Motorboat DeAntonio yachts D29 OPEN 400hp review
Yacht · 29 ft (9 m) · Barcelona
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Key specs
- Builder
- DeAntonio yachts
- Model
- D29 OPEN
- Length
- 29 ft (9 m)
- Guests
- 10
- Cabins
- 1
Verdict
The 2025 De Antonio Yachts D29 Open is a compact, distinctive day boat with strong space efficiency, good speed potential from up to 400 hp, and a well-executed open layout. It suits social day cruising and short overnight use, though cabin volume and range of comfort are naturally limited by its size and open-deck foc
Pros
- +Distinctive, modern open-boat design
- +Strong performance potential with 400 hp
- +Seating for up to 10 guests
- +1 cabin, 1 head, and basic overnight capability
- +Good space efficiency for 26-ft class
Cons
- −Official hull length is 7.99 m, not 29 ft
- −Open layout limits weather protection
- −Cabin is compact for extended stays
- −Fuel burn can rise quickly at higher speeds
The D29 Open is a 7.99 m sport cruiser with a wide 2.99 m beam, shallow 0.50 m draft, and a layout aimed at day boating rather than long-distance passagemaking. De Antonio’s design language is clean and modern, and the boat makes efficient use of its footprint, which helps it feel larger than its length suggests.
On the water, the D29 Open is positioned as a lively performer for its class. With up to 400 hp and reported cruise/max figures in the roughly 27-30 knot and 40-50 knot range depending on setup and source, it should feel quick and responsive. The shallow draft and outboard propulsion support easy marina use and flexible handling, but exact top-end performance will vary with engine choice, load, and sea state.
Comfort is good for a small open boat: the confirmed 10-person capacity, one cabin, one bathroom, air conditioning, wifi, autopilot, and GPS make it more versatile than a pure runabout. Still, the single-cabin arrangement and open-deck format keep livability limited for multi-night cruising. Overall value is strongest for buyers who want a stylish, well-equipped premium day boat with occasional overnight use, not the space of a larger cruiser.
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