Saxdor 320 GTO - TEST DRIVE video with Dan Jones

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This thing is a Weapon! LINKS and SKIP notes in the description below:
adventureboats.com.au/ - Aussie Dealer
www.saxdoryachts.com/ - The Brand
04:10 - Speed test begins
05:19 - Explanation of the driving position
08:14 - Down waves
10:15 - Entering calm water
11:37 - Stepping on the gas
11:53 - Fuel Flow ;) lol
12:03 - Winding up to WOT (Wide Open Throttle)
15:50 - S-Turns & interesting discovery about the design
18:02 - Final WOT run
19:09 - Dan's wrap up on the performance
21:10 - Cool drone footage
You know a boat is fun to drive when you have just as much fun editing the video as you did driving the boat!
This is the full test drive with drone footage video i've made for you guys. We drove her offshore in some pretty decent waves which don't really show their true size on camera and then inshore where i wind her up to full noise and see what she does.
If you're looking for a boat that's easy on the eye and absolutely hauls then you need to keep the Saxdor 320GTO on your shortlist.
I hope you enjoy as much as i did!
Dan Jones
PLEASE NOTE - We tested the MACH I t-top which has now been replaced with a better designed version that includes forward supports. I already knew about this so didn't dwell on it during the video because none of you will receive this t-top when you order anyway.

[@joshmikkelsen7169]

Awesome job Dan, great footage & commentary to match...& wow what a great boat. Certainly happy to see more drone footage too.

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Thanks Josh! Hope you’re well mate. Sounds like the more drone footage is the way to go ✅

[@nandingo53]

Gotta love how excited you were for the second WOT run. Great commentary, keep it up!

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

OMG that was seriously so much fun!!

[@peteb5874]

Great video, and yes I would love to see your drone footage. Just an FYI, Saxdor added two reinforcement posts for the T-top to reduce flexing during high speeds.

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Thanks Pete! Ok so ✅ for drone footage. Yes I was aware of the new t-top so didn’t dwell on it in the video. Saxdor sent me a list of all the improvements they had made when compared to the early hulls. All good boat builders do this so I was happy to see it. Also the optional opening sun roof will lower the CG if you order that version

[@daveswan2067]

Great video, thanks. Have mine on order, cant wait for it now.

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

You're gunna love it Dave. Enjoy!

[@bartosh4224]

Dan, love your detailed, full of action, reviews. Based on this very one I have ordered a 320GTC. Thanks.

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Wow thats awesome! You have a fun summer ahead of you then! I was just on a 320 in Palma this May and they are doing great things with that brand!

[@juanfuent]

Very Good Review, great video and footage. I of course would like to watch those drone footage you´ve mentioned. Keep going this way. Congratulations

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Thanks Juan, i appreciate the feedback. I'll be editing and posting all the extra videos over the summer holidays as this channel has grown a bit faster than i expected so i'm busy filming every week right now. I'll get lot's of informative content up for you guys over the summer. Cheers

[@elliot2871]

Great review, yes to more drone footage!

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Thanks for the feedback i'm going to work on it

[@freddebm509]

Such a beautiful boat!

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Agreed!

[@leongz98]

Nice video! Definitely more drone footage💪🏽

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Ok working on it!

[@toddmiller7541]

Awesome boat. You find such great boats, love it! I see they came out with the Saxdor 320 GTC. looks fantastic and the style I am looking for. Future release of a 40 series coming soon. Thanks so much for creating this content and sharing.

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Good to hear Todd! Yes I have been invited to test the new 40 when it's ready so I hope to bring this to you later this year TBC. I am very bullish on the Saxdor, they are doing good things and seem highly motovated to keep pushing. Many more cool boats are yet to come from these guys I think.

[@artgreen6915]

Very nice setting, and I like how you address the viewer. Feels like a conversation. Re the twin 225 option being quite adequate - this is what I suspected, thanks for being straightforward. Edit: aalthoooughh '....50 kts, I'm going to slow down a bit, I am entering a 4 knot zone'. Fantastic!

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Oh great thanks for that feedback Rhys! I've become a super fan of Saxdor since getting the opportunity to test a few of their boats! I knew they would be good as i already know Sakari from his days at Axopar but this 320 is really something special.... exciting is an understatement! haha yep - 50kts a tad too fast for the 4kt zone so i had to settle down and slow the boat down before i got myself in trouble lol

[@tuomolaanti4542]

What a boat an d what a video, just super!

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mortenberg2897]

Very nice review 👍😎

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@privatesecurityafrica4129]

Great fun! Very nice....

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Cheers! Glad you enjoyed

[@davidpahlman3924]

Great video as always Dan. Would love to see your drone footage also. Am expecting delivery in a few weeks up in Sweden but will have to plan for our summer of 2022 as our season is soon over up here. Cheers

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

No worries Dave. I've been boating in Sweden before you guys have awesome islands to boat to! I'm jealous haha! Enjoy

[@stevenbatley8666]

Love that boat.

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

So do i!

[@theploeg]

Great vid. Yes please for drone footage.👍

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

I've been slow on this as i will be filming an update on the 320GTO plus the new 320GTC very soon. I might get around to editing my previous drone footage over the winter. Thanks for the feedback!

[@The9meister]

Perfect day boat, fast, stable, toilet, seats 9, and can be stored in a rack, very nice yacht.

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Agreed ✅

[@stevenbatley8666]

Exactly ,can be stored that's a big positive

[@mattseve]

Another great video Dan. I found your channel recently and love it as I have started looking for a new day boat/harbour boat around the 30ft mark. It has been very informative and great to watch. Unfortunately I have now found out about the numerous amount of brands making cutting edge bow adventure style boats and all have had great reviews from you. If you have extra drone footage (and time) a suggested video may be for you to use these shots and provide your thoughts and comparison on this class of 30ft boat. ie. Saxdor v Nimbus v Axopar v Quarken. It would be great to hear your thoughts and preferences on these 30ft vessels now that you have driven them all as you are in a unique position. All look great, but which would be best to live with overall when you compare performance, handling, at anchor livability, perceived build quality and being able to entertain a group on the move and rest? (You did touch on the fact that the Axopar has been designed more for getting you to your destination, rather than dropping anchor along the way due to the way it is set up aboard)

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Hi Matt, yes I love that idea and this year as I merge to full time KZbin you'll see more content like that.

[@nigelmaisey272]

Now that is a proper boat test video…..Dolphin Soup !!! 😱🤣🤣🤣🤣👍😎

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

So yeah i'm not sure if 'soup' is the right technical term but that's what came to mind at the time so i think you get my point :)

[@Jassman3536]

I like the boat but comparing it to the longer Axopar 37. Right at 10:27... what I didn't care for was the amount of flexing in the hardtop. They need some type of bracing from the front section to the hull deck or make the windshield taller and the top cap fit on top.

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Yes i deliberately left that in the video so everyone could see but Saxdor have already re-designed the t-top with cool looking supports so this is not an issue anymore. We had the same issue on the Axopar 37 Brabus edition sun top as it was designed more streamlined to look sexy but flexed a LOT through the waves. So you're exactly right and both brands have acknowledged and fixed this which is good to see.

[@Paul-ek3yr]

Great video !...im sure it can take you out to the peak and go fishing too ! ;)

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

I have no idea where the Peak is but sounds good! I prefer to order fish rather than catch it lol

[@Paul-ek3yr]

@@BoatLife_DansBoatLife lol...true...its only 14kms east from the HEADS....

[@ronaldobasilio-im9js]

Eu gostei Dan. Acabei de me inscrever .

[@user-ul4wy2lx2m]

😂 good video nice boat

[@chooper1980]

Great video, really helpful test to see how it copes in proper waters. Looks like it gives you the confidence to be real Helmsman. If you are experimenting on different footage, I would love to see a test to really pick up the sound of the those howling V8s which I know is difficult to achieve with the wind and spray noise. That boat would be an amazing Mediterranean choice and I would definitely buy one, even top spec seams like a real bargain.

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Yep I can put a camera next to the motors to cut to the motors at different speeds. Good idea 👍… I’m still learning the editing software but it can’t be that difficult to do. Thanks for the feedback! Those new V8s have become my favourite outboard for 2021. (Until I text the new 450s next month 😂)

[@richardjohnson8114]

Awesome looking boat! Looks like it would be perfect for South FL day boating, and even overnighting in the Bahamas or Keys. How dry is it? At 0:57 it looks like there is some wet spray on the windshield.

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

An amazing day boat for occasional overnights absolutely. Dry in most conditions except from straight into big waves of coming off one at speed. You can go diagonal to reduce this or slow down to give the cutting bow more time to absorb the impact. But overall a very dry boat in most conditions and dryer that almost all of the traditional open boats we see on the market.

[@richardjohnson8114]

@@BoatLife_DansBoatLife Thank you for the feedback on that. I'm getting ready to upgrade and the Saxdor 320, Schafer V33 and Beneteau Flyer 10 / GT 32 are the boats on my short list. It is turning out to be a tough decision. I love the Saxdor look and performance, but the Beneteau cockpit seating set up is awesome.

[@owen3832]

Love your videos, but I've now gone into a "cutting bow" youtube rabbit hole. How do they compare to Centre Consoles like the Cap Camarat in offshore (choppy) conditions. Is it a subtle or dramatic difference?

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Yes its a dramatic difference in most cases. So a cutting bow will allow you to maintain a high cruising speed through chop and reduce the need to slow down for waves so it's generally better on overal fuel consumption. A flared bow however provides more accomodation below and more space on the bow so you need to ask yourself what is more important to you? Do you need the extra real estate for your style of boating or is it more important to have hull thats better through the chop. Happy to compare boats for you in more detail on Patreon www.patreon.com/dansboatlife

[@guillaumedeutsch132]

Gréât vidéo!!! Would you recomend saxdor 320 gto or axopar 37. You ve tested both , what s you re choice?

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Yes i've literally done 100's of hrs on the Axopar's so know them very well. I'd say both Axopar and Saxdor are going to provide you a similar experience so the question is what exactly are you wanting to do? They will both give you speed and excellent ride but the layout, internal design and styling is different. What is your primary mision for the boat?

[@guillaumedeutsch132]

@@BoatLife_DansBoatLife i m lookind for a day boat. Lunch. Beach. Fun.

[@davidvisentin733]

@@guillaumedeutsch132 if you buy the Saxdor you'll have a 100k spare for lunches and a couple of fliteboards 🤙

[@Sailnboard]

Can’t find one to test drive in states so was wondering how u thought this could handle rougher seas compared to traditional deep v? Or how it compares to Axopar etc, thx

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

The quick answer is this will be great in rough seas. To the untrained eye most drivers will not notice any difference between Axo and Saxdor however they are different weights and lengths so I do notice (I’ve got hundreds of hrs on Axopar 28’s and 37’s). This hull shape is amazing in wind and boat chop and allows you to maintain speed through moderate waves and just slice through them. It’s also very forgiving on fuel consumption. You can run these boats offshore down swell and across swell in fairly big waves (I’ve done 3-5m) and you just need to pay attention to the angle of attack over the wave and your speed. Down swell at speed if you just run into the back of the next wave you’ll get bloody wet as the cutting bow will just pierce into the next wave. The correct way is to vary your speed below 30kts and take it at an angle. Going up wind and waves in regular chop is amazing and sometimes wet depending on wind but when the waves build and the wave period shortens you’ll be slowing right down and having a wet ride. I think the beauty of this hull shape is that you are so fast and so capable that you can run fast to get ahead of weather changes a lot of the time and speed over to find a windward shore to run fast in the protection. For managing solo the 32ft size is great and it goes without saying that the longer the hull the better offshore so Axo 37 probably wins offshore by a tiny margin and the Saxdor wins for top speed and handling. Personal preference but I found the Saxdor to be a more exciting ride. Hope this help

[@fatheroftwo4865]

Hi Dan. Could you comment how is wind protection in the cockpit? I do regular 50km routes (Mediterranean warm weather) and was wondering if you're protected against the wind enough or should I be focusing on the 320 GTC for complete wind protection?

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Good question. I found at slow cruise (30kts approx) the helm is protected in the center seat. Fast cruise (40kts+) the wind vortex starts to become a bit noticeable and WOT (50kts+) you might get you hat blown off if you stand up. I think if you have the standard t-top this will encourage a wind vortex at the helm at top speed and the optional opening roof when open will not. Guests on the aft seats will not have wind protection but for the Med…. Wow what a cool boat to do long trips!

[@fatheroftwo4865]

@@BoatLife_DansBoatLife when you say that the optional opening roof will not encourage a wind vortex are you referring to the GTC or will the GTO have some kind of opening roof? I will seldomly do 40+ knots and most often it'll be 25-35knots so hopefully the helm seats and the row behind them is wind protected... I would prefer the GTO since the layout (for me) is a better compared to the GTC but then again practicality is most important. I really would like a possibility to sit down without the wind blowing in my head when we take it out for longer rides...

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

@@fatheroftwo4865 I'm referring to the GTO. It's just an observation but large fixed roof's generally encourage the air to spin or form a vortex and you can notice your shirt blowing up at some speeds (maybe thats a good thing? :)... Yes at lower speeds on an open boat with fixed roof the windscreen would provide protection. An open roof seems like it would be less likely to encourane the vortex (i'm not a scientist when it comes to this it's just my observations). From what you have explained i think you'll be fine with a GTO driving at normal speeds 30-35kts.

[@tose023]

Did 500 hours on it. All i can say about it is run, as far as u can from it😅

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Interesting... tell me more [e-mail] Without feedback these boat builders can't improve so I might as well understand as much as I can and tell them.

[@energyhyd3796]

I totally love that review ! But anyway why not talk about fuel consumption? This is a really important parameter, however i like how you say anything about that boat, greetings by italy 🇮🇹🤗

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

A few people from Europe have asked me to discuss this. It seems in Australia people do not care about fuel consumption on this style of boat but it's obviously different in Europe. I'll try to remember to talk about it next time i test a Saxdor

[@richardjohnson8114]

There is a review out of the UK that rattles off the fuel consumption at specific speeds. I did the calculations and this boat is quite a bit more efficient than your typical 32 foot / 10m Center Console or Dual Console boat, with similar engines, while also running a lot faster.

[@younesbakhouche5189]

😍😍😍😍

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

SO cool hey

[@bengthedlund3382]

But the Mercury have active trim. Wasn't this turned on?

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Nope didn't turn it on. Personally i like to trim manually as i feel more in control however i understand why active trim has a place in the market.

[@daramaccarthy]

Entering a 4 knot zone @ 50 😂😂😂

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Slowed down just in time!

[@DavesBoat]

Love a good Aussie no bullshit response "don't need trim until you get your fat mates sat on one side" god if you said that over here some one would get their nose proper put out of joint over fat shaming :) love it.

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

What is fat shaming..?

[@DavesBoat]

@@BoatLife_DansBoatLife oh how lucky you are. you'll have to google i'm afraid.

[@eddiec3540]

Does this boat have a stabilizer?

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

No and i wouldn't say that it's necessary on a style like this because of the low centre of gravity. In saying that if you're a fisherman and want to sit in the ocean then a gyro might be handy, however i don't think this boat would be ideal for fishing

[@bearclub8334]

Is the top flexing as bad as the video appears?

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Yes - I told them about that and they made a MKII version which I tested in Mallorca a few weeks ago. It's much better now.

[@juliansmith3513]

Drone. Drone. Drone

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Coming ... I've had a lot more requests to film boats that i expected so i've been very busy.

[@oliverfrayling3072]

No hands on wheel no kill chord no controll

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Just the way we like it :) lol

[@mgb311]

mmmmm dolphin soup

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

I'm not sure if i should laugh or cry :)

[@bellenvideo5629]

The sound is gone :(

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Not sure what you mean?

[@bellenvideo5629]

@@BoatLife_DansBoatLife the problem was probably on my side. Now I’m going to enjoy the video 💙

[@obrien8228]

not sure why but the audio is all in the left ear

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

I was still learning to edit at the time. My bad

[@obrien8228]

@@BoatLife_DansBoatLife Ahh, No worries! just an FYI love the Test Drives / commentary

[@markward3242]

Too much power are you Mad ? No such thing will it take twin 450R 🇬🇧

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Haha!! I bloody love those 450R’s! Did 63kts with a pair of those beauties on the back one time. Was so fun I couldn’t stop laughing

[@markward3242]

@@BoatLife_DansBoatLife they are crazy have you seen the new v12 600bhp they do

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

@@markward3242 only seen on KZbin. Don’t think they have imported any into Aus yet. Would love to check out for real!

[@markward3242]

@@BoatLife_DansBoatLife well I will be watching and waiting mate . Great vids keep em coming 🇬🇧

[@hautehussey]

It was negligent of you to not mention the fuel consumption. Makes it sound like you’re a shill for the boat company. Fuel costs are a huge part of boat ownership at any price level. Even a small change can make a difference.

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

We will have to agree to disagree on that one. For a boat like this and the type of owner it attracts the fuel is of little concern. Especially when this style of hull burns so much less than traditional center consoles.

[@troydimsdale2331]

Top looks way too floppy to me. Needs support.

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Yes agreed, I mentioned that and it has been fixed in newer models

[@user5428]

Fuel flow "who cares" really "profesional" review......

[@marktrepka4805]

Loose the blasphemy Dan.

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

I had to Google the meaning of blasphemy. Cheers Mark, just close your ears if it bothers you or watch someone else's channel if it upsets you too much. I'm not religions but if i had to have a religion it would be boats boats, so i would probably offend some people, but i'm not trying to please everyone so that's ok

[@marktrepka4805]

@@BoatLife_DansBoatLife yep I’ll unsub. Interestingly I don’t hear you exclaim ‘Mohammed’ or ‘Buddha’ just Christ. Go figure.

[@Anthony2835]

Dear Mark I really like Dan's videos but I felt the same as you and hope in future Dan will take your comments on board and not use our Lords name in vain. I appreciate he didn't mean any harm

[@sippanelslovenia7991]

Hardtop vibrate at higher speed, what a sheme for the money you need to pay for this boat

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

I think I already mentioned this in my description that I was testing the MACH I hardtop which has been replaced with a new version with supports and nicer lining.