FJORD XPRESS 38

Fjord — Mykonos, Cyclades Some yachts are built for lingering; this one is built for covering ground. Fjord tops out at 45 knots on twin Mercury 350 outboards — enough to turn the crossing to a neighbouring bay into part of the day rather than a means to an end, and enough to let you rethink your plans at noon without losing the afternoon. Outboard propulsion brings a practical advantage that matters more in the Cyclades than the spec sheet suggests: a shallow draft, and the freedom to drop anchor close to shore where deeper-keeled yachts have to hold off. The handling is straightforward, the manoeuvring precise in tight anchorages. The deck is her real argument. It can be laid out flush and unobstructed, which is what makes serious watersports workable rather than merely possible — room to rig, room to move, room to land back on board. Beneath the aft deck, a generous hold swallows diving or fishing gear, and even a small dinghy with its outboard. Below, a single cabin with a double bed sleeps two. She works equally well as a mega yacht tender, a family day yacht, or a watersports platform based out of Mykonos — the brief is yours to set, and the crew handles the rest.