Lakeland Boating - May 2018

Back downstairs, the L-shaped salon seating to port

includes a moveable ottoman, while a loveseat just aft of

the starboard helm hides a pop-up TV. Plenty of storage

lies hidden beneath cushions and access doors.

A split galley aft of the salon features a stand-up fridge/freezer

instead of the more common cold storage drawers. There’s ample

counter space for food or drink preparation, and an additional

outdoor galley option can be added to the transom where the

large platform makes grilled food preparation a breeze.

Below, Prestige broke tradition and went with a single

stairwell for both cabins. An optional washer/dryer can

be hidden below the stairs, making great use of available

space. Forward, the V-berth and private guest head are both

roomy and well lit by the hullside windows. The space is

airy enough to make guests feel like VIPs, and the scissor

bunk can convert into twin beds for kids.

By removing the second stairway, Prestige was able to

substantially increase the size of the main stateroom, yet again

making the 460 Fly feel like a bigger boat. Light pours in

through the hullside windows, and opening portholes provide

fresh air. Even with a king-size mattress, the stateroom has

plenty of headroom and more than enough room to walk

around the perimeter. Hidden features — like a built-in

dresser, flip-up mirror and lounge seat along the starboard

side — pack more surprises in the stateroom.

Take her for a spin

As we got ready to leave the dock, I surveyed the white-

capped waves outside of the harbor and asked if we would

be able to get the boat up to speed.

Mann replied with a grin, “Oh yeah, she can handle it.”

Handle it she did. The twin 435-hp Volvo IPS 600s

pushed the Prestige across the nearly 3-foot waves at 22

knots during our 15-minute run to the lock. The boat

reaches a top speed of 32 knots but cruises best at 24

knots (with a 212 nautical mile range). If a boat can’t

handle a 2- to 3-foot Lake Michigan temper tantrum

with reasonable comfort, you’ll be spending a lot of time

enjoying your vessel at the dock.

As we cruised, I noticed how nicely the Prestige

460 Fly rode in rough water, something people tend

to take for granted in a larger vessel. The second thing

I noticed was how quiet the boat is; there were no

rattles, machinery noise, and no need to raise our voices

as we talked. The boat was smooth and really quiet in

rough seas.

The Prestige 460 Fly is a beautifully-equipped, great

riding boat with enough optional features to fit the

needs, desires or budget requirements of any buyer. It’s

the little things that make the Prestige an easy choice

— the features that were included with comfort and

entertainment in mind, without compromising on storage,

ease of access or performance.

My personal favorite feature: The carpet in the salon

is installed using high-end carpet squares. Replaceable

carpet squares. In other words, spill a glass of red wine

and you just need to pull up one or two sections instead

of the entire cabin flooring.

It’s the little things. And with the Prestige 460 Fly, those

little things add up to create one big, beautiful boat. ★

SPECIFICATIONS

LOA: 46'10"

Beam: 13'11"

Draft: 3'5"

Weight: 38,250 lbs.

Fuel Capacity: 328 gals.

Water Capacity:

106 gals.

Base Price:

Contact dealer

PRESTIGE-YACHTS.COM

DEALERS

Spring Brook Marina

Chicago, IL;

Seneca, IL;

Fish Creek, WI;

Traverse City, MI;

Eastlake, OH

SPRINGBROOKMARINA.COM 

815-357-8666

Central Marine

Midland, ON

CENTRALMARINE.CA

800-538-2164

Prestige

460 Fly

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