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Comparison
We Compare 43' to 46' Flybridge Cruisers
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Sea Ray Fly 460
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Prestige Yachts 460 Fly
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Galeon 430 Skydeck
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Aquila 44
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Today, we round up four flybridge cruisers ranging from 43' (13.1 m) to 46' (14 m). For many boaters, a forty-something-footer without a flying bridge is not worth considering. The jaunty express is not for them; they prefer the wind-in-the-face, sunshine-on-the-shoulders experience of life on the flying bridge. What better place to work on a tan, enjoy a 360-degree view of the horizon, or watch the sunset with a cool drink in hand? Let’s compare four new boats of the breed.
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Design and Style Video
Cruisers Yachts 45 Cantius:
Ready for Dayboating, Entertaining, or Cruising
The lift-up window on the aft side of the galley keeps the host or hostess in the cockpit conversation aboard the Cruisers Yachts 45 Cantius, as well as providing an easy pass-through to refresh drinks or snacks. The 45 includes two heads below decks, unusual in a yacht this size, as well as sleeping accommodations for four. A 13 kW generator and 40,000 BTU AC are standard, as is the power sunroof. IPS comes standard.
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Captain's Report
Horizon PC74:
Broad-Beamed Cat w/5 En Suites
With a 28’4” (8.63 m) beam, the twin-hull Horizon PC74 has the interior dimensions of a much larger mono-hull yacht, which is particularly apparent in the expansive and luxurious salon. Below decks, she has space for five en suites. Props of the twin 1136-hp CAT C18 ACERTs are set into tunnels, allowing her to travel shallower than some yachts of similar size, and a "wave-breaker" V between the twin hulls eases the ride offshore.
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Test Video
Regal 2000 ESX:
A Competitive Sterndrive Bowrider
The Regal 2000 ESX greets the boat buyer with a bold presentation of hullside graphics that carry through to the color scheme of the interior upholstery. Our test captain found that this boat tops out at 48 mph, thanks to a single 225-hp Volvo Penta sterndrive.
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Test Video
Prestige 680:
Cruising w/Seakeeper and IPS
The Prestige 680 is available with three or four staterooms – both offering a spacious master cabin forward on the main deck. Her 8' (2.44 m) freeboard forward and standard Seakeeper gyros make her more comfortable offshore, while pod drives combined with a standard bow thruster and three joystick locations make for easy docking for the owner/operator.
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Test Video
Ranger Z521L Comanche:
Premium-Level Tournament Bass Boat
The Ranger Z521L Comanche is a 21'7" (6.58 m) fully-loaded tournament grade bassing machine with lots of extras not found in the competition, including power ventilation in the storage compartments to prevent mildew, 112-pound-thrust bow-mount troller, and flush-mounted Lowrance sonar/GPS both on the console and at the bow. Powered with a 250-hp Mercury Pro XS OptiMax, her top speed was 66.7 mph.
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