Flybridges Reviews
A flybridge is a type of motor boat with an upper helm station. These models generally measure upwards of 30ft long and are particularly popular in warmer climates, such as the Mediterranean.
Also known as a flying bridge in the USA, these models benefit from all-round visibility when berthing. Variants on the market include the sportsbridge, open and hardtop flybridge.
The design predates World War Two and often involves a more basic level of instrumentation on the upper helm than you would find on the lower helm.
Click the links below to read flybridge motor boat reviews from Motor Boat & Yachting magazine
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The 56 Fly is comfortable, well built and reassuring to drive Absolute 56 Fly review: Italian yard packs in an abundance of space and style
Review Price: £1,510,000.00
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The Leen 72 has the range to cross any ocean in the world non-stop Leen 72 review: Avant-garde trimaran delivers real cruising efficiency
Review Price: £2,340,000.00
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Azimut 68 test drive review: An express cruiser with real class
Review Price: £1,754,349.00
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Evo Yachts V8 review: More than just a razor-sharp, head-turning design?
Review Price: £3,200,000.00
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There is no hi-lo bathing platform because the hull extends all the way aft, so the boat’s tender is stowed on the flybridge and launched using a deck crane Grand Banks GB54 review: A unique combination of build quality and performance
Review Price: £2,550,000.00
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Credit: Lester McCarthy Bénéteau Antares 13.80 review: Au contraire - from the archive
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Broad side decks allow a safe passage forward but would look even better with optional teak fitted. Credit: Lester McCarthy Sunseeker Manhattan 63 review: from the archive
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The enormous bathing platform is the main tender stowage area – so it’s hydraulic as standard. Credit: Lester McCarthy Sunseeker Manhattan 53 review: from the archive
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The ride and handling is so self-assured that it always feels safe and secure up top. Credit: Lester McCarthy Bénéteau Antarès 30 review: from the archive
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The yacht was packed with extras: three balconies, enclosed upper saloon, an excellent TRACStar digital fin stabilising system for those idyllic evenings on anchor and longer passage. Credit: Sunseeker Sunseeker Predator 130 review: from the archive
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All photos: Princess Yachts Princess X95 review: Widebody design ushers in a brave new world
Review Price: £6,950,000.00
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The Sunseeker 82 will do pretty much whatever you ask of it - for this is a 55-tonner that thinks it's a raceboat. Credit: Sunseeker Sunseeker 82 Yacht review: Space racer – from the archive
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The Sunseeker 86 is a lot of yacht. Credit: Sunseeker Sunseeker 86 review: Set for the sun – from the archive
In our latest video, Jack Haines squeezes on board one of the most popular boats at the Southampton show
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Hi-lo bathing platform is a standard feature. Note useful second set of steps to port. Credit: Lester McCarthy Sunseeker Manhattan 60 review: This happy breed – from the archive
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It’s all about the main deck, and that long continuous sweep from stem to stern made possible by lifting the wheelhouse out of the way. Credit: Sunseeker Sunseeker 95 Yacht review: Stacking the decks – from the archive
The Sunseeker 95 Yacht only boasts an extra half deck over its 28m sister ship, but the affect is astonishing. Alan Harper shows you around
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Clever design and serious propulsion make for a winning combination. Credit: Sunseeker Sunseeker Manhattan 66 review: from the archive
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A large square lounging area and hot-tub on the flybridge. Credit: Azimut Azimut 85 review: High and mighty – from the archive
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All photos: Graham Snook Azimut 62 review: Style warrior – from the archive
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The Azimut 40 has a big boat feel. Credit: Lester McCarthy Azimut 40 review: Space invader - from the the archive
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