Australasian Marine Imports agent, Leigh-Smith Cruiser Sales has recently announced the Australian debut of the Hampton 680 Pilothouse. With over 20 years of experience, the Hampton Yachts Boat Building Company specialises in constructing semi-custom yachts with a focus on comfort, safety, and dependable cruising.

The 18ft 2in beam of the Hampton 680 Pilothouse allows for comfortable living space above, whilst also accommodating a full beam master stateroom and two spacious staterooms below, served by two elegant marble-lined en suites. Amenities and interiors can be custom-designed to each owner’s specifications.

Hampton says the pilothouse of the 680 offers excellent visability, while the large instrument panel allows for easy installation of the latest instrumentation and navigation equipment.

A settee with an adjustable table and burl inlays can be converted to a dinette for six at the dock. The flybridge offers a large seating area, with adjustable table, helm bench, jump seat, wet bar, refrigerator and barbecue space.

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The hull is solid fibreglass, reinforced with two layers of Kevlar from chine to chine and three layers of Kevlar in the forward collision zone. The engineroom has been designed with an emphasis on easy access to all mechanical components and filters.

When cruising, the 680’s planing hull offers a stable ride. According to Hampton Yachts, the modified deep-V design, combined with high forward deadrise sections, makes for a smooth entry into head seas. The design also incorporates propeller tunnels to lower the shaft angle, which, Hampton points out, results in greater efficiency and directional stability.