Brabus Shadow 900 review | Sun-Top and Cross-Cabin versions go head-to-head

Brabus Shadow 900 review | Sun-Top and Cross-Cabin versions go head-to-head | Motor Boat & Yachting

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3 жыл бұрын

What’s better than testing one 900hp Brabus Shadow 900? Testing two, of course! Jack and Hugo take the Cross-Cabin and Sun-Top for a spin in Poole to see which is best...
Brabus Shadow 900 specification
LOA: 38ft 5in (11.7m)
Beam: 11ft 0in (3.35m)
Draught: 2ft 9in (0.85m)
Displacement: 4.93 tonnes
Fuel capacity: 730 litres
Water capacity: 100 litres
Test engines: Twin Mercury Racing 450hp outboard
Top speed: 59 knots
Cruising speed: 20 knots
Fuel consumption: 84lph
Cruising range: 138nm
RCD category: B for 10 people
Design: Axopar/Brabus Marine
Starting price: £462,937 (inc. VAT
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Price as tested: £583,417 (inc. VAT)
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Пікірлер: 244

@KingLuis1985 3 жыл бұрын

cross cabin for sure. weather is never perfect. if it's too hot, gets hot, gets cold, gets rainy or just changes, you'll love that you have that cabin.

@casevans7431 Жыл бұрын

What’s the point? Might as well go for a drive in your car with the windows down 🤦‍♂️

@larrbaII Жыл бұрын

It's a no Brainer.. Fullly loaded With /H/Ac. Might want to spend the weekend on it..

@gt3jacoby 4 ай бұрын

@@casevans7431have you ever spent time on the water, 100 degree weather gets old very quick. Ac is a lifesaver

@bsb11kat25 3 жыл бұрын

"i want to enjoy the British summer"......while wearing a T-shirt and 2 fleeces!!!!

@MrVlassisd 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah but that's the British summer anyway...

@japinashane 3 жыл бұрын

I hope he didn't forget the suncream

@Aspen51 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah.... as an Aussie I can confidently state "You don't live in the UK for the weather".....

@timlilijinsheng4070 2 жыл бұрын

@@Aspen51 Unless you like cold and humid-ass weather...

@kyleirvine5655 2 жыл бұрын

legit stopped the video once the clown said that and proceeded to the comment section

@ShauharatMehta 3 жыл бұрын

I'm with Jack on this, Cross Cabin all the way!

@bobuncle8704 3 жыл бұрын

Cross cabin all day long. I’d be quite happy with it as my summer retreat.

@Ob1sdarkside 3 жыл бұрын

Good arguments for both versions, but it would be the cross cabin for me. If you're spending that much money, I'd want year round boating

@vaporrift 3 жыл бұрын

I love that the steering wheel rotates while the center is fixed, would like to see that on well everything.

@2johnnyo 2 жыл бұрын

2 outstanding boats! 1 outstanding comment regarding Hugo's hair! I'd go with enclosed, but with the opens paint! Well done!

@benhill173 3 жыл бұрын

You know it’s a serious machine when there are half a dozen “warning” stickers next to the helm 🤣

@trevorburton2718 3 жыл бұрын

Wrapped up like it's winter and enjoying one of 10 nice summer days a year in the UK. Bahamas yes, UK no.

@jamaicanjjason 3 жыл бұрын

Love the cross cabin setup. Thanks for sharing

@neilchapman4037 3 жыл бұрын

Hugo, Jack has had your pants down! [again] Great review, love the format.

@etma01 3 жыл бұрын

Chuckling away at this as they talk about ‘having fun in the British summer’ while looking like they are about to climb Everest. My god I’m happy I left that country.

@strezzycapone1508 3 жыл бұрын

I hope to leave here soon myself

@benetooo3588 3 жыл бұрын

Cool dueling concept in this video, thank you!

@cookiemonster2299 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah both for me 👍😁. Brilliant vid guys, really enjoyable to watch ❤️🇬🇧🙂

@A.B.-zs8ir 3 жыл бұрын

I live in Miami and i'd still take the cross cabin to head over to the Bahamas and all the other nearby islands, never know when you will get some bad weather, great vlog guys and plz keep up the good work, come oooooooooon Lotto!! 👍👏🏽🇺🇸🙏🏽

@Mr.E- 3 жыл бұрын

The XC Shadow is the one. What a boat and so unique. Great review of boat amazing machines. 😎✌🏻

@dazzler5012 3 жыл бұрын

Great review chaps. I'd go for the xc. Fantastic boats they both are.

@martinboulden3540 3 жыл бұрын

Decision is obvious - I need both ! Stunning craft.

@syedsaijoal-habsyie9854 3 жыл бұрын

It's a great design.Luvs the Blck & Red colour.

@damoneblackman1702 2 жыл бұрын

Just saw one here in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Absolutely stunning!

@bruceburdeshaw2340 3 жыл бұрын

The Cross cabin is the way to go! What a fabulous boat.

@bradvitz2531 3 жыл бұрын

This was wonderful Thanks

@totoianugheorghelucian488 3 жыл бұрын

I love the color scheme on the sun top, but the closed one is the one to go for.

@mortenberg2897 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree with Hugo. Open version anyday …. 😎

@alangebbie8848 3 жыл бұрын

Personally for 500k I wouldn’t have either

@triedproven9908 3 жыл бұрын

Fair point. Paying for the Brabus tho.

@obrien8228 3 жыл бұрын

you could get the standard AxoPar for much less

@alangebbie8848 3 жыл бұрын

@@obrien8228 appreciate that but wouldn’t an Axopar either

@rykehuss3435 3 жыл бұрын

@@alangebbie8848 Axopar is a great boat for those whose needs it fits. It doesnt fit your needs, not the fault of the boat itself. I wouldnt get one for family commuting, fishing or party boat, sure. But for all weather fast safe commuting (almost year around useability for the XC), thats still plenty of fun its almost unbeatable. Its more of a passionists boat than some sunday cruiser who drives his boat 4 times a summer, weather permitting.

@darthkek1953 3 жыл бұрын

I'd go for a Fairline F33 for that money if I wanted that kind of fast weekender. These do go faster, F33s are nicer.

@superb63amg94 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome review. I'll take them both!😁

@raula.subido4429 2 жыл бұрын

This is super beautiful,stylish,elegant,durable & superfast😍🤗❤

@turnovsky78 3 жыл бұрын

Cross-Cabin is the one!!!! Love it!

@relaxation2380 3 жыл бұрын

I've been looking at these boats for 3 years now and I still say I need one of each lol suntop for the lake house where it's almost always sunny and nice out and cross cabin for the big lake at home where its always cold and windy!

@curtno5665 3 жыл бұрын

I live on the west coast of Norway, so the Cross-cabin for sure :-)

@julianr1862 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job Hugo and Jack. A great boat for a superyacht tender (yes.. cabin version please, nice try at the sell Hugo but I think you got the short straw!)...or perhaps a day reef/paragliding/thrill ride etc charter boat, but not suited for much else I think.. Having said that it is great that there is so much on offer these days that you can match your needs/budget to many available options.

@drivingnirvana5164 3 жыл бұрын

XC! Thank you for a good review

@The_Authority 3 жыл бұрын

I am gunning for that cross cabin. It WILL be mine

@ianscott3180 3 жыл бұрын

When I get to the Needles it is usually left hand down and Omonville, 60 nautical miles and 12 hours, for a nice dinner and an overnight. With one of those I could do lunch and be back in Blighty in time for the six o'clock news. I hate to think of the fuel burn though? Good fun and good video.

@JohnsTechBlog 3 жыл бұрын

Nice to see the sensible one wearing a life jacket, meaning Jack’s must be the better boat!

@benhill173 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice. 👍🏼

@anthonycooper275 2 жыл бұрын

The cabin for sure, I live in the Annapolis Maryland area, the cabin is a must.

@coskuntoktamis3469 3 жыл бұрын

WOW...i LOVE THEM.

@tomc413 3 жыл бұрын

have to go with the cross cabin for sure.

@FinnishPanther 3 жыл бұрын

5:22 - "How invogorating it is to have the wind to going through what's left of his hair" ... haha *burn* 😂😂😂

@johningham4942 3 жыл бұрын

Living in the UK I would prefer the brabus 900 Cross cabin to the sun top as I believe that the covered version of this vessel would be used more in our unpredictable weather!

@gangalo68 3 жыл бұрын

Living on the Swedish west coast, so obviously the cabin version is the sensible choice. So give me the sun top version now! 😄

@glenlittlefield9869 3 жыл бұрын

Cross Cabin of course....365 cruising....rain or shine....and more family/cruising oriented.

@jackolmstead2566 2 жыл бұрын

I live in Fl, just ordered a Sun Top

@heehee63 2 жыл бұрын

smaet way to do a review vid. very entertaining.

@richjax2405 3 жыл бұрын

Can’t decide so i will have to have both.

@blockchainincome2324 2 жыл бұрын

*XC round the year and a Nimbus T 11 for the 3-4 hot summer month here in Spain!*

@jastark22181 3 жыл бұрын

Being in the middle of the Great Lakes in Michigan, I would love to have the cross cabin!

@KevLaj 3 жыл бұрын

I'll take a 37XC non-Brabus version with twin 350 Verados instead and save ££££££. If you want 60+ knots then use your savings on a little Ring 21 or similar with a 250 on the back and properly brown your pants.

@triedproven9908 3 жыл бұрын

Cross-cabin is the no brainer. Either is a win.

@kristoferpersson1614 Жыл бұрын

i agree!

@lars337 2 жыл бұрын

great boats!

@erikk9020 2 жыл бұрын

First i buy the Cross Cabin on month later the Sun Top 🥰

@dleebox2268 2 жыл бұрын

Yu kno wat! I'm taking both😅😎

@classicraceruk1337 3 жыл бұрын

The X cabin is the one for the U.K.

@napalmhotdog4365 3 жыл бұрын

I think it’s up to personal preference. Most owners will only go out when it’s good weather, so either would work

@classicraceruk1337 3 жыл бұрын

@@napalmhotdog4365 They did ask for a choice!!! If I had a boat of the type I would be out whatever the weather especially if the boat was in the U.K. no sitting on the fence you have to choose.

@marineboy6033 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Jack - you’re getting really good at these videos! Half a mill is silly money for these boats - but if you have the money! For UK the X cabin version is much much better….imho…..I wonder if you can hang a couple of 300hp Cox diesel outboards on the back - that would be interesting!

@jackhaines123 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words. As it happens, I recently tested a standard Axopar 37 with a pair of COX CXO300s and the video will be going live at the end of this month.

@marineboy6033 3 жыл бұрын

@@jackhaines123 - that sounds fantastic!

@vukoticmiodrag 4 ай бұрын

Cabin for sure

@bjornhojgaard 3 жыл бұрын

All about location. In the med, the ST for sure. In Northern Europe, the XC.

@darthkek1953 3 жыл бұрын

Correct answer.

@eyesofisabelofficial 3 жыл бұрын

I'd own the Cross-Cabin for all year round boating and hire a Sun Top for occasional BBQ's with family and friends.

@gbart2679 3 жыл бұрын

Cross cabin everyday for the UK

@kyrietmoore7507 Жыл бұрын

I'd choose the cross cabin no doubt. It's more detailed than the sun top is.

@michiganengineer8621 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely the cross cabin, whether it's the Brabus or the Axopar.

@DuhRake 3 жыл бұрын

Cross cabin for me 100%

@MrLEATHERFACE83 2 жыл бұрын

Cross cabin for sure. Only hard decision is getting a wet bar and grille or not

@lexe5942 Жыл бұрын

Cross cabin all the way! ❤

@SuperWolffie 2 жыл бұрын

Cross cabin 100%..........lovely all wheather boot. In Axopar trim resonable affortable....but I do like the black hull

@siaisjack 2 жыл бұрын

fuck it, I cant decide. I am buying them both

@futte2303 3 жыл бұрын

Cross cabin 👍

@reginaldjohnson1917 3 жыл бұрын

For me living in Norway there is no question it has to be the cross cabin. However for that money with 2 cabins then cooking possibilities should be standard,

@billylallen2662 3 жыл бұрын

Do they have summer in England?

@Jassman3536 2 жыл бұрын

I prefer the cross cabin with the separate head. Rear bar set up with the 3 facing seats.

@shanerobinson6776 Жыл бұрын

Cross cabin what a boat 👍

@cottonhiker 2 жыл бұрын

For me it’s the cross cabin absolutely no question

@joshfetil6059 3 жыл бұрын

Cross cabin for sure mate

@leeperryman1108 2 жыл бұрын

Well for me the CROSS CABIN WIN!!!! been on the ocean when weather want to act out

@4406bbldb 2 жыл бұрын

I hope to se a video of the new 45ft xc ,

@aimtac 2 жыл бұрын

Cross cabin for sure

@Alex-kp2db 2 жыл бұрын

BRABUS: I can go 67mph FOUTAIN: Hold my jockstrap

@steveroberts9817 2 жыл бұрын

Cross Cabin - If I had the money I would be on it in all weathers

@nor0845 3 жыл бұрын

I want one with a Bronze Ramming Beak and pair of Eyes painted on the front….🙂

@karstenpedersen7749 3 жыл бұрын

I'd buy something else entirely, but cabin version for sure, we live in the north

@richardmckrell4899 2 жыл бұрын

You are selling the hell out of Brabus Shadows.

@dreswan1 3 жыл бұрын

Cabin!

@dleebox2268 2 жыл бұрын

I would love to scare some smugglers with this bad boy, its got that tactical look, love this boat, a matching amg 6x6 truck from brabus would top this off like wine & good cheese😎

@stuartbaker6339 3 жыл бұрын

The toilet arrangements of the 37 really bother me. Even more so when spending £500 +.

@darthkek1953 3 жыл бұрын

£500 + is a lot of money.

@relaxation2380 3 жыл бұрын

How would you like them to be? Just out of curiosity because these boats dont have all that much room

@stuartbaker6339 3 жыл бұрын

@@relaxation2380 Just asking for a seperate toilet on a near 40 foot boat . Their rivals seem to do it just fine.

@johantyllstrom1986 3 жыл бұрын

It's the cross cabim for me. I think it's more multipurpose.

@xm-5178 3 жыл бұрын

I wonder what these both would be like with twin the new Mercury V-12 600HP Verados? If you want speed, you can't get much better than that

@sadrimathari5162 2 жыл бұрын

Great boats ! But unable to find the price Wondering if am not going to buy both versions depending on weather :))

@ToreHansen 2 жыл бұрын

Bonkers video and cross cabin for a win...

@davidmwood560 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely cross cabin. No doubts, but I'd specify a couple of extras in the build. I'd lift the headroom in the aft cabin and for me, a well designed galley is a must have. I believe there's a 45 footer coming this year. Perhaps that would be worth waiting for. But, I do like the 37 foot boat very much

@casevans7431 Жыл бұрын

I think if you asked brabus to lift the headroom in the aft cabin they would laugh loudly at you

@davidmwood560 Жыл бұрын

@@casevans7431 : laughing loudly is an outstanding way to lose not only business, but goodwill too. I've been in business for many years, I'm very aware of the value of every bit of goodwill. I've also owned many boats, most with some of my own specs built-in. No-one has ever laughed.

@younesbakhouche5189 2 жыл бұрын

😍😍😍❤️

@97Arran 2 жыл бұрын

Suntop for me :D

@pewpewpew8390 3 жыл бұрын

suntop 37! sadly 95% of sales here are cabin, so finding a lightly used 37 suntop is hard.

@tbyachtbroker5214 3 жыл бұрын

I'm just about to list a 2017 37 Suntop w/350s and aft cabin based on the Hamble. Drop me an email and I will forward you the details. tom.bentley@axoparlondongroup.com