The typical design of a Flybridge

While there are some variations of the overall design based on the brand and series chosen, most flybridges are fundamentally the same. Starting at the hull, you will find a Deep Vee fabrication. Some brands rib the hull and others do not, but the Deep Vee will be present. Secondly, when looking at the construction, you will see that the bridge typically has a fin-tail quality. This wind-blown look is a result of the flybridge portion of the vessel (not the main bridge). The space under the extension generally serves as a leisure lounge or dining area, adjoining the main bridge and the stern. On some models the flybridge extends to the stern so much that only the swim deck/ diving deck is left unshaded.

The advantage of the flybridge

The openness of the flybridge allows for the yachter to have an above the horizon vantage point when navigating. Unlike the fishing and multi-tier towers, the flybridge typically has plusher materials, allow the captain to sit while navigating if he or she so chooses, and (as a whole) is more enclosed and aesthetically fluent with the rest of the boat than with the T-Top tiered boats.

Apart from the materials and the layout, some yachters prefer the natural sunlight and open air when out on the open sea. At the same time, the navigator does not want to lose any of the functions or features of the console. Since the majority of the Flybridge boats for sale mirror the controls of the main bridge, captain’s can have the same handling capabilities on the flybridge as the do on the main enclosed bridge.

Power wise, the Flybridge is comparable to the sport or the luxury cruiser boat. Flybridges are inboard motors. Depending upon the size of the vessel, access could be located under the stern or in a dedicated engine room.

Popular Flybridge Boat Brands

As with most boat types, flybridge boats are priced primarily based on the engine capacity and the LOA of the vessel. There are a few brands which are elite and therefore are priced higher. Upgraded power options will also contribute to the base price of the models listed below.

• Albermarle
• Aquanaut
• Astondoa
• Atlantic
• Azimut Yachts
• Bavaria Motorboats
• Cobo Yachts
• Carnevali
• Dale
• Dellapasqua
• Dickey boats
• Egg Harbor
• Galeon
• Greenline
• Hardy
• Jeanneau
• Jetten Yachting
• Klingenburg
• Meridian Yachts
• Montecarlo
• Ocqueteau
• Princess
• Riviera
• Rodman
• San Juan Yachts
• Sealine
• SeaVee
• Sessa Marine
• Tabo
• Tiara Yachts

Commissioning a flybridge boat is not the only option for getting the exact vessel you want. While there are advantages to commissioning your next vessel, there are cons as well, specifically the time to construct as well as the fees for building.

One solution over commissioning a flybridge is to find a pre-owned flybridge boat for sale. Purchasing a pre-owned listing is substantially cheaper than purchasing new, but does not limit the features, packaging, or the usability of the vessel.

Where is the best place to use a Flybridge boat?

Flybridges are best used offshore. Due to the hull design and the power of the inboards, they are suitable for both the Gulf as well as the Atlantic. If the vessel is to be used on large freshwater bodies, such as Lake Okeechobee, owners will need to ensure that the power configuration, the LOA, and the weight meet the FWC specifications and regulations.

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