2022 45ft Luxury Prestige Yacht, Professional crew, water mattress review
Boat · 45 ft (14 m) · Miami
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Key specs
- Builder
- Prestige
- Model
- 420
- Length
- 45 ft (14 m)
- Guests
- 12
- Cabins
- 2
Verdict
A capable 45ft flybridge cruiser with strong family-and-charter appeal: the Prestige 420 balances compact size, good interior volume and easy social spaces. It is not a pure sport boat, but it offers relaxed speed, predictable handling and solid comfort for day trips or short escapes.
Pros
- +Two-cabin layout suits small groups or families
- +Flybridge and cockpit are strong social spaces
- +Good cruising pace around the low 20-knot range
- +Shallow draft helps access to more anchorages
- +Brand-known layout with practical liveaboard features
Cons
- −Not as spacious as larger 45ft-class yachts
- −Fuel and water capacities are moderate, limiting range on long trips
- −Handling is secure rather than sporty
- −Full-load performance depends heavily on engine option and loading
The Prestige 420 is a 13.06m flybridge yacht that uses its beam efficiently, giving it a roomy feel for a 45ft-class boat. The two-cabin, two-head-style charter-friendly layout is practical, and the design prioritizes sociable outdoor living over aggressive styling or performance.
On the water, public reports and manufacturer data place cruising speed around 22 to 25 knots, with top speeds near 30 to 31 knots depending on engine fit and load. That makes it quick enough for coastal cruising while remaining more relaxed than sporty, and its hull/deadrise setup is geared toward stable, predictable behavior rather than hard-edged cornering.
Comfort is a strong point: the flybridge, cockpit and saloon arrangement works well for guest use, and the model is widely regarded as a good family cruiser. Value is solid if the goal is a premium brand name, usable space and charter appeal, though operating costs and real-world range are only mid-pack for the class.
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