Saxdor 460 GTC Video Review: Fold-Down Terraces and a Flipping Sofa
By the YachtWay editorial deskUpdated October 2026Video walkthrough7 min read
The Saxdor 460 GTC is the Finnish brand's new flagship, a 47 ft boat on a two-step hull with triple Mercury 425 V10 outboards. We walked her at her world premiere at the Düsseldorf boat show. The side terraces fold down at the stern, the glass cockpit opens up with drop-down windows and a big sunroof, and the sofa flips to face a TV that rises from the console. Below there is a V-berth forward, a head with a separate shower and an aft cabin with twin beds.
Saxdor's flagship, built around flexibility
Saxdor started in Finland in 2019 and made its name with small, clever boats. The 460 GTC takes that idea to 47 ft. Almost everything on board moves: the terraces, the tables, the seat backs, the windows and even the sofa. Being indoors at the Düsseldorf show let us open up spaces we could not show on a boat outside.
What stood out on board
- Fold-down side terracesPush a button and the sides fold down. Sockets in the deck take poles for a hammock on each side.
- A sofa that flipsThe cockpit sofa turns from facing aft to facing forward, right in front of a TV that rises from the console.
- A cockpit that opens upThe aft window drops, the side windows slide and a large sunroof opens.
- A windshield from the roofA screen slides down from the roof and a door closes behind it, so the cockpit can be fully enclosed.
- A huge storage roomUnder the aft seating there is room for paddle boards, with USB and 120 V sockets.
- Tables that become sunbedsThe aft table, the cockpit table and the bow table all drop to make sunbeds.
Spec sheet at a glance
| Feature | What you get | The benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 47 ft 2 in (14.39 m) | Saxdor's biggest boat so far |
| Beam | 13 ft 6 in (4.11 m) | Wider still with the terraces down |
| Draft | 2 ft 5 in (0.73 m) | Shallow enough for coves and beaches |
| Dry weight | 10.2 t (22,521 lb) | Light for her size |
| Tanks | 343 gal fuel, 48 gal water | A full day out without a fuel stop |
| Power (as filmed) | 3x Mercury Verado 425 V10, 1,275 hp | Triple 300s also offered |
| Listed top speed | 50 to 52 kn (builder and listing figures) | Not measured, we did not sea trial her |
| Hull | Two-step hull | Built for speed and efficiency |
| Layout | V-berth forward, twin aft cabin, one head | Sleeps four for a weekend |
| Helm | Digital gauges, aft-facing camera, wireless chargers | Keep an eye on swimmers behind |
| Docking | Aft joystick station, Side-Power bow thruster | Dock from the stern |
| Comfort | AC in the cockpit, sunroof, drop-down windows | Use it in heat or cold |
Step inside: interactive 3D virtual walkthrough
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Stern and side terraces
Staircases on both sides lead to the water or the dock. The side terraces fold down electrically, and sockets in the deck take poles for a hammock on each side.
- Gates.Close off the engines from kids and pets.
- Pump.Inflate water toys and fenders on board.
- Joystick.A docking station at the stern with a bow thruster.
- Lighting.Pop-up lights for evenings.
Aft deck and summer kitchen
The summer kitchen sits to port, and an electric high-low table seats a group aft. Fold the backrests down and the whole area becomes a sunbed.
- Kitchen.A sink, a Kenyon grill and cup holders under a lid.
- Table.Electric, with legs that fold out for dining.
- Systems.Batteries in their own compartment.
- Storage room.Deep enough for paddle boards, with charging.
Glass cockpit and lounge
A sliding door and an electric aft window open the cockpit to the deck. The side windows slide and a large sunroof opens above.
- Lounge.Backrests fold down to make a lounge with the terraces open.
- TV.Rises at the push of a button.
- Flip sofa.Turns to face forward for the TV.
- Galley.A sink, a two-burner cooktop, a fridge drawer and an ice maker.
- AC.Vents at the helm and on the aft columns.
Helm
The helm seats slide and have footrests. Buttons on the wheel run the anchor, horn, volume and wipers.
- Windshield.One piece, with two wipers.
- Side glass.Drops down for fresh air.
- Charging.Wireless chargers in a cubby.
- Camera.Faces aft to watch swimmers and traffic.
- Gauges.A digital display with a classic look.
Bow
A screen slides down from the roof and a magnetic door closes behind it, so you can seal the cockpit. Outside there is U-shaped seating with a table that drops to make a sunbed.
- Cup holders.Built into the cushions.
- Audio.A large speaker under the seat.
- Mooring.A Lewmar winch for med mooring lines.
- Anchor locker.Room for small fenders and lines too.
Below deck
Three steps lead down past a big window with sliding privacy shades. There is no raw fibreglass anywhere, with canvas, wood and leather-look panels all round.
Forward cabin
- V-berth.Queen width aft, narrower toward the bow.
- Storage.Bins and lockers on both sides.
Head
- Shower.Separate, with a deep bench and a high lip.
- Headroom.Room for a 6 ft 2 in adult.
- Storage.Pop-out drawers and a cabinet behind the mirror.
Aft cabin
- Beds.Two twin beds with firm mattresses.
- Headroom.Room to sit up, even for tall guests.
- Privacy.A bulkhead closes the room off.
The 460 GTC is full of clever ideas. The fold-down terraces, the flipping sofa in front of the pop-up TV and the windshield that slides down from the roof let the boat change with the weather and the plan for the day. Every table turns into a sunbed, and the storage under the aft seating is huge. Below, two cabins and a separate shower make weekends easy. We did not sea trial her, so we cannot speak to the two-step hull at speed.
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