Introducing the Galeon Yachts 480 Fly

The Galeon Yachts 480 Fly’s increased main-deck space and sun-filled interior are two key traits at the heart of its design. The 47-foot flybridge cruiser was introduced at the 2024 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show as the latest model in the builder’s flybridge series of eight models from 38 feet to 83 feet length overall. Naval architect Tony Castro helped pen the 480 Fly’s design.

The main-deck interior combines light upholstery and an array of windows to make the space feel large and bright. The galley is positioned aft, letting the host entertain guests in multiple parts of the yacht at once. Some options regarding the interior color palette include dark walnut or beechwood with a matte finish. Salon lounge seating is amidships with a bench seat to starboard, abaft the lower helm station, and a U-shaped settee and dining table to port.

Belowdecks, Galeon managed to fit a three-stateroom, two-head layout on this sub-50-foot cruiser. Amidships, the full-beam master stateroom has the en suite head forward to port with a built-in settee and stowage to starboard. The forepeak VIP stateroom has a centerline queen berth and an en suite head, while the third guest stateroom is to starboard with over-under berths. The oversize windows in the staterooms are a nice touch, filling the spaces with natural light.

On the flybridge, the captain has a view through the reverse-raked windshield that cuts the wind as well as reduces glare and reflections off the water. The upper helm station is forward and to starboard with a bench seat for two people, while a U-shaped dinette is directly to port. Aft is an L-shaped settee for additional lounge seating. Abaft the upper helm station is a wet bar for libations and lunch.

Exterior entertainment spaces continue on the flybridge. The U-shaped settee on this deck can seat six people with broad views of the surroundings.

The 480 Fly can be ordered with twin 600 hp Volvo Penta D8 diesels and a V-drive transmission. This combination will push the vessel to a reported 29-knot top hop and a cruise speed of 24 knots, plenty fast to get the whole family feeling the wind in their hair.

Additional options for the Galeon 480 Fly include a Seakeeper gyrostabilizer, a hydraulic swim platform, an electric grill on the main deck aft and a stern thruster.

With its 480 Fly, Galeon Yachts has created a notable owner-operator cruising craft with multiple outdoor lounge areas, accommodations for the growing boating family, and the kind of power that makes a decent amount of exploring possible during a long weekend voyage. This midsize flybridge cruiser should prove a capable entertaining platform for friends too.

Change of Scene

On the main deck, two spaces can become one with the sliding glass doors open aft. The galley and cockpit merge, facilitating an indoor-outdoor dining and entertaining experience.

More Deck on Demand

Galeon enhanced the cockpit space with foldout terraces on both sides, a feature the builder calls Beach Mode. It creates more room for watersports and sunbathing when the yacht is at anchor.

Getting Social

The Galeon 480 Fly has a trifecta of exterior areas for guests to maximize alfresco activities, including the flybridge, cockpit and foredeck.

For the Onboard Chef

The galley is on the main deck, positioned for entertaining guests with amenities that include a Corian countertop, a two-burner cooktop, a microwave, a refrigerator, a sink, and stowage for serving trays and more.

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