
Galeon 640 FLY-Test
Yacht · 69 ft (21 m) · Cannes
Expertenbewertung
Technische Daten
- Werft
- Galeon
- Modell
- 640 FLY
- Länge
- 69 ft (21 m)
- Gäste
- 8
- Kabinen
- 4
Urteil
The Galeon 640 FLY is a well-executed 68-foot flybridge yacht with standout outdoor volume, flexible 3- or 4-cabin layouts, and strong long-range cruising credentials. Its twin Volvo Penta D13-1000 setup suits confident passagemaking, while fuel burn, complexity, and price will keep it in the premium-owner bracket.
Vorteile
- +Flexible 3/4-cabin layout with 8-guest accommodation
- +Large flybridge and opening-balcony concept add usable living space
- +Twin Volvo Penta D13-1000 engines suit serious cruising
- +990-gallon fuel capacity supports longer-range use
- +Three en-suite cabins plus day head improve privacy
Nachteile
- −Beam and systems complexity demand experienced handling
- −Premium ownership costs likely higher than smaller flybridge rivals
- −Performance is strong but not sportboat quick
- −Some published listings vary on layout and tankage details
The Galeon 640 FLY is a distinctive flybridge yacht with a modern, space-maximizing design. At 68'3" overall, it uses opening side balconies and a broad beam to create a much larger-feeling main deck and cockpit than its length suggests. The layout can be specified with 3 or 4 cabins, and the 2025 model year version is aimed squarely at owners who want a true family cruising yacht rather than a minimalist sport cruiser.
On the water, the twin Volvo Penta D13-1000 package gives the boat enough power for confident offshore cruising and respectable top-end pace for its size. This is not a lightweight, quick-turning hull, so the experience is more about stable passage-making and composed control than sharp sports-boat agility. The handling benefits from modern electronics such as autopilot and GPS, but close-quarters maneuvering still reflects the scale and weight of a 68-footer.
Comfort is a major strength. The confirmed 8-berth setup, 8-guest capacity, air conditioning, Wi‑Fi, and three en-suite cabins plus a day head make it practical for extended stays aboard. With a crew of two, the yacht can be run privately or with service support, though that also underlines its semi-commercial level of complexity.
Value is strongest for buyers who want large-yacht features in a manageable sub-70-foot package. The 640 FLY offers serious volume and cruising ability, but it is still a premium yacht with corresponding operating costs, and buyers should pay attention to configuration differences in published listings before comparing examples.


