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Maxim MAX44 R Video Review: Triple Yamahas and a Matte Black Finish

By the YachtWay editorial deskUpdated October 2026Video walkthrough7 min read

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The Maxim MAX44 R is a 46 ft dayboat built in Spain and designed by Alex Cherigny. We walked one with triple Yamaha 450 outboards at a boat show. The hull is matte grey and the cleats, anchor and fittings are matte black. On deck there is a toy locker under the sunbed, two dining areas, a galley with two fridges and a carbon helm, and below there is a forward bed, a lounge bed and a head with a rain shower.

A sporty dayboat with a murdered-out look

We started at the stern, where three Yamaha 450s hang off the transom with a walkway behind them. The gunwales are tall and wide enough to sit on, and the matte grey hull carries matte black cleats and fittings all the way to the anchor. The hardtop sits high and runs right down to a curved windshield, so the helm stays quiet. Below deck there is more room than you expect.

The vibeSporty, matte and very clean
The power3x Yamaha F450 XTO outboards, 1,350 hp
Best forFast day trips, groups of friends

What stood out on board

  • Triple Yamaha 450s
    Three F450 XTO outboards, with a walkway behind them. Mercury outboards and inboards are also offered.
  • A toy locker under the sunbed
    The aft sunbed opens for water toys, with power to charge Seabobs.
  • Two dining areas
    Seating on both sides with fold-out table extensions that double as cup holders.
  • A quiet helm
    The curved windshield runs all the way up to the curved hardtop, with no gap for wind.
  • A horn in the anchor locker
    The horn hides inside the anchor locker, which works like an echo box.
  • A second bed below
    Besides the forward bed, a lounge bed tucks under the cockpit for reading or a nap.
The aft sunbed and cockpit, under the high hardtop. 01:15
The dining area, with tables on both sides. 03:05
The bow seating, in front of the curved windshield. 06:00
Below deck, with a bench and the forward bed. 08:50
The lounge bed, tucked under the cockpit. 10:05

Spec sheet at a glance

FeatureWhat you getThe benefit
Length overall46 ft (14.03 m)Big deck, still a dayboat to drive
Beam12 ft 1 in (3.68 m)Room for seating on both sides
Draft2 ft 9 in (0.84 m)Shallow enough for coves and beaches
Dry weight10.9 t (24,030 lb)Light for triple outboard power
Tanks396 gal fuel, 63 gal waterLong days without a fuel stop
Power (as filmed)3x Yamaha F450 XTO, 1,350 hpMercury outboards or inboards also offered
Listed top speed50 kn with triple Mercury 400s (listing figures)Not measured, we did not sea trial her
LayoutForward bed, lounge bed, one headSleeps four for a night away
HelmGarmin 16 in screens, Yamaha joystick, autopilotEverything within reach
BuildCarbon helm and hardtop elementsStiff and sporty
AudioJL Audio 12 in woofers, speakers all aroundMusic wherever you sit
DesignAlex CherignyA look that stands out at the dock

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Stern and engines

The triple Yamaha F450 XTO outboards. 00:55

This boat has triple Yamaha 450 outboards, with a walkway behind them. Mercury outboards or inboard engines are also offered.

  • Toy locker.
    Under the sunbed, with power to charge Seabobs.
  • Shore power.
    Sockets right under the sunbed.
  • Systems room.
    Generator, stabiliser and batteries, opened by a button.
  • Gunwales.
    Tall and wide enough to sit on, with real teak.

Dining and galley

The galley, with the lid open. 03:50

The hardtop sits high, so there is plenty of shade over the dining area. Seating runs along both sides, with table extensions that fold out.

  • Tables.
    Fold-out extensions that double as cup holders.
  • Coolers.
    Dometic ice boxes inside the forward-facing benches.
  • Galley.
    A two-burner cooktop and a stainless sink under a lid.
  • Fridges.
    Two pull-out fridges below the counter.
  • Fenders.
    Stored in the sides, with pop-up matte black cleats.

Helm

The carbon helm, with Garmin screens and a Yamaha joystick. 04:55

Four seats sit in pairs behind a suede-like wheel. The curved windshield runs right up to the curved hardtop, so it stays quiet at speed.

  • Screens.
    Garmin 16 in displays control the lights and systems.
  • Controls.
    Throttles, Yamaha joystick, autopilot and bow thruster.
  • Seats.
    Bolsters fold up so you can lean.
  • Carbon.
    The helm and parts of the hardtop columns are carbon.

Bow

The bow bench, set at a slight angle. 06:15

One step up there is a U-shaped seating area with a forward-facing bench set at a slight angle.

  • Charging.
    USB-C and USB-A next to the cup holders.
  • Audio.
    Speakers in the bow and all around the hardtop.
  • Storage.
    Bins under the seats for covers.
  • Anchor.
    Matte black, in a locker that also hides the horn.
  • Lighting.
    Pin lights across the deck.

Cabin and lounge bed

Below deck, past the sliding window. 08:05

Two steps lead down past a see-through sliding window, with plenty of headroom below. A bench sits to port, ahead of the forward bed.

  • Forward bed.
    Slightly smaller than a queen, with a switch panel and charging.
  • Lounge bed.
    Tucked under the cockpit, with speakers and a sliver of daylight.
  • Audio.
    JL Audio 12 in woofers below deck.

Head

The head, with a rain shower above. 09:35

The head is a wet room with a rain shower, and the toilet hides under a lid when it is not in use.

  • Toilet.
    Hidden under a lid.
  • Finish.
    A marble piece and a mirror over the faucet.
  • Storage.
    A small cabinet and a cubby for the toilet roll.
The verdict

The MAX44 R looks fast standing still, with its matte grey hull, matte black fittings and triple Yamahas on the stern. The deck is practical too, with a toy locker under the sunbed, two dining areas, a galley with two fridges and a quiet helm under a high hardtop. Below there is a forward bed, a lounge bed and a head with a rain shower and a hidden toilet. We did not sea trial her, so we cannot speak to the ride.

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In this video

  1. 00:00 Introduction
  2. 00:40 Aft and exterior systems
  3. 02:14 Dining area and galley
  4. 04:02 Helm station features
  5. 05:36 Bow and forward deck
  6. 07:28 Interior cabin and head
  7. 10:15 Conclusion
Presented by
Heigo Paartalu
YachtWay Spotlight host
Filmed by
YachtWay Studios