Interesting discussion on Sunseeker over on YBW. Requires registration, and even then YBW links don't always work. So you may need to go by the title -

Yachting and Boating World Forums >> Motor Boat Forum >> Fairline vs. Sunseeker

Kelly

Even in the larger sizes sport yachts (aka "open") can have the same profile as a much smaller cruiser. Giving little sense of scale -


But that doesn't mean the upper saloon is not spacious. Example, this 80' Royal Denship -


Curious creatures, sport yachts,
Kelly

Santa, I've been a very good boy and can I please have one of those for Christmas?

Don't laugh, a few folks have given away even bigger yachts!

This stunner is an Alfamarine 78 (IT)

That double panel sunroof is a nice idea.

The sunroof feature is practically universal on these yachts. Though a double panel is a little unusual. Many of the sport yachts over 100' will also feature a shallow cockpit on top just for sunbathing. More stylish than a full flybridge.

This big Alfamarine has an especially nice helm setup -

http://www.alfamarine.it/inglese/pag10_1_interno.htm

drooling Kelly

PS, another thread on a sport yacht - 62 Targa by Fairline

This thread on YachtForums has very nice photos of the newest Fairline and Sunseeker yachts -

General Yachting Discussion > London Boat Show Photos

Is that silver or do I need to clean my glasses?

Yup. Or bright gun metal grey if you prefer. Kind of like you see on a Mercedes?

Kelly

I looked closely at a couple of smaller Sunseekers at the Miami show last year. I was very impressed with one model they had there. It was an express cruiser design, around 37', and designed for a cruising couple with a single stateroom in the bow. The rest of the cabin was wide open for lots of entertainment area.

The dinette could be made into a second sleeping area if needed, but the boat was obviously set up for two. That was the only boat I saw with one permanent berth area.

It had great woodwork, a nice layout and appeared to be a quality piece of equipment. WAAAAAAY over my budget, but it was fun to tour.

Sunseeker and Pershing seem to really dominate that particular market niche. Though Princess (Viking Sport Yacht) and Uniesse also have some yummy models. And there are numerous Italian builders that we never see over here.

Kelly

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Thanks Leyton, and welcome to BABC

Thanks, i seem to have crossed the pond in the process, you have a cool forum.

Wish we could have cheap petrol, and large engines!