LOA: 83ft 0in (25.30m) BEAM: 21ft 0in (6.40m)
ENGINES: Twin 1800hp Caterpillar diesels TOP SPEED: 23 knots
PRICE: POA CONTACT: www.outerreefyachts.com
Not every modern adventure yacht has to look modern. This classical ocean-crossing N adventure platform builds on Outer Reef’s reputation for custom-built offshore cruisers with a design intended to deliver a “limitless” range of itineraries. To that end, it comes with a fuel tank capable of carrying more than 11,000 litres of fuel, as well as a water tank of nearly 2,000 litres and all the holding tank space you need for leisurely ocean passages.
In terms of the deck layout, that’s also as practical as you would expect. This latest addition to Outer Reef’s X Class fleet uses upright trawler-style topsides to help maximise volume, as well as broad, deep sheltered side decks to enable easy movement at sea. Up on the top deck, you get a very spacious and comfortable helm station with symmetrical wraparound lounge seating for long comfortable passages, as well as plenty of space at the aft end for a seagoing tender.
The main deck pilothouse is equally workmanlike. Linked directly to the upper helm via an internal staircase and the side decks, it is divided from the recreational seating areas in the aft part of the saloon by means of an extraordinarily spacious and well equipped galley. There’s even room for a central island unit creating more storage and