"Punch in the gut, hold-on-for-dear-life fast. In fact, it's the closest thing I've experienced to a supercar on the seas - think stiffriding racer, while it's bigger brother, the 52 (footer) is more of a grand tourer. The 42 launched a few years back but the 52 hit the water in 2025. Two forthcoming models - the all-new 32 and a 42 Sporty - are due for release in early 2026."
""Our founder Karl Wagner comes from the world of supercars," says Carlos Vassallo, SAY's head of global sales. Through his previous company, Carbo Tech, Wagner built monocoque structures for racing cars, motorbikes and road vehicles, even supplying the chassis that brought Sebastian Vettel his first F1 race win in 2008. "Around 15 years ago, Wagner took ownership of a small shipyard in the south of Germany, and started designing and producing automotive-inspired yachts, to give the thrill of a supercar in the water," Vassallo says."
SAY Carbon Yachts applies automotive engineering and carbon-fiber monocoque expertise to create ultra-light, high-performance yachts. Founder Karl Wagner transitioned from building racing chassis to designing automotive-inspired boats at a small German shipyard. The 42 and 52 models feature sleek, Lamborghini-like styling and 100 percent carbon construction, reportedly making them 50 percent lighter than comparable yachts. Both models use twin 6.2-liter Volvo Penta V8s producing about 860 hp (diesel optional), enabling instant acceleration and effortless 50-knot performance. Stiff carbon structure and a stepped 'Petestep' hull enhance ride, handling, and the ability to power above waves. A 32 and a 42 Sporty are due in early 2026.
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