Bluegame BGX73 Video Review: A Beach Club With a Hidden Crane
By the YachtWay editorial deskUpdated October 2026Video walkthrough7 min read
The Bluegame BGX73 is a 74 ft explorer-inspired yacht with a layout unlike most boats its size. We walked her in South Florida. The stern is a full beach club with a summer kitchen and a crane that rises from the hull for a jet ski. Behind it sits an indoor lounge and the owner's suite. The main deck has a galley and helm, a VIP cabin sits forward, and there is a crew cabin.
Something we had not seen before
Most 70 ft boats put the owner forward. The BGX73 puts the owner's suite behind an indoor lounge that opens onto the beach club, so the owner lives at water level. The hydraulic swim platform, the hidden crane and the summer kitchen make the stern a proper beach club. Up top there is a secret docking station on the aft deck, a bow lounge and a small flybridge.
What stood out on board
- A crane that hides in the hullIt rises at the push of a remote and lifts a jet ski onto the beach club. A matching cutout keeps the sides symmetrical.
- An owner's suite at the beach clubBehind the indoor lounge, with a desk, a walk-in closet and an en suite with a marble floor.
- A secret docking stationA joystick and bow thruster on the aft deck, so you can see the starboard side as you dock.
- A summer kitchen by the waterA grill, a teppanyaki plate, a pop-up faucet, a fridge and an ice maker at the beach club.
- An angled windshieldIt keeps sun glare off the helm, with the wipers hidden from view.
- Room to change the enginesA deck panel opens wide enough to swap engines one day.
Spec sheet at a glance
| Feature | What you get | The benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 74 ft 5 in (22.68 m) | Sold as a 73 |
| Beam | 18 ft 3 in (5.56 m) | Full-beam VIP cabin forward |
| Draft | 5 ft 1 in (1.55 m) | Fine for most anchorages |
| Dry weight | 40 t (88,100 lb) | Solid at sea |
| Tanks | 1,109 gal fuel, 264 gal water (4,200 L, 1,000 L) | Four fuel tanks for range |
| Power (as filmed) | 2x Volvo Penta D13 IPS 1350, 2,000 hp | IPS 1200 is standard |
| Docking | Joystick, DPS, aft docking station | Holds position and docks easily |
| Layout (as filmed) | Owner's suite, guest cabin, VIP, crew cabin | Every cabin has its own bathroom |
| Helm | Three 16 in Garmin screens, carbon seats | Clear view and cameras all round |
| Beach club | Hydraulic platform, crane, summer kitchen | Toys and cooking at water level |
| Connectivity | Starlink and DirecTV | Work or watch anywhere |
Beach club
The Opacmare swim platform lowers hydraulically, with its controls to port. A crane rises from the starboard side at the push of a remote to lift a jet ski or other toys.
- Shower.A carbon shower can go on the starboard side.
- Fishing.Three rod holders to port.
- Winches.On both sides, with hidden buttons.
- Speakers.Flush mounted in the hull.
Summer kitchen
The summer kitchen sits at the beach club under a small awning, so you can cook a few steps from the water.
- Cooking.A grill and a teppanyaki plate.
- Sink.A faucet that pops up.
- Cold.A fridge and an ice maker below.
- Cup holders.Three on the counter.
Aft deck
Wide stairs lead up from the beach club to the aft deck, with an L-shaped dining area and stairs to the flybridge. The docking station hides here.
- Dining.Deep seats with tall backrests, for eight.
- Shade.Carbon poles for a shade over the table.
- Cameras.On the sides and aft for docking.
- Boarding gates.Fold open on both sides.
Bow lounge and flybridge
A bar counter sits under the windshield, in front of a C-shaped lounge with high-low tables. At the bow the weighted backrests move to turn the lounge into a sunbed.
- Power.Sockets on both sides, plus Starlink.
- Anchor.Hidden under a hatch with non-skid on top.
- Flybridge.A small upper deck with handrails all round.
- TV.A DirecTV dome on the roof.
Main deck galley and helm
Stairs from the beach club lead to the main deck saloon, with a long galley to starboard and an L-shaped dining area. The windshield wraps around the helm.
- Galley.Twin sinks, a four-burner cooktop, a dishwasher and a combination oven.
- Coffee.A proper espresso machine with a milk frother.
- Fridges.Four fridge drawers in the island behind the helm.
- Helm.Volvo IPS with DPS, carbon seats and fold-down footrests.
- Controls.Physical buttons for the searchlight, horn and wipers.
Cabins
The owner's suite sits behind the beach club lounge. A guest cabin is next to it, and the VIP cabin is forward on its own stair from the main deck.
Owner's suite
- Bed.Queen size, with a mirror behind and a TV.
- Office.A desk with Starlink.
- En suite.Marble floor with anti-slip cuts, rain shower.
- Closet.A walk-in closet to starboard.
Guest and VIP cabins
- Guest cabin.A queen bed, a TV and an en suite that doubles as a day head.
- VIP cabin.Full beam, with opening windows on both sides.
- Laundry.A washer-dryer behind a cabinet.
Crew cabin
- Beds.Two bunks, with a Garmin display.
- Head.A wet head lined in waterproof material.
The BGX73 does things differently. The owner lives at the beach club, the crane hides in the hull, and a secret docking station makes her easy to handle without crew. The main deck galley and helm are bright, the VIP cabin spans the full beam and there is a proper crew cabin. With twin Volvo IPS 1350s and Starlink on board, she is set up for an owner who wants to drive and to stay out.
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