With the F480, Fjord Yachts is sending a weekender into the race that combines the best of three worlds: Nordic appearance (angular and clear), German yacht building from Greifswald and, for the first time, Italian style: the lines and interior of the 14.60 metre long Fjord were designed by Marco Casali from the Roman studio Too Design.
In the Open version, for example, two IPS-800 engines deliver a maximum speed of 34 knots. The 480 Sport is fitted with three Mercury Verado V12 outboards, which deliver a total of 1324 kilowatts and catapult the boat up to 45 knots.
Weekender with folding side balconies
The dolce vita on deck is provided by two wide sun loungers and folding balconies that transform the cockpit into a beach club. The fact that the hardtop supports have to be angled forwards at the foot seems like a trick.
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Below deck of the 4.57 metre wide weekender, there are various options to choose from: either a saloon with seating area in the foredeck plus a double cabin or two double cabins for four guests. There are also one or two shower toilets. Additional bulkheads and doors provide more privacy. The Fjord 480 will be officially launched in autumn 2024.
Uske Berndt
Editor News & Panorama
