Great Machines: Boats - Sunseeker Portofino 35
June 2, 2003
Whether they will take up the challenge is another matter. The 35’s master stateroom, shower room, and aft double berth offer enough space for a family with 2.4 kids. Just. More realistically, the salon’s excellent headroom and the spacious upper deck make the 35 a perfect party boat or a weekend cruiser. The only serious omission is the lack of offshore air conditioning—which Sunseeker will fit for an additional $5,000.
And perfectly fitted it will be. The Portofino 35’s construction reflects Sunseeker’s traditional commitment to quality. From the gentle click of the cabinet doors to the stainless steel double clamps securing the vital hoses, the boat’s engineering and assembly reflect truly fanatical fit and finish. The 35 is both well contructed and built to last.
It may be hard to think of a $400,000 craft as a starter boat, but the Portofino 35 is the first Sunseeker cruiser below the half-million-dollar mark in over five years. For boaters experimenting with cruising or looking for a less conspicuous financial commitment to the Sunseeker brand, the Portofino 35 is a much-welcome return to Sunseeker’s roots.
Sunseeker, +44 1202.381.111, www.sunseeker.com
Sunseeker Portofino 35
•Model: Portofino 35
•Price as Tested: $397,750
•Length O.A.: 11.3 m (37 ft 1 in)
•Length Hull: 11.6 m (38 ft 1 in)
•Length Waterline: 9 m (29 ft 6 in)
•Max Beam: 3.54 m (11 ft 7 in)
•Displacement half Load: 9000 kg (19,800 lb)
•Draught: 0.95m (3 ft 1 in)
•Fuel Capacity: 800 l (211 gal)
•Water Capacity: 250 l (66 gal)
•Installable Power: 272 to 300hp
•Max Speed: 35 knots
•Berths: 4
•Approved to Carry: 10
•CE Design Category: B
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