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PERFORMANCE:

In my books, if you want a speedboat, drive something that

won’t crack your crystal, so I was not expecting hat-losing

acceleration from the twin MANs, but coupled with the

sharp entry and 14-degree deadrise on the deep-V, I was

expecting a smooth and steadier ride, with less affection

to the short Arabian Gulf than a lighter and shallower bow

yacht would offer. In neither was I disappointed. Hitting just

over 28 knots as a top speed before settling for the 22-knot

cruising speed, the balanced hull punched through the small

chop effortlessly, the fine entry bow catching and digging

her shoulder in when turned into a sharp figure-of-eight

without dousing the side decks. As is de rigeur these days,

parking (I am loath to call finger pilotage “berthing”) is

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22.58m

5.46m

1.59m

41.4 tons

4,400 litres

840 litres

2 x MAN 1200 V8

Shaft drives

28 knots

24 knots

252 nautical miles @28 knots /

327 nautical miles @19 knots

2 x 20kVa Kohler

AED 16 million

http://www.prestige-yachts.com

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+971 4432 7870

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Specifications Prestige 750

done by joystick command.

Luckily I remember my

‘Arcadians’ skills from my

youth (even if it was on an

Amstrad) and manage to

park without over-working

the bow and stern thrusters.

Being a bit of a stickler

for tradition, I’ve never

been too hot on stabilisers,

primarily due to my

personal experience of

them never performing

adequately when relied

on. While the Seakeeper

was able to engage with

a side-on motion, to be

honest it wouldn’t have

convinced a landlubber that

the horizon was steady, so

I would err on the side of

saving the weight and

being more pragmatic

with passage and

anchoring plans.

VERDICT:

Practical application and timeless styling as opposed

to flamboyant Italian whim has produced a useable and

suave yacht to take a chunk out of the established ‘yacht’

market leaders. Focusing on ergonomics and space usage

over eye-catching colouring means the Prestige 750 will

hold its value as well as its demeanor in all sorts of weather.

Accommodating eight, offering plenty of sunshade and

handling short chop easily, it is a perfect design for the

Middle East market’s appetite for larger yachts.

Prestige party:
With plenty of
guest entertaining
areas, perfect
for the Dubai
30 boating scene

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