Aquador 300HT Review

The Aquador 300HT is a good-looking 30-foot Nordic-built express cruiser, entering the American market with quality construction and plenty of cruising features. Its clever layout, convertible spaces, and full weather protection give this boat the capability to take you overnight or out for much longer to spend several nights at anchor. Captain Trip of BoatTest.com, our content partner, recently offered this features walkthrough and performance test:

Key Features of the Aquador 300HT

Aquador prioritized interior space and layout, and the 300HT indeed feels like a bigger boat from the inside out. Unlike some others in its class, it fits six easily around the table for dinner while also sleeping six to seven. There’s a clever child-sized berth tucked half-under the V-berth in the bow and the amidships cabin similarly tucks its queen berth under the cockpit deck, trading headroom there for more space and a changing area at the cabin’s entry. With a filler cushion, the cockpit table also converts to a double berth. Aquador managed this interior by limiting the width of its side walkways—while grab rails along the hardtop, a few steps on the starboard side, and high, flared railings help create the hip space and secure handholds necessary to get to the bow’s optional sunpad. Some will find it challenging to access the port walkway. 

Aquador similarly prioritized access to large and flexible stowage spaces. The galley has a surprising amount of drawer space below the 66-inch countertop, which flips up to expose the sink and stove or Kenyon electric grill. Most stowage doesn’t require removing cushions, just pivoting (with gas-assisted struts) a full bench or berth section. The mechanical compartment below the cockpit has snap-in canvas baskets, smartly minimizing unused head space. Even the hard stowage compartments below the cabin benches can come out with a few screws to gain alternative angles to the mechanicals beneath. Each cabin has large lockers with shelving along with a few other nooks to the side to stash essentials. Keep an eye out for hinged sections of the deck and the helm dashboard to find additional stowage—Aquador doesn’t waste an inch on the 300HT.

The Aquador 300HT shines in the shoulder season, when you go through three seasons in a single day. On damp mornings, the hardtop’s huge and optionally electrically actuated twin sunroofs let in the light while keeping out the rain. The cockpit banquette is similarly fully covered in beam and length by the hardtop, with a pair of tinted skylights. As the sun burns off the fog, skippers needing a bit of air can slide open a large window at the starboard helm or open the sunroofs. If the sun gets to be too much, the standard equipment canopy can be pulled out to cover the sunroofs and create shade. At night, pulling out the hidden isenglass canvas to surround the aft half of the hardtop creates a space that can be either heated or air conditioned with those optional systems. Reflecting its Finnish heritage, the boat also comes with optional blackout curtains for long summer nights.

The helm features a tilt-base wheel, fully adjustable and bolstered bench seating, a clean design, up to three 12” multifunctional displays, and optional joystick controls to go with the Volvo Penta (320hp or 380hp) stern drive option. 

The swim deck (filled in on the stern drive option) is typical of Aquador’s precision approach to decking and stowage: a lazarette, stern anchor locker, flip-up decking to better access engines, and under-stair access to an optional freshwater shower are all easily accessed when necessary and easily bypassed when not. BoatTest photo.

Performance

The Aquador 300 HT test boat was powered by twin 200hp Suzuki outboards (twin 200hp Mercury V6 outboards are also available, along with Volvo stern drive options). During testing, she reached a top speed of 41.5 mph at 6300 rpm. Best cruise was at 4500 rpm, where the boat ran at 27.9 mph and achieved 1.9 mpg. From a stop, she reached 20 mph in under 9 seconds and got on plane quickly without excessive bow rise.

Captain Trip reports that handling is precise and responsive, with easy docking thanks to electronic throttles and a bow thruster. The Zipwake automatic trim system also kept her on even keel during acceleration and turns. While the test was conducted on calm water, the boat’s 10'10" beam and deep-V hull design suggest she’ll handle rougher conditions confidently.

The Aquador 300HT has good sightlines all around, minimal engine noise, and a comfortable helm layout. Even at higher speeds, conversations in the cockpit remained easy without raised voices. 

Navigating the Used Market

The 300HT was introduced with the 2023 model, and you’ll occasionally find it filed under 30 HT, a similar model that was produced from 2017 to 2022. Most listings will come from European dealers or lightly used demo models. 

The boat’s fit and finish, along with quality materials like walnut cabinetry and well-laid-out wiring and plumbing, suggest good long-term durability. Keep an eye out for factory options like the solar panels, stern windlass, or air conditioning, which add a lot of functionality.

Prospective buyers should thoroughly survey a used boat, paying special attention to which of the many options are included. 

The midship double berth works the angles to give extra space along the sloped hull and headroom near the locker.

Aquador 300HT Pricing

As of June 2025, pricing starts around $330,000, depending on options and engine choice. A well-equipped version with solar panels, heating and air conditioning, upgraded electronics, and full galley gear is likely to add tens of thousands of dollars to the overall cost.

Conclusion

The Aquador 300 HT focuses on what matters most for real-world cruising: smart use of space, weather protection, and simple mechanical access. With the hardtop, convertible seating, and thoughtful galley and stowage layout, this is a boat that offers more than many boats for its 30-foot length. The quality craftsmanship and ample mechanical access points should make ownership and maintenance more straightforward.

For boaters looking to enjoy multi-day trips in changing conditions without stepping up to a larger (and more expensive) yacht, the Aquador 300 HT is a good choice. It’s easy to picture a couple or small family making the most of this practical cruiser.

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Thin port and starboard panels hide the isinglass canvas, which extends along a track behind the galley and dinette to snap closed. 

Technical Specifications

Length: 30.68 ft (9.35 m)

Width: 10.83 ft (3.3 m)

Freshwater Capacity: 37.5 US gal (142 liters)

Height, from water line: 10.17 ft (3.1 m)

Weight: 4500 kg

Fuel Capacity: (475 liters)

Builder website: Aquador 300HT