Salpa Sunsix Lydia review
Yacht · 20 ft (6 m) · Gaios
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Key specs
- Builder
- Salpa
- Model
- Sunsix
- Length
- 20 ft (6 m)
- Guests
- 5
Verdict
The Salpa Sunsix is a compact 20-foot day boat with a sporty stepped-V hull, sensible 7-person capacity, and engine options that should deliver lively performance. It is strongest as a fast, versatile family runabout; comfort and overnight livability remain limited by its open layout and lack of cabins.
Pros
- +Compact size with a broad 2.25 m beam for its class
- +Stepped offshore V-hull suggests efficient, lively running
- +Approved for 7 people, useful for day cruising
- +Broad engine range up to 140 hp supports flexible setup
Cons
- −No cabins, so overnight use is not its strength
- −Freshwater and storage capacity are modest for longer trips
- −Open day-boat layout offers limited weather protection
- −Comfort depends heavily on optional equipment and trim
The Sunsix is a small open cruiser/day boat with a sporty profile and a stepped V hull, which Salpa describes as an offshore-style hull. At 6.15 m long and 2.25 m wide, it is compact on paper but still sized to carry seven people under CE category C, making it a practical platform for family outings and coastal use.[1][15]
On the water, the model is set up for easy planing and efficient cruising rather than slow-speed displacement use. Public listings show it commonly paired with outboards in the 115 to 150 hp range, while Salpa rates the boat from 60/115 hp and up to 140 hp maximum, indicating a clear bias toward brisk, flexible performance for a boat of this size.[1][3][10][11]
Comfort is typical of an open 20-foot day boat: good for sunny-day use, but limited for overnighting because there are no cabins or berths listed in the public data. Reported equipment such as a bimini, stern shower, table, refrigerator, and freshwater tank can improve usability, but the basic layout still favors short coastal trips and social cruising over extended liveaboard comfort.[2][7][10][12]
In value terms, the Sunsix looks competitive if the buyer wants a compact, trailerable-style family boat with sporty handling and a well-known Italian brand. Its appeal is strongest as a versatile day boat; buyers needing more space, shelter, or overnight capability will likely find better value in a larger cabin-equipped model.
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