BRABUS SHADOW 500 CABIN
Exquisite all-weather coast to coast commuter
NO LONGER IN PRODUCTION
Not just for short journeys, but with full offshore capability for up to 6 people and inshore capability for 9 people, the BRABUS Shadow 500 Cabin will find itself being used as the perfect coast-to-coast commuter. The boat is a dual personality 28-foot powerhouse, with a combined total output of 500hp and bags of torque from Mercury Marine’s latest 4.6 litres V8 ProXS lightweight FourStroke engines, every BRABUS Shadow 500 Cabin will deliver thrilling acceleration, dominating performance and massive torque, all in all, a truly electrifying ride.
Ideal as a Superyacht tender, you can arrive in style in your tender which oozes visual appeal and sophistication. The Shadow is practical, versatile and capable of safely transiting passengers from ship-to-shore, whatever the weather, even in arduous sea conditions if necessary. The 2ft 8in shallow draft enables access to all kinds of places that larger yachts cannot reach, enabling owners to discover hidden bays and idyllic anchorages.
The space inside the cabin is extremely inviting, comfortable and very civilised. Enjoy being cossetted in the lap of luxury; sitting in sumptuous seats, surrounded by BRABUS Fine Leather® upholstery and interior detailing that lifts this boat from being merely very good, to well above the norm. An electrical roof system will transform this elegant private space, that’s capable of keeping the harshest weather at bay, into an airy luxury lounge that’s open to the kiss of the summer sun.
It is a stylish, superior boat, available in a choice of three, contemporary gelcoat colours and two different seat fabric colours, including Platinum Grey, White Grey and Glacier Blue, and two-seat fabric/sun pad cushion colours to choose from including BRABUS Red and BRABUS Cappuccino.
For the ultimate embodiment of luxury, the limited edition BRABUS Shadow 500 Black-Ops ‘1 of 28’ collection is hand-built with painstaking focus on precision and finish. The low-volume of boats produced of its kind will appeal to collectors and enthusiasts alike. This version is finished in Gunmetal Grey paint with BRABUS Red exterior seating.
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Draft to props | 0.80 m |
Weight (excl. Engine) | 1940 kg |
Passengers | B:6 C: 9 persons |
Berths | 2 persons (with optional aft cabin 2+2) |
Construction | GRP |
Classifications | B - Offshore / C - Coastal |
Outboard engines | 2 x Mercury Pro XS 250 hp |
Hull design | Twin stepped 22 degree V "Sharp entry hull" |
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Axopar 28 BRABUS Shadow 500 Is it practical?
Yacht Way – April 2025
Welcome to another YachtWay Spotlight – this week, we step aboard the BRABUS SHADOW 500 — a sleek day boat that blends family-friendly comfort with unapologetic performance. With blacked-out styling, aggressive lines, and the ability to cruise at 60MPH all day long, this isn’t just a boat… it’s a performance statement – period.
BRABUS Marine Shadow 500 by Axopar
BoatTest.com – February 2020

The relationship between Finnish boatbuilder Axopar and BRABUS, the renowned upgrader of high-performance luxury cars, form in 2017 to produce boats that give a shot of adrenaline to the sports-weekender market. And the relationship shows no signs of slowing down with this latest offering.
Axopar 28 BRABUS Shadow 500 Motorboat
The Boat Show – October 2019
Using Mercury’s latest V8 engines in twin 250hp gives it the BRABUS Shadow 500 name. There is more to the name than meets the eye! Find out with the Boat Show.
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