Silent 80 Open Rivals
Which yacht is best for you? As always, it’s all about personal choice.
Accommodation
If accommodating guests overnight is your main concern, then the Silent Yachts 80 Open which offers well-appointed accommodation for up to 8 guests with its 4 cabin layout option does not match its rivals. Many of its competitors including the Lagoon Seventy 8 offer slightly more guest accommodation sleeping up to 12 guests in 6 cabins, making them better choices for those seeking to maximise the number of family and friends they can sleep onboard. However, for maximum comfort for the owner, the 80 Open features a master cabin with an en-suite bathroom, hull side windows and a walk-in wardrobe and all cabins have dedicated en-suite bathrooms for family or guest convenience. Equivalently, the Silent Yachts 80 Fly and VisionF 80 also offer 4 cabins, but with facilities for 8 guests, however they still offer an exceptional level of comfort for family vacations.
Unique Characteristics
Each yacht also brings unique features to the forefront. The Lagoon Seventy 8 impresses with its extensive range of 4,000 nautical miles, ideal for long voyages. The VisionF 80, VisionF 82 and VisionF 80 NG all feature shallow drafts for yachts of this size, allowing them to navigate waters inaccessible to deeper vessels. The Sunreef Yachts 80 Sunreef focuses on performance and efficiency, with a cruising speed of 17 knots. Meanwhile, the Sirena Yachts 78 Open offers the best raw performance, with a maximum speed of 25 knots. The Bering Yachts BC80 has an impressive gross tonnage of 320GT, the largest of the competitors here.
Summary
Despite stiff competition, the Silent 80 Open stands out with notable features and design elements. These yachts cater to a wide range of preferences and needs, making the choice a matter of personal taste and specific requirements in the world of luxury yachting.
When considering a new (or indeed used) yacht, it’s certainly important to wonder about the alternatives in the Silent Yachts 80 Series range or indeed its competitors. Browse our hand-picked selection of 11 competing models.
