The biggest Saxdor ever was always going to cause a stir, and for good reason. There are very few boats of this size and style that can compete with the 460 GTC's incredible flexibility.
At just shy of 50ft, Saxdor's designers had a lot of real estate to play with, and they've made it work with a full-beam wheelhouse, 4m long balconies, and, with the optional aft cabin version, the ability to sleep eight adults. It's got some poke, too, capable of 50 knots with the largest pair of 425hp V10 Mercury outboards. Has Saxdor outdone itself? Let's see.
Saxdor 460 GTC
- LOA 47' 3"
- Model Year 2026
- Cabins 3
- Status In Production
- Yacht Type Pilothouse
- Use Type Weekending
Review Video
The 460 GTC is Saxdor’s first step into the 45-50 ft category and their biggest boat to date. It pushes the brand into cruiser territory and not just by stretching the hull but by shifting how space is used. Unlike the other models Saxdor produces, it’s built in Finland at a new facility dedicated to the top end of the range.
The hull is vacuum-infused GRP with twin steps and a deep-V profile. Deadrise at the transom sits at 20°, and the stepped form reduces drag at speed while improving fuel efficiency. Draft is shallow (just 0.73m / 2.4ft without engines), so it’ll sit close to shore at anchor and make beach approaches simple. It's not easy to carry a tender, but if the mothership can rest on the beach, that's not so much of an issue.
The wheelhouse structure is all glass. Panes are bonded in and tempered, and the whole thing is designed to open up: side doors slide wide, the aft wall folds out, and the powered roof clears the top. The frame supports itself without breaking the view, so even when it’s sealed, it still feels open.
Drop the terraces, and you add a pair of 4.5-metre platforms at the waterline, and with both down, the beam extends to 5.5m (18ft). This creates a flush deck area with no step or break between the cockpit and the sea.
There aren't any side decks, so access to the bow runs through the front of the wheelhouse. A two-part glazed door lifts and swings aside, giving a clear path forward. This keeps the superstructure full beam, so you gain interior volume without losing flow.
The fit-out is smart, with some nice additions that you don't see on the smaller ones, but it's still clearly built to a price. There’s stainless steel where it counts (cleats, rails, ladder, bathing steps) and carbon fibre here and there.
Shore power is standard, and the battery bank charges through a high-amp system that covers house, engine, and thruster loads. The MySaxdor app allows for remote status checks and system alerts, so you can monitor from ashore. There’s no engine room, but the outboard layout frees up interior space and puts all service points within easy reach.
The boat is CE-rated Category B for twelve people, and it feels more than capable of hosting that number in comfort when the balconies are unfurled on a warm day. Of course, the beauty of this design is that it should be easy to use all year round.
The saloon connects directly to the cockpit through a sliding glass door. Alongside it, the aft window drops down, so when both are open, the boundary between inside and outside all but disappears. The whole aft wall clears, and the floor is flat from the transom to the helm, so moving around the deck is very safe and easy.
On both sides, there are glass doors that slide open. You can push them right back or leave them ajar for a bit of airflow. The result is a space that adjusts with the weather. Closed up, it feels sealed and secure. Opened up, it feels like an extension of the deck.
There’s a galley on the port side, with a two-seat sofa aft of it. To starboard, an L-shaped lounge runs back from the helm, built around a folding table. You can open the leaves for meals, fold them flat when you want the space clear. The saloon holds five or six people comfortably, but even if you're forced inside, you remain in touch with the elements.
The forward lounge seat has an electric backrest, so it shifts to face forward underway or flips to face the table when moored. As standard, it's a fixed section of the dinette. The backrests on the outer edges of the dinette drop flat to create an indoor perch that looks out over the balconies, which is a nice bit of design.
The galley itself has a twin induction hob with pot clamps, a sink, and an 80-litre fridge built into the module. Options include a diesel or induction stove. Pop-up lamps and cup holders are neatly integrated, and storage drawers run under the sofa beside it. It's not a massive galley and feels more attuned to weekends away than longer stays on board, but it has the basics. Fridge space, for example, is limited, so we'd recommend adding as much extra fridge space as you possibly can.
On the opposite side, behind the helm, is a second bank of seating with a drawer beneath. There is space here for more kit, and enough room for a cool bag or grab bag near the door. In the middle of the saloon, under the sole, there is a deep storage void. If you spec the Seakeeper stabiliser, it takes that space. If not, you gain a dry locker big enough for really bulky items.
The TV lifts electrically from a unit behind the helm seat. It's a tidy system, well placed for indoor viewing but also big enough to be seen from the cockpit while anchored.
What stands out is not the amount of space, but how it’s used. This is not innovation for the sake of it, and on a boat of this size, all of the clever folding bits don't feel crammed as they do on some of the smaller cabin models.
Lower Deck Accommodation
This is a real shift for Saxdor. The lower deck moves the boat beyond occasional overnighting and into a comfortable, slightly longer-term space. It feels like a step up in ambition, given you can sleep up to eight adults if you include the convertible berth in the saloon.
Light comes in through the hull windows, and the whole area is bright thanks to the light woodwork. Headroom in the forward section is good, as you can stand up comfortably without crouching, even if you're over 6ft tall.
The forward cabin is open plan with a low double bed tucked into the bow. The berth is a good size, but there's a lack of hanging storage that will hamper longer stays, something Saxdor says it's going to address going forward. Keep in mind that this is hull #1, and there are a fair few tweaks planned already.
There is no galley down here, but there's a run of low storage opposite the bathroom that is useful for odds and ends.
The bathroom is to starboard, with a separate shower stall and an electric toilet, so it works well for weekend use. The size is decent, and the headroom is good throughout.
The mid cabin sits beneath the saloon and has twin berths. That space is private and well tucked away, but it is more of a crawl-in cabin. You can only really stand in the lobby, and it's going to be pretty tight to get changed. That said, the hidden door is quite a clever addition and means there is an element of privacy for those sharing this lower deck.
A couple could comfortably live down here for a week or two, but with four adults on board, it's going to feel pretty tight.
There is also an option to add a third cabin aft, in the space beneath the cockpit. That mirrors the solution used on Saxdor’s smaller models, like the 400 GTC. With that cabin in place, the boat can sleep six adults below, plus two more in the saloon if you need to. Whether you would want to is another matter, but the volume is there if you choose it.
This cabin does at least have its own toilet, so guests here don't have to head forward to use the toilet in the middle of the night. It also compromises space on deck, so we don't see the aft cabin option being all that popular.
The helm is a substantial affair with a broad, deep dash that is home to an impressive array of modern navigation tech. The helm seat is bolstered so you can stand and lean or sit back with a high footrest. Both feel natural. The two co-pilot seats are matched in height and position, so it works as a proper two-seat helm.
The multifunction steering wheel has a fixed boss with buttons around its perimeter, and it, along with the chunky Mercury throttles and joystick fall easily to hand. It's a driver-focused, purposeful dash with plenty of anti-glare material. The round screen on top of the dash adds a bit of Porsche-style visual flair, even if the information provided is a copy of what the MFDs display.
Up to 16in each, the Simrad MFDs run Saxdor’s custom interface. They are mounted in line and controlled from the helm with a Simrad OP-50 keypad. You get a full sweep of data (charts, radar, depth, engine, tank levels) with enough screen space to keep them visible side by side.
Overhead, the glass sunroof lets in natural light even when closed. It opens up to allow ventilation on warmer days. The side doors also slide open, so air can flow through the cabin when you want it.
While we only got to view the 460 in situ at boot Düsseldorf, the helm feels built for speed, with seating that supports both relaxed cruising and more active driving in tougher conditions.
Engines
The 460 GTC comes with triple outboards with no inboards. There are three options: Mercury V8 300s, V10 350s, or V10 425s. The standard V8 300s are included in the base price.
With the largest engines, the boat will reach around 50 knots. The mid-range 350s will be comfortably in the mid-40s, and even the smallest package will run well into the 30s.
The 460 GTC's fuel capacity is 1,300 litres, and that’s enough for long day runs or fast coastal cruising without refuelling. Hard and fast performance figures will follow once we've trialled this boat, but on paper it’s fast, efficient, and built to stay quick even with weight on board.
At the stern, the glass transom is familiar Saxdor, but from there on in it's all quite a bit more grown up. There's the option to have not one, but two adjustable passerelles that extend from the bathing platforms both into the water and up to the quayside. One is a very useful addition, two feels unnecessary (and expensive, given they're about €20,000 each). You can control them via the Saxdor App, which is quite cool, and means you can put them away remotely for increased security.
Elsewhere here, there's an overhead shower mounted to a drop-in carbon fibre pole and a fender box that's home to both a Scanstrut inflator and a second joystick for stern-to mooring. Opposite, there's the option to have a wet bar with grill and sink, which is a great option as it allows you cook outside.
The layout here depends on the spec. You can go for twin sofas and a table, with backrests that fold flat when not needed, or a full-width sunbed set above the optional aft cabin. That cabin eats into underdeck volume, but if you're not sleeping extra guests, the sunbed keeps the deck clear.
It is a space that shifts with how you want to use the boat. Enclosed, it feels like an extra room off the saloon. Opened up, it becomes a waterside terrace. Either way, the 460 GTC does feel more grown-up than any Saxdor that has gone before.
Bow Lounge
This is a very nice feature. There are no side decks, so access forward runs through the windscreen via a two-part door. The top section lifts and slides into the roof, and the lower panel hinges open so you can pass through the bow and fully seal it off when the boat is on passage.
Seating wraps around a central table, and the whole space is inset into the foredeck, so you feel securely in rather than perched precariously. The table is adjustable, lowering to create a sun pad.
The detailing is well thought through. The railings are inset, not mounted on top, so they stay out of the way but give you something solid to hold. It looks cleaner and feels safer. The cup holders are deep and fixed into the moulding, and the lights pop up when needed.
The base price is €499,000 before tax. That gets you triple Mercury 300s, folding balconies, and two cabins below with a separate shower. It comes with twin Simrad screens plus a galley, fridge, shorepower, and the MySaxdor App system. You can take delivery at that level and go boating.
A well-specced boat costs around €750,000. That adds the joystick, upgraded upholstery and decking, bow windlass, audio package, air-con or diesel heating, and maybe a wet bar or sunbed, depending on how you use the aft deck.
The boat at the show was close to €900,000, but it has almost every single option. Triple Mercury 425 V10s (increasing the base price to €575,000), full navigation (€20,000+), TV and audio upgrades (€15,700), twin passerelles (€44,000), the Seakeeper gyro (€59,000), and the Fathom lithium system (€40,000-50,000 depending on battery pack).
Just shy of €1 million for a Saxdor is a lot of money and means the 460 GTC is rubbing shoulders with some serious hardware. Spec it wisely, though, and you get a very comfortable and capable boat for a reasonable price.
Our Verdict
This new Saxdor feels like a settled design. The layout and features are in place, and the finish steps up from anything Saxdor has done before. The volume is a clear jump over the 400 series, and the way the wheelhouse opens into the cockpit and terraces changes how the boat feels at rest. It still has the sharp look and smart packaging that define the brand, but things have been stretched, softened, and scaled to fit a different cruising role.
There are questions left to answer...how it handles at sea. So we’ll do a more in-depth sea trial later in the year, but from what we’ve seen so far, this looks like a big step forward.
Reasons to Buy
- Fold-down balconies as standard
- Ability to sleep six adults
- Good value for money
- Versatile layout
Things to Consider
- Cabin storage still needs work
- Costs climb fast with options
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Rivals to Consider
The Axopar 45 XC Cross Cabin is the closest match in spec and concept. It measures 13.9m (45ft 7in) long with the same 4.11 m (13 ft 6 in) beam as the Saxdor. Like the 460 GTC, it has a twin-stepped deep-V hull with 20 degrees of deadrise and runs on either twin or triple outboards. Power tops out at 1,050 hp for a top speed just under 50 knots. The deck is highly modular. You can fit a wet bar, shift seating layouts, or add an aft cabin module under the cockpit. Forward, there is a two-berth cabin with a combined toilet and shower. Saxdor’s layout is more defined. The 460 has two permanent cabins plus an optional third, and its forward bathroom has a separate shower stall. Axopar offers more reconfiguration on deck, but the Saxdor carries more volume and sleeps more people without compromise.
The Wellcraft 44 Explorer comes in at 13.4m (44ft) with a 3.82m (12ft 6in) beam. The hull comes from Michael Peters, and the interior from Garroni. Below deck, there are two full cabins, each with its own toilet and shower, and one cabin has an extra pull-out berth. That gives you five proper beds without touching the saloon. Up top, there are twin terraces and a big foredeck split between a triple sunpad and forward seating. The cockpit layout is fixed, with a three-seat helm and no roof opening. Saxdor’s cockpit is more adaptable, and the sliding roof and fold-down aft glass give it a stronger indoor-outdoor flow. Both use triple outboards, and both sit on 20º hulls, but Saxdor’s beam and glazing give it the edge in openness and saloon volume.
The Nimbus C12 is smaller at 12.7m (41ft 8in) long and 3.46m (11ft 4in) wide. It runs on twin outboards up to 2 × 425hp and can reach more than 45 knots. The hull has a sharp entry and a fine chine line, built for all-weather running rather than play. There are two double cabins below and one shared head. A convertible berth in the saloon takes sleeping capacity beyond four. The layout is traditional, with fixed galley-up, deep walkaround decks and a solid roof. There are no drop-down balconies or open sections, but the build is solid and the detailing smart. Compared to the Saxdor, the Nimbus is narrower, more conservative, and easier to handle short-handed. It gives up interior volume and deck openness to stay compact and manageable.
The Aiata Sunfinder 50 stretches the tape at 15m (49ft 2in), but it is all about deck space. It is built for the Med with an open-plan layout, a long foredeck lounge, and a wide sunbed aft. The T-top gives some cover, but there are no fixed sides or an enclosed helm. The lower deck holds two cabins and one bathroom, enough for a weekend. Twin outboards are expected to deliver around 45 knots, though the exact spec is still being finalised. There is no generator, or cabin climate control, and limited protection for bad weather. It works as a floating terrace with overnight ability. Compared to the Saxdor, it has more length and lounge space but far less flexibility in layout or climate range.
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Specifications
- Builder Saxdor
- Range 460 Series
- Model 460 GTC
- Length Overall 47' 3"
- Beam 13' 6"
- Draft 2' 5"
- Hull GRP
- Cabins 3
- Berths 6
- Yacht Type (Primary) Pilothouse
- Use Type (Primary) Weekending
- Fuel Capacity 343 Gallons
- Fresh Water Capacity 66 Gallons
- Engine Model 2x Mercury Verado V10 5.7L 425hp
Saxdor 460 GTC Layout
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Main Deck
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![Main Deck Saxdor 460 GTC]()
Standard main deck with cockpit seating area
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with aft cabin
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The optional aft cabin layout adds a large sun pad
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Lower Deck
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![Lower Deck Saxdor 460 GTC]()
Two cabins and a single head come as standard
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with aft cabin
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The optional aft cabin includes a small head compartment
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