Lakeland Boating - May 2018

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t was breezy when I reached Chicago, and

Lake Michigan was rough. I met Zach Mann

and Kyle Stenzel from Spring Brook Marina at Burnham

Harbor, where we prepared for a quick run up to Navy

Pier. On our way up the Chicago River we would pass

through the harbor lock, where the 460 Fly would be

displayed along The Riverwalk.

While Mann got ready at the helm and Stenzel ensured

everything was secure for our trip, I inspected the boat.

That’s when I started to notice the details that set the

Prestige apart from other flybridges.

Thoughtful details

It takes a lot to stand out from the fleet in the current sea

of fly and coupe-style boats offered by many manufacturers.

Quality can be the obvious difference; however, in this

case, quality was matched with sensible, functional details.

Built on the same hull as its 45-foot predecessor, the 460

Fly includes design improvements, an updated layout and

many new options. The boat feels like a larger vessel and

has the features to match.

The 460 Fly has beautiful lines without the stocky

appearance some shorter fly models have. Approaching

from the dock, it appears that the hullside windows

form a continuous line from fore to aft. Although the

V-berth and main cabin windows are separate, Prestige

used black gelcoat between them to create the illusion

of a single window.

Stepping aboard, the huge swim platform shines,

providing easy cockpit access from the port side. Instead of

offering dual entryways, Prestige uses the starboard space to

create more cockpit seating. Optional hydraulics and teak

decking are available for the platform.

In the cockpit, standard teak decking is a beautiful touch.

The L-shaped aft seating comfortably accommodates six or

more people and converts into a sunpad with an optional

adjustable table. Convert yet another sunpad at the bow

into lounge chairs and pop up the available cabana cover

for lazy afternoon naps.

The first cockpit cushion hides an optional lazarette large

enough to double as the captain’s quarters and complete with

its own head, again making the 460 Fly seems like a much

longer boat. Without the crew quarters, the storage space

is big enough to house lots of water toys and safety gear.

Commanding views

A ladder leads up to the bridge, which seems like a strange

choice on a newer boat until you notice the amount of

cockpit space gained by its smaller footprint.

On the bridge, the portside helm allows the captain to

operate the boat from either side. Starboard docking? Drive

below for better visibility. Portside tie-off? Head up top for a

better view. At both stations, Raymarine glass panels and Volvo

joysticks provide the captain with the necessary information and

digital controls to keep the boat pointed in the right direction.

The bridge provides the perfect space for entertaining,

with wraparound seating surrounding a large dining table.

To starboard, another sunpad alongside the helm easily

converts into additional lounge chairs. An outdoor galley

option is available for the bridge as well.

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