Helm Stations

Here's a gallery showing some recent helms we've seen (and the boats they command).

By PMY Editors

January 15, 2015

Riviera 565 SUV
The Riviera 565 SUV captures the sport-loving essence of Australia,
with a large cockpit and plenty of space for family and friends.
Read our boat test of the Riviera 565 SUV here ▶

Riviera 565 SUV
But it’s the helm on the Riviera 565 SUV that really shines. The station is placed to port, which puts the
Volvo Penta IPS joystick in your right hand when facing aft to dock the boat—and helps you make it look easy.
Read our boat test of the Riviera 565 SUV here ▶

Marlow 62E
The Marlow 62E continues to add to its storied boatbuilding history with a cruiser
that adds details in an evolutionary process of smart design.
Read our boat test of the Marlow 62E here ▶

Marlow 62E
In the Marlow 62E, you’ll be going places and enjoying the view,
and what better position than this motoryacht’s flying bridge.
Read our boat test of the Marlow 62E here ▶

Marlow 62E
The lower helm on the Marlow 62E makes for a great command center for a crew to stretch its legs and put her immense range—better than 1,600 nautical miles at 10 knots—to good use.
Read our boat test of the Marlow 62E here ▶

Cheoy Lee Alpha 87 Sportbridge
Take command of this sleek, high-tech offering from Cheoy Lee—
the Alpha line shows off this venerable builders’ capabilities inside and out.
Read our boat test of the Cheoy Lee Alpha 87 Sportbridge here ▶

Cheoy Lee Alpha 87 Sportbridge
The Cheoy Lee Alpha 87 Sportbridge uses Space-Age seating design and built-in iPads
to keep her helmsman comfortable and in control.
Read our boat test of the Cheoy Lee Alpha 87 Sportbridge here ▶

Grand Banks 46 Eastbay FB
Many boaters love the traditional look of the Grand Banks 46 Eastbay FB, and it’s not hard to see why.
Read our boat test of the Grand Banks 46 Eastbay FB here ▶

Grand Banks 46 Eastbay FB
Large windows and warm joinery complement a destroyer-style wheel on the Grand Banks 46 Eastbay FB,
and make the lower helm station the dream setup for many cruising boaters.
Read our boat test of the Grand Banks 46 Eastbay FB here ▶

Grand Banks 46 Eastbay FB
There’s nothing wrong with exploring your options, however, and the Grand Banks 46 Eastbay FB
has a flying bridge with companion seating to help you enjoy those sea breezes.
Read our boat test of the Grand Banks 46 Eastbay FB here ▶

Ferretti 750
The distinctive Ferretti 750 makes no bones about making her presence known in a given port of call.
Read our boat test of the Ferretti 750 here ▶

Ferretti 750
The upper helm of this graceful Italian motoryacht (shown here with optional sunroof),
lets the helmsman of the Ferretti 750 survey all of which he is master.
Read our boat test of the Ferretti 750 here ▶

Fountaine-Pajot Summerland 40 LC
Make the most of your cruising cat—
the upper helm of the Fountaine-Pajot Summerland 40 LC will have you made in the shade.
Read our boat test of the Fountaine-Pajot Summerland 40 LC here ▶

Fountaine-Pajot Summerland 40 LC
This helmsman seems somewhat… distracted. But the upper helm of the Fountaine-Pajot Summerland 40 LC offers plenty of companion seating and great all-round sightlines.
Read our boat test of the Fountaine-Pajot Summerland 40 LC here ▶

Fountaine-Pajot Summerland 40 LC
When everyone heads to the roomy saloon on the Fountaine-Pajot Summerland 40 LC,
the helmsman can take full command at this lower station with a spacious helm dash.
Read our boat test of the Fountaine-Pajot Summerland 40 LC here ▶

Viking 92 C
Imagine the thrill of taking the helm of the formidable Viking 92C.
Read our boat test of the Viking 92 C here ▶

Viking 92 C
With five large flat-panel displays (though yours will pretty much have whatever you want) and a comfortable perch, the helm of the Viking 92C gives you the tools to create your own excitement.
Read our boat test of the Viking 92 C here ▶

Prestige 450
The Prestige 450 has many cruising qualities boaters look for in a new motoryacht.
Read our boat test of the Prestige 450 here ▶

Prestige 450
The helmsman on the Prestige 450 will never be lonely at the lower helm.
Read our boat test of the Prestige 450 here ▶

Sanlorenzo SL118
Have an idea of what you’re after?
Perhaps a made-to-measure yacht such as Sanlorenzo’s SL118 has all of the options you could wish for.
Read our boat test of the Sanlorenzo SL 118 here ▶

Sanlorenzo SL118
But who wouldn’t want to try taking a seat in the technologically advanced
command center of the Sanlorenzo SL118?
Read our boat test of the Sanlorenzo SL 118 here ▶

Azimut Magellano 53
Many design features and cruising capabilities all come together in the Azimut Magellano 53.
Read our boat test of the Azimut Magellano 53 here ▶

Azimut Magellano 53
All controls lay within easy reach of the upper helm seat on the Azimut Magellano 53.
Though the helm array is scaled down for the flying bridge,
the full capabilities of this yacht may be best realized from the alfresco upper helm.
Read our boat test of the Azimut Magellano 53 here ▶
See more helm stations here ▶

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