Julien from bateau-direct.com, who distributes the Sabor 780 Hard-Top, has a great list of options for configuring the boat that's just right for you. These include (prices excl. VAT): rod holder on wheelhouse for ?975, carbon fiber steering wheel for ?208.33, bow sundeck with platform and cushions for ?2,441.67, automatic livewell for ?1,608.33, spotlights for ?1,016.67. EVA foam floor for ?3,883.33, telescopic awning on Hard-Top for ?1,775, bow thruster for ?3,766.67 and side door for ?5,200. Enough to tick a lot of boxes in the catalog!
A well-equipped basic configuration
The basic price of the Sabor 7.80 Hard-Top, powered by 2 x 150 hp Suzuki engines, is ?57,958.33 ex VAT, with very decent equipment. For your information, the test boat belonging to Juan Carlos Sabor is available with all the best options for ?94,550 ex VAT.
Competitor battle
Competition is fierce in the Open class. There's the Jeanneau Leader 7.5 CC Series 3, which also offers a small cabin for around ?96,000.
And then there's the Parker 660, which measures 7.70 meters overall and is no slouch when it comes to dynamic looks and sport-fishing performance. It does, however, lose a little in overall volume.
The SeaGame 250 CC offers an excellent compromise between strength and speed, with a high quality finish. At 7.54 meters long and weighing in at 1,800 kilos, it comes with a 300hp APX Suzuki engine and a price tag of ?120,000. Without hull, it costs ?69,350 ex VAT.
