Zyara 44 Video Review: Triple V12s and a Helicopter-Style Windshield
By the YachtWay editorial deskUpdated October 2026Video walkthrough6 min read
The Zyara 44 is a performance dayboat built in Greece by the people behind Skipper, with the same stepped hull thinking. We walked hull number one. She has triple Mercury 600 V12 outboards, fold-out side terraces, a dining area and sunbed aft, a galley with a pop-up coffee machine, a helm under a huge wraparound windshield, a bow lounge and two cabins with a dry head.
A weapon on the water, with a sunbed
The Zyara 44 looks aggressive, with sharp lines, carbon details and a windshield that wraps around like a helicopter canopy. But it is also a comfortable dayboat, with side terraces for the kids, a sunbed and four fridges. This was hull number one, and the yard told us about small changes planned for the next one, like a handrail on the stairs and more storage.
What stood out on board
- A wraparound windshieldIt curves around the helm like a helicopter canopy, so nothing is out of view.
- Cleats you cannot seeThe cleats sit in boxes, with the lines running out through pipes.
- Fold-out side terracesThey widen the aft deck, good for kids jumping in.
- A pop-up coffee machineIt rises from the galley at the push of a button.
- A four-step hullThe same stepped hull thinking as Skipper, on a dayboat.
- A hidden anchorIt slides out of the bow on a telescoping arm, with a camera above.
Spec sheet at a glance
| Feature | What you get | The benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 47 ft 6 in (14.48 m) | A big, open dayboat |
| Beam | 12 ft 8 in (3.87 m) | Wider with the terraces out |
| Draft | 4 ft (1.22 m) | Fine for the Bahamas |
| Dry weight | 9.8 t (21,600 lb) | Light for 1,800 hp |
| Power (as filmed) | 3x Mercury 600 V12, 1,800 hp | Sterndrives are also offered |
| Speed | Over 61 kn (70 mph) (builder figures) | We did not sea trial this boat |
| Layout | Two cabins, one dry head | Room for a night aboard |
| Helm | Dual 16 in Garmin screens, joystick, bow thruster | With a wireless charger |
| Galley | Sink, cooktop, coffee machine, ice maker, four fridges | Plenty for a long day out |
| Hull | Four-step design | Built for speed |
| Design | Bernard Olesinski | Built in Greece |
Stern and aft deck
Triple Mercury 600 V12s sit at the stern. The cleats hide in boxes, so even at anchor the deck looks clean.
- Shade.Mounts for carbon Bimini poles.
- Gates.On both sides for kids.
- Terraces.Fold out to widen the deck.
- Ladder.Drops out at the push of a button.
Lounge and dining
The dining table opens up and lowers to the floor. The sunbed fits two or three, and its backrest moves.
- Storage.Under the sunbed, on gas struts.
- Seats.Divided seats with backrests that flip to face forward.
- Lighting.RGB strips under the seating.
- Fridges.Two drawers under the seats.
Galley
The hardtop runs to the end of the bulwarks on big columns. Under it sits the galley, with a diamond-textured sink.
- Coffee.A machine that rises at the push of a button.
- Cooking.A cooktop, or a grill instead.
- Cold storage.Two more fridges and an ice maker.
- Audio.Speakers in the hardtop and subwoofers by the galley.
Helm
The windshield curves all the way around, a little like a Tesla Model X. The helm is full carbon, with leather-look trim around the screens.
- Controls.Joystick, throttles and a Side-Power bow thruster.
- Charging.A magnetic wireless charger with a lid.
- Seats.Bolsters that fold, with a step to rest your feet.
- Handrail.Carbon, angled for a good grip.
Bow
Two steps lead down to the bow, where the seating feels like freestanding furniture fixed to the deck.
- Anchor.On a telescoping arm, out of sight when not in use.
- Rub rail.Thick, all around the hull.
- Cleats.Oversized, like those on a much bigger boat.
- Lighting.RGB strips in the handrails.
Cabins and systems
A sliding door leads down curved steps with plenty of headroom below. There is a dry head, a forward bed and a guest bed aft.
Cabins
- Head.A dry head with a rain shower and a stone-look bench.
- Forward bed.Slightly larger than a twin, with a long bench beside it.
- Guest bed.Aft, with storage and reading lights.
Systems
- Access.The systems room lifts open on a switch.
- Contents.Hot water, batteries and room for a generator or stabiliser.
- Cameras.A Garmin camera watches the anchor.
The Zyara 44 makes a big first impression with its styling, its windshield and its triple V12s. Underneath the looks there is a practical dayboat: side terraces, a sunbed, four fridges, a coffee machine and two cabins with a good dry head. Hull number one still had a few details to finish, but the base is strong. For a fast, eye-catching dayboat in South Florida, she stands out.
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