Stop Guessing: Aiata 38 Sunfinder vs Wayfinder (Which is Best?)

The Aiata Sunfinder 38 is a boat built around one simple idea: making every day on the water count. With Scandinavian design thinking and a clear Mediterranean influence, it combines an open, social layout with the kind of performance that makes getting there just as enjoyable as being there. In this test drive, filmed in Istanbul, Türkiye, we take the Aiata Sunfinder 38 out on the water to see how it performs in real conditions. We look at acceleration, handling, stability, cruising performance, and the way the hull behaves when the pace picks up, while also considering how the boat balances speed with the comfort and usability expected from a modern day boat. The Sunfinder 38 is designed for owners who want to spend their days swimming, entertaining, exploring, and enjoying long stretches of coastline with family and friends. The question is how well that philosophy translates when you put the throttles down. As always, the goal isn't to tell you whether this is the right boat for you, but to give you a clear sense of what the Aiata Sunfinder 38 is designed to do, how it feels underway, and whether its combination of speed, comfort, and Mediterranean lifestyle fits the way you want to spend time on the water. Enjoy, Dan 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://aiataboats.com/range/sunfinder-38/ PRICE: https://aiataboats.com/contact/ Watch Part 2: https://youtu.be/i2e9JaEzZLU 00:00 Start 03:18 Aft deck overview including swim platform, pop-up cleats, and opening transom doors 05:06 Multi-functional aft seating with sliding adjustment, folding table, and sunbed conversion 09:00 Electrically operated sun shade, down lights, and aft entertainment lighting features 13:46 Central galley entertainment station with cooker, BBQ, sink, fridge, and storage drawers 16:33 Helm station walkthrough covering controls 23:36 Bow social space featuring large lounge seating, expandable table 31:38 Below deck accommodation with convertible sleeping berth, storage 35:23 Wet head shower area, equipment access, and technical storage spaces below deck 37:09 Head-to-head comparison of Sunfinder vs Wayfinder 38 and ideal buyer demographics