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CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE The two 600hp Cummins use Zeus pod drives in a fairly busy engine room which also
houses a Seakeeper6 stabiliser; The main console is uncluttered and intuitive; The flybridge helm position is slightly
compromised by a deep setback on the 590, but with sunpads alongside, makes for a very relaxing space.and Empirbus, these digital systems give easy
menu controls and fast error-checking for all
household applications such as aircon, lighting,
navigation lights and complement some of the
engine controls.
This is further enhanced with the launch of the
company's assisted docking system, Dock Sense,
included as part of Raymarine's latest Lighthouse
operating system.
I tested the prototype of Dock Sense
successfully on a Prestige 460 and was duly
impressed by the system – a series of smart
cameras with sensors fitted to the guardrails that
assists the skipper when coming alongside.
Yet another smart inclusion is Raymarine's
new Augmented Reality navigation system which
overlays the chart with features.
NEWLY DESIGNED HULL
The Prestige 590 is no mere extension of the
560 model, but a hull that has been redesigned
specifically to optimise performance from the
Cummins/Zeus 600 horsepower motors.
Construction is infused GRP which ensures a
consistent foam/resin mix while minimising the
hull weight, with structure created by infusing