Progressive New Zealand boat importers, Sports Marine has been appointed the local distributor for the Finnish, Saxdor Yachts.Â
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The Saxdor 200 has been described as sturdy, angular Finnish construction from Polish production with flexible equipment options based on a modular concept and very sporty driving characteristics.Â
One of the nine model range, the Saxdor 200 Pro Sport will be the first model to be landed in through Sports Marine.Â
“We are excited to introduce this new brand to the Kiwi market and see great potential throughout the range”, says Sports Marines. Scott Williamson.
He adds, “Saxdor is very different from other brands we represent in New Zealand and takes us into a new boating market”.Â
Sports Marine are New Zealand distributors for such leading brands as Chris Craft, Sea Ray, Princess, Paragon and Nimbus.Â
Williamson says that their initial order has been somewhat restricted by global demand for the brand, so it was a matter of starting with what was available and then building from there.
“I have already had some enquiry for the larger models, especially the 320, which we hope to have in the country sometime in late 2022”, says Williamson.Â
While the 200 Sport is the smallest in the range, it comes packed full of features not often found in a boat of this size. The entry-level boat with a 100hp engine is capable of 34 knots, while the largest 175hp outboard motor will achieve a top speed of over 45 knots. Â
Sandor Yachts has employed the vast experience of J&J Design to create the design and tooling in its bid to make an entry-level craft that is light (approximately 700kg), easy to trail, cheap to run and fun and easy to drive. The twin-stepped, sharp entry hull promises to be efficient, smooth-riding and quick to accelerate no matter which engine option has been selected.
The standard boat comes with a triple jockey seat and an open deck, but customers can customise the design to their requirements. Options include a T-top, twin 7in or 9in multifunction displays on the helm console, an uprated stereo system with T-top mounted speakers and a canvas that attaches to the opening bow hatch for the ability to use the boat overnight. An alternative seating arrangement includes side-by-side jockey seats with a twin bench aft. Â
