First test of the ultimate convertible sportsboat | Saxdor 400 GTC sea trial | Motor Boat & Yachting

[@seanogden927]

That is a cracking boat, so flexible with the different configurations and nicely finished off, I was surprised when you showed us the rear cabin, It handled brilliantly out at sea, it did not appear to struggle at all just looked smooth and capable. Definitely a boat to consider in this price range. Great video Hugo thank you.

[@hugoandreae3785]

Thanks Sean

[@Coatsey007]

I have one on order through Neville, Ideal Boats, who have been great. I was glad to see your review and comments on the boat, particularly the doors and frame. Your comment on the boat being great all around and for all seasons is why I bought it. Nice to hear this from someone with more experience than I. I just need to figure out a system for the blinds for privacy and sun protection as I intend to use mine for longer adventures. Any suggestions are warmly welcome. Great video and thank you.

[@craybro]

The star of the show has to be the beautiful in white front wedgee life jacket that Hugo is wearing!

[@maryholder3795]

She is an all rounder with her cabins, drop down balconies, smallish heads. Clever use of seats. A great day or weekend boat for all weathers with the close or open wheelhouse. Sleeps 4 comfortable. A good boat with great agility dorys what it says on the tin. Like her.

[@rockitrockit8517]

four adverts in 22 min video - takes the edge off the enjoyment of a well put together review

[@nickglossop]

That’s nothing to do with MBY and all to do with KZbin. They control the advert ratios.

[@rockitrockit8517]

@@nickglossop I realise that, sadly they are taking mick - the thing is I often give up on the video so in the long term KZbin looses out at the expense of the video producer/channel

[@hugoandreae3785]

As Nick says that’s not our call but as we get a tiny percentage of the revenue from these ads it does help fund us making these videos

[@KevLaj]

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[@JaimeLopez-bk9mb]

You want to buy a quarter million dollar boat and you don’t want to pay for premium? Hmmm, sounds off.

[@telinoz1975]

Best of both Worlds.

[@andrewdean1216]

Thank you Hugo, gosh…that boat is like a Japanese puzzle box….well done on showing us all the features…can’t have been easy. Love it…

[@hugoandreae3785]

It’s clever stuff but it all works

[@limbicnode3342]

And at this speed we're burning 216L/Hr. That is some rich boating.

[@crgeorge1]

Amazing boat! It solves the issue with obstructed swimming platform by outboards.. I really want this one... I'm in US though

[@Master-Blaster-4x4]

have em in u.s. 🧐

[@terrydouglas2777]

That boat is pretty cool Hugo, thank you for showing it to us. I really like it and i think if you would have a few fishing pole holders at the bow and about 6 or 8 holders at the back and some at the sides. If you put both side walls down that gives 1 person room to fish, 2 at the back and 1 or 2 at the bow to fish. You can go from port to fishing spot very quickly and catch your limit and get back in record time with this speed boat. I love that boat. Great fishing boat. I bet it might be a good river, lake and bayou boat in the southern states here in the USA. Great boat Hugo, Thank you buddy.

[@mjvse]

really adds to your content having a dedicated cameraman :)

[@ArtstradaMagazine]

this is just such a brilliant boat

[@johnschieffelin3226]

Thanks for the tour of the new Saxdoor. A lot to like, but I find some features almost too clever -- they sort of get in your way. Very much not a fan of the lack of convenient access to side decks for hanging fenders. A lot of competition in the "commuter" niche -- Axopar, Wellcraft, Nimbus, Juneau and Windy to name some. I think the American Boston Whaler 380 Realm competes well, although it's a much heavier, more expensive boat. The Tiara 43 LS is a fine competitor also.

[@brianunderwood3109]

Same reason I don't like Galon, too many convertible things to go wrong.

[@Coatsey007]

All great boats and ones I looked at. I chose the Saxdor and accepted the compromise of some of the things you rightly mentioned for the upsides, for example, far more room in the cabin, slight better looking and whilst almost as pratical, more stylish and comfy than the Axopar. I think the great thing is that there are enough boats in this category, all slight geared to certain needs that you choose based on that. Time will tell if my decision was right.

[@chancelockhart9659]

Great job Hugo, keep killin it!

[@pageant1fd]

Great vlog Hugo and what a super boat. Uk and Med use yr round. Thanks for sharing.

[@hugoandreae3785]

My pleasure

[@nicbennett6554]

Brilliant review Hugo of a very impressive boat. Pleased to see it handling the Solent so well. I’d want a cuppa waiting for the aft window to lift 😆

[@hugoandreae3785]

You soon get used to it

[@Nezzer57]

Thanks Hugo, great review and really helpful to view a sea trial in real life weather conditions 👍

[@hugoandreae3785]

That’s the reality of a British ‘summer’

[@mortenberg2897]

All those electrical (and slow) functions would worry - and irritate me! I lean more towards Marex solutions …. Great video 😊

[@cookiemonster2299]

Really nice boat, the rear lifting window would be better manually operated though. ❤️🇬🇧

[@mikeiva3896]

Awesome boat so many great ideas come to life would love to see a cat version of this boat between 4045 foot. I think that would be much room awesome to see built.

[@KevLaj]

18:20 Get another knot or two if you clean the hull 🤣

[@Coatsey007]

I have elected to keep mine in a dry stack in Portchester when not using it to keep the hull cleaner. Just waiting for delivery in September. I'm like a kid waiting for Christmas.

[@tomcraig8027]

67 liters per hour at 16 knots. Does the boat come with a tanker? Nice looking boat though.

[@DubLubb]

Want to see a test with a pair of COX 350 diesel outboards

[@george6319]

I would prefer everything manual operated vs electric motors

[@BorderlineBored]

So many sharp edges around this thing, id be bruised for days just getting the fenders out.

[@themanwithnoname2666]

I could live on that boat.

[@Coatsey007]

I agree and intend to take longer adventures with the one I have on order. We will find out.

[@jordanthomasnurse3329]

The hull specs shown at the end of the video are stating a 50'2" LOA and 16'7" beam. Is this accurate?

[@PhilbyFavourites]

66 litres an hour at 16 knots - exactly the same as my Swift Trawler 34 (only I’m buying cheaper diesel….) However, if I try really hard (downhill) I’ve maxed at 21 knots… Nice boat, great review as ever. Has the boat been antifouled? The hull looks as if it’s been in the water a week unprotected. And can you Drystack it? I know the 32 will Drystack - but is this a step too far?

[@hugoandreae3785]

Not sure if it has been antifouled but the dealer was very apologetic it looked a bit green. There wasn’t time to clean it before our test

[@PhilbyFavourites]

@@hugoandreae3785thanks Hugo, I thought it had the look of a Drystack boat that hadn’t been lifted out for a few days. My other boat, Robalo R180, took on that look and it was only StarBrite bottom cleaner that got it sorted. Best get them to antifoul it quick 🤓🤓🤓. Cheers, summers only round the corner….

[@Coatsey007]

Yes you can Drystack it. I checked this before ordering mine.

[@PhilbyFavourites]

@@Coatsey007see you down Trafalgar Wharf then 🤓🤓🤓👍🏻

[@MarVillaN24]

I really like this boat except for the head. Too short and wet heads are not for me. Bed kinda small too tho

[@origin178]

Fuel consumption stated ~= 1.2 mpg (1 US) or 196 L/100 km.

[@ArsenalFCRules]

What country are you testing in?

[@stratolestele7611]

I don't know why - but I can't put my finger on the reason I just don't care for this boat. I think the best way to describe the way it hits me is - chopped-up layout. Galley feels weak, as though they didn't commit to it. Why not put the fridges side-by-side? Freezer space? No genset? 40', nowadays, I expect a nicer head compartment w/, separate shower, and definitely a larger sink as was noted. The berth is terrible. There are much better ways to do it. Feel like the table and all of that in the bow is excessive when you already have the table in the cabin. Then they could have raised the deck up front, still provided for sunning up there, and then greatly improved the space down below. Provide a proper berth, I'm hoping the interior table coverts to space for two more. And then some TV accommodations down below and up top. There's no commitment to any one area - just a series of compromises. No sale here! ;) Compare this to the Wellcraft 355. I'd add their 425 (435?),but that would be unfair. Those boats are much better kitted out. Not sure of cost comparison, but those Wellcraft's would get my money in a hot second before this one. My friend, on that window opening - please, maybe edit to time-lapse next time? That was laborious to watch that worm drive slloooowwwwlly open it.

[@futureofhealthforlife]

Good feedback, dont think the well craft stacks up the same with this, I would rather the saxdor to be honest, you have some valid points though.

[@Iggy-2010]

Great looking boat and functional,but very pricey!

[@mts982]

reliable cause it opened one time?

[@stevehanke1842]

320 GTC has a portside co-pilot seat,why not on a 40 footer,its nice when your cruising with a buddy not the ol lady.

[@channelvr1293]

Amazing what you all can fit into a boat this size.. however I would lose the seating up front and raise the height of the master bedroom (to please the lady's). Otherwise, I'm sold...

[@luckystriker7489]

I don't like the rearward slanting front windows. They looked cool in the 80's, but they are heat gatherers and look dated by now. Trawler-style rulez!

[@999MikeS]

Is it just me or has the intro now a straight copy of yacht buyers script??

[@davix587]

diesel please

[@JessicaLynYoung]

Are there any boats like this but solar powered electric?

[@yanassi]

And the unspoken part, does this burn 75-190 liters of fuel per hour at 45mph? Where’s the thinking? The seapiper 37 trawler does 1000km with 200 liters of fuel at a slow, comfortable 7 knots. 400gtc is a heavy and comfortable cruiser, why try to make a speed boat out of it when lightweight speed boats are ubiquitous? My preference, the 400gtc helm and interior on the seapiper 37.

[@luckystriker7489]

11:56 unwanted child. The Harry Potter of the boating world

[@yanassi]

67L per hour? Cha-ching$$

[@31686]

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[@Felixmax507]

Sleeping areas suitable for hobbit s with small size feet. They don't wear shoes or for Dracula on his way from transylvania to England. Recommended by psychotherapist so they can charge to cure claustrophobia in hobbits.

[@df13name]

Not impressed as the other competitors a lot of shiny/flashy accents to hide the fact that it is a copy of the the original AXOPAR and on top of that service/warranty attention are not there yet(must focus more on clients instead of just the sale)! Access to the AFT cabin is totally an afterthought too much glass everywhere, structure for CABIN vibrates too much especially when crossing inlets like HAULOVER and total giveaway you are new to Boating if you get one of these instead of the Award winning AXOPAR which is much more classier imo instead of a copy Japanese puzzle box.

[@richardstamper5630]

You get doors and windows as standard, who would have guessed. To me it's over priced, lacks decent accommodation, drinks far too much fuel and has a bland interior, I have no idea who this boat is aimed at.....

[@ArsenalFCRules]

What country are you testing in?

[@hugoandreae3785]

The UK

[@MisbahHassan-uv8ez]

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