Solaris Power 44 Open (2025-)

Brief Summary

The Solaris Power 44 Open is a sleek, almost futuristic design with a powerful punch. Her expertly finished Italian design houses twin Volvo Penta D6-IPS650s that give her power, pinpoint handling, efficiency and impressive sea-keeping ability.

Test Results

Specifications

Length Overall	44' 2" 13.47 m
Beam	14' 3" 4.35 m
Dry Weight	25,353 lbs 11,500 kg
Draft	3' 4" 1.03 m
Fuel Capacity	317 gal 1,200 L
Water Capacity	87 gal 330 L

Acceleration Times & Conditions

Load	3,261 lbs | 1,479 kg
Climate	80°; 50% humidity; wind 6-10 knots; wave 0-1 ft; salt

Engine Options

Tested Engine	2 x 650-hp Volvo Penta D6 IPS
Std. Power	2 x 500-hp Volvo Penta D6 IPS
Opt. Power	2 x 600-hp Volvo Penta D6 IPS 2 x 650-hp Volvo Penta D6 IPS

Solaris Power 44 Open

Captain's Report by Capt. Gregg Clark

Mission

The Solaris Power 44 Open is designed to be a multi-purpose yacht.  She is an ideal day boat for those with a refined eye.  Yet she can comfortably accommodate 4 people in two sleeping areas below making her a good weekender as well.  She will also be very appealing as a yacht tender for those that seek the Italian design flare combined with impressive performance.  She has a fuel capacity of 317 US gallons (1,200 L) giving her a range of 243 nm at a cruise speed of 26 knots and a range of 406 nm at a displacement speed of 10 knots.

Performance Review

Test Conditions

Test day brought moderate conditions with winds from the north-northwest between 6 and 10 knots and seas less than 1’.  The test area was western Long Island Sound.

Performance Test Results

Once in Long Island Sound, our first tests were a series of runs focused on getting the speed, fuel burn and noise level (measured in decibels, or dBA) at specific RPM.  

Acceleration Times & Conditions*

The next tests were the acceleration runs. Here, 3 tests were conducted and then averaged to get the time from 0 knots to select speeds.  With the Volvo Penta D650s creating 650 horsepower each, the 44 Open had an acceleration time of 4.2 seconds from 0 knots to 10 knots, 8.7 seconds from 0 knots to 20 knots, 9.6 seconds from 0 to plane, and 10 seconds from 0 to her 22.2 knot cruising speed.

Range and Optimal Cruise

The Solaris Power 44 Open has an effective range between 202 nm and 1,484 nm with a 10% fuel reserve.  At a cruise speed of 22.2 knots, she has a range of 228 nm.

Handling

The 44 Open handled very well enhanced by the automated control of the Volvo Penta D6 IPS650 engines.

Docking

The Volvo Penta Joystick system makes for easy docking and undocking.  Our test boat was very responsive to joystick inputs.  

Features Review

Highlights

•    Seaworthy, solid ride
•    Stylist design combining subtle curves with sharp, contrasting hard lines
•    Well laid out, spacious deck
•    Roomy accommodations for a 44-foot boat

Exterior

The Solaris Power 44 Open is a stylish boat influenced by her Italian heritage.  She combines subtle curves with contrasting hard lines making her look futurist in her design.  She offers a well laid out deck with significant accommodations for a 44 foot day boat.  She is multi-purpose serving day boaters, water sports enthusiasts and guests/crews of a large yacht as a tender.

The walkways are a minimum of 19” wide and 36” high along the entirety of the deck. There are accent lights along the walkways.

Layout

The deck of the 44 Open has five distinct areas.  Beginning at the bow there is a sun pad that measure 93” wide at on average by 77” fore-to-aft.  Aft of the sun pad is the helm station which features three helm seats and a door to the accommodations to starboard of the helm controls.  Aft of the helm is a countertop that measures 95” wide by 19” deep.  Under the counter is ample storage.  Next is a seating area for six with fore and aft seating surrounding a teak table with fold out wings making the table 7’ wide by 2’ fore-to-aft.  The forward most seat back flips to make a forward-looking row of running seats.  There are a refrigerator, chilling draw and ice maker under the forward seat facing the counter. Aft of the seating is another sun pad that measures 75” wide on average by 67” fore-to-aft.   

The 44 open has fold-down balconies both to starboard and port.  These measure 2’11” athwartship by 8’ fore-to-aft.  There is a retractable sunshade that covers the midship seating area.

The submersible swim platform measures 12’ wide by 3’ 10” at max.

Bow

The forward sun pad has an embossed diamond stitching pattern and easily fits three people. The back of the sun pad raises.  The sun pad is 50 SqFt (15 SqM).  There are stainless steel rails outboard of the sun pad.

Helm

The helm station of the Solaris Power 44 Open is well thought out.  Everything a captain would need is within easy reach to the starboard side of the helm.  

Front and center are two Garmin 19” MFDs and the Volvo Penta shifter and joystick that operate the twin pod drives.  There are auto trim tabs, a Quik chain counter and aesthetically pleasing push buttons for all relevant lights and systems.

Visibility over the helm is good while running with line of sight to the horizon forward throughout the range of speeds.

Three side-by-side seats reside aft of the helm station.  All our covered in a soft, faux leather with fold-down bolsters.

The helm station and counter area are covered by a carbon fiber t-top.  The t-top is supported by a single carbon fiber pillar on centerline affording excellent visibility aft.  The headroom under the t-top is 6’6”

Midship Entertaining Area

There are fold-down balconies to both port and starboard of the midship entertaining area. These are controlled by a panel to port of the midship counter.

There is a sunshade that extends from the t-top to cover the midship seating are.  This is controlled via a control panel on the starboard side of the midship counter.

There is ample storage under the counter.  The countertop measures 8’ wide by 2’ fore-to-aft and provides 16 SqFt (5 SqM) of usable space.  There is a Kenyan grill under the counter top to port and a sink with a cutting board under the counter top to starboard.

There is a teak table between the two rows of seats that measure 7’ wide by 2’ 4” fore-to-aft with the wings open.  The wings are supported by sturdy stainless steel pull out supports.

Aft Deck Area

Aft of the folding seats is a sun pad that measures 6’3 wide by 5’ 7” fore-to-aft on average providing 35 SqFt (11 SqM) of lounge space.

There is a garage that lifts via a control panel on the starboard side that provides ample storage for fender, lines and water toys.

Interior

The accommodations are accessed via four steps descending from the starboard side of the helm station.  Below and forward is a berth measuring 61” wide by 78” fore-to-aft.  There is 3’ 7” of headroom above the berth.

There is a head with shower outboard to port.

Down two steps aft is an area encompassing a double berth and a couch.  There is 4’ 4” of headroom.  The berth measures 5’ 1” wide by 5’ 10” fore-to-aft with 2’ 4” of headroom.

Head and Shower

There is a head that measures 4’ 10” wide by 3’ 6” fore-to-aft with 6’ 3” of headroom.  There is a separate shower that measures 4’ 8” wide by 2’ 1” fore-to-aft also with 6’ 3” of headroom.

Engine Room

The Solaris Power 44 Open is powered by twin IPS650 motors, each producing 650 HP. There are options for both IPS500s and IPS600s.  The engine room measures 10’8 wide by 12’ 2” fore-to-aft on average providing 130 SqFt (40 SqM) of mechanical space.  The headroom forward is 3’ 3”.

Observations

Solaris Power has built a very solid boat in the 44 Open.  She marries sleek Italian styling with impressive performance and a seaworthy ride.

She is a multi-purpose boat that will appeal to anyone looking to impress with a day cruiser.  She also has ample accommodations to serve as a weekend cruiser.  She will be sought out as a tender to larger yachts to serve guests and crew alike.

Anyone looking for a high-end boat to meet these needs should give the Solaris Power 44 Open a serious look.

Remember, life is better on a boat!

Captain Gregg
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