Few boats make the kind of impact that the Pardo 43 achieved on its launch in 2017. A new brand, with a new model and an all-new look, it was soon the talk of the show season throughout Europe and the US.

With its IPS drives and one-level walkaround deck design, the 43 offered a cocktail of style and comfort that proved to be irresistible. Its focus on fun and practicality hit the sweet spot for sports weekenders. Now the 43 has been joined by the brand new 43R, a radical re-think of the original winning concept. It retains all the essentials that underwrite the astonishing success of the 43 – with more than 330 built – while adding a powerful surge of adrenalin.

So the sociable cockpit arrangement has been retained, with redesigned paired sofas facing each other across the table, and the useful garage and stowage area under the sunbed. Up at the bow, a forward-facing twin bench seat perfectly complements the expansive sunpad, for unforgettable wind-in-the-hair cruising adventures.

Dead amidships three racing seats nestle beneath a protective carbon fibre T-top, their occupants shielded from the slipstream by that steeply raked windscreen. Sturdy handrails add extra security. Sprung cleats, stitched upholstery and an air of hand built craftsmanship will all seem familiar to fans of the Pardo brand.

Down below, the quality of the interior fit-out becomes apparent in the tactile appeal of choice Italian fabrics and beautiful veneers. In terms of layout the new R model still offers the unbeatable combinations that remain such a selling point for the original 43 – the option of one or two cabins, with the forward V-berth converting into a spacious, secluded private dinette forward. But now there are also the new hull windows, to let the daylight in.

It is beneath the waterline that Pardo’s ‘evolution of a revolution’ catchline truly applies. The reason is of course the new model’s radical change in propulsion technology, from twin inboards to triple outboards. The stern sections and underwater profile of the 43R have been extensively redrafted and totally optimised for the new engines. They had to be – in its most potent variant the 11-ton Pardo 43R packs no less than 1,800 horsepower from three Mercury Verado V-12s. With their

contra-rotating propellers, steerable gearcases and two-speed automatic transmissions, these 48- valve, 7.6-litre power plants are engineering masterpieces. And they deliver.

The original 43 is a fine sports yacht, with sweet handling, willing acceleration and a top speed in cruising trim of around 37 knots. With its triple 600-horsepower outboard installation in full cry, however, the R model posts a stratospheric maximum of over 50 knots, transforming this sleek and sophisticated Italian sports cruiser at a stroke into a high-octane muscleboat. Razor-sharp helm response and rock-steady tracking come courtesy of an advanced deep-V hull.

Pardo’s new 43R exudes all the style and class of the original 43 and combines it with thoroughbred performance, for a breathtaking driver experience.

Pardo 43R specifications

Length overall: 49ft 0in (14.93m)
Hull length: 46ft 4in (14.14m)
Beam: 13ft 9in (4.20m)
Draught: 4ft 3in (1.30m)
Displacement: 11 tonnes approx (24,250lb)
Fuel: 550 gal (2,500lt)
Water: 88 gal (400lt)
Engines (std): 3 x 400hp Mercury V10i Verado
Engines (opt): 3 x 600hp Mercury V12 Verado

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Outer Reef is no stranger to premium bluewater cruisers. Since its foundation in Fort Lauderdale nearly 30 years ago, this multi award-winning American builder has forged a stellar international reputation for long-range luxury motoryachts that combine go-anywhere capability with class-leading comfort. But this latest addition to the fleet looks like one of its most exciting yachts yet…

Adventure line flagship

The new 780 Adventure takes its place as Outer Reef’s largest and most capable Adventure-line motoryacht. Created in collaboration with Dutch shipyard, Lynx Yachts, and built at the firm’s new production facility in the Netherlands, it takes full advantage of Holland’s peerless pedigree in oceangoing superyachts with a fast displacement hull form built entirely from steel.

That means extra strength and long-term durability, as well as greater impact resistance, easier customisation and simpler repairs.

Tough but lightweight aluminium topsides also play their part in keeping the centre of gravity as low as possible for optimised sea manners. And the inherent weight and strength of steel, allied to Outer Reef’s sound-mitigating technologies and zero-speed stabilisers, means a smoother, quieter experience both during exposed sea passages and at anchor. With an impressive 140 gross tons, she is one of the largest volume yachts in her class.

Long-range autonomy

If these dynamic traits are critical assets for the off-grid mariner, so is the Outer Reef’s capacity to operate for long spells away from shoreside support. With 15,000L of fuel as standard, you can expect the upgraded Caterpillar diesels to deliver a top end of around 18 knots, as well as transoceanic cruising range in the region of 4,000 nautical miles.

For extra autonomy, the standard fit-out also includes a 4,000L freshwater tank and 1,000L of black water capacity, as well as extensive storage for expedition kit. And there’s a range of options for the stowage and deployment of tenders, jet skis and water toys too.

User-friendly cabins

As a 78ft yacht with a 22ft beam and a classically upright, trawler-style profile, the 780 Adventure certainly delivers plenty of internal volume but it’s the customisation potential that really hits home.

You get four guest cabins as standard, plus a pair of additional ensuite bunk cabins forward, enabling you to sleep as many as 12 guests or eight guests and four crew. But for extra luxury, you can also combine the two midships cabins into a single full-beam owner’s suite with a large transverse bathroom. And as you would expect of a custom builder like Outer Reef, the main and upper decks are equally configurable.

Custom-ready decks

The main deck comes with a large sociable aft cockpit, sheltered from the weather, by the overhead flybridge and side extensions at the aft end of the superstructure. You can spec the large aft “Sports Locker” as a dive centre too and the bow space supplements that with plenty of room for a crane, a 6m tender and a pair of Jet Skis. But you can also opt for the extended saloon, in which case the superstructure extends further aft, reducing the size of the external cockpit but mitigating the impact of that with a sociable foredeck lounge.

The upper deck also enables you to finesse the balance between recreational luxury and expedition capability. It comes with a central dining area, a port wet bar, an aft island sunbed and a forward helm with wraparound companion seating. But again, there are options – most notably, exchanging the upper helm for a full wraparound seating zone and trading that aft sunbed for a large open deck with a davit and tender.

Easy-access adventure

With superior build quality, exceptional stability, ocean-crossing range and class-leading flexibility, the Outer Reef 780 Adventure is undoubtedly a formidable expedition yacht. But thanks to its easy manoeuvrability and advanced docking technologies, it’s a very easy vessel to own too.

In fact, it’s as keenly optimised for self-drive ownership as it is for crewed operation and the nature of this latest Outer Reef design also helps bring some of the world’s most sought-after cruising grounds within easy reach…

An overall length of 24m means you can drop anchor in the French Riviera. A modest draft of 1.9m makes it equally effective in the shallow-water cruising grounds of the Bahamas. And the option of ICE classification means you can navigate safely in wild and remote polar regions too.

So whether you’re considering Florida, the Mediterranean or the Great Barrier Reef; or even the icy frontier waters of Alaska and Europe’s far north, the Outer Reef 780 Adventure has the power and the pedigree to make unlimited exploration simpler, more accessible and more comfortable than ever before.

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