If you're drawn to the outboard-powered performance of the Galeon 435 GTO but less keen on its appetite for fuel, this GTI might be the solution. Powered by twin Volvo Penta IPS650 (480hp) engines, it delivers a lively 35-knot top speed and efficient 25-knot cruising.
Switching to an inboard setup also frees space aft for a hydraulic platform, ideal for carrying a tender and adding some fold-down balconies. Interior features include adjustable helm seating, push-button convertible seating and two-cabin accommodation, giving the GTI some practical advantages that are worth exploring. The only question is, which would you choose - the 435 GTO or the GTI?
Galeon 435 GTI Key Facts
- LOA 14.4m
- Model Year 2025
- Cabins 2
- Max Speed 35 knots
- Status In Production
- Yacht Type Sportsboat
- Use Type Dayboating
Review Video
The Galeon 435 GTI, launched in early 2025, is the inboard-powered counterpart to Galeon’s 435 GTO. Created in collaboration with Tony Castro Yacht Design - Galeon’s longtime UK-based partner - the boat was made to balance high-performance cruising with onboard comfort and usability, and to offer an alternative to the outboard-powered model.
The 435 GTI rides on a planing hull certified to CE Category B standards, so should be capable offshore in seas with waves up to 4m, suited to extended coastal cruising. Hull and superstructure construction uses advanced vacuum resin infusion for a lightweight, but still durable, fibreglass composite structure.
Galeon’s facility near Gdańsk, Poland maintains tight control over every stage of production. Traditional hand lay-up methods complement more modern infusion techniques, resulting in the GTI’s carefully controlled 16-tonne displacement and interior detailing, like the curved cabinetry and polished stainless steel finishes.
Although the 435 GTI shares Tony Castro’s original hull with the GTO, it departs significantly in layout and propulsion choice. Power comes from twin Volvo Penta IPS pod drives (480hp), giving top speeds around 38-40 knots.
This inboard arrangement brings practical advantages: most obviously being the large, full-beam hydraulic swim platform, ideal for tender stowage and water access, plus a cleverly transformable cockpit designed for maximum social flexibility.
In contrast, the outboard-powered GTO carries up to three Mercury Verado V12 engines, nudging top speeds towards 45-48 knots, but sacrifices the swim platform/tender stowage, instead settling for dual smaller platforms and a central walkway. Fuel capacity also differs significantly; the GTI carries 1,400 litres to suit its efficient diesel engines, while the GTO, with its thirstier triple outboards, stores around 2,000 litres to maintain a similar cruising range.
You’ll also find the 435 GTI is delightfully button-happy. Almost anything that shifts or slides on this boat can be controlled at the press of a switch - seats, balconies, the sunroof, the steering wheel and the mast drops too, though you’ll still need to go up to sort the aerials manually.
Within Galeon’s broader model lineup, the 435 GTI slots comfortably between smaller sport cruisers like the 325 GTO and 375 GTO, and larger flybridge yachts. Measuring approximately 13.7 metres (47’3”) overall, it’s explicitly made for spirited, open-air day cruising and weekend entertaining, rather than lengthy live-aboard passages.
Accommodation includes two cabins, best suited for 4/5 guests. By giving an inboard alternative to the GTO’s powerful outboard performance, the 435 GTI strengthens Galeon’s offering, appealing directly to boaters seeking a GT boat without compromising on sporty character or finish.
Amidships on the Galeon 435 GTI, the main living area has a particularly smart upgrade over the GTO. The seating here is now motorised, so instead of wrestling with a manual lift-and-flip mechanism, you can push a button. Now, it’s not the quickest operation, but the payoff is worth the wait as the entire unit rotates on its own, shifting the backrest and changing into forward-facing seating. This is particularly valuable underway, comfortably accommodating at least two or three people facing forward.
Directly opposite, there's a wet bar unit housing a rise-up TV, again operated by push-button control. It would be nice if the TV were a single-touch and done rather than having to keep your finger pressed down, but thankfully, it doesn't move painfully slowly. Positioned just behind this TV is an impressively large grill, ample enough to comfortably handle onboard entertaining. There's even additional prep space nearby, including a thoughtfully integrated chopping board, plus the usual sink and storage areas.
Since there's only a small galley below decks, this wet bar area needs to house most of the cooking utensils and essentials. It also has a built-in fridge, though arguably it could be a bit bigger given the number of people this boat could potentially host. On a boat designed for sociable entertaining, you will find yourself wishing for slightly more fridge capacity.
Owner's Cabin
Forward on the lower deck, the owner’s cabin has a lobby area where it’s easy to stand and get changed without feeling closed in. Hanging storage is a bit thin on the ground, so you’ll be folding your clothes rather than hanging them, but there’s no shortage of drawers and cubbies around the cabin, including some storage beneath the bed.
There’s a useful flat surface by the bed too, though on a quick, agile boat like this, anything left loose is likely to go flying off at sea, something that a raised lip would easily fix. There’s a wrap of glazing with a blind, of course, and popper blinds on the hull windows, but what matters most is the ability to see out from the bed, as it helps the space feel connected to the water rather than feeling sealed off below decks.
The bed itself is a comfortable, full-size double, wide enough but still easy to access from either side without squeezing in. There are repeaters, sockets, and light switches in easy reach, along with air conditioning controls right by the bed, so you won’t need to scramble around to switch things off when you turn in for the night.
And there’s a big TV mounted in here as well. Whether it’ll see much action is another question, as it’s hard to know how often people are watching telly in bed on a boat like this.
The Galeon 435 GTI’s interior layout is identical to the 435 GTO, which is no bad thing, given how well it works. Despite its credentials as a sporty, sociable day cruiser, the GTI also manages comfortable overnight accommodation.
The small galley down below isn’t for cooking full meals (especially with the big grill up on deck), but with a microwave, fridge, sink, and storage beneath, it covers the basics. Headroom is generous - at 6ft tall, there’s room to spare, and the area never feels cramped, thanks to plenty of light coming in through a large hatch overhead and hull windows.
Opposite the galley, the shared toilet compartment doubles as a day head and also manages to fit a separate shower cubicle. Fit and finish here feels built to last with solid stainless steel fittings and an overall sense of quality that aligns with the rest of the boat.
The amidships guest cabin does a good job given its constraints, comfortable to stand up in initially, though headroom inevitably tightens beneath the cockpit sole.
Sleeping arrangements are good: there’s one generous single and a standard single bed. Storage is practical too, with deep drawers rather than hanging space, complemented by a bedside table, sockets, and air-conditioning controls if fitted. Finishing touches, like the subtle underlighting, tasteful bedhead detail, and reading lamps, reinforce the impression that, despite limited space, Galeon hasn’t compromised on quality.
At sea, the forward section of the 435 GTI can be sealed off: just close the forward window and extend the small sunroof panel down to the windscreen. With everything buttoned up, it creates a snug and secure space underway. Like on the GTO, this forward spot works brilliantly with both side windows dropped down.
Directly opposite this area, the helm is also borrowed straight from the GTO, but it's still brilliant. Triple MFD screens are available as an upgrade, but even in standard form, it’s high-tech. The helm seats come height-adjustable as standard, and for a bit extra, they’ll shift forward and aft too, ensuring anyone can find their sweet spot. There's a lot of push-button adjustments, so if you like gadgets, you’ll feel right at home here.
The IPS joystick control is another key difference over the outboard version, giving extra precision for docking, plus there's an option to add a bow thruster for a belt-and-braces approach. But the standout feature might be the electric steering-wheel adjustment: press a button, and the entire wheel hub glides up or down and tilts precisely to your liking, not exactly common, even on luxury yachts. With the expansive overhead sunroof fully closed, the helm turns into a genuinely weather-tight driving station. Whatever your size or preferred position, settling into this helm feels like a custom fit each time.
Cockpit
Now, the cockpit of the Galeon 435 GTI is where the bulk of the new features make themselves known. The aft seat (borrowed directly from the GTO) isn't motorised here, and it's noticeably stiff, taking a fair bit of muscle to flip it around. Still, it is a nice feature, letting guests face aft toward the cockpit table. It doesn't quite pull up snugly to the dining surface, but it’s still a pleasant area, protected from the elements with an open view over the deck.
One highlight is the sliding doors, which blend the indoor and outdoor spaces - exactly the vibe Galeon is aiming for. This wide aperture means the cockpit and interior mingle, especially with the balconies deployed. Speaking of balconies, they're also electrically operated with another tempting button to push, but naturally fold back when underway. An additional single-touch control extends a sun awning out overhead, for shading guests seated at the cockpit table, and there's room here to set out a few director’s chairs to increase dining capacity.
Another neat electric trick involves the mast: one push of a button brings it down, convenient for passing under bridges or in restricted air drafts, though you'll still need to manually lower those VHF aerials. The cockpit table itself, however, remains manual and realistically a two-person job to manage. It folds compactly when not needed for dining, or flips, slides, and converts into a generous sun pad facing aft.
The Galeon 435 GTI’s hydraulic swim platform is one of its biggest advantages over the GTO model. Without the triple outboards consuming space aft, the GTI can accommodate a generous, split-level hydraulic platform that smoothly lowers into the water, integrated steps included. With a solid lifting capacity of 500kg (1,100lbs), it’s perfectly suited to carrying a tender - something like a Williams Minijet would feel right at home here.
This additional space transforms how you can use the boat. Picture the platform lowered into the sea, balconies extended, and your toys secured alongside. Steps lead up to the cockpit, where shaded seating offers a welcome escape from the sun. It genuinely makes the GTI into a sociable entertainment platform.
Sidedecks & Foredeck
The bow living area is particularly appealing, especially the triple recliner seat. The whole area is nicely kitted out, with integrated armrests, cup holders, wireless phone charging, and music controls for adjusting volume or skipping tracks without having to move an inch. On a sunny day, the foredeck becomes the place to be. If dining al fresco is on the cards, the table in the cockpit can be relocated up here, slotting into place.
There’s also a generous wraparound of seating forward, so guests can comfortably face forward or turn back to join conversations aboard. The anchor locker is conveniently placed as you'd expect. But notably, Galeon skipped traditional side decks in favour of a single, wide walkway along the port side, leading smoothly back to the cockpit. Not as convinient for crewing but it's where all that cockpit beam comes from.
Engine room access isn’t something you need to think about on the outboard-powered 435 GTO, but on the GTI, it’s beneath the deck. There’s some quiet talk about a possible sterndrive version in the future, but for now, IPS is the only option. You’re looking at a top speed of around 35 knots, with an easy cruising speed at 25 knots. If outright performance is what you’re after, the GTO’s the one, though - that one's a 50-knot boat. The GTI trades some of that punch for better fuel efficiency and longer-legged cruising.
The engine space itself, considering the boat’s size and the fact that it sits beneath the cockpit, is pretty easy to get to. Headroom is a little tight, no surprise, but the day-to-day checks are properly accessible. Dipsticks, belts, raw water strainers, etc. are easy to reach from a standing position.
The base price for the 435 GTI is €659,065 ex VAT (correct at time of writing). Galeon did consider the larger D8 IPS engines, but, for now, the only options is the 480hp IPS650s.
Within that starting price, there are some key standard fit options, such as the wet bar, balconies, and a sliding aft sofa in the cockpit with a sun pad conversion. You also get a water heater, Lenco trim tabs (though we'd recommend the Zipwake upgrade), sunroof and the folding radar mast.
Our Options & Pick
Some of the cost options we would consider include: Webasto heating (€8,860), Seakeeper gyro (€84,334), Zipwake interceptors (€5,245), hydraulic bathing platform (€42,231), air-con (€39,348), Fisher Panda 10kw generator (€38,908), cockpit sun shade (€16,188) and Soft Deck flooring throughout (€13,220).
There are some very expensive options on the list, and some of the decking choices are particularly eye-watering. You'll pay €53,000 for teak decks, for example, and the cheapest synthetic decking is €42,000.
Similarly, inside, there is a wide variety of interior finishes, but pick carefully because some of them cost as much as €35,000.
Our Verdict
Bringing the Galeon 435 GTI to market was a bit of an easy win for Galeon. Much of the groundwork was already in place as the GTO had proved the platform worked. Triple outboards make perfect sense if you’re cruising somewhere with cheap fuel on tap, but for many, this diesel version is the more sensible fit. And it’s not just about swapping petrol for diesel. The inboard engine unlocks that full-beam hydraulic bathing platform - a great space for enjoying the water and somewhere to carry a tender, which simply isn’t an option on the outboard-powered GTO. So, the GTI offers more than just alternative propulsion - it really broadens what the boat can do.
The YachtBuyer Score provides a clear, category-by-category assessment of how the yacht performs in the areas that matter most. In this review, the Galeon 435 GTI receives an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Reasons to Buy
- Brilliant deck spaces
- Can carry a tender
- Joystick control
- High quality fit and finish
Things to Consider
- Not the most handsome boat
- Performance lacking compared to GTO
- Quite expensive
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Rivals to Consider
The Galeon 450 HTC brings a bigger boat feel, with a full-beam master cabin that gives you proper space to stretch out which is a big step up if overnighting is going to be regular. It still cruises at around 25 knots with twin Volvo Penta D6-480s, but it’s more about comfort and room onboard than outright sportiness, plus it also has a full-beam owner's cabin.
The Sealine S430 and the Galeon 435 GTI both know how to do a good social aft deck - it’s part of their DNA. Where they really start to feel different is in how you use the space and the pace you want to cruise at. The S430 leans into a more relaxed vibe, with a clever convertible cockpit that can open up and reconfigure depending on how you want to spend your day. It’s powered by twin Volvo Penta IPS600s, cruising at around 26 knots and topping out at 34 knots - so it’s got plenty of range and pace if you want it, but it’s just as happy taking things slowly. The GTI feels a bit sharper and more driver-focused as it’s a bit of a sportier experience at the helm.
The Fairline Targa 45 GT leans more towards a luxury vibe. It’s similar in size but brings fantastic detailing and the extra practical bonus of a tender garage that can handle a Williams Minijet 280. That’s a neat bit of kit if you like having a tender but don’t fancy hauling it onto the bathing platform every time. It’s powered by twin Volvo Penta IPS650s and offers a smooth, easy cruising experience. The tender garage is what really sets this boat apart by making life simple if you’re nipping ashore a lot.
Then you’ve got the Bavaria SR41 HT. It’s more of a traditional cruiser, with a really generous cockpit and a decent sunroof to open things up when the weather’s good. It’s running a pair of Volvo Penta D6-380s, which keep it comfortable and straightforward to handle. That big, open cockpit is the SR41’s party trick with lots of space to kick back and plenty of headroom too.
The Galeon 435 GTI sits nicely in the middle of all this - it’s a quick, stylish boat with enough overnight capacity to be useful but not so big that you lose the fun.
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Specifications
- Builder Galeon
- Range GTO
- Model 435 GTI
- Length Overall 14.4m
- Beam 4.11m
- Draft 1.18m
- Hull GRP
- Cabins 2
- Berths 3
- Yacht Type (Primary) Sportsboat
- Use Type (Primary) Dayboating
- Cruising Speed
- Max Speed
- Fuel Capacity 1,400 Litres
- Fresh Water Capacity 400 Litres
- Engine Model 2x Volvo Penta D6-IPS650
- Engine max range (speed type) 250 (nm)
Galeon 435 GTI Layout
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Main Deck
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The balconies on both sides are a standard fit option
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Lower Deck
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You can sleep 5 in relative comfort
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