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Saxdor’s New Attack: The 400 GTS That Kills the Myth of the Open Boat
The Industry’s New Arena: Open-Air and Aggressive
The Cannes Yachting Festival is more than a stage for grand superyachts; it is where brands make their most audacious moves. This year, Saxdor Yachts, Europe’s fastest-growing brand, is making a deliberate splash with the world premiere of the Saxdor 400 GTS. This is not just another boat; it is a direct challenge to the notion that open cruisers must sacrifice comfort, versatility, or quality. The 400 GTS is a strategic strike—the most open expression of the 400 series—and it is set to change how the market views open boats.
Performance Without the Sticker Shock
At the heart of the 400 GTS‘s confident swagger is its performance. It is built on the same proven twin-stepped performance hull as its siblings, the 400 GTO and GTC. This engineering ensures confident handling, stability, and speed on the water. Power comes from new Mercury V10 425hp engines, providing a powerful, efficient ride. But what truly makes this model a market threat is its price. The 400 GTS offers this level of performance and build quality at a cost that puts it in a class of its own. It is a boat that refuses to make trade-offs, particularly on value.
The Open-Air Assault: A New Kind of Freedom
Saxdor’s design philosophy for the 400 GTS is simple yet disruptive: to put the owner in full connection with the sea. This starts with a fully open deck and a T-top roof that provides essential shade and shelter. Its signature fold-down terraces open up the sides, blurring the lines between the yacht and the water. Versatile lounging solutions and a semi-walkaround layout maximize usable deck space. This is a boat designed not just for day trips, but for a lifestyle where the ocean isn’t a backdrop; it is the main event.
The Smart Layout: Day Cruising, Overnight Stays
The 400 GTS proves that an open boat does not have to be a compromise on comfort. Below deck, two spacious cabins offer overnight capability, giving owners the freedom to extend their adventures. The modular seating is a clever touch; a convertible dinette in the bow turns into a sunbed, while two rows of sofas aft surround a dining table that can also be a sunbed base. The helm area, with a standard three-seat configuration, is well-protected under the T-top and offers optional sliding glass side doors for added shelter from the elements. This is a boat that thinks about how you live on it.
The Verdict: A Performance That Speaks for Itself
The 400 GTS‘s debut at Cannes is a powerful statement. It embodies Saxdor’s philosophy of “more boat, more style, without any trade-offs.” This is a model that takes the best of its predecessors—the performance-driven GTO and the versatile GTC—and pushes the boundaries of the open cruiser. For anyone looking for a yacht that offers confident handling, smart design, and a disruptive price point, this is a model that demands attention. The future of open cruising has arrived, and it is here to shake things up.
