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Motor yacht Alalunga Sport 85x 4800hp review
Mega yacht · 87 ft (27 m) · Portisco
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Key specs
- Builder
- Alalunga
- Model
- Sport 85x
- Length
- 87 ft (27 m)
- Guests
- 8
- Cabins
- 4
Verdict
The Alalunga 85X Sport is a fast, Italian-built 87-foot motor yacht with sharp styling, strong surface-drive performance and a practical 4-cabin layout for up to 8 guests. It is best suited to owners or charterers prioritizing speed and style over volume, with value influenced by age, maintenance and the limited docume
Pros
- +Distinctive Italian open-yacht styling
- +Strong performance with twin 2400 hp engines
- +Four cabins for 8 guests
- +Crewed layout with 3 crew
- +Surface-drive setup supports lively handling
Cons
- −Cabin and bathroom details are not fully consistent across sources
- −Older 2008 build means upkeep matters
- −Open design offers less sheltered volume than a flybridge yacht
- −Fuel capacity and range are not clearly confirmed
The Alalunga 85X Sport is an 87-foot Italian motor yacht with a low, sporty profile and a fiberglass/GRP planing hull. Public listings show a beam of about 6.2 m and a layout built around speed rather than maximum interior volume, which fits the model’s open-performance brief.[1][2][4]
On the water, the yacht’s twin 2400 hp engines and Arneson surface-drive configuration point to strong acceleration and high-speed cruising. Reported figures vary by source, but they consistently place the boat in the fast-performance category for its size, with top speed claims ranging from the mid-40-knot area to around 49 mph depending on the listing.[1][2][4][5]
Comfort is centered on a 4-cabin, 8-guest arrangement with 3 crew, which is appropriate for private use or upscale chartering. The tradeoff is that the open sports-yacht layout generally provides less sheltered living space than a raised-flybridge design, so livability depends on how much the buyer values sun-deck style cruising versus interior volume.[2][3][7]
From a value perspective, the model is attractive for buyers seeking an iconic-looking performance yacht with a proven pedigree, but it is not a low-maintenance choice. The 2008 build date, the year discrepancy in public listings, and the lack of fully consistent bathroom and systems information suggest that survey, maintenance records and operational condition matter more here than brochure claims.[3][4][11]
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