A new interpretation of the 400 series
Saxdor’s 400 series already includes the performance-focused 400 GTO and the more versatile 400 GTC. The newly announced 400 GTS adds a third variant, described by the company as its most open design yet.
The model is built around a walkaround layout, fold-down side terraces, and modular lounges intended to provide flexibility for day cruising and social use. The concept is aimed at owners who want maximum connection with the water, while retaining the usability associated with the 400 platform.
As a side note: the Saxdor 400 GTS is making its global debut at the 2025 Cannes Yachting Festival, unveiled as the newest addition to the 400 series.
Layout and accommodation
Although the deck plan emphasises outdoor space, the GTS still includes two cabins below, giving it overnight capability. The forward dinette converts to a sunbed, while aft, twin sofas can be arranged around a table or adapted into another lounging area.
The helm is positioned under a T-top with a full-height glass screen. Sliding glass side doors are offered as an option, designed to provide some shelter without closing off the open-air feel.
Performance platform
The 400 GTS uses the same twin-stepped V-hull as its siblings in the range. Construction is in vacuum-infused GRP, and engine options include Mercury outboards up to 425hp per side. Saxdor quotes a top speed in the region of 50 knots, depending on specification and conditions.
Helm features include three seats in line, dual displays, and simplified controls, continuing the series’ focus on a driver-centred layout.
Positioning and appeal
Saxdor has described the 400 GTS as an evolution of its philosophy of offering performance and design within a practical package. Pricing has not yet been released, but the company has indicated it will be confirmed shortly after the debut.
For New Zealand readers, the concept is notable for its mix of European design cues with features that align with local coastal cruising—plenty of space for outdoor use, the option to overnight, and performance suited to covering longer passages.
An early look
While we haven’t stepped aboard the new model ourselves, the Cannes unveiling marks a significant extension of Saxdor’s 400 range. The GTS is pitched as a boat for those who want an open-air experience with the reassurance of overnight facilities and a proven performance hull.
Whether it establishes itself as strongly as the GTO and GTC remains to be seen, but its design underlines Saxdor’s rapid rise in the European market and its growing relevance to boaters worldwide.
