The high-end Windy SR44 SX sport cruiser, powered by three 425-hp Yamaha outboards and Humphree Interceptors for premium trim and stabilization, will make its U.S. debut at the Fort Lauderdale show 2022.
The new Windy is an acknowledgement of the growing popularity of outboard power here. It has a top speed of just over 50 knots, and provides a fast but solid and comfortable ride throughout the speed range.
With its clean, modern, Scandinavian lines, the new Windy is just as likely to garner head-turning attention in Key West and Block Island as it is in Monaco or Ibiza. The SR44 SX is the successor to an inboard version, the just plain SR44, with power from twin 440-hp Volvo IPS600 pod drives. That boat was nominated for the European Boat of the Year Award two years ago.