INVICTUS 460 TT
LOA 46ft 10in (14.27m) BEAM 14ft 6in (4.43m) DISPLACEMENT 14.7 tonnes ENGINES 2 x 480hp Volvo D6 IPS 650 FUEL CAPACITY 286 gal (1,300 lt) MAXIMUM SPEED 35.5 knots PRICE FROM €824,000 inc VAT
Invictus’s new 460 TT shimmered in the sunshine during its unveiling at the recent Cannes boat show, displaying the superb level of detail and finish we’ve come to expect from this interesting Italian yard.
A comfortable family weekender which can be configured with two sleeping cabins, this first example of the company flagship was shown with an eminently more breathable open-plan layout on the lower deck, featuring a twin-berth sleeping area under the cockpit, whose beds can slide together, and roomy seating forward. The beds are big, at 6ft 7in by 3ft 3in (200cm x 99cm), and sitting headroom of 4ft 6in (137cm) is more than adequate. There is useful stowage in the side lockers and in drawers under the beds. Whopping headroom of 6ft 10in (208cm) in the saloon area adds to the 460’s sense of size and space.
Up on deck, a wealth of smart ideas combine with beautiful craftsmanship to make the 460 a pleasure to be on board. Two clever cockpit tables unfold to form one long table, which can comfortably seat eight to an alfresco lunch, served from the rather minimalist galley behind the helm seats. Shade from the sculpted carbon hardtop can be extended aft with a furling bimini, while the opening flap above the helm is an unexpected extra touch, to augment the breeze on a hot day. Upholstered armrests at the helm seats open to reveal useful stowage bins. The tap at the sink is telescopic – just press down and it’s out of the way. Drop-down balconies each side are an option.
Secure side decks link the large sunbeds forward and aft, and engines and IPS drives are easily accessible beneath two long hatches in the tender garage. The twin 480hp motors promise potent performance for the 460 TT, and our experience of previous Invictus models gives us no reason to doubt the yard’s claimed top speed of more than 35 knots. Unfortunately we weren’t able to put it to the test at the show, as – much to the surprise and frustration of the boatbuilders – the 460 was firmly locked in by a fixed pontoon.