Immediately forward again are the
twinreversiblepassengerbucketseats,
mountedwelloffthesoleonasolid
plinth that hinges forward.
Thereversiblefunctionoftheseseats
allows passengers to face forward and
enjoytheprotectionofthehardtopor
alternativelyfacethecockpit.Hinge
thewholeunitforwardandyou’llfind
asingle-burnerhobandasmallwetbar
andsinkwithalittleutilitycutting
boardalongside.Whilenotlarge,it
providesthecapabilitytoboilakettle,
wash dishes and prepare simple one-
pot meals.
Among the owner’s requirements
wasapot-haulerboomwithwinch.
This is securely mounted to the
starboard coaming and cockpit sole,
andswingsoutandoverboard.The
electricwinchismountedtotheboom
for a tidy and compact installation.HARDTOP HEAVEN
The 780HW hardtop and helm station
is thoughtfully laid out to maximise
storage and create easy passage
throughtothefullylinedforward
cabin which provides comfortable
overnight accommodation for two, and
hasanelectricheadsecretedunderthe
central cabin infill.
Storage abounds under the berths
andissupplementedwithsideshelves.
The hardtop is well insulated and
neatly finished, effectively reducing
glarethroughthesplitsafetyglass
windscreen.
The five-spoke helm falls
comfortablytohand,withagenerousdash layout that in this case carries
a10inLowrancetouchscreen
multifunctiondisplayandatrioof
Yamahadigitalenginegaugesabove.
Theboat’sprimaryswitchpanelis
withineasyreachandthereisample
roomforfurtherflush-mounted
instruments if required.
Helm visibility is good and there is
adequate ventilation from the half-
openingsidewindows.Thesoftriser
helm seat is well positioned for sitting
or standing and the foot brace beneath
iswideandsolid.Movingaround
underway is secure with overhead and
side rails where you need them.UNDERWAY
Ratedfor200to350hp,the250hp
Yamahafour-strokefittedwasideal,“It is a big rig, engineered and designed to provide
a robust platform capable of operating safely and
comfortably well offshore”
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Profile 780HW