The latest European powerboat import from Jeanneau is the Prestige 60 you see below. She's the largest of this French builder's Prestige line, which includes about ten models from 30 feet to 60 feet. She sports a deep-V hull form, which comes from well-known naval architect Michael Peters and gets her styling cues from Italian designer Vittorio Garoni. Twin 670-hp Volvo Penta IPS diesels are expected to push the 60 to a cruise speed of 25 knots (28.8 mph) and a WOT speed of 31 knots (35.7 mph). Stay tuned as PMY will be headed over to Genoa, Italy, shortly to meet with this boat and do a full wringout.
About patrick_sciacca
Patrick started on boats at the age of two on his father’s 31-foot Downeaster, and spent most of his childhood fishing the waters off the south shore of Long Island. An avid offshore angler and regular tournament participant, he’s a steady visitor to the East Coast canyons onboard his 31-foot Ocean Master Expeditor and the 43 Viking Blinky III. Patrick’s also fished the waters of Mexico, Costa Rica, North Carolina, South Florida, Jamaica, and the BVI for everything from blue, white, and striped marlin to swordfish and giant tuna. The family’s seafaring tradition continues with Patrick’s three-year-old son, Kevin Aidan, who came onboard his daddy’s boat when he was just two weeks old.
Prior to his post at Power & Motoryacht, Patrick worked as a teacher and held editorial positions at newspapers and trade magazines. He currently holds a USCG 50-ton Master license and is an IGFA certified tournament observer.