MCY 76 Exterior Walkthrough Video By BoatTEST.com

Monte Carlo Yachts 76 was the highest awarded yacht to date. The MCY 76 was truly a huge step forward in yacht building, combining the latest engineering and Italian flair like no other brand had done. Join us as BoatTest.com takes a look at the exterior of the MCY 76:

The following opinions are solely those of BoatTest.com and its test captain.

Hi, welcome to BoatTest.com. I’m Capt. Steve and today we’ll be taking a look at an award-winning boat from Italian boat builder Monte Carlo Yachts. It’s the MCY 76.

Now to say that this boat is award-winning is a bit of an understatement. She’s actually won an unprecedented Grand Slam of awards including two World Yacht trophies, Boat of the Year in 2010 and 2011, European Powerboat of the Year, as well as the Nautical Design Award. Now since we’re all boaters, let’s take a look at the MCT 76 from the top down.

Overhead is a very large retractable sunroof to expose the entire bridge deck. So over to the poor hand side, we’ve got a very expensive sunpad and L-shaped seating, and it’s interesting to note that every time you see a cushion on the MCY 76, there’s storage underneath.

In this case, we have storage for the teak tables that will go right in front of the L-shaped seating. The stainless pedestals are covered with teak boxes that get stowed in the radar mast when the table is being used. I also like that the table raises and lowers with a switch at the helm.

Over on the starboard side just above the helm, you have a sink. Right next to that, an electric grill. Below, icemaker, refrigerator, storage bin. And notice there are courtesy lights all around the deck.

As we continue back to the aft deck, we’ve got to deck chairs here. Obviously this can be used as a boat deck in the event that you do that; a crane will go into this position right here so that you can launch the tender over to the side.

Most people that buy the MCY 76 are using the hydraulically actuated swim platform for storing their tender. Now let’s take a look down below deck.

Coming down into the aft cockpit, 16-feet across by 9-and-a-half feet fore and aft. Beautiful teak table and in this position it makes a two-tiered buffet, but you can also close it off to make a very expensive dining table. It’ll rise and lower electrically, so it can be used as a dining table or a cocktail table, seating for 6, plus 2 on either side.

And here’s an interesting feature, on both sides of the cockpit, these sofas. I have never seen this in a boat in this class. The warping winches, the teak deck, the table – all standard equipment. Side decks are 17-inches wide, 33-and-a-half inch high bulwarks.

Now right at the side deck, there’s a watertight and whether tight door, simply push the button and you can hear the catch is being released. Then you can open the door. And in its fully open position, you still have room to transverse the side deck.

The side decks all converge forward and a Portuguese bridge which gives you access to this beautiful bow sun lounge area.

The sunpads have flip-up backrests so that you can effortlessly convert from sunning to dining. Two teak tables flank the walkway and stainless handrails are conveniently located. There’s storage underneath the cushions and opening panels to the sides access additional storage. Both tables raise and lower at the touch of a button.

Coming forward, pop-up LED lights, and here’s a holder for a vertical support that will cover the entire foredeck in a Bimini top, so you don’t always have to get complete sun while you’re here.

Now notice when you get up to the working end of the bow, you’ve got a recessed area that drops down, deck drains on both sides, and this will increase the height of the bulwarks to 26-and-a-half inches, so you’re very safe while you’re working the ground tackle. Anchor roller recessed into the bow, quick windlass with full control just underneath.

Roomy storage to either side for fenders. Also you have access to get underneath and undo any tangles that may occur. Now here’s an interesting feature. Under the starboard hatch, I reach way down; you’ve got a shower for the foredeck, controls for the windlass and look at this, a firefighting system. And all of this is standard equipment on the MCY 76.

That’s our look at the flying bridge and exterior features of the Monte Carlo Yachts 76. For my take on the living spaces, be sure to watch our inside features video. For BoatTest.com, I’m Capt. Steve. We’ll see you on the water.