Outer Reef Yachts has introduced the 540 Adventure, hot on the heels of the 780 Adventure model that premiered in autumn 2024 following Outer Reef’s strategic merger with the Dutch shipyard Lynx Yachts.
Similar to the 780 Adventure, the 540 Adventure is designed and engineered in the Netherlands by Bernd Weel Design. It has additional engineering by Studio Delta Naval Architects and interiors by Julian Moore Design.
What’s different about the 540 Adventure is that it will be built in FRP, whereas the 780 Adventure is constructed with a steel hull. Power on the 540 Adventure will be a pair of 600 hp Volvo Penta D8 diesels with conventional drive-shaft propulsion, ZF transmissions and joystick controls. The yacht’s projected range is 2,000 nautical miles to allow for long-range and coastal cruising.
Additional equipment includes Humphree stabilizers and interceptors, a 16 kW Northern Lights generator, a Side-Power electric bow thruster with dual station controls, and a MarineAir air conditioning system.
Outer Reef Yachts created the Adventure line with a goal of appealing to younger clients who are looking for something more contemporary and expedition-spirited than the company’s extensive line of Classic models. The shipyard offers five lines of yachts in total, also including the M Class, S Class and Trident Series lines.
Inside, the layout on the 540 Adventure has three staterooms, including a full-beam amidships master stateroom. There are also two heads. Crew quarters are optional aft, or owners can outfit that space as a lazarette.
There’s entertaining and relaxation space on the top deck as well as on the main deck, with interior and upper-deck helms for operating the yacht comfortably in just about any kind of weather.
“The launch of the 540 Adventure is a milestone for Outer Reef Yachts as we continue to innovate and respond to the needs of today’s long-range yacht owners,” Jeff Druek, president and CEO of Outer Reef Yachts, stated in a press release. “This model exemplifies our commitment to designing and building yachts that combine exceptional performance, rugged capability and comfort. We are thrilled to bring this exciting new option to the market and look forward to welcoming a new generation of Outer Reef owners.”
What are the key specs for the Outer Reef 540 Adventure? Length overall is 56 feet, 5 inches. Beam is 17 feet, 8 inches, and the draft is 4 feet. Displacement is 34.5 tons.
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