Galeon 335 GTO: A real speed demon with RIB DNA, under ten metres long

The Galeon 335 GTO It’s intended to be something of a jack-of-all-trades speedboat: a fun machine with RIB DNA, a dayboat with weekend potential, a lightweight vessel offering cruiser-style comfort – and all this in a distinctive, flowing design that meets the highest quality standards. The new model marks the entry-level offering in the shipyard’s diverse range. The spectrum extends from sports boats through flybridge yachts and explorers measuring over 25 metres in length right down to this 9.99-metre-long model.

​Striking design and powerful engine

In the shipyard harbour near Gdańsk, nestled amongst her elegant, teak-decked big sisters, the 335 GTO exudes a rebellious cool: The cockpit features grey Esthec flooring, the upholstery is also in shades of grey, the helm shimmers in a blackish-grey, and cool wood tones dominate the cabin too. The elongated hardtop arches out towards the stern and ends there in trapezium-shaped air vents. Despite the elegance typical of Galeon, the design language is rather masculine and muscular, bold and angular. It’s clear at first glance what this is all about: driving pleasure, dynamism and power. In keeping with this, two Mercury Verado V10 engines, each delivering 400 PS, are mounted at the stern. Two 300-PS engines are fitted as standard.

As well as its sheer power, however, the model also aims to impress with its comfort in the bay. As an option, the port-side bulwark can be lowered to form a balcony whilst in harbour or at anchor, significantly increasing the usable space in the cockpit. Whilst, from the driver’s perspective, everything is designed with sportiness and dynamism in mind, at the bow and stern the focus is on socialising and swimming.

​The Galeon 335 GTO’s bow lounge with clever design features

In the bow section, which is very wide above the waterline, a wraparound lounge bench invites you to have a natter at the fold-away table. If the centre is closed off with an additional cushion, it creates a sun lounger measuring 1.75 x 1.75 metres. Swivelling armrests with drink holders are integrated into the backrests. Two speakers from the sound system are also neatly concealed in front of the anchor locker.

At the other end of the yacht, there is another U-shaped seating area with a shortened arm and a wide stern bench. Whilst underway, guests sit here facing forwards. When at anchor, the entire unit can be slid forwards and the backrest folded down. At the same time, the longitudinal bench on the starboard side is extended aft by folding down a backrest. This creates a cosy lounge area with a view over the outboard motors to the water. It is flanked by a swimming platform that is enormous for a boat of this size, with its outer edges extending beyond the engines. Viewed from the side, this makes the engines appear almost integrated into the platform. The stainless-steel swim ladder disappears beneath a hatch on the port side.

You’ll find out what the boat looks like from the inside and how it handles in the second part, coming soon.