Brabus Shadow 1200 XC Cross Cabin

Brabus has long been associated with lifestyles which personify in-your-face, luxurious action.

From its cars, motorhomes, clothing lines and boats, the brand radiates excitement at every turn. Especially the boats. And, in particular, the Shadow 1200 Black Ops Signature Edition XC Cross Cabin. Its name might be a mouthful, but this sporty day yacht is 100% pure excitement.

“You feel it the moment you step aboard; the power and the craftsmanship, the attitude,” says Brad Eckhardt, head of sales at Manitowoc Marina.

The Brabus Shadow 1200 Black Ops Signature Edition XC Cross Cabin combines power with upscale accommodations. It all starts with a trio of 400-hp Mercury Racing 5.7L V10 outboards powering the twin stepped, 20-degree V hull which, according to Brabus, results in a WOT speed of 55 knots or over 63 mph.

Five separate gathering and entertaining spaces provide plenty of room for the owners, their family and their guests. The bow provides a large lounge and a raised sunpad. The aft deck can be configured in several ways including an aft-cabin, an open aft deck, a U-sofa, and an aft deck bench. The helm and cabin also deliver on seating and accommodations with triple-wide bolsters at the helm, a cockpit wet bar with sink and refrigerator, a wraparound sofa, a large dining area and balcony doors to port and starboard. Slide back the dual sunroofs and your Brabus cabin cruiser is now an open boat.

A two-person berth sits forward; the XC Cross Cabin can accommodate four with the optional aft cabin arrangement.

“The Brabus Shadow 1200 delivers an unmatched blend of raw performance and refined comfort,” says Eckhardt.

Driving a boat is always exciting and the XC Shadow 1200 Black Ops Signature Edition certainly does not disappoint.