First picture of new L590 Fly on its way to FLIBS

Beautiful boat - can't wait to see one at a show, although we don't normally get the big ones out here on the west coast.
 
That boat is perfect...I'll never own one, but it's a work of art and should the lottery somehow bless me, it's on the short list.
 
Ok i will give boltman a bit ,it does look like an azimut and the hard top lines dont match the lines of the rest of the boat.Also i dont like the fact that the cockpit is pretty much completely covered by the oversized flybridge.
 
boltman said:
Wow that is ONE Ugly boat , looks like a cross between a Bayliner and Azimut gone wrong , Sea Ray ...... I'm not sure this is the best you can do


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I agree with Boltman, at least on the outward appearance. This boat is very busy looking, which is typical of a "swoopy" euro design. I prefer a more traditional design like a Bertram, Viking or Hatteras sedan/sportfish, or a 1999-2004 480 or 560. But I love the interior layout and finishes on the L590. And, I know the L590 has a tad more room than our Grady Marlin 300.
 
No continuity in the design. Square corners where radius should be a radius where square corners should be. THIS IS A THUMBS DOWN FOR ME.
 
I am not really in financial place to comment on design appeal. We have owned a couple of older boats and tend to work with the left overs. My temptation is to say how beautiful it is and hope the people buying them step out of something that I would like, and can afford. In general I hate the "modern" trend of bigger, and bigger, windows cut into the hull. I suppose the towering monstrosity this will be (once it gets its upper deck canvass) will still be dockable due to its joy stick controls. Over all, I do not hate the look, but it is clearly designed as a floating apartment/ cocktail boat. Nothing wrong with that, but it is not my cup of tea. I want a boat that can tolerate a little weather, and weather a little abuse. They say good judgement comes from experience, and experience (mostly) comes from bad judgement. I think the wisdom of these huge hull windows will prove flawed as these boat age, and probably lead to a future set of designs that are more in tune with what Mariners already know they need.
 
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I am not really in financial place to comment on design appeal. We have owned a couple of older boats and tend to work with the left overs my temptation is to say how beautiful it is and hope the people buying them step out of something that people like me like, and can afford. In general I hate the "modern" trend of bigger, and bigger, windows cut into the hull. I suppose the towering monstrosity this will be (once it gets its upper deck canvass) will still be dockable due to its joy stick controls. over all, I do not hate the look, but it is clearly designed as a floating apartment/ cocktail boat. Nothing wrong with that, but it is not my cup of tea. I want a boat that can tolerate a little weather, and weather a little abuse. They say good judgement comes from experience, and experience (mostly) comes form bad judgement. I think the wisdom of these huge hull windows will prove flawed as these boat age, and probably lead to a future set of designs that are more in tune with what Mariners know they need.
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The larger windows are an industry trend and I don't see that changing anytime soon. Sea Ray did not invent this feature. Megayacht builders are also using bigger windows than they did 10-15 years ago.

Also, while I'm not sure about the 590, the L650 is the first SR to get a CE class A rating, meaning it is designed for the ocean and rough seas. SeaRay has never built to this standard before.

For what it's worth SeaRay is building this boat for folks with a big wallet and who can afford a captain on longer trips. If you're spending $3Million+ on a boat you're used to fine things and these new boats deliver.
 
Sorry guys, I don't see why the bitterness.....

I studied the profile shot from a design perspective, and I think it looks great. I see a lot of design implemented in the yacht.....Smooth & graceful lines. I'd love to jump aboard and see about the functionality. I certainly have some questions about real world boating, but I have the confidence in SR that I would be impressed.

I wonder what the price point is as they have the successful L650 now. I guess they have seen a need for something a little less expensive and want to fill it.

Ok, now I want to go to the FLIBS....... Perhaps?
 
I don't care what brand it is (because they all look the same) but this style of yacht does nothing for me. I wouldn't be a buyer even if I could afford one.


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I like the outside.

But when I move up to the next boat, I will be a bit older, access and the inside out will become more important. I have not been on the boat, so cant judge that.

Not gonna throw any rocks till I see more...
 
boltman said:
Wow that is ONE Ugly boat , looks like a cross between a Bayliner and Azimut gone wrong , Sea Ray ...... I'm not sure this is the best you can do


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Agree that is one ugly yacht I suppose it's just beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I'd give Sea Ray an A+ for designing boats for a full spectrum of buyers one design does not fit all.
 
I do not like it... too many lines and too many windows on the hull. It does not look it can handle big waves and, most of all, it does not look AMERICAN!!!!
 
You haters crack me up! From one picture you think the L590 Fly is butt ugly? Go look at it in person. It is a smaller version of the L650 Fly which is in high demand. I am sure Sea Ray Corporate appreciates your input but also realize 95% of the critics could never purchase this boat. Boat styles change with trend and the trend now is straight lines. I wish my 410 had more of the straight line to tell you the truth. The L590 Fly, from the one picture shown, looks amazing in my eyes (also someone that could never buy one new, unless my Mega Millions ticket hits today).
 
It's definitely growing on me. My first reaction to the 650FLY was same as Boltman's; but having boarded it and spent a few days around it, you learn how impressive it is. Take a look at Power & Motor Yacht Magazine. Every page - this is all you see. Gotta get with the times!
 
Straight lines are ok. Famous car designer Pininfarina used to say"straight lines, smoothly rounded at the end".

The point for me is that I do not like the cluttered hull which makes the all sight too busy (I hope you understand my english :grin:) and the overhang of the flybridge over the cockpit.... the rest is ok, but there's nothing new to it and nothing that makes you understand where the design come from...

I think it will appeal to americans who love euro design, but not europeans who love a more "american" muscular and "marine" design.
 
HUMPH said:
You haters crack me up! From one picture you think the L590 Fly is butt ugly? Go look at it in person. It is a smaller version of the L650 Fly which is in high demand. I am sure Sea Ray Corporate appreciates your input but also realize 95% of the critics could never purchase this boat. Boat styles change with trend and the trend now is straight lines. I wish my 410 had more of the straight line to tell you the truth. The L590 Fly, from the one picture shown, looks amazing in my eyes (also someone that could never buy one new, unless my Mega Millions ticket hits today).
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Haters? We see a picture, we like it or we don't, pretty subjective I think...different but equally valid opinions. 95% of everybody couldn't afford this boat whether they like it or not. I'd suggest the feedback, for or against, even from the poor folk like yourself is all valued by SR Corporate. :thumbsup:

I don't care for the goofy looking windows myself.
 
That's better...
I don't like the windows either but I understand the need for "natural light to flood the space."

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