Shadow 500 Limited Edition
BRABUS SHADOW 500
BLACK OPS LIMITED EDITION ‘1 of 28’
With 50 knots+ performance waiting to be unleashed, phenomenal acceleration times and massive torque available from Mercury Marine’s latest XS Pro V8 FourStroke Engines – who could not be tempted by the BRABUS Shadow 500?
Positioned at the very top of the 30ft sports-weekender market, the BRABUS Shadow 500 is a beautifully designed and captivating ‘thrill-seeker’; on one hand a boat with mesmerising performance, yet with comfortable, day-long cruising capability and luxurious refinement on the other.
The BRABUS Shadow 500 Black Ops ‘1 of 28’ is hand built with focus on precision and finish. Fairing, painting and polishing the Limited-Edition version to the quality required is a highly labour-intensive, skilful and painstaking process, which can take up to six weeks to reach the required finish. All Limited-Edition models are exclusively launched in the signature paint scheme Gunmetal Grey, combined with the vibrant BRABUS Red exterior seating; a most striking combination.
TECHNICAL DATA
Overall Length (incl. engines) – 9.53m (31ft 3in)
Beam – 2.95m (9ft 8in)
Draft to Props – 0.8m (2ft 8in)
Weight (excl. engine) – 1840kg (4056lbs)**
Passengers/Berths – B:6 or C:9 (2 Persons*)
Fuel Capacity – 74gal (280litres)
Classification – B Offshore/C Coastal
Max Speed Range – +50 Knots
Outboard Engines – 2 x Mercury ProXS 250HP
Hull Design – Twin stepped 20 degree V “Sharp Entry Hull”
BOLD. CONFIDENT. UNMISTAKABLE.
Attractive, angular lines with a low-centre-of-gravity hull matched with functional and versatile deck layout options for enjoying life to the fullest. A truly bold and confident design, with unmistakable good looks.
This boat is a 28ft powerhouse, 50 knots+ performance, insane acceleration time and massive torque available from a combined 500HP of Mercury Marine’s latest, dual XS Pro V8 FourStroke engines.
LUXURIOUS COMFORT. EVERYWHERE YOU GO.
Given the ‘dual-personality’ status of every BRABUS Shadow, these boats deliver a serious turn of speed and ‘kick in the back’ acceleration, whilst still being fully capable of taking out friends and family in a highly luxurious and comfortable environment.
When your destination has been reached, and the engines are turned off, you and your guests can truly appreciate the ultimate luxury and versatility of a Shadow 500’s onboard creature comforts, for a truly sublime day out on the sea.
BRABUSIZE IT. EXPRESS YOUR TRUE SELF.
All Shadow 500’s can be optioned either with a full Open aft deck, or Day-Cruiser-Aft-Cabin accomondation package, with the interior treatment completely re-mastered by interior experts at BRABUS, including illuminated aluminium plates on the entrance threshold, ambient LED lighting, including reading lights and floor lights, quiet leather carpet on the floor, large mirror on the rear wall, an Alcantara pocket-sprung mattress on the bed and wide use of cool-gray BRABUS fine leather, with red contrast stitching, on roof-panels, side-bolsters and aft wall panels.
Open Aft Deck 
Aft Cabin 
Wet Bar
IN ACTION.
STANDARD FEATURES.
Hand-painted in the now iconic launch colour scheme of Gunmetal-Grey, each Limited Edition ‘One of Twenty Eight’ version forms part of a numbered production sequence of just 28 launch edition boats.
This boat is a dual-personality 28ft powerhouse, with 50 knots+ performance, insane acceleration time and massive torque available from a combined 500hp of Mercury Marine’s latest, dual XS Pro V8 FourStroke engines.
The helm has ultra-cool details such as the instrument panel in carbon-fiber to further emphasize the luxurious and high tech looks of the BRABUS Shadow. The steering wheel has an intelligent Steering module giving push-button control for machinery such as the bow-thruster, trim tabs, and the Fusion Marine audio.
The helm console is finalized with the exclusive BRABUS sign of excellence signed by Constantin Buschmann. This sign symbolizes the promise that each boat is unique, and hand crafted to the highest possible standards by using the finest materials, newest technologies and bespoke engineering.
All BRABUS Shadow 500 models feature the newest marine technology available, like the ISM (intelligent steering module), 12“ single installation Garmin GPSMAP 8412 touch chart plotter, ’black-ti’ Titanium coatings on small items such as hinges, latches are examples of the meticulous engineering principles that signify a BRABUS 500 product.
A fully enclosed toilet compartment that is throughout upholstered with BRBAUS Fine Leather. The toilet compartment is equipped with an electric-flush toilet, a large mirror on the rear wall and a cabinet with a black Corean countertop with a wash-hand
sink faucet.
Water-resistant, BRABUS Red or Cappuccino coloured Silvertex® upholstery, with BRABUS sport-pattern stitching, covers the cockpit seating and also the foredeck and sun-pad cushions.
The helm is completed with a BRABUS branded exclusive aluminium support for feet to complete the sporty looks but also to add to the ergonomics when driving the boat. An exclusive aluminium step detail can also be found when entering the toilet compartment.
Carbon-fibre parts complete the ultra-cool looks of the dashboard and seat trims and further emphasizes the clean and high tech look of the boat. All carbon-fiber parts are made in-house and supplied directly to the boat factory from the BRABUS headquarters in Germany.
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT HIGHLIGHTS.
Complete the appearance with an attractive black T-top, not only adding impact to the exclusive visual statement, but also offering perfect protection from the radiant heat of the sun and shades the cockpit area perfectly for six persons.
Boats can be optioned either with a full Open aft deck, or Day-Cruiser-Aft-Cabin accomondation package, with the interior treatment completely re-mastered by interior experts at BRABUS, including illuminated aluminium plates on the entrance threshold, ambient LED lighting, including reading lights and floor lights, quiet leather carpet on the floor, large mirror on the rear wall, an Alcantara pocket-sprung mattress on the bed and wide use of cool-grey BRABUS Fine Leather (R), with red contrast stitching, on roof-panels, side-bolsters and aft wall panels.
The wet bar is hand-painted in the superior gloss paint finish and includes an electric grill and a wash-hand basin which are integrated in a Corean countertop and a 40l top-loading fridge.
A black painted steel targa arch, with light mast equipped with a black painted and remote-controlled search light, can be chosen to complete the sporty and ultra-cool looks of the boat.
Enhance and enrichen your ambience aboard with high quality Extended Audio Package which include 10“ signature subwoofer, 4 x 7,7“ signature speakers, 2 x 6,5“ signature speakers and 2 x discant speakers, 1600w amplifier and 2 x Wireless Remote Control panels.
ONLY AVAILABLE WITH THE T-TOP ROOF OR TARGA
The Extended Navigation Package includes a RADOM Garmin Radar 18HD+ in black, 12“ dual installation Garmin GPSMAP 8412 touch chart plotter upgrade, onboard connectivity via a Scout Sea-Hub with WI-FI / 3G / USB Mobile Router, Garmin 315i VHF, Carbon-Fibre enhancement on instrument panel and Garmin Quatix5 Sapphire GPS Smartwatch.
