BRABUS SHADOW 500
A bold and confident design, with unmistakable good looks.
NO LONGER IN PRODUCTION
The BRABUS Marine range is born of the the Axopar-BRABUS shared platform design collaboration. The BRABUS Shadow 500 boats are underpinned by the successful Axopar 28 hull, with further optimised hydrodynamics and carbon-fibre reinforcing for even better overall performance and handling.
An exceptionally quick, go-anywhere drivers boat, the dual Mercury Marine engines offer 500 hp performance with fast acceleration and massive torque. Also comfortable will all-day cruising and commuting, this is a truly versatile range that has something for everyone.
The boats are available in a limited edition 1 of 28 ‘Black Ops’ style, or a choice of three gel-coat colour configurations.
Sumptuous, superior surroundings using only the best equipment, latest technology and bespoke materials available, each boat assembled with a hand-built fit & finish throughout.
VARIANTS
SHADOW 500 T-TOP
A versatile 28ft sports boat combining performance and comfort with twin 250hp engines. The sleek BRABUS look and handbuilt finish make for an excellent motorboat.
SHADOW 500 CABIN
The Shadow 500 with a fully enclosed cabin making it ideal for all conditions, this is a high-performance luxury boat for elite yachtsmen.
SPECIFICATIONS
OVERALL LENGTH
BEAM
MAX SPEED RANGE
FUEL CAPACITY
Draft to props | 0.80 m |
Weight (excl. Engine) | 1840 kg |
Passengers | B:6 C: 9 persons |
Berths | 2 persons (with optional aft cabin 2+2) |
Construction | GRP |
Classifications | B - Offshore / C - Coastal |
Outboard engines | 2 x Mercury Pro XS 250 hp |
Hull design | Twin stepped 22 degree V "Sharp entry hull" |
GALLERY
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EXCLUSIVE TO EYACHTS
BRABUS Marine in Australia and New Zealand
Linked with Axopar, Eyachts' most successful boat brand, a partnership that ignited in 2015 and has since seen the sale of over 250 of these adventure boats in Australia and New Zealand. BRABUS Marine builds upon the renowned Axopar boat structure, catering to elite boat owners with a penchant for sophistication and exhilarating driving experiences.
BRABUS Marine's partnership with Eyachts in Australia and New Zealand represents a union of innovation, style, and performance. Recognizing the potential, Eyachts was drawn to the cool new aesthetics, BRABUS Marine offered to the market in 2017 when the company was launched. The introduction of the BRABUS Shadow range signifies a new era of luxury leisure craft for discerning clients seeking unparalleled quality boats downunder.
Thanks to award-winning performance and handling, BRABUS Marine empowers novice and professional skippers with ease of maneuverability when docking alongside marinas or superyachts, further solidifying its reputation as the go-to choice for boating enthusiasts seeking unparalleled versatility and comfort.
With incredible offshore capability, BRABUS Shadowboats are the best boat for Australians and Kiwis looking to explore coastal regions from Sydney, Rottnest and Auckland —all in a single day. In collaboration with Eyachts, BRABUS Marine now brings its signature blend of luxury and performance boating to Australia and New Zealand.
ABOUT BRABUS MARINE
The individualist's range of yachts with an automotive bloodline.
Established in 2017, BRABUS Marine is an alliance between two world-renowned and innovative companies in their respective genres – namely Finnish boat builder Axopar and German luxury, high-performance car producer BRABUS. Together, this collaborative approach brings together multiple designers, naval architects, business strategists and engineers. This shared platform thinking has exciting results and creates a unique high-performance ultra-luxurious ‘super-boat’.
The BRABUS Shadow range is a highly exclusive range of luxury day boats, representing a cool, discerning and exciting new breed. Each model is painstakingly handcrafted to the highest possible standards by skilled technicians using the finest materials, newest technologies and bespoke engineering. Every new Shadow ordered will allow an owner to specify the highest level of unique personalisation, ensuring an unparalleled, distinctive yacht that exudes allure.
The Shadow name signifies a hyper-quick, hyper-exciting luxury day-boat or tender, a tremendous ‘go-anywhere’ support boat that owners of large yachts & superyachts will love to drive themselves, seeking out beautiful bays, remote islands and coastlines where the larger yacht may choose to follow.
KEY FACTS
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GELCOAT COLOURS
RECOMMENDED OPTIONS & UPGRADES
REVIEWS BY THE XPERTS
BRABUS Marine Shadow 500 by Axopar
BoatTest.com – February 2020
The relationship between Finnish boatbuilder Axopar and BRABUS, the renowned upgrader of high-performance luxury cars, form in 2017 to produce boats that give a shot of adrenaline to the sports-weekender market. And the relationship shows no signs of slowing down with this latest offering.
Axopar 28 BRABUS Shadow 500 Motorboat
The Boat Show – October 2019
Using Mercury’s latest V8 engines in twin 250hp gives it the BRABUS Shadow 500 name. There is more to the name than meets the eye! Find out with the Boat Show.
BRABUS Shadow 500 at Cannes 2019
Power and Motoryacht – September 2019
Editor-in-Chief Dan Harding gets his revenge on Capt. Bill with a can’t-miss run on Axopar’s new Brabus 500 Shadow!
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