TRADEABOAT.COM.AU | 45LOCAL REVIEW | PRESTIGE 590 FLYBRIDGE“Clean aesthetics combine with a
streamlined profile to make this Prestige
590 Flybridge a sleek 61-footer, largely
due to the low slung flybridge.”
CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT The vast foredeck and large
flybridge are party-central; Topsides throughout the Prestige 590
are well proportioned including wide side decks; Italian-design
lends the Prestige 590 a streamlined profile and the Zeus pod
drives allow reliable manoeuvrabilityDISCRETE FLYBRIDGE
Clean aesthetics combine with a streamlined
profile to make this Prestige 590 Flybridge a sleek
61-footer, largely due to the low slung flybridge.
I've experienced this design on other models
in the range, because it has the advantages of
reduced windage and under-bridge height, but
the trade-off is lower-than-comfortable bulwarks
in a rocky seaway.
However, that's a small quibble in what is a
well-measured evolution of this range from the
giant French yard.
The flybridge is reached via solid teak steps
with guardrail and a gentle incline guiding me
safely aloft to this spacious area where a snug
corner bench and table meets a wetbar/grill
at the back.
The flybridge helm is a functional space for
steering, but its location well behind the forward
visor – to create sunbed space – prevents clear
views of the bow, so some steerers may have to
stand when manoeuvring.
However, it is a fairly sheltered perch to deflect
the wind at speed, as I found off Cannes.
The helm seat is not quite a double – an extra
12 inches would create a comfy space for two –
but the surrounding sunpads can cope with two
tall adults and a child easily.
You can just swing the canvas bimini overhead
when the sun strengthens or choose the GRP version.
The portside console has the wheel, throttles
and Zeus joystick alongside plus two Raymarine
plotters.
Looking down on the decks from the flybridge
showed a fairly practical layout including midship
cleats, tall lifelines and handrails alongside the
triple-elevating sunpads on the wide bow area.