The Maestro 82 is the latest addition to the line, joining the 51 and 65. A big part of the impression made by the 82 is the vertical pilothouse windshield - it not only improves the helm lines of sight, it creates more usable space on both the main deck and upper decks. The large windows in the hull and superstructure lend an open and spacious feeling unrivaled in its size range.

In fact, this Maestro has an upper deck that stretches nearly 60 feet, a phenomenal achievement on an 82-foot yacht. This creates a large outdoor living space, with room for a helm to port plus a three-guest companion seat on centerline and a spacious sunpad forward. Aft is another sunpad that serves as a removable cover for a circular whirlpool spa. Between the forward and aft pads is a large settee, a table and chairs to port, and a bar to starboard, all shaded by a fiberglass top.

The top is supported on centerline by a swept-back T-post and balanced at the after corners by stainless stanchions for an unobstructed view. Antennae are mounted forward on the top, leaving room aft for a large accordion-fold section that can be opened when guests prefer sun to shade. Hatches cover stairways to the main deck both forward and aft. All this, and there's still room abaft the spa for a tender and davit.

The main deck is where the Apreamare Maestro 82 really shines, and the pilothouse is the icing on this cake. Vertical windows in a full semicircular array provide great sightlines. Everything one could want is here: a companion settee to port, a navigation desk to starboard, and a day-head aft to add to the captain's comfort.

The Apreamare Maestro 82 is a great all-around yacht with the feel of a much bigger boat. And its sharp good looks will make an impression that will stay with you, too.