The latest flybridge yacht designs offer an unbeatable mix of deck and interior space, luxury and strong, cruising-focused performance.
Flybridge yachts are ideal for those looking to spend time on board, either with family or friends, and who like to get places fast The flybridge itself is a raised deck level, sitting above a wheelhouse or salon, with a helm position from which to pilot the yacht. This effectively creates an entire new deck level to use, whilst still enjoying all the same accommodation as conventional cruisers at deck level and below.
The best new flybridge yacht designs offer sleek exterior styling that cleverly conceals the flybridge above, spacious aft cockpits to dine or relax in, bright salons, spacious cabins, good stowage and safe deck access from bow to stern.
Features to look for include full-beam master cabins flanked by hull-side windows, large windows in the salon, the option of folding of extending deck sections, and of course a spacious, safe and well equipped flybridge offering seating and lounging space as well as an excellent driving position. On yachts over 15m, look for forward cockpits, offering yet another place to lounge.
New flybridge yachts are generally fast planing by design, with capable hulls able to run comfortably at around 20-30 knots. You may find some examples with semi-displacement hulls offering smooth but still usefully swift cruising speeds of around 20 knots.
