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THE EDITOR’S VIEW…

Wide body designs that push side decks up a level are not a new idea but so far it has been the preserve of superyachts with crew to deal with lines and fenders. It will be interesting to see how owners take to it.

1 PRESTIGE LAUNCHES CROSSOVER RANGE

Prestige is launching a brand new range of X-Line crossover yachts. Offering exceptional space in a wide-beam design, the new models will complement the French yard’s existing range of flybridges and sportscruisers.

First to arrive will be the X70 at the Cannes boat show in September. Sharing its hull with the Prestige 680 but featuring a radically different deck and superstructure, ure, it is being likened to having your own private floating island.

Central to this claim is an innovative layout that puts the sidedecks at flybridge level so that the cockpit, saloon and forward master cabin can occupy the full beam of the boat. The cockpit is also longer than usual giving a 50:50 split between inside and outside space rather than the usual 30:70 ratio.

A single-level main deck with minimal moulded-in furniture leaves customers free to arrange the yard’s own offerings how they choose or to buy their own sofas, chairs