Ardea 36: Tested with twin Mercury V8's

Can the Ardea 36 deliver the kind of day boating experience that summer boaters are looking for, combining maximum deck space, Italian styling and enough performance to make getting out on the water genuinely fun? At 36 feet, the Ardea 36 has been designed around one clear idea: optimising the boat for day boating. With a spacious deck, a comfortable cabin and a layout focused on spending time outside, it is aimed at owners who want to make the most of their time on the water without moving into a much larger yacht. And with a starting price of around €300,000, there’s another interesting proposition here. The Ardea 36 brings Italian styling and luxury day boat appeal at a price point that could make it an alternative to some of the more established names in the market. In this video, we take the Ardea 36 out in St. Tropez to see how it performs on the water, how it handles at speed, and what the driving experience is like in real-world conditions. We’ll look at the layout, deck space and overall usability before putting the Ardea 36 through its paces. We’ll also consider who this boat makes the most sense for, what level of boating experience you need, how it drives, and which boats you should be comparing it with. As always, the goal isn’t to tell you what to buy. It’s to help you understand whether the Ardea 36 fits the way you actually want to spend your time on the water. THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS Mention Code DBL for discounts on Marine Mold Construction https://ms-marine.eu/ BOAT BUILDERS https://dansboatlife.com/boat-builders BOAT BUYERS https://dansboatlife.com/boat-buyers BOAT OWNERS https://dansboatlife.com/courses BRAND: https://ardeayachts.com/ PRICE: http://ardeayachts.com/ Part 1: https://youtu.be/bL_YCew7k2I 00:00 Start 02:12 Overview of Mercury V8 stern drive engines, dashboard layout, and helm controls 04:07 Getting the boat on the plane and settling into a cruising speed of 26 knots 06:12 Speed runs and S-turns at 29–32 knots while navigating boat wash and waves 10:20 Full wide-open throttle test reaching 37 knots and assessing top speed performance 11:28 Preferred cruising speed of 27 knots discussed for social comfort and fuel efficiency 15:15 Anchoring demonstration 18:28 Deploying the fold-down side wings and preparing the boat for anchored socializing 20:01 Marina docking using stern drives and bow thruster in close-quarters berthing 25:45 Final wrap-up on performance, engine choices, and overall dayboat suitability