Natali review
Yacht · 77 ft (23 m) · Tivat
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Key specs
- Builder
- Dominator
- Model
- Dominator 780 S-Version
- Length
- 77 ft (23 m)
- Guests
- 8
- Cabins
- 4
Verdict
A well-regarded late-2000s flybridge yacht with strong speed, generous accommodation and a practical 4-cabin layout. Its main trade-offs are high operating costs, older-era efficiency and the usual complexity of a large twin-engined planing yacht.
Pros
- +Fast planing performance for a 24 m yacht
- +Spacious 4-cabin layout for 8 guests
- +Large flybridge and social deck areas
- +Strong build and premium finish typical of the brand
Cons
- −Fuel and maintenance costs are likely high
- −Older design by modern efficiency standards
- −Handling and docking require experienced crew
- −Specs vary across listings, so condition matters a lot
The Dominator 780 S-Version is a 77-foot flybridge motor yacht from the late 2000s, built around a large-volume GRP planing hull with a beam of about 6.0 m. Public listings place it in the 23.5–24.0 m range and show a four-cabin, eight-guest arrangement, which makes it a strong fit for family cruising or hosted charter use.
On the water, the model is typically described with twin MAN diesel power and top speeds around 31 knots, with cruising speeds commonly in the low-to-mid 20-knot range. That gives it genuine performance for its size, but also means higher fuel burn and more demanding upkeep than slower displacement yachts. The handling is best viewed as confident and capable rather than simple; it suits owners or crews comfortable with a larger planing yacht.
Inside, the 780 S-Version’s appeal is its accommodation efficiency: four guest cabins, multiple heads, and a layout that prioritizes liveability over minimalism. The flybridge and main-deck social spaces are central to its value proposition, especially for Mediterranean-style use where outdoor lounging matters. The main weakness is value versus age; these yachts can still be compelling, but only if maintenance history, engine condition and refit quality are strong.
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