The Finnish boating magazine, Kippari went to test the new Grandezza 37 Outboard model in March in Tanum, western Sweden. Here are their first reactions:

When the passengers are having fun, things are good. When the skipper is having fun, too, they are excellent. The Grandezza 37 Outboard does both.

For whom: Those looking for a high-quality Finnish cabin cruiser, for whom comfort and handling come before trends and fashion trends.

Wow, how smoothly the boat can bend into turns. The Kokkola design team together with Mercury’s engine department have done a great job. The driving characteristics are amazing.

Previously equipped with sterndrives, the Grandezza 37 has gained a character with outboard engines that could be compared to British premium car brands. It comes from a combination of dignity and sporty power. In that environment, it’s perfectly okay to combine a light linen suit and Italian leather shoes with rally gloves. And in fact, when you look out the windows at the test drive environment, the prosperous archipelago of western Sweden, while making a turn at sea, it has similarities to the British manor house milieu.

The top speed achieved with two 400-horsepower Mercury engines under heavy load brings out a completely new feature in the boat. This is further enhanced by Mercury’s extremely fast and sophisticated trim automation.

Read the online version of the Kippari’s test and watch the video >>