Saxdor 320 GTO
Lofty goals and high end luxury come together to create a boat that’s one of a kind
A vision to “redefine the global adventure boat market” may seem like a somewhat lofty ambition to most people — until you realise the man behind such a mission is Sakari Mattila, the legendary Finnish designer and one of the original founders behind brands such as Axopar, XO Boats, Paragon and Aquador.
Having parted with Axopar in 2018, his single-minded quest since has been to create the world’s most versatile, high performance adventure boats. Uncompromising, high quality boats at prices that make the competition look positively exorbitant.
Thus, Saxdor Yachts was born, and the first design from his new venture, the Saxdor 200 Sport (launched in March 2020) began receiving accolades around the world almost instantly.
Not content with resting on his laurels, though, the second of Mattila’s designs, the Saxdor 320 GTO, has just been launched. With incredible looks, a flawless pedigree and class shattering standard inclusions, it is likely to command the limelight at this year’s Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, where it will make its Australian debut.
With its plumb bow, narrow beam and a twin-stepped hull for maximum performance, the single Mercury Verado V8 300hp outboard is capable of propelling the 32ft boat to a 40-knot top speed. Move up to twin Mercury 300s and the boat easily exceeds 50 knots.
The Saxdor 320 also provides an excess of deck space, a double cabin with a separate en-suite bathroom and seating for 12. There is also both a wet bar and sunpads which can be used independently of each other.
The 320 also sports electric ‘terraces’ that open out on each side of the aft deck to create extra space for socialising or enjoying water sports, offered as part of the standard specification across the entire 320 range.
Its supremely clean lines and good looks are more than matched by its incredible capabilities. With Category B Ocean CE classification, offshore adventures to far flung locations become a reality, and make for one of the most capable and versatile luxury adventure boats in Australia today.
Saxdor Yachts is distributed in Australia exclusively by The Adventure Boat Company.
SPECS
Price $239,995
Length 10.28m (32ft)
Beam 3.1m
Displacement 2650kg
Fuel 4540L
Water 100L fresh
Engine Mercury Verado V8 300hp
Web saxdoryachts.com and adventureboats.com.au