Yachting

205 NAUTICAL MILES

MAXIMUM CRUISING RANGE AT 21 KNOTS

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Ready to Rough It

Most yachtsmen never want to see a 13-foot wave, but just in case they do, the MCY 70 Skylounge is certified to handle it.

The yacht meets the European Union’s requiremen­ts for extended voyages with winds above 40 knots and wave heights above 13 feet.

The center helm seat is flanked by guest bench seats, with sliding side windows for fresh air when desired. Open the electric sunroof and aft doors, and the enclosed bridge converts to a breezy oasis. ¶ The flat helm console houses rocker switches, thruster joysticks, MAN low-profile electric throttles and other systems. Three Garmin multifunct­ion displays are housed in individual pods, adding to the unrestrict­ed visibility forward. The sofa and ottoman to port are ideal for stretching out after a long run. ¶ Aft on this deck is an outdoor space with several chairs and cocktail tables, protected from the wind and secure within welded railings. ¶ Belowdecks, the full-beam master stateroom has a king berth on centerline with a wraparound headboard, pearl-white lacquer walls and 6-foot-8-inch headroom. This stateroom is a hideaway place with a portside sofa, starboard vanity/desk and flush-mounted 43-inch TV. There’s an oversize marble shower stall with a seat and rain shower in the en suite head, a walk-in closet, and a washer/dryer in the staircase foyer to allow easy living on extended voyages. ¶ The other three guest staterooms are forward, laid out as a forepeak VIP and a pair of twins. The VIP has a queen berth and an en suite head with a tiled shower stall. The twin-berth staterooms can convert to doubles, and an en suite head in the port room serves them both. MCY got creative with the lateral stowage under the center staircase, which is accessible from each guest stateroom. Crew have twin bunks just forward of the engine room. ¶ Far forward on the MCY 70 Skylounge ( just follow the teak-capped rails past the Portuguese bridge) is a bow lounge. With a center walk-through, this haven includes sun pads, electric highlow teak tables with dining for 10, pop-up accent lights and a sunshade. Forward is a raised deck that houses the windlass, anchor gear and cleats, keeping these toebusting protrusion­s out of walking areas. ¶ A high level of personaliz­ation is key for MCY. While the 70 Skylounge bears a strong family resemblanc­e to the builder’s other models on the outside, it can be customized throughout the interior, making it worth a look inside and out.

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