Prestige 420 Yacht Review
Posted 2015/07/28 at 2:08 in Yacht Reviews
The Prestige 420 motor yacht is a new cruiser with features that you would find on a larger yacht. But these features don’t take away from its vigorous performance and astounding turn of speed. She has an electrically activated swimming platform that can be adapted to store an inflatable craft, and at the longitudinal structural piece of the right side you will find push button controls for it. This area also leads to the cockpit. That is where you will find a bench seat that fits three to four people, and storage areas below. A life raft fits in one of the compartments. This brings out the French tradition of the craft, since life rafts are typically required in European waters.
LOA: 41’6″
BEAM: 13’0″
DRAFT: 2’7″
DISPL.: 20,977 lb.
FUEL: 291 gal.
WATER: 106 gal.
TEST POWER: 2/370-hp Volvo IPS 500
TRANSMISSION: Forward facing pod 2.5:1
PROPS: Dual contrarotating T2-210, TS3-TS6
BASE PRICE: Upon Request
| RPM | KNOTS | GPH | RANGE | dB(A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600 | 4.1 | 0.6 | 1,790 | 65 |
| 1000 | 6.3 | 2.0 | 825 | 70 |
| 1500 | 8.7 | 4.9 | 517 | 74 |
| 2000 | 10.3 | 11.5 | 465 | 79 |
| 2500 | 15.3 | 19.0 | 320 | 84 |
| 3000 | 23.2 | 27.0 | 225 | 85 |
| 3500 | 31.2 | 41.0 | 199 | 86 |
Accommodations
There is a galley to the right that comes standard with all the bells and whistles. It has a large area for storage items below the counters and lockers above for anything you may need to stow. A refrigerator, freezer, and microwave are conveniently stacked across from the galley. This area, including the front of the saloon, features windows all around making it bright and inviting.
In the saloon you will find a U shaped dining area and couch across from the help station on the right. The table converts to different sizes and even lowers to create a bed, fitting up to two people.
In the bow, you will see the owners room tucked nicely into the bow with its own bathroom and shower. Additionally, there is a second VIP room that is located below the dining area. It is almost as big as the owners! At this point, there can be two twin beds or a queen. In this cabin, there is even another bathroom and shower! This room really sets the mark for competition and makes it one of a kind in today’s marketplace.
On the top of the craft you will see an additional command center to port and a large sun pad on the right. The center has electronic engine controls, an IPS joystick made by Volvo, and other electronics. There is another convertible dining area complete with a refrigerator here as well.
Performance
You will be able to see in all directions with this design, even when sitting down.
The Prestige 420 is equipped with two 370 horsepower IPS500 diesels, created by Volvo, toward the rear. In the engine room, you will also find some extra space for stowage.
Two full cabins and the presentation of this craft make it a must for boaters in the market for a fit European yacht.
