Solara S-310 SB (2026-)

Brief Summary

Emerging from the innovative minds at Fluid Motion—the same Pacific Northwest team behind Ranger Tugs and Cutwater—this brand focuses on high-end features and athletic versatility. The S-310 SB is specifically engineered for "Sport Bridge" living, providing a dual-level environment that maximizes usable space. It serves as a premium base for families who enjoy a mix of watersports, coastal cruising, and refined dockside entertaining without the complexity of a massive yacht.

The interior configuration features a bright, ventilated cabin situated beneath the main deck, offering a comfortable retreat for afternoon naps or overnight stays. Topside, the layout revolves around a massive social cockpit and an elevated bridge that grants the captain a commanding view. Owners can enhance their experience with premium upgrades like a fully integrated lithium-ion power system for silent climate control or a comprehensive gourmet galley package for preparing meals while at anchor.

• Upper-Level Lounge: An elevated seating area that provides a unique perspective and extra room for passengers to spread out.
• Retractable Shade: An easy-to-use overhead system that offers instant relief from the sun during hot afternoons.
• Integrated Swim Hub: A low-profile stern area designed for safe boarding and easy access for swimmers or paddleboarders.
• Cozy Guest Quarters: A climate-controlled lower space with a private marine toilet and sleeping area for weekend getaways.

Specifications

Length Overall	36' 10.97 m (motor up) / 33'10" 10.31 m (motor down)
Beam	10' 3.0 m
Draft Up	25" 0.64 m
Draft Down	34" 0.86 m
Bridge Clearance	11' 3.35 m
Fuel Capacity	200 gal 757.1 L
Water Capacity	41 gal 155.2 L

Engine Options

Std. Power	300-hp Yamaha F300 outboard

Overview

The Solara 310 SB carries a "Sport Bridge" designation — the SB in its model name. Captain Trent's characterization of this feature: "This boat has a standout feature which you don't see often on boats of this size... I climb up here, and I feel like I'm running a bigger boat, like a sport fish or something. This is really a salty feel up here, and it's going to also give me a fantastic viewing point if I'm cruising around the Keys, crossing over to the Bahamas."

The review is structured as a pre-departure inspection followed by a features walkthrough.

Mechanical Space Inspection (First Compartment)

• Bilge pumps: Two, confirmed functional by direct testing. Captain Trent: "We're going to check that both of those work, and I did, and I can actually hear them coming on and off."
• Through-hull seacock: Easily accessible; operation confirmed manually
• Raw water intake strainer: Present and accessible
• Fuel-water separators: Present
• Fuel tank: Fills and related components positioned on top for accessibility. Captain Trent's assessment: "Everything looks easily accessible, clean. A lot of double clamps in here. Just what I like to see."
• Fresh water tank: Present
• Hot water heater and water pump: Located beneath the fresh water tank
• Electrical: Shore power control, breaker panels, and bus bars — all positioned high off the waterline. Captain Trent's stated rationale: "You don't want that salt water getting all over your electrical components on the boat."

Electrical System (Second Compartment)

Includes items Captain Trent noted as US Coast Guard–compliant.

• House batteries: Lithium iron phosphate, 900 amp-hours of house battery power
• Inverter: 3,000 watts
• AC charger: 60-amp
• DC-to-DC chargers: Twin 50-amp units

Captain Trent's stated benefit of this system: "With the use of the inverter, you have all the creature comforts of home without the use of a generator or the maintenance of a generator."

Wire labeling: Confirmed present and specific (e.g., "starboard DC charger, starboard DC ground, ground stud, charger channel three"). Captain Trent's assessment: "Having all those wires labeled are going to make it easy if you tend to tinker and do things on your own boat."

Propulsion / Transom

• Engines: Twin Yamaha 300s. Captain Trent's stated expectation: "Should push the boat along really well."
• Transom design: Solara's proprietary "Clearpath Transom." Captain Trent explained the engineering: "Normally, you would see the rigging come out of the engine and then forward and tuck down into a splash well or something like that, but they have this proprietary elbow joint where they can turn the rigging, cut it back, and enter the boat a little farther aft, which enables them to have this Clearpath Transom."
• Railing: Port and starboard, plus an additional permanent fender at the stern for protection when towing a tender/kayak or coming close to a dock

Swim Platform (Starboard)

• Telescopic boarding ladder, described as well-hidden when stowed
• Grab handle and pole for water entry/exit
• Two fuel fills
• Hot and cold pressurized freshwater shower, with controls at the transom for rinsing off before boarding

Bait Well / Cockpit Fishing Features (Moving Forward)

• Bait well with a clear lid for monitoring bait
• Small shelf, suited to a dock line or shore power hookup
• Scotty mount, weight holders for deep dropping, toe rail
• Jump seat for extra passengers, with a bolster in fishing mode
• Switches for courtesy lights, washdown pump, and underwater/overhead lighting

Aft Cockpit Convertible Seating

A transom-mounted seat flips down for aft-facing use or converts fully to forward-facing — described by Captain Trent as "truly ambidextrous." Combined with the port-side seat and jump seat, this provides substantial seating capacity, or can be closed up entirely for dedicated fishing use.

Cockpit drainage: Four large cockpit drains noted, in addition to doors that can be opened to evacuate water. Captain Trent's assessment: "That's just one feature that lets you know that Solara is thinking about this boat being used for some serious cruising or fishing."

Additional cockpit feature: Electric Kenyon grill, port side near the transom, for preparing a catch.

Lower Helm

Captain Trent noted this is the lower of two helm stations (the second, upper "Sport Bridge" helm is covered later in the review).

Equipment:

• Two large Garmin screens, plus a center-mounted Garmin
• Yamaha engine monitoring screens
• Push-button switches
• VHF radio
• Engine start/stop controls
• AC vent
• Autopilot controls (positioned just below the Garmin screens)
• Bow thruster control (starboard side of the helm) — standard on all Solara boats. Captain Trent's stated rationale: "This is essentially a pilot house boat, so you can't get quick and easy access to the dock, so they need to make docking easier. So with that thruster combined with your twin engines in the back, you can really have a lot of control over the boat in those docking situations, which I think is very important with a pilot house boat."
• Binnacle with twin Yamaha engine controls (split-stick configuration)
• Round control: auto-leveling trim tabs
• Rectangular button controller: Garmin display control without touchscreen — noted by Captain Trent as helpful in rough seas
• Wireless phone charging mount (starboard side)
• Manual opening window — noted as useful both for ventilation and for close-quarters visibility when docking: "I can see right down to the side of the boat, so I can really get up there really close, kind of fine-tune the boat, and know when I need to slow down before I hit a little too hard."

General helm assessment: "It feels like a true captain station with just the look and the finish and the trim around this. It feels like I'm on a much bigger, fancier boat." Visibility was assessed as approximately 360 degrees around the operator. The helm seat includes a bolster for elevated seating, two teak footrests, armrests, and Solara-branded stitching/piping; seat position adjusts fore and aft.

Docking / Forward Access

Captain Trent noted a specific design feature for docking: "In this Solara model, instead of going out and around, I can pass right through the forward windshield to the bow to get that line."

Anchor System / Bow

• Forward pass-through also provides quick anchor access
• Electric Lewmar windlass
• Bow sprit that lifts out of the way for access through the bow railing
• Telescopic swim ladder beneath the bow sprit, extendable for sandbar/beach access
• Bow sunshade held up by carbon fiber poles

Bow Seating

Configurable between forward-facing seating (suited to sunset/fireworks viewing) and a sun pad (with the sunshade removed). Additional features: cup holders, full-height handrails, premium audio speakers, and a port light providing natural light below deck.

Safety note (deck design): Captain Trent highlighted the drop-down deck design with high sides/rails: "This is going to keep everyone safe on board, including my kids if they were messing around up here."

Salon

• Double forward-facing seat with handrail, cup holder, AC vent, USB port, and footrest
• Manually opening sliding window with an integrated screen — noted by Captain Trent as useful for keeping bugs out while anchored
• Convertible dinette: seat back slides forward to reveal a table sized for the boat's class; a grab handle beneath the table allows partial use without opening the full leaf while underway (described as a safety feature)
• Access to the dinette is via two steps up
• Ample glass throughout the salon for outward visibility from anchor

Additional dinette-area features: subwoofer and 110-volt outlet beneath the table (suited to laptop work), and a wine chiller positioned beneath the seated position. The table is a hi-lo design, convertible with filler cushions into an additional berth.

Galley (Starboard)

• Twin Kenyon electric induction stovetop
• Deep sink
• Small shelf with fiddle rail for glassware/small items
• Storage cubby, water level gauge, and an additional 110-volt outlet
• Microwave
• Four storage drawers
• Generous refrigerator located beneath the helm seat

Additional Berth (Under Dinette)

Accessed by lifting the aft seat.

• Main electrical (AC) panel, including controls for microwave, outlets, wine cooler, and air conditioner
• Victron energy gauge for battery monitoring and inverter controls
• Small shelves for personal items — Captain Trent noted these as a minor but appreciated detail for overnight use, distinct from more permanent underway storage
• Assessment of cushion comfort: "I do find the cushions fairly comfortable, so I don't think you need an additional mattress topper in here, but certainly the kids or the pets will be happy."
• 110-volt outlet, USB ports, reading light
• Two hull side windows for ventilation

Additional cockpit ventilation note: A large screened window was also found in the cockpit area, which Captain Trent noted provides substantial extra airflow: "They took a lot of things away on this boat" (referring to ventilation options).

Forward Cabin Access

A concealed door with a magnetic latch leads forward; the door's backside includes a fabric shelf/cubby storage suited to wine glasses or flip-flops, plus additional storage below. A TV is positioned for viewing from the dinette.

V-Berth

Reached via three steps down.

• Overhead skylight providing natural light, plus a side porthole with a fabric privacy cover
• Additional skylight/hatch on the starboard side and a side port
• Cushions can be repositioned to open up additional floor/lounging space
• AC controls and a 110-volt outlet
• A swing-out hanging hook on the bulkhead separating this cabin from the head, suited to foul weather gear or drying items
• Overhead storage shelf at the forward end, suited to pillows
• Additional shelf running the cabin's backside, plus underneath storage
• A drawer containing emergency equipment
• Bow thruster access located just under the berth

Head (Starboard)

Wet head configuration, described as having a decent amount of space.

• Toilet, vessel sink
• Additional skylight
• Towel hanging racks (aft end)
• A cabinet providing access to the back of the dash, including well-labeled fuses. Captain Trent's stated rationale: "If you have something go wrong, it's going to be quick to come back here and check the fuse on that. You don't have to memorize the entire boat."
• Storage cabinets, fiddle rail on a small shelf, and a 110-volt outlet (suited to a hair dryer)
• Bi-fold door, described as space-saving while still providing privacy

Sport Bridge (Upper Helm)

Accessed via a stainless steel ladder. Captain Trent noted Solara's manufacturing approach as relevant context here: "Solara does all of their stainless steel and their upholstery and a lot of their windows and glasswork and cabinet work all in-house. That lets them maintain quality, and also if you need a part replaced down the road, they know exactly what it is because they made it. They don't have to go searching for it at some factory far off."

Ladder construction: Assessed as well-made, with comfortable, cut-out steps for secure footing.

Captain Trent's stated vision for this space in use: "I can just imagine me being in an anchorage, and I come up here to watch the sun set because this is probably going to be the favorite place to watch anything... I can just envision myself pulling up to the Bahama Bank or cruising through Hawk Channel in the Florida Keys or some of the creeks in the Keys. Gosh, this would be the ideal boat to do that on."

Equipment:

• Full perimeter handrail
• Bimini top for sun protection while underway
• Trim controls, engine controls, a second joystick (for docking with a bird's-eye view)
• Second bow thruster control
• One Garmin screen, additional Yamaha engine screens
• Autopilot, windlass control, horn, VHF, and compass

Captain Trent's summary assessment of this station: "Everything you need to be underway safely and to make those big trips. If you've been dreaming about big trips, this is a boat that you can actually do it on." He also noted the space accommodates companions, framing the boat as a family vessel: "That's why you buy a boat, is for the experiences, and this boat can give you some good experiences, I feel like."

Closing Assessment

Captain Trent's summary of the boat: "I really do enjoy getting on these boats because everything comes standard. It's a manageable size at 33 feet. So, you can get on this boat and not feel intimidated. You still have the joystick and the bow thruster to help you in those tight situations, which is often where people will get overwhelmed. But with this boat, you can usually handle it, and you can do that cruising that you've been dreaming of. And it's American-made, still has quality, so I think this opens the door for a lot of people to go cruising."