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REVIEW
A TALE OF 2 BOATS Two of Beneteau’s hottest boats for this summer are not sailing boats but motorboats. Both excellent in their own way, their differences and individual strengths shone through during their recent delivery to Malta.
FLYER 10
also protecting from the sun while underway.
boating experience…more than a dayboat in
The ample dash fits either a 12” or 16” Garmin
every sense.
plotter. As well as a fixed VHF and GT-21TH if you’re after some fishing fun. Drawing on its sundeck origins, the Flyer 10’s ample, three-person bow lounger is accessible via the wide port side walkaround. This version comes with stylish lounge seats featuring sculpted backrests and fold-down armrests – a worthwhile addition if you’re after the complete Flyer 10 look. Does the large bow sun pad translate into any compromises below decks? In a word, no. The 1.82m of headroom in the forward cabin makes for an expansive well-lit dinette which is easily
Winner of the European Powerboat of the
transformed into a comfortable double berth.
Year 2020 (up to 10m category) the Flyer 10
Four adults could easily spend a wonderful
is a flyer at heart. With the qualities of both
weekend on board thanks to the second
the SPACEdeck and SUNdeck versions,
transverse cabin and additional separate heads
Beneteau’s Flyer 10 has the performance and
and shower compartment.
looks of a sports boat, the generous seating and sun-bathing space of a spacious dayboat
On her stern, the fabulously sporty Flyer 10
and the liveaboard capability of a sports
can accommodate up to a total of 700Hp
cruiser.
going from 0 to 30 knots in 16 seconds and a maximum speed of 42 Knots. Her optimal
Starting at the stern, the large multi-use dining
cruising speed is 23Kts at around 4500 RPM.
Length
Beam
9.98 M
3 . 32 M
Displacement
Engine
568 8 KG
70 0 H P
Fuel
Water
800L
160 L
station in the cockpit is a step away from the outdoor galley, making it as convenient for food
The Flyer 10 proudly exhibits Beneteau’s
preparation as it is for entertaining. When not in
patented Air Step® Hull. The resultant reduced
use, this can be converted into a sun pad which
friction cushions the hull at the stern making
is over 2.5m in length with the aft backrest
her fun and edgy while remaining comfortable,
lowered.
safe and dry on deck thanks to her bow spray rails.
The four-person helm station is roomy, well protected from the elements and the
This craftily designed boat is incredibly
optional T-Top adds real cruiser flair while
versatile, and a thoroughly enthralling family
