Four Yachts, One Verdict: Flybridge, Sportscruiser, Trawler, or Crossover?

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Thanks Jack! Sports Cruiser for me...❤

I really liked the Beneteau and sunseeker so I'd probably choose the Hardy DS. 😉❤️🇬🇧

Thank you for this. You always put out a fantastic video which I enjoy, but I really liked the comparison aspect of this one. I could compare features without trying to remember other videos I may have seen some time ago. Very useful, and as always, very well done by you !

For me, it's the trawler ... luv the solar and I think the sportscruiser looks old school.

Love this video format! A great way to see the benefits each style of yacht brings to the table. 👍

I would love to see a similar video with 70 footer yachts (just below 24 meters) to see how they compare. For example Bering 77 vs Pearl 72 vs something in the middle. Great job with the videos.

It is very kind of you to put your personal preference in the conclusion because that was the number one question for me 🤭 The Beneteau is a clear winner and the ultimate holiday platform for off shore cruising nevetheless i would choose the Absolute for it elegant_ italian, sophisticated interior and ask the shipyard to add a bigger fuel tank to broaden my horizon. Well done Jack !

completely depends on the cruising grounds. for the caribbean big power cat. for the med a slightly faster semi displacement able to scoot from port to port and fit into the smaller marinas. for the UK a bruiser to brave the waters year round - i wouldnt have a boat for summer cruising only. for the continent a dutch made boat capable for sea and rivers with a low bridge clearance. for full time liveaboard then the trawler that it an all arounder. out of this bunch i take the absolute. it does it all respectably well.

This is what i wanted for a long time. It would be nice whit more of that. For example different brands whit the same type of boatstyle.
For me is the trawler or the crossover. Live aborad for a longer period and not just a weekend. But the winecooler in the master is practical if you would like to hide for a day :o
I love the Swift trawler but the Abolute was nice. Or the new Nimbus 495. :D

Cool vessels shiny vessels. But all of them are Cat B which is a shame for this size.
I've never thought I'd pick an American over the European brands, but my pick is the Aquila 50.

As a late 60’s boater living in Florida I would like to see a video providing boat suggestions that is the longest length, biggest volume suitable for a 2 person crew, shallow draft for the Bahamas, an engine room with nearly standup head room to all systems and separate dining v. Living spaces and finally room for4-6 people to face forward and sit in doors with the skipper while under way. Whew 😅

Well, that was quite the workout, Jack. No trip to the gym for you today. Appreciated the comment about one choice having shaft drives and also that some builders' are now offering solar on those acres of fiberglass. You're doing an excellent job, Jack. Thank you.

Great tour, Jack. These comparison videos are so interesting and informative. Despite your very best efforts, I cannot make a choice. Each boats has it's pros which outweigh it's cons.

Beneteau for me every day 😊…..will you be doing a detailed walk through? Hope so 🤞

Great video Jack, thanks.
My fictional budget would probably choose the trawler style too for the space, safety and long term cruising potential.

Love this comparison video thanks James. Hey can you do a tour of your personal boat? Or do you currently have one and or if you do or don’t what is your choice? Thanks

I wish you would have shown more on engine room for maintenance of engines and generators.

Great comparison video, Jack. I'd agree with your choice out of these boats, but sometimes you want a sportsboat sometines a fly, so outside of this list, I'd go for the Sunseeker 55 Sports bridge... 👍

Beneteau would be last for me. It has a bland interior, a stressful layout and fugly shape. I would choose the Sunseeker.

Great video. You covered all the boats very well. My preference would be the Benateau. I like the idea of being able to go out stay out for awhile (since I left the toilet seat up this morning, my wife would appreciate if I did that asap).

Top shelf compilations, you and the team are the masters of making people happy ! More of these if time allows, great website to geek out on even if owning a boat is beyond majority of viewers.

Each boat have their fans and potential owners it depends on what type of boat they needs.
They are all nicely fitted out both the interior and exterior of each. Decision decisions - if only I have the money.
Overall I like the Sunseeker ( the salon/ galley 😊 Mediterranean or Caribbean or around Northern countries boat.
Absolute prefer it to the Benetau an honest boat, both good boats for long distance. But I prefer the interior layout, if your movement is restricted salon on one layers. Accommodation is excellent again on one level. She a high quality boat.
Jack one query which of the 4 different boats are the best value for money. Is that possible.
Also if money was no problem ( dont we all wish that) would your heart say I want. Gut reaction. Not including super yachts please. Could be a Absolute or a dingy that jas sn electric motor. If that possible for you to do that.

What a dilemma I would love to have, four great yet different yachts in style and design, I would go for the trawler first then the crossover. Great tour this one Jack, keep them coming and thank you.

Outstanding format Jack, thank you. My choices, and what I've actually been grappling with, are Fleming 58 (aft master only), Nordhavn 57, Princess F55-60, Selene 60, and GB or Hampton 60

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Great speedy reviews Jack. Your commentary, knowledge and attention to detail was sublime, whilst hardly drawing breath! Trawler was my preferred choice, just need to sell my house, wife and kidneys to buy one! Thank you for your hard work. Cheers 🍻🛥️🇬🇧

i really liked the Beneteau trawler.. they really seems like a boat for living and holiday with family not just for partying and too “fancy”

I love the crossover. .....

Excellent, well informed comparison video. It's hard to choose which boat to buy if you have 1.3 million dollars(+or-)burning a hole in your wallet . If I had my choice, it would be the Trawler spec'd boat. More headroom below the main deck

I don’t know loads about Absolute as a company, the build quality, the reliability and how they look after their customers but based purely on this video and my personal requirements that’s where my money would go.

If you like wearing red braces and work in the City then the SunSeeker is for you! Agree, The Absolute isn't so easy on the eye but I love the interior design. I really like the Prestige but I'd go for the Beneteau, it ticks so many boxes for me. I like the MY class/type comparison video Jack, please do more!

I'm a flybridge kinda guy and it boils down to style and quality so for me it's the Absolute that wins but I do have a soft spot for the practicality of the Swift Trawler.
Thanks for a year full of fantastic reviews and test drives, I hope you and everyone at yacht buyer have a wonderful Christmas and a happy new year.

Appreciate all the work that went into this comparo video! Love the stylishness of the Sunseeker but can't beat the cost savings of the trawler. Would like to see what Beneteau can do with a 70-80 foot boat.

Genuinely having been on and looked at many yachts - the quality and durable nature of Riviera’s? I don’t agree with respect these come close ?

Love the Absolutes. They seem so high quality. With my imaginary pot of money I'd need some speed though so it would be the Sunseeker, or instead, go with two boats, a cheaper faster boat for the thrills (Finnmaster T9 or Princess V40), and the Absolute for more relaxed cruising. The Navetta 64 is one of my favourites, stunning boat and layout.

Great video! I would go for the Absolute if I was going for a flybridge type of boat, great quality and style - but I slightly prefer the 52 Flybridge over the Navetta. Best boat of the last 12 months though for me is the Riviera SUV range, especially the 585 (admittedly a little larger than all these)

Great Video Jack, the Swift for me. Have a great festive time.

While kitchens and bathrooms sell houses (and likewise with yachts) engine rooms must be added as vital information for yacht buyers/dreamers. A quick look would have been brilliant but understand your time constraints. Thanks for this very professionally presented and informative video on these amazing 55 ft yachts.

Nice comparison video. I like the simplicity of shaft drive, but i agree with your choice because of the practicality and layout

I love the concept of the fly bridge, on a big yacht that can move. I just think it's awesome to be up in the wind and move a big powerful beast thru the water with awesome outdoor and indoor spaces.

I'll go with the Beneteau swift for sure