About this tender
The Brabus Shadow 800 is the Mercedes tuner's collaboration with Axopar, built on the Axopar 37 hull with a power, finish and styling upgrade that aims at the chase-boat market. At 11.2m and 3.3m beam it sits in the same dimensional class as the Aston Martin AM37 and several custom RIBs, with a clear finish-and-power positioning rather than a weight or hull innovation. The result is a credible day boat or coastal chase tender for owners who want the Brabus look against a sea backdrop.
Power is twin Mercury Verado 400R supercharged outboards, totalling 800 hp and good for 50 knots top speed with a sensible 40 knot cruise. The 730 litre fuel tank gives a working range that frames this as a coastal tool, not a long-leg chase boat. Where it earns its space is the cabin option: a small enclosed berth aft of the helm, finished to BRABUS standards, makes this a genuine weekender rather than just a fast day boat.
Highlights
The four details we'd point out first to a captain who hasn't seen one on the water yet.
The hull is the Axopar 37 twin-step deep-V, which is a strong starting point. Brabus reworks the deck, paint, upholstery and electronics package, with signature gunmetal grey paintwork and red interior detailing being the brand-identity headline. The build standard sits a clear step above the donor Axopar 37, particularly on hardware and trim.
Twin Mercury Verado 400R supercharged V8 outboards give 800 hp total. Top speed is 50 knots; cruise is around 40 knots; 287 mile range at cruise on the petrol tank. The outboard configuration keeps the bilge clean and service straightforward, which matters on a day boat that may live on a tender lift rather than at a marina berth.
Each Shadow generation launches as a limited edition with a signature colour scheme, then opens up to broader customer-specified finishes. Brabus emphasises that no two boats will look the same, which holds up against what we see on the brokerage market. Lead times are longer than equivalent Axopar production hulls, so factor that into ordering.
The Axopar 37 platform supports an enclosed aft cabin with two to four berths, and most Shadow 800 hulls we see are specified with it. This turns the boat into a credible weekender for two and a usable shelter from weather on day work. The pure open-cockpit configuration is lighter and gives more deck volume but is less versatile.
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The full specification
Specifications, prices, availability, and performance figures are supplied for guidance only and remain subject to confirmation by the yard, seller, broker, survey, contract, and final specification.
Questions, answered
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Brabus · Bottrop, Germany
Tell us about your yacht, your programme, and the missions Shadow 800 Suntop needs to handle. We come back within 48 hours with a written assessment - fit for the brief, lead time, and trade-offs against alternatives in the same band.
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