Motor boat & Yachting:
Alex Smith takes a test drive of the new Quarken 35 Cabin Tourer, Quarken’s largest model yet, which follows much the same principles as the award-winning 27
“But while the Quarken feels cool and distinctive in the same way that perhaps a Saab 900 used to, you could argue that Axopar’s global success has made it feel a touch – well, if not bland, then certainly obvious. More to the point, while Axopar is built alongside a bunch of other mainstream brands in a huge industrial unit in Poland, this thing is put together amongst its home waters in the heartland of Finnish boat building. Considered in that context, the fact that it costs £315,000 all-in inc VAT (more than £100,000 less than you might expect to pay for a Wellcraft 355) ought to be ample cause for knowing nods and considered applause. And that’s particularly true, given that (in stark contrast to most brands, including Axopar and Wellcraft), this highly specced test boat adds a remarkably modest 25% to the price of the base package. However you look at it then, the upshot is clear. Good to drive, cleverly arranged, easy to use and accessibly priced, Quarken’s award-winning formula has been as keenly realised on this new flagship as on any Quarken that has gone before.”
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