flybridge
Elevated steering platform
A flybridge is an elevated, open deck above the main helm station on a boat or yacht, typically featuring a secondary set of controls for steering and navigation.
This upper platform offers better visibility and a more social atmosphere for cruising in fair weather.
We spent most of the afternoon up on the flybridge, enjoying the sun.
Boats with flybridges are popular for recreational cruising because they provide additional outdoor entertaining space while keeping the enclosed cabin available below.
Elevated seating level
- hardtopRigid-roofed vehicle
- canopyOverhead protective covering
- staircaseIndoor flight of steps
- enclosureConfined, bordered space
windshield · handrails · deck · seating · lounge · wet bar · tower · mast
Vessel's steering mechanism
- consoleComfort in distress
- captain's chairShip leader's designated seat
- steering wheelVehicle direction controller
- throttlePower flow controller
instrumentation · gauges · compass · autopilot · radar · GPS · VHF · fishfinder
Meals taken outdoors
- entertainingProviding amusement or enjoyment
- grill stationDesignated cooking area for flame-seared food
- wet barBuilt-in home drink station
- socializingEngaging with others recreationally
sundeck · lounging · cruising · cocktails · guests · sightseeing · relaxation · luxury
Unobstructed wide-angle view
- horizonApparent earth-sky meeting
- visibilityRange of clear sight
- sightlinesUnobstructed viewing paths
- seascapeOcean scene depiction
360-degree view · birdseye · overlook · perspective · situational awareness · spotting · lookout · unobstructed view
upper deck
Elevated seating level
enclosure · windshield · handrails · deck · seating · lounge · wet bar · tower · mast · antenna
helm
Vessel's steering mechanism
- consoleComfort in distress
- captain's chairShip leader's designated seat
- steering wheelVehicle direction controller
throttle · instrumentation · gauges · compass · autopilot · radar · GPS · VHF · fishfinder · sonar
alfresco dining
Meals taken outdoors
- entertainingProviding amusement or enjoyment
- grill stationDesignated cooking area for flame-seared food
- wet barBuilt-in home drink station
socializing · sundeck · lounging · cruising · cocktails · guests · sightseeing · relaxation · luxury · harbor views
panorama
Unobstructed wide-angle view
- horizonApparent earth-sky meeting
- visibilityRange of clear sight
- sightlinesUnobstructed viewing paths
seascape · 360-degree view · birdseye · overlook · perspective · situational awareness · spotting · lookout · unobstructed view
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