The all-new Absolute 47 Fly will most likely generate some strong opinions with the snub-nose style bow and high freeboard forward. However, no one will argue that the Absolute 47 Fly is a finely built Italian designed yacht with a great deal of attention to detail.
The first impression of the Absolute 47 Fly is that it is an unconventional flybridge sport Yacht. With its plumb bow, wide beam carried forward, and high foredeck which houses a unique forward master cabin below.
Diverting from a conventional sport yacht, Absolute built the 47 Fly as a family-friendly expedition yacht with all of the accoutrements for entertaining guests onboard. With a wide beam of 4.48 m which is carried forward, the Absolute 47 Fly has three staterooms below and a wide-open galley and salon area. The Absolute 47 Fly is designed to be owner-operated with well-equipped upper and lower helm featuring Volvo Penta IPS joystick controls and a progressive bow thruster.
The Absolute 47 Fly has a length overall of 14.63 m, and a loaded weight of around 24,000 kg. With dual 480-horsepower Volvo Penta D6 IPS 650 pod drives at full throttle 3700 rpm, the Absolute 47 Fly reached a top speed of 30.5 mph (49.08 kph). At 3600 rpm and 30.0 mph, the Absolute 47 Fly achieved a 172.24 lph fuel burn that translated to 0.7 mpg and a range of 402 km, while still reserving 10-percent of the Absolute 47 Fly’s 1,600 L total fuel capacity.
The transom’s swim platform on the Absolute 47 Fly is the logical boarding point with stairs moulded into both sides of the transom. The hydraulically actuated swim platform lowers to effectively act as a private beach.
Access to the aft deck is via the port and starboard side stairways. The port side is narrow and has a solid safety gate and the starboard side is wide with a stainless steel framed smoked Plexiglas gate. The upper deck provides full cover protection over the aft deck with a motorised shade at the trailing edge providing additional shade.
SPACIOUS INTERIOR
Entering from the aft deck through the 2-piece sliding glass partition door to the port side there is an L-shape counter with storage below that doubles as a service bar for those on the aft deck. The cooktop, trash receptacle and sink are built into the solid surface countertop with cabinets mounted above. Built into the lower cabinets are the dishwasher and Bosch microwave/convection oven. On the starboard side there is a counter and a full-size refrigerator with freezer on top.
The full-beam saloon has a U-shaped dinette with a solid wood table to port and an inboard-facing loveseat on the starboard side abaft of the starboard side helm station and side deck door.
The lower helm is mounted on the starboard side forward in the cabin. The windshield consists of two panels with a centre support pillar and along with the large side windows and the galley’s glass partition, the operator has a panoramic view while underway.
Forward on the deck is another al fresco social area with a manual high-low solid teak table surrounded by seating. Lowering the table and adding an insert cushion creates a large sun pad area.
The Absolute 47 Fly’s central social gathering space is the large flybridge deck. Access to the upper deck is from the starboard side stairway leading up from the aft deck and through a smoked plexiglass hatch. The test Absolute 47 Fly was equipped with the optional hardtop. A Bimini top is standard.
TWO CABIN LAYOUT
Across from the day-head is the guest stateroom with twin single berths. The layout of the forward master stateroom on the Absolute 47 Fly takes a unique approach with the double berth angled from the starboard side to the centre of the cabin. Absolute’s approach allows for the master stateroom deck to be all on one level. It’s easier to make up the berth and to get in and out of it.
The Absolute 47 Fly is a well-executed yacht with an open layout and ample side windows both on the main deck and in the staterooms. On the water, the Absolute 47 Fly delivered a solid performance. The Absolute 47 Fly has a unique appearance that’s sure to elicit strong opinions with its raised deck and high freeboard forward. From her intriguing snub-nose design to her master stateroom in the bow, this Italian-built yacht is sure to get plenty of attention and for good reason. Throughout the Absolute 47 Fly, the attention to detail is self-evident in the exacting joinery work. Whether entertaining at the dock or voyaging, the excellent quality of the build is ubiquitous.
New Zealand agent for Absolute Yachts, Gary Erseg tells us that has two 47 Flys arriving shortly, with one available for a pre-Xmas delivery.
