Frauscher x Porsche eFantom 850 Video Review: A Porsche for the Water
By the YachtWay editorial deskUpdated October 2026Video walkthrough6 min read
The eFantom 850 is a 28 ft electric dayboat built by Austrian yard Frauscher together with Porsche. It uses the same electric motor as the new Porsche Macan. We walked one at a boat show and drove the same model in Monaco. She has a sunbed aft, a cockpit with Porsche-style details, a helm with a Porsche wheel and classic gauges, a bow lounge and a small cabin for four or five.
A Porsche you drive on the water
Frauscher and Porsche have brought Porsche design into a dayboat. The cockpit storage has chrome slats and canvas inserts like a Porsche interior, the helm has a Porsche wheel and stitched seats, and the logo is laser etched into the teak. Underneath it all is a silent electric drive, so you cruise along Monaco without engine noise. It suits lakes, coastal hops or tender duty for a superyacht.
What stood out on board
- Porsche Macan powerThe same electric motor as the new Porsche Macan, with no engine noise.
- Porsche design detailsChrome slats, canvas and leather in the storage, a Porsche wheel and stitched crests.
- Superyacht-level finishBronze deck drains, a laser-etched logo in the teak and a flawless paint job.
- An anchor that blends inIt sits outside the hull and becomes part of its shape.
- A cabin for four or fiveLeather seating, lockable doors and LED-lit backrests.
- Colour-changing speakersFusion speakers you can light in any colour from a remote.
Spec sheet at a glance
| Feature | What you get | The benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Length | About 28 ft (8.5 m) | Easy to trailer and berth |
| Power | One Porsche electric motor, 536 hp (builder figures) | Silent, with strong torque |
| Top speed | 46 kn (builder figures) | Fast for an electric boat |
| Cruise | 22 kn average (builder figures) | Relaxed coastal runs |
| Range | About 1 hour flat out, 3 to 4 hours slower | Fine for a day of hops |
| Helm | Porsche wheel, dual Raymarine screens, classic gauges | Simple to drive |
| Cabin | Seating for four or five | Shelter between stops |
| Bow | Lounge bed with a hidden Bimini | Shade when you need it |
| Audio | Fusion speakers with colour remote | Lighting to match the mood |
| Deck | Teak with bronze drains | Superyacht-level finish |
Swim platform and sunbed
The fixed swim platform has a fold-out ladder. Above it there is a large sunbed for two, with an angled headrest and raised edges so you stay put at speed.
- Logo.Laser etched into the teak and caulked.
- Exhausts.Styling pipes carried over from the petrol version.
- Light post.A mount for the night light.
- Cup holders.On both sides of the sunbed.
Cockpit
A forward-facing bench sits ahead of the sunbed, with a folding Bimini underneath it.
- Storage.Chrome slats with canvas and leather, in a nod to Porsche.
- Drains.Bronze, right down to the pipes.
- Bilge.Easy access, with space for a bag.
- Corridor.A teak walkway to the cabin.
Helm
Two helm seats pivot, so you can lean or sit. The Porsche crest is stitched into both backrests.
- Wheel.A Porsche steering wheel.
- Screens.Dual Raymarine displays with classic gauges.
- Controls.Throttle, thruster and a kill switch, nothing more.
- Guest side.A handrail for the passenger.
Bow
The bow seating doubles as a lounge bed, with soft reclined backrests and room for a table.
- Shade.A Bimini folds out from storage.
- Anchor.Mounted outside, shaped into the hull.
- Fridge.A deep drawer under the bench.
Cabin
A gas-strut hatch opens to the cabin. Inside there are wood inserts, plush canvas walls and leather seating with orange stitching.
- Doors.Close and lock with a key.
- Latches.Bronze, matching the deck drains.
- Lighting.LEDs under the backrests and pin lights at the floor.
- Seating.Room for four or five.
Driving in Monaco
We drove the same model off Monaco. The silence is the first thing you notice, with no engine noise behind you.
- Motor.The Porsche Macan electric drive.
- Range.About an hour flat out, or three to four hours slower.
- Speed.46 knots top, quoted by the builder.
- Use.Lakes, coastal hops or a superyacht tender.
The eFantom 850 feels like a Porsche you can take on the water. The finish is exceptional for its size, from the bronze drains to the chrome-slatted storage, and the electric drive makes cruising quiet and easy. It is not a boat for long passages, with about an hour at full speed, but for lakes, coastal hops or tender duty it is a beautiful and fun way to travel.
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