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A sportboat for the elite
In a market dominated by Nordic shipyards, Germany's Ms Marine makes a striking entry with the Sterk 31 RC. A newcomer to the elitist super-sportboat market, this first model offers excellent performance and piloting sensations, as well as a sophisticated design and excellent anchoring performance.
The basic version of the Sterk 31 RC is available for ?216,000 incl. VAT, with 2 Yamaha 300 hp engines. Our highly-optioned test model costs almost ?330,000 incl. VAT, ready to sail. The long list of options considerably increases the budget for this sporty dayboat, putting it above the prices offered by competing boatyards. But for this sum, you'll be sailing "differently", on a tastefully-designed unit that will delight both the sensation-hungry pilot and the family man who wants to enjoy a beautiful day at anchor.
But let's see how the competing units stack up.
The Brabus Shadow 500 Spyder
This 28-foot boat combines performance and comfort for day trips. This sporty open yacht is powered by two Mercury Pro XS V8 engines, each rated at 250 hp. Available in a multitude of colors, it retails for ?310,000 incl. VAT.
The Nimbus T9
The Nimbus T9 is a top-of-the-range nine-meter dayboat designed for a complete program. With the same level of equipment and two 300 hp Mercury Verado engines, it is available for ?242,000 incl. VAT.
XO DSCVR 9 Open
Slightly smaller and more sparsely equipped, the XO DSCVR 9 Open is a dayboat, available for ?192,000 incl. VAT in a single-engine, 400 hp Yamaha version.
The Quarken 27 T-Top
Less equipped and without a rear cabin, the Quarken 27 T-Top is a day boat also offering two berths, but only available as a single-engine model. Powered by a 300 hp Yamaha engine, and necessarily slower in speed, it is available for ?165,000 inc VAT.
Axopar 28 Top
A leader in the sport boat market, Axopar is offering a 28 T Top designed for day trips, and also equipped with a rear cabin. Powered by two 200 hp Mercury engines, it is available for ?210,000 incl. VAT.
The Sterk 31 RC may be priced above the average, but its performance will satisfy a demanding clientele.
