5 September 2024
Six-yacht line-up including show debuts from Galeon and Pardo Yachts
Argo Yachting will host a six-yacht display at its new pontoon stand on the marina at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show. Show debuts include the Galeon 560 FLY and the Pardo GT52. Making up the display will be the Galeon 440 FLY, 405 HTS, 400 FLY and Pardo 43.
Argo Yachting is the official distributor for six brands of new yachts including Galeon, Pardo, Chris-Craft, Wider, Saxdor and Greenline, across specific European territories.
The dedicated Argo Yachting team will be presenting new boats from across the portfolio, as well as listings of pre-loved brokerage yachts from some of the most well-known luxury brands in the world. Experts from Argo Yachting’s aftercare team will also be on hand to discuss retrofit, refurbishment, service and maintenance.
Galeon Yachts
This family-owned manufacturer of luxury yachts, founded in 1982, delivers enjoyment on board through innovation. Top naval architect, Tony Castro, leads the cutting-edge design while every model meets the highest quality standard.
Galeon prides itself on enhancing the yachting experience with ground-breaking design elements such as ‘beach mode’ with lowering bathing platforms and drop-down balconies, while models also feature a 360-degree carousel cockpit seating for guests to face forward or aft, and electric sky deck roofs. Customisation includes furniture and finishes, a choice of sumptuous fabrics, beautiful galley and bathroom options and an extensive choice of paint colours to individualise your yacht.
Galeon’s quality is attributable to its 1,600 skilled craftspeople and technicians based in the region renowned for its strong boat building history, robust quality assurance procedures and 40 years of experience in building quality yachts. As official distributor in the UK, Germany, Portugal and the Balearic Islands, Argo Yachting offers unrivalled service including independent surveys, pre-delivery inspection and sea commissioning, technical handovers and aftercare options.
Galeon Yachts on Display
Winner of the 2023 World Yachts Trophies; ‘Best Evolution’ award, she offers a unique layout and design features. Step on board and immediately her incredible cockpit seating area and galley greets guests with generous seating, bi-fold doors, large sliding windows, dropdown balconies and bar counter – the ultimate entertaining area. Her huge flybridge with hard top comes as standard offering voluminous space and shade from the elements. There’s a helm door providing access to the side decks leading to bow seating and sun pads. Sumptuous lower accommodation provides three generous cabins to accommodate six guests. There’s also a stern crew cabin with walk-through access to the engine room.
Galeon 440 Fly This fantastic flybridge boasts all the innovative and versatile features of the 400 Fly - and more. She has spacious accommodation for six guests in three beautifully appointed cabins. Ample flybridge seating and a wet bar means that everyone can relax in comfort and style either under way or at anchor for a sunset dinner.
This is a stunning cruiser sports boat featuring a spacious cockpit with two opening roof sections and starboard wet bar. The extending hydraulic bathing platform with garage storage for water toys is perfect for water sports enthusiasts and below deck, the 405 HTS accommodates four guests in two stylish ensuite cabins.
The Galeon 400 Fly is deceptively spacious and filled with unique features such as flexible seating. She has innovative fold-down balconies that open up the saloon and maximise the flow of social space, seamlessly connecting the interior to the exterior to appreciate the beautiful surroundings. There’s a helm door to the side deck to make it easy to manoeuvre around the yacht. And for entertaining guests after a spot of watersports, there is a transom wet bar and barbeque.
Pardo Yachts
Italian by design, Pardo Yachts capture elegance, sophistication and exquisite craftsmanship, combined with superb performance. Cantiere del Pardo has over 40 years of yacht building experience that provides in-depth knowledge and expertise in everything it does, therefore offering great peace of mind to boat owners.
The models, from 38 to 75 feet, combine Italian style with functionality, typically featuring spacious layouts and modern aesthetics for those seeking both comfort and style on the water.
Pardo Yachts on Display
Combining luxury and performance for superior cruising, this fabulous yacht made her UK debut earlier this year. She features unmistakeable Pardo hull lines including extensive glazing offering panoramic views from the spacious saloon. Lower accommodation includes a large master cabin, guest cabin and galley. Memories are created with family and friends in the convivial aft cockpit, with reclining back rests and extending sunshade above. With an expansive comfortable deck space forward and a swim platform that lowers for tender launch aft, this is the perfect yacht for those who enjoy fresh air, sunshine and water sports.
Stand-out sleek design meets exceptional performance with her striking profile, clean lines, and a unique v-hull with inverted bow for better sea keeping. Pardo’s well-renowned walk-around layout with deep bulwarks provides great flow and ease of movement around the boat. There’s ample seating in the cockpit along with sunpads for relaxing on a summer’s day with an outdoor galley and extending sunshade for alfresco dining. For the water sports enthusiasts, there’s a hydraulic platform and generous storage under the aft sunpad for water toys. The Pardo 43 has Volvo IPS drive with joystick control.
Join Argo Yachting’s dedicated team at the UK’s largest boat show from Friday 13th to Sunday 22nd September. For further information contact the Argo Yachting team in the UK on: +44 (0)1489 885656 or or register your interest to attend: https://argoyachting.com/events/southampton-boat-show