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LAFAYETTE-Test
Mega yacht · 119 ft (36 m) · Cannes
Expertenbewertung
Technische Daten
- Werft
- Amer
- Modell
- 120
- Länge
- 119 ft (36 m)
- Gäste
- 10
- Kabinen
- 5
Urteil
LAFAYETTE is a contemporary 36.5m Amer 120 that combines strong charter appeal with practical layout, good guest volume and easy low-speed handling. It is best suited to owners or charterers prioritizing comfort, deck lifestyle and maneuverability over outright size or long-range cruising.
Vorteile
- +10-guest layout in 5 cabins suits charter use
- +Main-deck master and full-beam social spaces
- +Zero-speed stabilizers and joystick steering aid comfort and handling
- +Low-profile 36.5m design is easy to berth and operate
Nachteile
- −Crew count and some published dimensions vary across sources
- −Performance figures differ by listing, creating uncertainty on exact top/cruise speeds
- −Value is strong for charter utility, but less compelling versus larger yachts
- −Range and fuel economy are not clearly published
LAFAYETTE presents as a clean, modern Amer 120 with the proportions and styling expected of a contemporary 36.5m Italian-built motor yacht. The design is aimed at easy outdoor living rather than dramatic volume, with a balanced flybridge profile, balcony feature, and a layout that supports both private use and charter turnover.
On the water, the yacht’s 4,000 hp Volvo Penta IPS setup, joystick steering and zero-speed stabilizers point to confident docking and relaxed maneuvering at low speeds. Reported performance figures vary by source, but the platform is generally described as a planing motor yacht with respectable cruise speeds for coastal and island hopping rather than extended offshore passages.
Comfort is a clear strength: 10 guests in 5 cabins, air conditioning, Wi‑Fi, jacuzzi and gym make it well equipped for charter. The main trade-off is that published information is not fully consistent on crew count, dimensions and speed, which slightly complicates comparisons with similarly sized yachts.
In value terms, LAFAYETTE looks strongest as a charter-focused yacht where layout, amenities and ease of operation matter more than absolute size. Buyers or charterers seeking a larger beam, greater range or more consistent published specs may find alternatives with clearer technical documentation.


