Sargo 36: First impression of the Finnish pocket knife

That sounded promising to us for a test drive. However, when it came to choosing the right model, we were faced with the question: "Which one is best to introduce?" The brand new 45-foot version would have been an obvious choice - and we will certainly be testing it soon - but this time we opted for a model that is a little more in the middle of the range. The 36-foot version was our choice.

Although these boats have been on the market for several years, they can still be ordered and are still in high demand. What was particularly interesting about this test was that we had the opportunity to drive an owner's boat. This gave us the perfect opportunity to carry out the test under realistic conditions and at the same time ask the owner couple for their opinion on their "sweetheart". It is always exciting to hear directly from the owners what they particularly like about their boat and what experiences they have had.

So off we go to Strande. Arriving at jetty 7, a light grey Sargo hull awaits us, which in our eyes goes very well with the white deck and the black anodised railing. The elongated roof at the front is also striking. This places the windows at a positive angle, allowing more space in the interior, but also better drainage of water from the windows. Features that are becoming increasingly popular and are perfect for the northern European weather.

On board the Sargo 36

We get on board via the standard Sargo bow step and are surprised by the high bulwark. We later measure a full 80 centimetres. The gangway with a width of around 40 centimetres is ideal for moving around. You immediately feel safe and protected. We enter the spacious cabin through the port door. The decors are made of light-coloured wood, which makes the interior pleasantly bright. A teak decor is also available as an option. A helm station for two people is installed on the starboard side. Here you will find everything you need for driving and navigating. There are also two seats with air suspension. These are cosy and worked well in the later test. However, you have to get used to the fact that it's not just the boat that moves in the waves.

Behind the steering position is a raised seating area with table. This can be lowered and converted into an additional bed. The galley with sink, oven and plenty of storage space is located on the entire port side. A third seat could also be selected here as an option. On this boat, however, the storage space was favoured.

The entire test of the Sargo 36 you can read here or in the magazine soon.