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Absolute 47 FLYAbsolute 47 FLY
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Galeon 500 Fly
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Absolute 47 FLY

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It's an interesting comparison between these two because Galeon 500 Fly shines on the deck but the Absolute has one of the best interiors in the class. Built in Poland but designed by Brit Tony Castro, the 500 Fly has a vast array of options that make the cockpit a seriously impressive living space.

The Absolute 47 Fly  is designed and built in Italy and with a beam of nearly 4.5m it's one of the most spacious boats in the sector. Its unique lower deck layout includes three cabins with an offset master ensuite forward, leaving space for a twin and double "mini master" amidships.

Interested in owning a Galeon 500 Fly or Absolute 47 FLY? Explore all globally available Galeon 500 Fly for sale and Absolute 47 FLY for sale verified through YachtBuyer MarketWatch, free of fake listings, or check out all similar models from Galeon for sale or Absolute for sale.

At a Glance

Galeon 500 Fly

Status
In Production
2015 - Present

Absolute 47 FLY

Status
In Production
2019 - Present
Galeon 500 Fly illustration
53' 2"  

Beam 14' 8"

Draft 3' 3" at Full Load

LENGTH : BEAM Ratio

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6 Guests

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6

 

3 Cabins

1 Crew

Absolute 47 FLY illustration
48'  

Beam 14' 8"

Draft 4' 1" at Full Load

LENGTH : BEAM Ratio

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6 Guests

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6

 

3 Cabins

Performance

The Galeon offers shafts (up to twin 725hp Volvo Penta D11s) or IPS whereas the Absolute is only available with pod drives. The Galeon will top out at just over 30 knots with those larger engines and cruise in the low-mid twenties. Absolute offers just one IPS engine option for the 47 Fly and it's the relatively small IPS650s with 480hp for a top speed of 28 knots. Absolute designs pretty much the entire range to cruise at 22 knots, though, and the 47 will do just that.

  • Cruising Speed

  • Galeon 500 Fly
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  • Absolute 47 FLY
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  • Top Speed

  • Galeon 500 Fly
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  • Absolute 47 FLY
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Range

Fuel Capacity

  • Galeon 500 Fly

    -

  • Absolute 47 FLY

    -

Interior

The extraordinary volume of the Absolute 47 Fly is felt most acutely on the inside where there is plenty of space. It's bright, too, thanks to its large saloon windows and a light colour palette. Quality is also excellent - right up there with the best in this sector, in fact - and there is a reassuring feeling of solidity throughout. 

The Galeon doesn't feel quite as expensive as the Absolute but it's not far enough and it has much greater scope for customisation than the Italian boat.

Galeon 500 Fly, Interior Galeon 500 Fly, Interior
Galeon 500 Fly
Absolute 47 FLY, Interior Absolute 47 FLY, Interior
Absolute 47 FLY

Accommodation

Both boats have three cabins and two bathrooms but the approaches are different. The Galeon has a straightforward layout with double cabins at either end, sandwiching a bunk bed third cabin. The Absolute has its angled master ensuite in the bow with a twin and 'mini master' sharing the space amidships.

Galeon 500 Fly, Accommodation Galeon 500 Fly, Accommodation
Galeon 500 Fly
Absolute 47 FLY, Accommodation Absolute 47 FLY, Accommodation
Absolute 47 FLY

Helm Station

Absolute design some of the best helm stations in the business and the 47's is no different. The side door adds a useful additional access point to the saloon and means the helmsman can easily hop out onto the side deck and help with crewing duties. It also provides easy natural ventilation.

The Galeon doesn't have a side door but it does have large electric windows on both sides of the saloon. The dashboard is more traditional than the Absolute's (there is still the plinth where earlier boats had a run of analogues dials) but everything is neatly presented through twin MFDs and it's easy to get comfortable.

Galeon 500 Fly, Helm Station Galeon 500 Fly, Helm Station
Galeon 500 Fly
Absolute 47 FLY, Helm Station Absolute 47 FLY, Helm Station
Absolute 47 FLY

Deck Areas

Here the Galeon reveals the ace in its hand because its deck spaces are exceptional. The folding terraces are an obvious USP but the rotating dinette with built in tender garage is also great, as is the modular foredeck. The Absolute's decks aren't as clever but they are spacious and peppered with practical detailing.

Galeon 500 Fly, Deck Area Galeon 500 Fly, Deck Area
Galeon 500 Fly
Absolute 47 FLY, Deck Area Absolute 47 FLY, Deck Area
Absolute 47 FLY

Flybridge

There's not much to separate these two boats up top. Both flybridges are large for the sector and mix a good blend of dining and lounging and both have wet bars. Both also have biminis as standard with the option to upgrade to a hard top. 

Galeon 500 Fly, Fly Deck/Sportdeck Galeon 500 Fly, Fly Deck/Sportdeck
Galeon 500 Fly
Absolute 47 FLY, Fly Deck/Sportdeck Absolute 47 FLY, Fly Deck/Sportdeck
Absolute 47 FLY

Compare Layouts

The Galeon's main deck is a feast of clever features that make it a brilliantly sociable boat to live on board. If sleeping accommodation is important to you, though, the Absolute 47 Fly is a winner.

Flybridge

Galeon 500 Fly

Flybridge

 

Absolute 47 FLY

Flybridge

 

Main Deck

Galeon 500 Fly

Main Deck

 

Absolute 47 FLY

Main Deck

 

Lower Deck

Galeon 500 Fly

Lower Deck

 

Absolute 47 FLY

Lower Deck

 

LIVE: Used Price Guides

Find out how much a pre-owned version of these models may cost based upon the asking prices of all yachts listed for sale globally in the last 3 years according to YachtBuyer Market Watch & our current sales listings.

Galeon 500 Fly Used Prices

In Production Since: 2015

  • Average Price* $1.4m
  • Price Range † $739k - $1.9m
  • Average Age 3 years
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$
$1.4m
$739k
$1.9m
$1.4m
500 Fly For Sale

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*Based on 19 yachts offered for sale in the last 3 years.
†These yachts ranged from <1 - 8yrs old.


Rivals to Galeon 500 Fly

Absolute 47 FLY Used Prices

In Production Since: 2019

  • Average Price* -
  • Price Range † -
  • Average Age -
 
 
 
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47 FLY For Sale

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Rivals to Absolute 47 FLY

Specification Data

Model Name:500 Fly47 FLY
Builder:GaleonAbsolute
Range:Galeon FlybridgeAbsolute Flybridge
Principal Characteristics
Body Type: Flybridge Flybridge
Use Types: Cruising Cruising
LOA: 53' 2" 48'
Max Beam: 14' 8" 14' 8"
Draft: 3' 3"  (Full Load) 4' 1"  (Full Load)
Gross Tonnage: - -
Displacement: 50,155 Lbs  
(Approx)		 50,706 Lbs  
(Full Load)
Hull Material: GRP / Fibreglass  (GRP) GRP / Fibreglass  (GRP)
Superstructure: GRP GRP
Fuel Capacity: 476 Gallons 423 Gallons
Fresh Water Capacity: 172 Gallons 132 Gallons
Black Water capacity: 63 Gallons -
Yacht Designers
Exterior Designer: Tony Castro Yacht Design Absolute
Interior Designer: Galeon Absolute
Accommodation
Guests: 6 6
Cabins: 3 3
Berths:2x Double1x Bunk Bed2x Double2x Single
Guests Heads: 2 2
Shared Day Heads: 1 1
Crew
Crew:1  (Crew not required)  (Crew not required)
Crew Cabins: 1 -
Crew Heads: 1 -
Engines & Performance
Max Speed:35.4 knots28 knots
Max Range: 485 NM @ 8.3 knots 213 NM @ 28 knots
Engine Options:

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Brand: Volvo Penta Volvo Penta Volvo Penta Volvo Penta Volvo Penta
Model:D8-600D11-670D11-725D11-IPS950D6-IPS650
Qty: x2 x2 x2 x2 x2
Power: 600 bhp (441 Kw) each
@ 3,000 rpm 670 bhp (493 Kw) each
@ 2,450 rpm 725 bhp (533 Kw) each
@ 2,500 rpm 725 bhp (533 Kw) each
@ 2,500 rpm		 480 bhp (353 Kw) each
@ 3,700 rpm
Max Speed: - 31.2 knots 32.7 knots 35.4 knots 28 knots
Cruising Speed: - 20.9 knots @ 2000 rpm  - - 22.3 knots @ 3400 rpm 
Economic Speed: - 8.3 knots @ 1000 rpm  - - 11.1 knots @ 2600 rpm 
Max Range at Full Speed: - - - - 213 nm @ 28 knots
Cylinders: 6 Cylinder 6 Cylinder 6 Cylinder 6 Cylinder 6 Cylinder

Speeds/Ranges Are Approx. - Subject to Load, Sea Conditions & Variables.

Rivals

There's plenty of choice from well known brands in this sector. The Prestige 520 provides a good balance of style, quality and value for money and the Sealine F530 makes a great home from home thanks to its spacious interior. The latest generation of the Fairline Squadron 50 is a quality machine with a good variety of layout options and if it's performance you're after the Princess F50 will top 35 knots. 

Check out the rivals for the Galeon 500 Fly or the Absolute 47 FLY.

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