They say that if something looks too good to be true then it usually is but the Saxdor 200 Sport is the exception to that rule.
It doesn’t seem possible that a boat with this much style, usability and performance could cost just €22,140 with a 100hp outboard engine but that is exactly what Saxdor has achieved with this model.
Crucially, it doesn’t appear built to a price in any way shape or form and uses top class materials and components to ensure it feels a cut above its 25ft competition.
Launched in March 2020, the 200 Sport was met with rave reviews from the press and picked up awards at Best of Boats 2020, the European Powerboat of the Year Awards and Motor Boat & Yachting’s very own Motor Boat Awards.
It’s easy to see why, given the boat’s outstanding ride and handling for one of such diminutive proportions and the flexibility of its deck layout to suit individual customers’ needs.
On the water, the twin-stepped performance hull is the star of the show and punches well above its weight in the face of challenging sea conditions.
The soft-riding and exceptionally grippy hull is matched to a selection of single outboard engines, from the entry-level 100hp that will give a top speed of 34 knots, to the 175hp version, which has a comfortable top speed of 45 knots.
The 3.4-litre V6 Mercury, which is the top of the range, delivers storming performance and, thanks to a fly-by-wire throttle, superb control both at speed and when manoeuvring the boat around a marina or on to a trailer.
The 200 Sport is well suited to trailer boating; with a weight of around 1,000kg including the outboard, fuel and cruising stores, it can be towed behind an ordinary family car instead of a large SUV that some of its heavier rivals require.
The 200’s lightness and self-draining deck also make it the perfect tool for watersports and for use as a fast and versatile superyacht tender, ideally suited to island hopping and accessing hard-to-reach destinations.
In addition to plentiful built in deck storage, the boat can be specified with board racks and rod holders to create the ultimate fast water toy.
For model year 2022, Saxdor has introduced a new limousine style seating arrangement, which makes the 200 Sport’s brilliant deck design more versatile and practical than ever.
This new arrangement, which is available alongside the triple jockey seat and four bucket seat configurations, features two-way backrests, flip-up seat bolsters and a pair of pop-up tables so that it can be arranged as four forward-facing seats, a pair of sun loungers or as a dinette for four people to share a picnic.
As with the existing layouts, further customisation is on offer with optional extras including a T-top, a toilet and even a camper tent for the bow where there is enough space for two people to sleep.
There are also multiple roof styles and hull and upholstery colours to choose from. You can even spec your perfect Saxdor from the comfort of your own home via the build your boat page on the Saxdor Yachts website.
With the addition of this new seating option the game-changing Saxdor 200 Sport is better than ever.
Visit Saxdor Yachts at the 2021 Cannes Yachting Festival on Pontoon QML1, berth QML370.
Saxdor 200 Sport: At a glance
LOA: 19ft 6in (5.94m)
Beam: 7ft 6in (2.29m)
Displacement: 780kg (ex. engine)
Engines: 100hp-175hp Mercury outboard
Top speed: 45 knots
Starting price: €22,140 (ex. VAT)
