-foot Galeon motoryacht with a two-stateroom, two-head layout and reliable Volvo Penta power, plus a Fischer Panda 12-kW generator and updated Raymarine electronics. It’s offered by Curtis Stokes and Associates for $665,000. 

Bone Voyage has a master stateroom forward with an island queen berth and en suite head with an enclosed shower. The starboard guest stateroom has side-by-side single berths that convert into a double berth, with the head and shower just forward.  For additional sleeping arrangements, the starboard settee in the salon also converts to a double berth if needed. 

The galley is down to port forward in the salon and features the following equipment:

• Kenyon 2-burner electric cooktop
• Samsung convection/microwave oven
• Vitrifrigo stainless steel refrigerator/freezer
• Double stainless steel sinks
• Corian countertop
• Wood sole

The lower helm is starboard forward in the salon and is raised one step up from the salon, with a bench seat, Raymarine electronics and an opening window. On the flybridge, there’s a Bimini top for sun protection plus an eisenglass enclosure with the helm to starboard. On the aft deck is a Kenyon barbeque grill, a wet bar, Isotherm refrigerator/freezer, wraparound seating with a table aft and ample stowage. 

There are approximately 1,040 hours on the vessel’s twin Volvo Penta D6 engines, which give it a cruising speed of 16 knots and a top hop of 30 knots. It also has a shallow-water-friendly draft of just 3 feet, 9 inches.  

Yachting previously wrote: “At first glance, the flybridge dominates this 42-footer’s profile, extending all the way over the aft cockpit, with a sharply angled radar arch that owns the space above the long, dark, juxtaposed windows of the salon and curves of the hull. Every flybridge motoryacht under 60 feet is fighting the same design battle: maximizing the interior space and ambient light without designing topsides that look overly boxy. It’s a challenge to balance form and function, but this Galeon has hit the mark.”

Where is Bone Voyage located? The yacht is currently lying in Vero Beach, Florida.  

Take the next step: contact the listing agent, Curtis Stokes, via email, curtis@curtisstokes.net or call 954-684-0218.

Quick Specifications

• Length Overall: 42’
• Beam: 13’8”
• Fuel Capacity: 291 gal. 
• Draft: 3’9”

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The Galeon Yachts 480 Fly’s increased main-deck space and sun-filled interior are two key traits at the heart of its design. The 47-foot flybridge cruiser was introduced at the 2024 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show as the latest model in the builder’s flybridge series of eight models from 38 feet to 83 feet length overall. Naval architect Tony Castro helped pen the 480 Fly’s design.

The main-deck interior combines light upholstery and an array of windows to make the space feel large and bright. The galley is positioned aft, letting the host entertain guests in multiple parts of the yacht at once. Some options regarding the interior color palette include dark walnut or beechwood with a matte finish. Salon lounge seating is amidships with a bench seat to starboard, abaft the lower helm station, and a U-shaped settee and dining table to port.

Belowdecks, Galeon managed to fit a three-stateroom, two-head layout on this sub-50-foot cruiser. Amidships, the full-beam master stateroom has the en suite head forward to port with a built-in settee and stowage to starboard. The forepeak VIP stateroom has a centerline queen berth and an en suite head, while the third guest stateroom is to starboard with over-under berths. The oversize windows in the staterooms are a nice touch, filling the spaces with natural light.

On the flybridge, the captain has a view through the reverse-raked windshield that cuts the wind as well as reduces glare and reflections off the water. The upper helm station is forward and to starboard with a bench seat for two people, while a U-shaped dinette is directly to port. Aft is an L-shaped settee for additional lounge seating. Abaft the upper helm station is a wet bar for libations and lunch.

Exterior entertainment spaces continue on the flybridge. The U-shaped settee on this deck can seat six people with broad views of the surroundings.

The 480 Fly can be ordered with twin 600 hp Volvo Penta D8 diesels and a V-drive transmission. This combination will push the vessel to a reported 29-knot top hop and a cruise speed of 24 knots, plenty fast to get the whole family feeling the wind in their hair.

Additional options for the Galeon 480 Fly include a Seakeeper gyrostabilizer, a hydraulic swim platform, an electric grill on the main deck aft and a stern thruster.

With its 480 Fly, Galeon Yachts has created a notable owner-operator cruising craft with multiple outdoor lounge areas, accommodations for the growing boating family, and the kind of power that makes a decent amount of exploring possible during a long weekend voyage. This midsize flybridge cruiser should prove a capable entertaining platform for friends too.

Change of Scene

On the main deck, two spaces can become one with the sliding glass doors open aft. The galley and cockpit merge, facilitating an indoor-outdoor dining and entertaining experience.

More Deck on Demand

Galeon enhanced the cockpit space with foldout terraces on both sides, a feature the builder calls Beach Mode. It creates more room for watersports and sunbathing when the yacht is at anchor.

Getting Social

The Galeon 480 Fly has a trifecta of exterior areas for guests to maximize alfresco activities, including the flybridge, cockpit and foredeck.

For the Onboard Chef

The galley is on the main deck, positioned for entertaining guests with amenities that include a Corian countertop, a two-burner cooktop, a microwave, a refrigerator, a sink, and stowage for serving trays and more.

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A smart combination of design elements come together aboard the Galeon 550 Fly to make the yacht equally suited for weekend cruises or dayboating. There’s even a single berth crew cabin on board for those who prefer to have a captain for the weekend sojourns. 

Westport Yacht Sales currently has At Ease, a 2018 Galeon 550 Fly, listed for $995,000. The 55-foot flybridge cruiser has an entertainment-ready layout with a variety of lounge spaces, inside and out. 

“At Ease represents the epitome of luxury and performance in the world of yachting. With its sleek design, spacious layout, and cutting-edge technology, this vessel offers an unparalleled experience on the water,” Westport Yachts says. “This motoryacht provides ample space for relaxation, entertainment, and exploration. Whether you’re cruising along the coast or anchoring in a secluded cove, the Galeon Flybridge Motoryacht offers the perfect blend of comfort and style.”

Stepping into the cockpit guests will notice an L-shaped transom bench seat and fixed folding dining table which is mostly shaded by the flybridge overhang. With the aft sliding glass doors open the cockpit and the interior spaces blend together with the galley-aft salon conveniently serving both the salon and the cockpit. The galley, which has marble countertops and solid wood stowage, is equipped with a variety of meal-prep appliances, including: 

• Dual-burner stovetop
• Samsung convection/microwave oven
• Double wash sink
• Large over/under refrigerator/freezer
• Marble countertops with overhead lighting
• Solid wood storage drawers and cabinets

The salon’s lounge area is forward of the galley and up a few steps. A U-shaped dinette to port and a two-person sofa to starboard complete the seating. The lower helm station is forward to starboard. A combination of dark wood flooring and dark joinery contrasted against the white upholstery and headliner creates a bright yet inviting space for guests to relax and conversate. 

Belowdecks, three en suite staterooms can sleep up to six people. The master stateroom sits amidships with a queen berth, a flat-screen TV and a lounge area that has a built-in vanity. The forepeak VIP stateroom has a centerline queen berth and a flat-screen TV. The final guest cabin 

The foredeck on At Ease does have two sun pads splitting the centerline in case anyone on board wants to catch some sun after a morning swim. The flybridge has a lounge pad forward to starboard, adjacent to the upper helm station, and a semi-wraparound settee and fixed folding dining table. 

Twin 725 hp Volvo Penta D11 diesels should push At Ease to a 25-knot cruise and a 30-knot top hop depending on load and sea conditions. It’s worth noting the engines have just 400 hours on them. 

Some other notable features on board At Ease include: 

• Hydraulic swim platform
• Bow and stern thrusters
• Raymarine Axiom 12-inch chart plotter 
• Raymarine VHF Ray 91 AIS
• Raymarine autopilot
• Raymarine 48-mile radar
• Raymarine depth finder
• Bimini top
• Grilling station

Where is At Ease located? The yacht is currently lying in Hollywood, Florida.  

Take the next step: contact the professionals at Westport Yacht Sales, 954-316-6364.

Quick Specifications

• Length Overall: 55’
• Maximum Beam: 15’9”
• Fuel Capacity: 581 gallons
• Draft: 4’8”

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Yachting previously described the Galeon Yachts 425 HTS as “a two-stateroom, two-head express cruiser with admirable performance and clever flourishes.”

Field Office is a 2021 Galeon 425 HTS express cruiser listed with HMY Yachts for $690,000. The 44-foot cruiser maximizes every square inch of its footprint with its aforementioned two-stateroom layout and entertainment-friendly spaces from the stern to the bow. 

“Step aboard the epitome of elegance and innovation [on Field Office],” says HMY Yachts. “This stunning sport cruiser yacht offers a perfect blend of modern design, cutting-edge technology, and exceptional performance, making it ideal for both leisurely cruises and exhilarating adventures on the open sea.”

The cockpit on the 425 HTS is partially shaded by the awning above and has a U-shaped transom dinette and a rear-facing bench seat forward. With the aft window and door open two spaces become one as the cockpit and the salon meld together, creating one larger conjoined area. 

The salon features a white interior color scheme that pairs nicely with the matte-finished beach wood grey accents and marble oak wood floors. An L-shaped settee and fixed high-low table abaft the two-seat helm station to starboard. A flat-screen TV is mounted above the cabinets to port for those trying to catch the big game on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon. 

On the foredeck, two sun pads split the centerline if guests want to catch some sun after a morning swim. Side decks with railing flank the maindeck giving people safe passage to and from the cockpit. 

The galley is belowdecks to port. It has corian countertops, a two-burner induction cooktop, an extractor fan, a microwave and an Isotherm refrigerator with a freezer section.

The forepeak en suite VIP stateroom has a tapered queen berth to give guests as much mattress space as possible. The full-beam master stateroom is amidships with a queen berth and an en suite head. 

Twin 370 hp Volvo Penta D6 IPS500 diesels push the 425 HTS to a reported 32-knot top hop and a 28-knot cruise speed. It’s worth noting Field Office comes with a Major Engine Components warranty that lasts through May of 2026.

Some other notable features on board Field Office include: 

• Raymarine chart plotter/fishfinder 1x Axiom 12+ RV-US with transducer B60 and digital radar Quantum 024C 18-inch display
• Raymarine Ray91 VHF AIS and VHF antenna
• Raymarine autopilot 
• Fischer Panda 8 kW diesel generator with sound shield

Where is Field Office located? The yacht is currently lying in North Palm Beach, Florida.  

Take the next step: contact the listing agent, Tyler Murphy.

Quick Specifications

• Length Overall: 44’
• Maximum Beam: 12’7”
• Fuel Capacity: 209 gallons
• Draft: 3’4”

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At first glance the Galeon 560 Skydeck looks like an express cruiser, however, if you take a closer look you’ll notice a low-profile flybridge with a smaller-than-normal footprint that Galeon calls a Skydeck. 

“The Galeon 560 Skydeck is a surprise on several fronts. When it comes to functional, yet aesthetically pleasing design, she’s one of the cleverest yachts I’ve seen in years,” Yachting previously wrote. “She’s also one of the better-built craft I’ve recently come across.”

The 58-foot flybridge cruiser has a three-stateroom, two-head layout and 30-knot speed. Perfect Match III is a 2019 Galeon 560 Skydeck currently listed with Galati Yacht Sales for $1.15 million. 

“[Perfect Match III] is extremely clean and meticulously well-cared for,” says Galati Yacht Sales. “She was built by Galeon and encompasses the sporty lines of a hardtop express cruiser, with the functionality of a flybridge all in one.”

When the flybridge isn’t in use, an electrically-controlled carbon-fiber cover can keep the Skydeck dry and clean. If guests are lounging on the L-shaped settee or the captain is at the upper helm station, a Bimini top can go up to shade the space. 

The main deck interior on the 560 Skydeck is defined by excellent sightlines, comfortable seating and an entertainment-ready layout. The main-deck galley aft reinforces this notion and with the aft sliding glass doors open guests can see clear from the transom settee to the raked glass windshields over the lower helm station. The helm seat does convert to extra seating at the dinette while at anchor. The galley is equipped with a refrigerator, a microwave, a two-burner cooktop and a sink. 

Newer models of the 560 Skydeck, like Perfect Match III, came with Twin 725 hp Volvo Penta D11 diesels which should push the 58-footer to a 30-knot top hop and a 25-knot cruise. It’s worth noting the engines currently have just 178 hours on them. 

The 560 Skydeck can sleep up to six people and has its master stateroom amidships with an en suite head. In the bow, the forepeak VIP stateroom also has an en suite head while the guest cabin to starboard has side-by-side berths. The crew quarters are abaft the engine room. 

Some other notable features on board Perfect Match III include: 

• Bow and stern thrusters
• Raymarine autopilot
• Two Axium 12-inch chart plotters
• Yacht Controller
• Washer and dryer

Where is Perfect Match III located? The yacht is currently lying in Cape Coral, Florida.  

Take the next step: contact the listing agent, Gretchen Wilson, 1-239-691-4301, 

Quick Specifications

• Length Overall: 58’1”
• Maximum Beam: 15’5”
• Fuel Capacity: 581 gallons
• Draft: 4’7”

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The Galeon Yachts 450 HTC is a yacht designed to enjoy the outdoors. This is even true inside the salon, where panoramic windows exceed 4 feet in height—and are joined by a single-pane windshield, double-folding aft doors, a sunroof, an opening portside window and a starboard helm door. Adding to the sense of openness is 7-foot-8-inch headroom.

Out on deck, the 450 HTC has space to bask in the sunshine forward with a sun pad that has adjustable backrests. There’s also a flip-up backrest, creating a bench seat for cocktail hour. A recessed locker handles the anchor windlass and tackle, keeping the deck clear of clutter. Walk-around side decks are 14 inches wide, allowing for more interior volume. High rails from midship to the bow add safety and include a rail that can open for side boarding.

There’s also sunning space on the aft deck’s L-shaped settee, near a dining table and with a reversible backrest on the side seat. This side seat converts to another sun pad. A sunshade is cleverly housed in the hardtop, with side extensions that make the shade look like part of the hardtop structure.

There’s easy access from here to the water by way of the hydraulic swim platform, which has an extending staircase. An electric Kenyon grill is in the transom station, along with a sink for cooking up the day’s fresh catch.

Or dine in the salon, out of the sun. There’s a U-shaped dinette to starboard with an adjustable wood table. A flat-screen TV rises from abaft the portside bench seat for movie nights with the family.

Just forward on the main deck is the galley, which has a two-burner Kenyon cooktop, Corian counters, an undercounter Isotherm fridge with a freezer, a Samsung microwave oven, and a divided sink with a cover. With this galley-up design, cruising couples can stay within proximity of each other while one preps a meal and the other steers. Multiple drawers, overhead cabinets and a pantry are all here to stow provisions.

The helm is to starboard. Twin 12-inch Raymarine Axiom multifunction displays are in the console, along with a 7-inch Volvo Penta electronic vessel control display. There is space for more electronics, such as the autopilot, Side-Power bow and stern thrusters, and an Optimus electronic power-steering controller. Backlit push-button switches are mounted in the dash.

This is a boat that should be easy for a couple or a solo skipper to run. A starboard door next to the helm allows the operator to get on deck and handle lines. For a spouse or crew, a doublewide upholstered seat is close by.

Belowdecks and amidships is the full-beam (13-foot-8-inch) master stateroom with a queen-size berth and a ceiling stepped in places, allowing for the main-deck configuration above. With port and starboard dressers and cabinets, along with closets, there’s plenty of stowage for extended cruises. Galeon also included panache by adding a backlit sculpted headboard, satin-finish wood, soft carpeting, a 32-inch TV and hullside windows. The en suite head has a basin sink, Corian countertop, electric toilet and separate shower stall.

The forepeak VIP is also stylish with a centerline berth and inlaid ceiling. In fact, it could be considered a second master stateroom. There’s an option for a third stateroom with twin bunks, which might be handy for cruising with children.

The 450 HTC’s engine room is accessed via a hatch in the cockpit sole. Cleanly finished and painted, it has room to get at the ancillary systems, such as the 12 kW Fischer Panda generator, 11-gallon water heater, battery banks, stainless-steel fuel and water tanks, and filters. It’s nice to see the engine dipsticks centrally located as well. Thanks to the straight-shaft, V-drive transmissions, the engines can be mounted a bit farther aft, creating more interior space.

Galeon allows the 450 HTC to be customized, but the standard features already include 316 stainless railings, opening portholes belowdecks, wood cabinetry, window treatments, direct and indirect lighting, and more. Basically, it’s a turnkey vessel. A chilled-water air-conditioning system produces 67,000 Btu of frigid air while operating at a low noise level. Owners can opt for upgraded interior furnishings, electronics, a Seakeeper 5 or other niceties.

A boat can’t be everything to everyone, but the Galeon 450 HTC has a solid pedigree that comes pretty darn close.  

Power Up

Twin 480 hp Volvo Penta D6 straight-shaft diesel engines get this 41,240-pound fiberglass hull up and going. I saw a wide-open-throttle speed of 27.7 knots. Slow cruising at 2,800 rpm brought a 17.8-knot speed with a range of 290 nautical miles. At 9.1 knots, range is 397 nm. 

Easy Rider

Running this express cruiser in a 2- to 3-foot chop was exhilarating yet comfortable. Responses to wheel input were immediate, bow rise during acceleration was minimal, and the low noise level made driving the 450 HTC a pleasure. With slight leans into hard-over turns, there was no feeling of loss of control. The Zipwake trim-control system keeps the ride level at all times. 

Side-Deck Magic

The cockpit’s usable space expands with port and starboard foldout “beach mode” terraces. These 84-by-24-inch platforms are sturdy and have safety railings. With a center cutout window, there’s visibility when the platforms are closed. 

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Axopar 37 Cross Cabin – Pit Stop

The 2022 Axopar 37 XC Cross Cabin known as Pit Stop is currently located in Longboat Key, on Florida’s west coast, and is offered by Galati Yacht Sales for $329,999. 

The vessel has one stateroom and one head for occasional overnight forays but is primarily designed as a dayboat. The Mercury 300 hp outboard engines with extended warranties were recently serviced at 221 hours, and the vessel also features gull-wing doors, a wet bar with 110-volt cooktop and a power sunroof. Pit Stop has a cruising speed of 30 knots.

To tackle the Florida heat, there’s a Mabru air-conditioning system with 12,000 and 7,000 BTU units as well as lithium batteries with an inverter. The Simrad all-glass helm with upgraded transducer, radar and GPS makes navigation a breeze, while the enclosed head has a hot-water shower to rinse off after a swim. There’s also a Siren monitoring system and Fusion stereo with an upgraded amplifier for entertainment.

Of Pit Stop, Galati Yacht Sales says, “This Axopar 37 Cross Cabin is super clean and very well maintained by a marine industry veteran. This is one of the best running boats out there with excellent fuel efficiency. The Cross Cabin layout combines the open-air experience of a day boat with the comfort of an enclosed pilothouse. It’s designed for year-round boating and is  packed with comfort—quality materials, smart storage, sleeping quarters, a head with a shower, and air conditioning. It was owned by an experienced boater who properly maintained all systems.”

Where is Pit Stop located? The yacht is currently lying in Longboat Key, Florida.  

Take the next step: contact the listing agent, Galati Yachts sales professional Rickard Charleson, at 727-667-7745.

Pardo 38 – No Worries

The 2023 Pardo 38 No Worries is a couple-size walkaround cruiser that is currently on the market for $695,000 with Jeff Brown Yachts.

No Worries has triple Mercury 300 hp V8 outboards that provide a reported top speed of 50 knots. Cruise speed is 35 knots. The boat’s Seakeeper gyrostabilizer should help keep the boat stable as a table, while a bow thruster and a joystick help with close-quarters maneuvering.

“The Pardo 38 has a modified-V hull form with spray rails and a 20.5-degree deadrise aft. The ride is precise, a credit to designer Maurizio Zuccheri and Pardo’s in-house team,”  Yachting previously reported.

The vessel’s carbon-fiber center console and T-top contribute to its sleek profile. With a length of 37.92 feet and a beam of 11.81 feet, No Worries accommodates 12 guests for day tripping or four guests for weekend cruises across two staterooms.

“They (The Pardo 38, 43 and 50) all have a distinctive reverse bow, pop-out anchor cradles, high bulwarks capped with teak, ­carbon-fiber center consoles and T-tops, cockpit galleys, sun pads fore and aft, and aft-deck ­tables. The 38 just shrinks these elements into an entry-level package,” Yachting previously reported.

The cockpit has a teak sole and includes a dinette and galley for alfresco dining. A Bimini top extends from the hardtop, providing shade when desired. The foredeck has a sun pad with cupholders, making it a great setup for sundowners with friends.

At the helm, there are three Stidd chairs, Simrad electronics suite, including depth sounder, GPs, chartplotter, radar and more.

Belowdecks, the owners’ forepeak stateroom has a double-sized berth. A separate head and shower are shared by all guests. The guest stateroom, located aft, has twin side-by-side berths.

Jeff Brown Yachts notes that No Worries is “Beautifully presented like new” with low hours and LLC ownership.

Where is No Worries located? The yacht is currently lying in Newport Beach, CA.

Take the next step: call or text the listing agent, Will De Jong, (949) 728-8195, Jeff Brown Yachts

San Juan 38 – Grace

The 1999 San Juan 38, Grace, is currently listed for sale with Jeff Brown Yachts at $275,000. 

Grace is powered by twin 325 hp Caterpillar 3116 diesel engines paired to Twin Disc MG506 transmissions. The yacht has a reported top speed of 30 knots and cruises at 24 knots. Side-Power bow thrusters assist in docking and maneuvering in close quarters.

The yacht accommodates 10 guests for day trips and has a two-stateroom one-head layout for overnight stays with a V-berth forward and queen berth amidships. The teak cockpit is designed for entertaining and practical use, with a bench-style transom settee and two aft-facing sun pads. Stowage is available under the transom settee and inside cabinets.

Inside, the pilothouse is equipped with a Webasto Thermal 90 reverse-cycle air and heating system (31,000 BTUs) to ensure comfort throughout the boating season. A dinette to port provides seating, while sizable windows allow natural light and offer a 360-degree view. The opening sunroof and cockpit door create an open-air environment when desired.

The owners’ stateroom amidships has a queen berth set athwartships, hanging lockers, under-berth drawers and side compartments for stowage. The head includes a separate shower. Ventilation is provided by an overhead hatch and side portholes.

According to the brokerage, “The San Juan 38 offers modern Downeast styling with reliable performance, responsive handling, a well-equipped galley, two staterooms, and a head with a stall shower. Grace recently received a haul-out, fresh bottom paint, new zincs, and prop and shaft coating.” The boat is currently stored on land in Anacortes, WA, and available for showings by appointment.

Grace is currently stored in Anacortes, WA, and is available for viewing.

Take the next step: Contact Jeff Brown Yachts or call (619) 597-2366.

Galeon 420 Fly – Bone Voyage

A Great Loop veteran, Bone Voyage is a 2020 42-foot Galeon motoryacht with a two-stateroom, two-head layout and reliable Volvo Penta power, plus a Fischer Panda 12-kW generator and updated Raymarine electronics. It’s offered by Curtis Stokes and Associates for $665,000. 

Bone Voyage has a master stateroom forward with an island queen berth and en suite head with an enclosed shower. The starboard guest stateroom has side-by-side single berths that convert into a double berth, with the head and shower just forward.  For additional sleeping arrangements, the starboard settee in the salon also converts to a double berth if needed. 

The lower helm is starboard forward in the salon and is raised one step up from the salon, with a bench seat, Raymarine electronics and an opening window. On the flybridge, there’s a Bimini top for sun protection plus an eisenglass enclosure with the helm to starboard. On the aft deck is a Kenyon barbeque grill, a wet bar, Isotherm refrigerator/freezer, wraparound seating with a table aft and ample stowage. 

There are approximately 1,040 hours on the vessel’s twin Volvo Penta D6 engines, which give it a cruising speed of 16 knots and a top hop of 30 knots. It also has a shallow-water-friendly draft of just 3 feet, 9 inches.

Yachting previously wrote: “At first glance, the flybridge dominates this 42-footer’s profile, extending all the way over the aft cockpit, with a sharply angled radar arch that owns the space above the long, dark, juxtaposed windows of the salon and curves of the hull. Every flybridge motoryacht under 60 feet is fighting the same design battle: maximizing the interior space and ambient light without designing topsides that look overly boxy. It’s a challenge to balance form and function, but this Galeon has hit the mark.”

Where is Bone Voyage located? The yacht is currently lying in Vero Beach, Florida.  

Take the next step: contact the listing agent, Curtis Stokes, via email, curtis@curtisstokes.net or call 954-684-0218.

Cruisers Yachts 42 Cantius – BradVentures

BradVentures, a 2023 Cruisers Yachts 42 Cantius, accommodates four guests in a two-stateroom, two-head, layout for extended cruising and can host up to 12 guests for day tripping. Galati Yacht Sales has listed BradVentures for $819,000.

The 42 Cantius is powered by upgraded twin 440 hp Volvo Penta D6 IPS600 diesels. It also has Volvo’s Dynamic Positioning System. The vessel’s services are up to date, and includes extended warranties on the IPS diesels through December 2027, along with a five-year limited structural warranty from Cruisers Yachts. A Seakeeper 6 gyrostabilizer helps reduce roll and enhance onboard comfort.

The yacht’s cockpit has a pearl-white, L-shaped settee with a convertible table, an electric awning for shade as well as a wet bar with refrigerator and ice maker. A transom electric BBQ and a hydraulic swim platform support al fresco meals and water access. The foredeck is outfitted with sun pads that have adjustable backrests and integrated cup holders.

This 42 Cantius has an aft-galley setup, which provides convenient access to the salon and cockpit. It’s equipped with stainless-steel appliances, including a two-burner cooktop, microwave/convection oven and refrigerator/freezer. There is stowage in upper and lower cabinets and several drawers.

An L-shaped dinette is in the salon and there is a lounge opposite the helm. A sliding glass door and retractable sunroof enhance the connection between indoor and outdoor spaces here. Light-toned upholstery and mocha oak cabinetry create a bright, open vibe.

“The salon is the 42’s focal point, a prime social space with that opening hardtop. Surrounded by glass, the forward section not only makes for a good driving platform, but also offers exceptional views of the water. Headroom was 6 feet 9 inches to the top of the sunroof, making the open-plan salon feel even more spacious. The vessel’s rear glass door slides and drops into the sole, providing a 64-inch-wide opening between the aft galley and cockpit,” Yachting previously reported.

The helm has a double-wide helm seat with a bolster and footrest. The Volvo Penta Glass Cockpit has twin Garmin 8612 multifunction displays, HD radar, sonar, autopilot, VHF radio and a FLIR M332 stabilized thermal-imaging camera for improved visibility in low light and fog.

Belowdecks, there is a full-beam master stateroom amidships and has a king-size berth, cedar-lined closets and an en suite head with a walk-in shower. The forward VIP stateroom has a queen-size berth, stowage and access to a separate head. Both staterooms have portholes for natural light and ventilation.

Where is BradVentures located? The yacht is currently lying in Naples, FL.

Take the next step: call or text the listing agent, Thomas Fox, (909) 525-2064, Galati Yacht Sales

Weaver 43 Modern Bay – Bella Marie

Bella Marie is a 2018 43-footer designed and built by Weaver Boatworks as one of their custom Modern Bay models. It’s been highly customized and updated by its current owner and is offered by Allied Marine for $799,000, a fraction of its replacement cost.

Weaver Boatworks has been dedicated to crafting top-quality custom sportfish yachts since 1999. With over two decades of experience in the boating industry, they pride themselves on their attention to detail and commitment to excellence. Bella Marie is an excellent example of their craftsmanship.

The vessel has a salon with couches and a functional galley area with refrigeration. Belowdecks are crisscrossing bunks forward as well as an enclosed head with a shower. The builder’s craftsmanship shows, with the glowing woodwork throughout the vessel’s interior. 

Where is Bella Marie located? The yacht is currently lying in Stuart, Florida.

Take the next step: contact the listing agent, Cole Watkins, at  863-514-3752 or via email, cole.watkins@alliedmarine.com.

Ranger Tug 43 CB – Endeavor

Endeavor, a 2021 Ranger Tug 43, is a well-maintained vessel geared for long-distance cruising and is on the market at $895,000 through Curtis Stokes and Associates.

This 43-footer accommodates six guests in two staterooms and a convertible dinette. Powered by twin 450 hp Volvo Penta IPS450 engines (200 hours) with pod drives, Endeavor has a reported top speed around 29 knots and a cruising speed of 6 knots. A Quick gyrostabilizer ensures stability while underway.

“What’s an ideal boat for cruising North America’s Great Loop? Answers abound, but the Ranger Tugs R-43 Command Bridge makes a strong case. The R-43 CB that I got aboard proved rugged and able for rough, near-coastal waters. Twin Volvo Penta IPS450 pod drives give the boat efficient low and high cruise speeds at 7 and 18 knots, respectively, combined with a 3-foot-6-inch draft,” Yachting previously reported.

“The R-43 CB’s cockpit and beamy swim platform create an adaptable outdoor living space. Three insulated lazarette hatches on electric rams provide access to the engines and pod drives. The cockpit’s focal point is a pair of three-person lounges with tables that can face forward side by side, rotate to face each other with the tables coming together, or turn aft side by side for watching sunsets. The cockpit also has a sink and ice maker to port and steps to the command bridge,” Yachting stated in its review.

Endeavor’s foredeck includes a sun pad providing guests a quiet space to relax on the hook or at the quay.

On the flybridge, a Bimini top provides welcome shade on sunny day passages while the after section holds a tender with a davit. This space doubles as a sun deck when the tender is launched. The flybridge includes the helm, a C-shaped settee and a wet bar with a sink, fridge, freezer and BBQ.

Inside on the main deck, the galley is  aft to easily service ghosts inside or outside. The galley is equipped with Isotherm refrigerators/freezers, a Force 10 3-burner propane cooktop, microwave, double sinks and abundant stowage for provisions.

Endeavor‘s salon layout includes an L-shaped settee and a fold-down dinette that doubles as an extra berth. Natural light flows in through flanking side windows enhancing ocean views. Max headroom in the salon is an NBA-player-friendly  7’1″.

Belowdecks, the master stateroom has an island queen-sized berth, en suite head and a plethora of stowage space. The VIP stateroom includes a queen-sized berth and en suite head. Two additional guests get the convertible dinette in the salon.

This Ranger tug 43 is a versatile cruiser that is well-equipped for dream trips like the Great Loop, a liveaboard lifestyle or even weekend excursions with friends and family.

Where is Endeavor located? The yacht is currently lying in Edgewater, MD.

Take the next step: call or text the listing agent, Curtis Stokes, (410) 919-4900, Curtis Stokes and Associates, Inc.

Gamage 43 – Elygance

Elygance is a custom 2020 Gamage low-profile sedan cruiser designed by Spencer Lincoln Flowers. The brokerage team at Curtis Stokes & Associates have listed the vessel with an asking price of $635,000.

Moving forward from the yacht’s large aftdeck, a same-level side deck leads to the foredeck or into the pilothouse via access doors on both sides. Inside the pilothouse is the helm and helmseat starboard forward, a mate seat port forward, settee, a berth and engine room access. Forward and stepping down is the galley to port and a head with an enclosed shower to starboard. 

A stateroom with an island queen size berth is located forward. The broker states that all cushions, upholstery and curtains were custom made. The stateroom includes four portlights, an overhead hatch with a screen, storage drawers, a nightstand and more.

Elgyance’s pilothouse includes a helm and Lebroc helmseat starboard forward, as well as a Lebroc mate seat port forward. The helm has wrap-around seating and storage, and a hi/lo table aft. It is also equipped with portlights, curtained windows and additional reading lights.

The vessel’s windowed down galley has an electric cooktop stove, a Dometic refrigerator/freezer, and a sink with additional drawers and cabinets.

The vessel has a 7-knot cruise speed and is powered by a John Deere 6081AFM75 375 hp diesel engine clocking in at 20 hours.

Curtis Stokes & Associates says: “As soon as you step aboard her, you can sense and feel the quality construction and design. A true modern classic Downeast cruiser.”

Where is Elygance located? The yacht is currently lying in South Bristol, Maine.

Take the next step: contact the listing agent Curtis Stokes by phone at 954-684-0218 or by email at curtis@curtisstokes.net.

Northwest Trawler 45 – Endless Summer

Endless Summer, a 2008 Northwest Trawler 45,has a two-stateroom, two-head layout, is powered by a single 405 hp Cummins diesel engine and is on the market with Curtis Stokes and Associates for $625,000.

The boat reportedly has a top hop of 15 knots and a 6-knot cruise speed, offering extended range for cruisers with wanderlust. With a 4-foot-3-inch max draft, Endless Summer can easily access skinny water, making it very Bahamas-friendly. Considering a max air draft of 17’6″ with the upper mast dropped, this trawler could make a solid option for doing The Great Loop too. A 12-foot AB RIB is stowed on the swim platform. Presto Marine XL500 davits help with launching and recovery.

Boarding Endless Summer is via the starboard side transom gate. Once aboard, the cockpit features a wet bar with a sink that is shaded by the flybridge. Salon access is through a sliding Diamond Seaglaze aluminum-and-glass door.

Natural light flows into the salon through side windows that ensure panoramic views. Curtis Stokes and Associates states, “The salon offers wraparound seating with stowage and a hi/lo table port aft, bench-style settee to starboard, a side-deck access door starboard forward, synthetic wood sole, Vizio flat-screen TV, opening aft windows, side windows, shades, fan, stowage cabinets and drawers and engine room access.”

The raised pilothouse setup includes a Llebroc helmseat, L-shaped settee with stowage and a hi/low table aft, side-deck access door on each side, overhead hatch with an Oceanair screen/shade, opening aft windows, side windows, drawers and cabinets, and a synthetic-wood sole.

The flybridge has a nonskid sole, a bench-style helm seat, 10 rod holders, a Warn 800-pound davit and tender stowage. Guests can catch some rays in a lounge chair on the aft deck.

When it’s time to retire after a day’s cruising, there are two staterooms for the evening. The owners’ stateroom is forward with an island queen berth, reading lights, overhead hatch with an Oceanair screen/shade, portlights, nightstands, bench-style settee, stowage drawers and cabinets, two hanging lockers, a synthetic wood sole and an ensuite head. The guest stateroom is to port and has over/under berths, a portlight, immense storage in an array of cabinets and drawers and a synthetic wood sole. A Bosch Axxis washer and dryer helps with laundry on long runs.

Where is Endless Summer located? The yacht is currently lying in Palmetto, FL.

Take the next step: call or text the listing agent, Curtis Stokes, (954) 684-0218, Curtis Stokes and Associates, INC.

Grand Banks 49 Eastbay HX – Fiji

Looking for a rugged, dependable Downeast yacht capable of extended cruising? Fiji, a 1999 Grand Banks 49 Eastbay HX, has just entered the market at $315,000.

The Grand Banks 49 Eastbay HX is powered by twin 660 hp Caterpillar 3196TA diesel engines, helping propel the yacht to a reported 25-knot top hop. Cruising speed is 20 knots.

Grand Banks describes the Eastbay 49 as:

“A top-quality, Downeast-style express whose elegant appearance and meticulous construction represent the ultimate in classic American yachting. A strikingly handsome yacht with a long foredeck and traditional Downeast styling, she is built on a modified deep-V hull with a short keel and prop pockets for reduced draft.”

Step aboard Fiji’s cockpit, accessible via teak side steps from the port and starboard sides or through the transom door leading to the swim platform. The Eastbay HX series has a semi-enclosed helm with teak sole, which is seamlessly connected to the cockpit.

Fiji’s helm deck is equipped with a pedestal-mounted, adjustable helm chair, ensuring clean sightlines. To port, a double-wide companion seat with a built-in ice maker adds convenience. The L-shaped settee and high/low varnished teak yacht table create an inviting space for guests. Thoughtful stowage includes a teak-enclosed, glass-covered chart locker and cabinets for bottles and accessories.

Descending four steps from the helm deck is the salon, a welcoming space for dining, relaxing and entertaining. The hand-rubbed teak cabinetry, teak-and holly-sole and Corian countertops add warmth and elegance. The dinette has a teak table. There is  stowage behind cushions and under seats maximizing available space.

The U-shaped galley, located to port, has Corian countertops and double stainless-steel sinks. Two large refrigerators and a freezer provide sizable cold storage when provisioning for extended cruises. The teak-and-holly sole adds a classic nautical charm.

After a long day on the water, owners and guests can retire to one of two staterooms. The master stateroom, located forward, features a twin-sized V-berth, hanging lockers and drawer stowage. Halogen reading lamps and dimmer-controlled overhead lights enhance comfort. The en suite head includes a separate stall shower and freshwater electric toilet. The guest cabin, positioned forward to port, offers over/under twin-sized berths with four storage drawers underneath. There is a hanging locker for additional stowage.

Where is Fiji Located? Fiji is currently lying in Miami Beach, FL.

Take the Next Step: To schedule a viewing or for more details, call or text listing agent Carvey Iannuzzi at (616) 889-7766, Grand Banks.

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When Yachting decided to present its first-ever Innovation Award, the question was not which boat deserved to win. Most builders, after all, can turn out at least one good boat model every couple of years. What’s much harder is consistently producing new models with features that are smart and stylish, fun and functional, and unlike anything else on the water. What’s really hard is doing all of that at a production-boat pace to please dozens upon dozens of new-boat buyers each year.

After much deliberation, the choice was clear: The inaugural Yachting Innovation Award goes to the Galeon 560 Fly. It’s a boat that epitomizes the Polish builder’s drive not only to think differently, but also to build differently, in a way that ensures originality on the docks.

Or, as Galeon Yachts brand manager Bob Burke aptly puts it, “The 560 Fly is really the evolution of the last eight years of what Galeon’s been doing.”

An Exciting Start

Many American boaters first heard of Galeon Yachts in February 2016, when the powerhouse dealer MarineMax introduced the brand at the Miami International Boat Show. It’s not that Galeon was a new builder; it had been in business since 1982, building boats primarily for the German market, a culture whose automobiles alone say a thing or two about demand for precision engineering. MarineMax wanted to gain market share in the 40-to-65-foot market, so its team asked people they knew at engine maker Volvo Penta which brands to consider. “They gave us a few brands, and we didn’t know a whole lot about Galeon. They didn’t have a story in the United States,” Burke says. “We flew to the factory, and they showed us around. We were looking at the quality of the boats—everything they were showing us was what you want to see in a partner.”

That’s how Galeon ended up having such a notable presence at the 2016 Miami show, where MarineMax sold 17 of the boats—the whole first year’s production—in just five days. Fast-forward to today, and there have been 430 deliveries overall, with MarineMax now selling about 80 to 100 of the Galeons each year. There are Hardtop, Flybridge and Skydeck models, and the choices for yachtsmen of all tastes only continue to broaden. “In 2020, we launched our first outboard-powered Galeons,” Burke says. “We started with a 325 GTO, and then a 375 GTO, and we have two more coming in the 40s over the next two years.”

The 560 Fly made its debut about a year ago at the 2023 Miami show, bringing together many of the notable features that Galeon has been working on across the board—including Beach Mode, which is the fold-out decks that lots of builders are trying to do now but that Galeon was first to popularize in production boats.

“Galeon does it in a unique way where they fold the side down, but they also open up the aft-galley area,” Burke says. “On the 560, the beam of the boat goes from 15 feet, 10 inches to an opened-up space of about 21 feet wide. When you think about a boat that’s 21 feet wide, it’s usually 90 feet long. You open this up, and the beauty of it is that the side opens as well, so you have this indoor-outdoor galley and dinette space that feels like you’re on a 90-foot boat.”

Thinking about that wide of a beam aft also led Galeon’s team to reconsider interior spaces. “We’ve taken the beam of the boat and carried it way forward, which started with the 325,” Burke says. “We managed to get such a great volume of space that we could have a head and sleep four in a 32-foot boat. Well, when you stretch a bigger boat out and carry that beam forward, you think the guest cabin is the master, it’s so big. This is an evolution of innovation.”

Vertical Innovation

Galeon refers to its design and construction process as vertical innovation. The idea is that if the company controls everything from how the teak decks are built right up to the way the stainless-steel rails are polished, it can innovate in ways that stymie other builders, which rely on third-party vendors to help them construct various parts of their boats.

“They do everything in-house,” Burke says of Galeon. “They’re building their own furniture, doing their own upholstery, stainless-steel work, lamination, tooling. They’re building their own teak decks. That’s very rare for builders. Most of them have some component they’re not so great at, and they subcontract it out.”

Keeping everything in-house means Galeon is not governed by the products that are on the broader market. “I think that’s why people are so excited about the brand,” Burke says. “They haven’t seen it done in these ways anywhere else. Most production boats, they have the same cleats, the same cupholders, the same stuff that every boatbuilder uses. Galeon makes everything.” 

Flexible Onboard Spaces

One of the innovative features that the Galeon 560 Fly showcases is a shape-shifting dinette that converts into more of a social space opposite the galley. It’s an example of how the Galeon team constantly thinks about the way boaters use their vessels, and about how one area can be used in multiple ways during a day or week on board.

“When you have the side up and the window shut, it looks like a normal boat with a little dinette—a great place to have coffee or read a book, looking out the window,” Burke says. “But when you open the window, the backrest folds out and you can seat more people there. The table folds out too.”

There’s a similar transforming space at the 560 Fly’s bow, where the seating converts to suit multiple uses. On other models, Galeon continues to innovate in additional ways. On the 640 and 650, an opening center section of the windshield gives boaters a way to get to the bow without going out to the side decks, which in turn can be narrower, allowing for more volume in a wider salon. On the 800 Fly, the entire hardtop is built of carbon with no forward supports, giving it a stylish, modern look. “That’s a pretty amazing achievement in composite engineering,” Burke says. “There are zero stainless-steel supports on the front. That’s an innovative aspect.”

Yet another creative idea can be seen on the 470 Skydeck, which looks like a coupe but has a miniature flybridge that changes the boating experience with the push of a button. “It has a flybridge where you wouldn’t think it does,” Burke says.

Owners of Galeon boats, in addition to using onboard spaces however they best suit the style of cruising, also can customize the interiors with optional woods and fabrics to satisfy their personal tastes. “Depending on the model, you can have optional layouts in the staterooms,” Burke says.  

Impressive in Motion

Galeon models that are Americas-bound come from ideas that the builder has, along with concepts from longtime design partner Tony Castro, and with MarineMax contributing its thoughts about what consumers want. While each model may have a different combination of features, they all share a quality of performance that Burke says is key to the brand’s reputation.

“We built most of the boats with a target of a 29- or 30-knot maximum speed or a 25-knot cruise,” he says. “We want to achieve that in most conditions, so the boats are built solid. It’s not about having the fastest boat on the water. It’s about having the most comfortable boat in 3-to-5-foot seas. Some boats are built light to be fast, and they don’t handle that type of condition well at 20-plus knots.”

Galeon and MarineMax strongly encourage boaters to take a ride out on the water, especially if they’re shopping at a boat show and comparing the Galeons to models from other builders. “You can walk through five boats and love them all, but then you take them out, and they might be creaking and squeaking and you don’t enjoy them,” Burke says. “We want people to be comfortable.”

Achieving that goal includes smart positioning of equipment, along with the use of sound-deadening materials in each boat’s construction.

“Boats with the side-opening windows, like the 560, have a chilled-water air-conditioning system. That means the noisy part of the system is in the engine room, and all you have in the cabin is fans. It’s a very quiet boat,” Burke says. “You close the door in the master cabin, and if somebody’s having a conversation outside the door, you won’t hear it. They build a really tight boat.”

For all these reasons and then some, the Galeon 560 Fly is an ideal boat to earn the distinction of receiving the first Yachting Innovation Award. This yacht epitomizes the builder’s ability to conceive new ideas and then execute them well—and makes us all eager to get out and go boating.

17 in One Week

MarineMax launched the Galeon brand for American yachtsmen at the 2016 Miami International Boat Show. It was an instant hit. They sold 17 of the Galeon boats—the entire first year’s production—inside of five days.

430 in Eight Years

Since it introduced the Galeon line in 2016, MarineMax has sold 430 of the boats. The current pace of customer demand is about 80 to 100 boats per year, across the entire model range.

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Designed for water enthusiasts, the Galeon 450 HTC, a state-of-the-art model created in collaboration with Tony Castro Design Studio, seamlessly combines the elegance of a Galeon Yacht with a dynamic sports yacht ambiance. Featuring Galeon’s renowned beach mode, an optional hydraulic swim platform, and a versatile two-cabin, two-head design with a full-beam master, the vessel offers comfort and exceptional handling for waterborne entertainment.

Key Features:

• Two Cabins, Two Heads (Optional Third Bunk Style Cabin)
• Multipurpose Seating
• Retractable Cockpit Roof
• Interior Retractable Sunroof
• Cruising Speed: 24 Knots, Max 28 Knots
• Fold Out Side Decks – Additional 7” of Usable Space

Specs at a Glance:

• Length Overall: 45’9” (14 m)
• Hull Length: 42’ 3” (12.9 m)
• Beam: 20’ 8” (6.35 m)
• Dry Weight: 34,615 lb (15,701 kg)
• Maximum Load Weight: 41,240 lb (18,706 kg)
• Draft (maximum): 4’ 3” (1.3 m)
• Height (including mast light): 14’ 4” (4.38 m)
• Fuel Capacity: 450 GAL (1,700 L)
• Water Capacity: 112 GAL (425 L)
• Black Water Capacity: 34 GAL (130 L)

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Designer Tony Castro penned the Galeon Yachts 440 Fly, a yacht that looks long, lean and fast, even at rest. And beyond the vessel’s sleek profile is a nicely appointed two- or three-stateroom, two-head layout with multiple entertainment and lounging areas—far more creature comforts than you’d expect to find aboard a boat with such a slender appearance.

Castro achieved this sleight of hand in two ways: First, he covered the topside windows with a black slash that runs nearly the length of the yacht to bring light into the staterooms. The slash also lowers the visual height of the topsides considerably. Second, he surrounded the flybridge with glass. You’d expect the Venturi windscreen forward, but he also used glass on the sides, essentially making the bridge invisible. Squint at the 440 Fly, and you’ll see an express cruiser with no bridge, and yet the flybridge is sizable.

There’s also a lot going on in the cockpit, starting with the outdoor cooking features (optional but essential) built into the transom. Both cockpit sides butterfly outward to create terraces, expanding the cockpit’s width from less than 14 feet to 19 feet. These terraces have glass sections that offer side viewing from the cockpit seats when the 440 Fly is underway. When the sides are down, there are wonderful views into the water.

Triple folding doors open the salon fully to the cockpit, with a settee to port facing a dinette with a reversible back to add to the cockpit seating. Up two steps is the galley-helm level. The galley is to port with a clear rail that protects the countertop and with a window that lowers electrically for fresh air.

At the helm is a diamond-stitched, bolstered double-wide seat abaft a free-standing dash that holds twin Raymarine multifunction displays and the Volvo Penta engine panel. An oversize side door allows easy access to the side deck. The 440 Fly that I was aboard had Side-Power bow and stern thrusters, which got us off the dock easily in a strong breeze. The skipper also has a great view through a one-piece windshield.

The 440 Fly that I toured had the two-stateroom layout. The VIP forward has 6-foot-7-inch headroom, and a queen-size berth or scissor berths that come together to form a nearly king-size width. The en suite head has a stall shower that stretches 5 feet in length and more than 2 feet wide.

Aft, the master stateroom has a nearly king-size berth slightly offset to provide space for rows of lockers to port and a vanity to starboard. There’s also an en suite head with a stall shower.

The flybridge is another surprise, if only for the double-fold table that could easily seat a dozen guests (with a couple of folding chairs). Steps to the bridge are gentle and have good handholds for safe transit. A wet bar, a grill, a fridge and a sink create a third cooking station. Forward is a duplicate setup of the lower-helm controls and another double-wide seat, with an L-shaped settee opposite for guests.

On the foredeck, a sun pad large enough for three guests morphs into lounges with folding backrests or into a forward-facing seat. Double-welded rails surround the foredeck, while the narrow side walkways are deep for security.

The 440 Fly that I got aboard had the standard twin 480 hp Volvo Penta D6 direct-shaft diesels and a 12 kW Fischer Panda genset tucked into a sound shield. (Twin 600 hp diesels are optional.) Access to the engine room is via a cockpit hatch, with a ladder leading to a walkway between the engines. There’s not a lot of room, which will require extra caution when the engines are hot, but the normal service checks are all easily reached.

With a half-tank of fuel, this 440 Fly topped out just shy of 25 knots, though I suspect we could have bettered that a bit by tinkering with the Lenco automatic trim tab controls. The diesels consumed 46 gph with the hammer down, and the noise level at a comfy 16-knot cruise was 78 decibels (65 decibels is the level of normal conversation). Most sound was the bow wave resonating through the open helm door. With that door closed and the cabin buttoned up, the sound dropped to 70 decibels, about the same as classroom chatter. With the door open or shut, there was no problem talking across the salon.

Handling? Just plain fun. The 440 Fly is responsive to power helm input. On the Intracoastal Waterway, it was a joy to spin donuts and cross this yacht’s wake at full throttle. Despite typical Gulf Stream chop offshore, we had no need to use the windshield wipers. The 440 Fly throws spray out flat to the side.

The Galeon Yachts 440 Fly is a delightful addition to the builder’s flybridge lineup, which also includes a 400 and a 500. With full service and parts from the MarineMax dealer network, this flybridge yacht is ready for cruising with family or good friends.

Under the Hood

The Volvo Penta D6 diesel is adapted from the manufacturer’s truck engine, which is known for solid power, strong torque and high reliability. An in-line six-cylinder, 5.5-liter, 336-cubic-inch block puts out 480 hp using common-rail fuel injection, dual overhead camshafts and a turbocharger.

Swim Platform Plus

The 440 Fly’s hydraulic swim platform lowers into the water for swimming, or to stow and launch a tender or personal watercraft. There are two ways to enter the water: With the platform up, a folding ladder can be used. When the platform is lowered, stairs automatically emerge.

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