De Antonio D37 Video Review: Hidden Outboards and a Tender Garage
By the YachtWay editorial deskUpdated October 2026Video walkthrough6 min read
The De Antonio D37 hides twin Mercury Racing outboards under its aft sunbed, and below them there is even a garage for an inflatable tender. The boat we filmed in Miami is the Alinghi Red Bull Racing edition, one of 37 built as chase boats for the America's Cup, painted in Red Bull blue inside and out. Below deck there are two cabins and a head, and on our run she cruised at 33 to 34 knots.
Outboards you cannot see
Push a button and the aft hatch lifts to show the outboards. Drop the engines down and a tender garage opens underneath, big enough for an inflatable with an electric motor, or a lot of storage. Above it all there is a sunbed of about 5 ft. The rest of the deck is practical: a U-shaped seating area, a small galley, a hardtop with an electric sunroof and a full windshield.
What stood out on board
- Hidden outboardsTwin Mercury Racing outboards disappear under the aft sunbed at the push of a button.
- A tender garageUnder the engines, room for an inflatable tender with an electric motor.
- A full-height windshieldAt 30 plus knots the cockpit stayed calm and quiet.
- An electric sunroofOpens and closes at the push of a button.
- A hidden extra seatIt flips out from under the galley and doubles as storage.
- Stable without a stabiliserWith an 11 ft beam she barely moved at anchor in moving water.
Spec sheet at a glance
| Feature | What you get | The benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 37 ft 1 in (11.3 m) | Easy to handle and dock |
| Beam | 11 ft 2 in (3.4 m) | Stable at anchor |
| Draft | 2 ft 4 in (0.7 m) | Shallow water friendly |
| Dry weight | 5.3 t (11,685 lb) | Light and quick |
| Tanks | 225 gal fuel, 40 gal water (850 L, 150 L) | A full day out |
| Power | 2x Mercury Racing 400R V10 (builder figures) | Hidden under the sunbed |
| Fast cruise (our test) | 33 to 34 kn | Measured off Miami in a chop |
| Hull | Two-step hull | Efficient and planted |
| Layout | Forward cabin, aft cabin, head | Both cabins convert to bigger beds |
| Helm | Dual Simrad, Zipwake, bow thruster | Easy to drive and dock |
| Edition (as filmed) | Alinghi Red Bull Racing, 1 of 37 | Built as America's Cup chase boats |
Stern and hidden engines
The swim platform has a ladder that folds into it. A button lifts the aft hatch to show the outboards, with a tender garage underneath once they are lowered.
- Sunbed.About 5 ft long, with a cushioned headrest.
- Tender garage.For an inflatable with an electric motor.
- Cleats.On both sides, with a rub rail all around.
- Gates.On both sides for kids and pets.
Cockpit and galley
A U-shaped seating area seats five or six with four cup holders. The galley has a cooktop under a lid, a sink and a fridge.
- Hidden seat.Flips out from under the galley.
- Storage.Behind the hidden seat and in cubbies.
- Speakers.On both sides of the dining area.
- Hardtop.Covers the dining area, with grab rails.
Helm
The helm has dual Simrad displays, Zipwake trim and a bow thruster. The seats fold up to lean against, and the wheel adjusts.
- Sunroof.Electric, opening at a button.
- Audio.Fusion controls at the helm.
- Storage.A cubby for sunscreen and two cup holders.
- Fenders.Three stored on each side.
Bow
The walkways are wide with a step up and high sides. At the bow there is a sunbed with carbon cup holders.
- Windshield.Full height, with two wipers.
- Lighting.Pin lights all around the deck.
- Cleats.Pop-up, with a line protector.
- Anchor.Windlass controls at the locker.
Below deck
Three wide steps lead down, with headroom for a 6 ft 1 in adult. On this boat the inside is painted too.
Forward cabin
- Bed.The U-shaped seat extends at a button into a longer bed.
- Lighting.Colour-changing LEDs.
Head
- Shower.A wand, with a sliding door for privacy.
Aft cabin
- Beds.Twins that slide together into a queen.
- Fridge.Under the bed, with storage.
- Systems.AC and the electrical panel.
Sea trial off Miami
We took her out in a chop off Miami. The full windshield kept the wind off, and the bow stayed down for a clear view ahead.
- Speeds.14, then 25, then 30 knots.
- Fast cruise.33 to 34 knots.
- Ride.Nothing moved or rattled through the chop.
- At anchor.Stable without a stabiliser.
The D37 shows how much De Antonio can fit into 37 ft. The outboards vanish under the sunbed, a tender fits underneath them, and the cockpit has seating for six, a galley and a hidden extra seat. The full windshield keeps you dry and the cockpit quiet at 30 plus knots, and she held 34 knots through a Miami chop with nothing rattling. Two cabins make a night on board easy.
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