Saxdor 270 GTO sea trial review | Back-to-back test of 225hp & 300hp versions | MBY

The Finnish brand’s latest model is one of the most hotly anticipated sportsboats of the year but can the Saxdor 270 GTO live up to the standards of its siblings? Motor Boat & Yachting editor Hugo Andreae test the V6 and V8 versions to find out...
Saxdor 270 GTO specifications
LOA: 27ft 9in (8.45m)
Beam: 8ft 6in (2.6m)
Draft: 3ft 0in (0.92m)
Displacement: 2600kg
Fuel capacity: 300 litres
Water capacity: 80 litres
Engine options: Single 225-350hp or twin 200hp Mercury outboard
Top speed on test: 41.4 knots (300hp) / 36.6 knots (225hp)
Fuel consumption @ 20 knots: 33lph (300hp) / 30lph (225hp)
Cruising range: @ 20 knots: 145lph (300hp) / 160lph (225hp)
RCD category: C for 7 people
Starting price: £89,857 (inc VAT with 225hp V6)
Price as tested: £144,092 (
inc VAT with 300hp V8)
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[@tillo1726]

Finally, I very rarely see reviews like this. Do more of them! Great video

[@hugoandreae3785]

Thank you Tillo

[@RomainSandt]

You have to consider the payload. On a 7.5m Zodiac used it with V6 225 , Verado L6 250 L350 V8 300 and Yamaha 300. The V6 225 is a bad choice. sure 37 kts is enough (45 with 250 around 50 kts with 300 and 350). the second you take family & friends onboard it''s painful how slow you become.

[@Muratshayev]

Good boat. And a great review for sure. Thank you

[@maryholder3795]

Interesting test I have long thought that when I have the choice between more expensive and cheaper you need to compare carefully which is best for your needs. The boat hull in both is superb, so it's the engine and the sea and wind conditions. I think it's up to you, your wallet and your choice of boat and what facilities you want. Good review hope you do some more of this type of review.

[@hugoandreae3785]

Thanks, we’ll try to whenever we get the chance

[@nicbennett6554]

Great, comprehensive review Hugo, thank you. Plenty of options to spec it to suit your needs and desires. I think the V8 would be my choice given it’s extra torque and similar fuel efficiency for marginal extra purchase cost.

[@hugoandreae3785]

Me too!

[@JoshRichmanDesign]

Great video! Needs individual helm seats (as shown) with a bench behind it combination option, to fit more people!

[@HarryShagnasty-sc9zd]

For some weird reason you cant have the wet bar if you chose the bench.

[@EliteZ06]

How does it handle any kind of rough seas? I don't see any videos demonstrating this boat running in anything other than a little chop. What about 3-5ft? I'm sure it will struggle a bit but how much better or worse compared to a regular V-Hull?

[@JoshRichmanDesign]

Great review! How does the Saxdor 270 compare to the Nimbus T8? and the Axopar 28?

[@hugoandreae3785]

I’d say the Axopar is the best to drive, the Nimbus is the best built and the Saxdor is the best all-rounder/value for money but none of them are bad options.

[@priittomp]

How does the twin 200 engine compare (which costs the same as single 300)?

[@mazzerattimike8695]

Better with twins.......if one goes down