Galeon 480 Fly Boat Test: Three Decks of Innovation in 47'

The Galeon 480 Fly redefines coastal cruising with a revolutionary three-deck layout compressed into 47ft. Tony Castro's design features fold-down balconies, accordion doors that merge indoor-outdoor spaces, and owner-operator systems. Powered by twin 600-hp Volvo Penta D8s hitting 28 knots, with three staterooms and practical coastal range—this Polish-built flybridge delivers on every level. Specifications Dimensions: Length Overall: 47' 1" (14.35 m) Beam: 14' 2" (4.33 m) Draft: 4' 3" (1.3 m) Weight: Dry Weight: 35,274 lbs (16,000 kg) Tested Weight: 39,032 lbs (17,705 kg) Capacities: Fuel: 396 gal (1,500 L) Water: 143 gal (650 L) Engine: 2 x 600-hp Volvo Penta D8 Range: Effective range: 137-371 nm with 10% fuel reserve 18 knots cruise: 137 nm 8 knots displacement: 371 nm Handling: The Galeon 480 Fly handled well at both low and high speeds with her straight shaft V-Drive configuration. Autopilot was helpful at slow speeds due to helm input requirements. She handled waves well during testing. For complete performance data, full specifications, and our Captain's Report, visit BoatTest.com https://boattest.com/boats/galeon/480-fly-2025 Watch our feature video for a complete walkthrough of the galley, salon, cabins, and more! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NF9DmURowbg *📱 Follow us:* 👉https://www.instagram.com/boattest_official 👉 https://www.facebook.com/boattestcom/ 👉https://twitter.com/boattest 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/company/boattest/ 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@boatestofficial *💼 Website:* https://boattest.com/ *Boat Club* https://www.sovereignboatfleet.com/ *📝 BoatTEST Daily Newsletter:* https://boattest.com/user/register *Photo Content *”Life is Better On A Boat" Daily Newsletter Subscriber Submission. *Reel Contest* Email: photos@boattest.com *VIP BoatTEST Yearly Membership* https://boattest.com/vip-membership We love hearing from you! Send your questions to: *Editorial@boattest.com* Thank you for watching! -BoatTEST 🚤 *Life is Better on a Boat!* ⛵️