Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Galeon Yachts 420 Fly 2016 vs Galeon Yachts HTS 485 2018 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Galeon Yachts 420 Fly 2016 vs Galeon Yachts HTS 485 2018 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 435 hp for the Galeon Yachts 420 Fly 2016 and 435 hp for the Galeon Yachts HTS 485 2018. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Galeon Yachts HTS 485 2018 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Galeon Yachts 420 Fly 2016 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Galeon Yachts HTS 485 2018 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Galeon Yachts HTS 485 2018 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 50,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Galeon Yachts 420 Fly 2016 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail41.00 ft
Length overall - Detail50.00 ft
Length - Feet41
Length - Feet50
Length overall - Meters12.5
Length overall - Meters15.24
Length overall - Inches492
Length overall - Inches600
Beam13.64 ft
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters4.16
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches164
Beam - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail2.62 ft
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.8
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal132.09
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters500.01
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Engine makeVOLVO PENTA
Engine makeVolvo
Horsepower435 hp
Horsepower435 hp
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine 2 Engine MakeVOLVO PENTA
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Horsepower435 hp
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Operational Info
Water capacity118.8
Water capacitynot available
Boat typePower
Boat typePower