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Amer Yachts: Three new GRP models in one go

- Buster is expanding its centre-console range with the 6.05 m-long XL CC (80–115 PS); production is scheduled to start in October 2026.  
- The aluminium XL CC seats 6 people, has a payload of 700 kg and reaches around 36 knots with a fuel consumption of 1.1 l/nautical mile.  
- Centre console with offshore seats, a large Buster Q display and flexible seating and storage solutions; suitable for fishing, transport and family outings.

Buster XL CC: New centre-console boats based on a familiar design

- Wilhelm II and Gustav Krupp made their mark on early superyacht regattas on the Kiel Fjord and in Cowes with the ‘Meteor’ and the ‘Germania’.  
- This issue showcases the latest superyachts, including the top 10 second-hand purchases ranging from 120 to 325 million euros, such as ‘Kensho’, ‘Pelorus’ and ‘Moonrise’.  
- Issue 4/26 provides a market overview featuring projects such as ‘Amor À Vida’, ‘Simena’, the Arksen 85, the Pichiotti Gentleman 24 M and other new releases.

BOOTE EXCLUSIV 4/26: A cornucopia of yacht launches

- Bavaria Yachts will launch the Signature Edition for the S-Line motorboats S29, S30 and S45, complete with a package of features, in 2026.
- The edition includes, amongst other things, a Simrad multifunction display, an electric windlass, sun lounger cushions, a shower, a new interior and a sound system.
- The S29 SE and S30 SE feature a revised instrument layout, whilst the S45 SE can be upgraded with the Platinum package; exclusive hull stripes distinguish the models from one another.

Bavaria Yachts: Launch of the Signature Edition

- The Gran Turismo 50, the new flagship of the range, featuring extra-large deck areas, a lowerable swim platform and a six-metre-wide cockpit.  
- Alpine Limited Edition with a dark, sporty luxury design: Abyss Blue hull, black fittings, sports car-style helm station, and a dark interior throughout.  
- Technical specifications: 15.95 m length, 4.48 m beam, max. 2 x 480 hp, CE Cat. B10/C12, price from €964,300, optional Silent Boat Pack with solar panels.

Gran Turismo 50: New details on Beneteau’s flagship GT

- Galeon presents the ninth 700 Sky with a completely new InSitu interior and five combinable design palettes
- Flexible cabin layout with full-beam owner's cabin, up to four guest cabins and optional crew cabin aft
- Two MAN V8-1200 diesel engines enable up to 32 knots; model reflects Galeon's strategy towards larger, more luxurious yachts

Five looks for one yacht: Galeon 700 Sky becomes a design object

Motor yachts

- Heesen Yachts is building the 55-metre steel yacht “Pa’lante”, with the first delivery scheduled for 2026 and its debut at the Monaco Yacht Show in September.
- The yacht accommodates 12 guests in 6 cabins, reaches a top speed of 15.5 kn and has a range of 4,500 sm at 11 kn, powered by two MTU 8V engines, each rated at 1,000 kW.
- “Pa’lante” is based on a tried-and-tested 55-metre steel platform; it was built on a speculative basis and, according to the shipyard, has undergone continuous technical optimisation to shorten delivery times.

“Pa'lante”: Heesen delivers another 55-metre steel-hulled vessel

- A 69-metre aluminium yacht with a specially designed hull shape for efficient ocean crossings and high-speed cruising at up to 30 knots  
- Two MTU 20V4000M93L engines with Voith Linear Jets offer reduced draught, high manoeuvrability and precise control in confined harbours  
- Diesel-electric efficiency mode enables a range of up to 6,500 sm at 12 knots, as well as generous outdoor areas and accommodation for 10 guests

Mulder design concept: 69 metres with a top speed of 30 knots

- Four Seasons Yachts is planning a second yacht, the ‘Four Seasons II’, for 2028, featuring 79 exclusive, residence-style suites.
- The suites are designed as customisable living suites, offering more living space per guest and limited capacity for greater exclusivity.
- The first yacht is due to launch in 2027; exact dates and itineraries for the “Four Seasons II” are not yet available, but those interested can request booking information.

“Four Seasons II”: An exclusive yacht liner with 79 suites

Superyachts

- Tashmoo Boatworks is relaunching the Tashmoo 18, a 5.6-metre-long skiff, based on the original moulds from the 1980s.  
- Sandwich construction with a foam core makes the shallow-draught (20 cm) fibreglass hull lighter, more fuel-efficient and faster accelerating.  
- Each boat is a bespoke build with a choice of engine, layout and equipment for fishing or leisure, and a classic look.

Tashmoo 18: Aesthetics at their finest

- The Targa 32 is now also available with twin outboard engines: greater agility, easier handling and enhanced practicality, whilst retaining its familiar robustness and seaworthiness.  
- The interior remains functional and high-quality, with flexible cabin options (Standard or Comfort Fore Cabin) and practical fittings.  
- Outboard engines offer greater dynamism, easier maintenance and better manoeuvrability, albeit with slightly higher noise levels and a noticeable increase in energy consumption.

Targa 32 review: The heritage brand’s new direction brings greater dynamism and easier handling

- FIM founds a tender division and launches the 9.40 metre long carbon model TT9 Open for superyachts such as a 70 metre construction.  
- TT9 Open is designed as an individually configurable tender or chase boat, with a flexible layout, design customisation and a focus on guest comfort.  
- TT9 Limo for more protection/privacy and TX9 Taxi Tender for upmarket hotel and hospitality transport follow on the same platform.

New division: Superyacht tenders from FIM

Sport boats

- Pioneer Yachts will unveil the 18-metre PY60 solar catamaran, featuring electric propulsion and a top speed of 11 knots, in Cannes in 2026.  
- A solar roof, battery storage and diesel generators form an integrated energy system for largely low-carbon, silent cruising.  
- The PY60 is owner-operated, uses a 48-volt system and offers single-level living; the “Pioneer One” serves as Mike Frank’s test and reference platform.

Solarkat from Stralsund: Pioneer Yachts unveils the PY60 in Cannes

- Sunreef 88 Ultima: 28.40 m catamaran with 387 m² of living space, built in Ras Al Khaimah, optionally with hybrid drive (Eco version).
- Two propulsion options: classic Volvo D13 IPS 1050 engines or Eco version with 22-75 kWh batteries and integrated solar panels.
- Layouts with 3-5 cabins, full-width master cabin with sauna; flexible outside deck with ocean lounge, garage and optional hydrofoils.

Sunreef 88 Ultima: manoeuvrable cat with hybrid drive option

- Archipelago builds robust aluminium motor catamarans (40-80 feet) for the high seas, with a shallow draught and a focus on simplicity, range and safety.  
- In addition to diesel and diesel-hybrid drives, a fully electric Archipelago 40 is being developed, the range of which is to be increased in the future using a methanol range extender.  
- Methanol technology offers decarbonisation opportunities, but suffers from high system costs, the need for high-purity methanol, limited infrastructure and long development periods.

Interview: Stephen Weatherley from Archipelago is "pretty excited"

Catamarans

- The Candela C-8 is a mass-produced electric hydrofoil boat made from pre-preg carbon fibre, which glides almost silently over the water at speeds of 16 knots and above.  
- The Foil Control System and integrated C-POD electric motor (45 kW) ensure stable flight, 80 per cent lower energy consumption and a range of up to 50 sm at 22 kn.  
- Test runs in Frankfurt and operations such as the VIP shuttle service at the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting have met with a broad, predominantly positive response.

Test event: The Candela C-8 made a big impression in Frankfurt

- ESEA secures start-up financing, focuses on modular product architecture and globally scalable production for electric leisure boats.
- First model F800: eight-metre-long all-electric day cruiser with integrated system approach and rotating pod drive for precise manoeuvring.
- Six-metre model in development; ESEA is targeting easy-to-operate, quieter electric boats and is positioning itself in the changing leisure boat market.

Electric boats: ESEA secures start-up capital

- The Lucietta electric water taxi receives an honourable mention at the ADI Compasso d'Oro and becomes part of the historical design collection.  
- Lucietta is optimised for Venice's canals, offers space for 14 passengers, uses electric propulsion and is made of recycled carbon fibre and Murano glass.  
- The design is based on traditional water taxis; presentation at the Venice Boat Show 27-31 May in the Arsenale, Pontoon P2, berth 208.

Lucietta: Electric water taxi receives Compasso d'Oro award

Electric boats

- The ‘Jedermanns Autoboot’ from 1926 is a 6.50 m long, round-hulled production boat designed for those on a modest budget, with room for up to six people.  
- Powered by a 12 PS two-cylinder Bub engine with a reversing gearbox in the bow, capable of speeds of around 24 km/h, with lighting supplied by an alternator.  
- The hull is made of oak, the fittings of mahogany, the deck of Oregon pine; an American folding canopy allows for sailing in the rain and overnight stays.

Motorboats 100 years ago: ‘Everyone’s motorboat’ from the Krieger yacht yard

- Boat builder Hatecke built a seven-metre miniature boat for the narrow canals of Venice for a Hamburg shipowner.
- The mini boat was fitted with a bow thruster to make it easier to manoeuvre in Venice's dense, complexly regulated boat traffic.
- Venetians reacted positively to the boat, whose colours are reminiscent of the Italian flag; Hatecke's association is promoting the Börteboote as cultural heritage.

A piece of Heligoland in Italy: Why a Börteboat is travelling in Venice

- Jani Vahto restores around 20 classic wooden boats with his father and documents the work for 140,000 followers on "classicboatsfinland".
- The centrepiece is the over 100-year-old mahogany saloon yacht "Bonito", whose extensive restoration was made possible by state subsidies and private funding.
- Vahto sees itself as a storyteller of the Finnish boatbuilding tradition and uses social media to combine cultural history, aesthetics and financing.

Classic Boats Finland: Finn restores classics and becomes an Instagram success

Classics

- Freedom Ship is planned as a floating city with around 80,000 residents and visitors, residential and commercial spaces, and extensive infrastructure.  
- With Schopfer Associates as design partner, the focus is on the design of urban areas, public spaces and a consistent visual identity.  
- Technical, financial and regulatory issues remain unresolved; there is neither a shipyard nor a construction timetable, nor any reliable information on funding.

Freedom Ship: Mega-ship set to become a floating city

- Beneteau is closing its Cadillac factory in 2026 and plans to sell Four Winns, Glastron and Scarab Jet due to losses running into millions.
- The main reasons are the bowrider and jet boat market, which has been shrinking for years, as well as further slumps in demand caused by the 2026 Middle East conflict.
- The group is focusing on seven core brands, is sticking to its innovation strategy and reports rising retail sales and a higher order book.

Boatyard News: Beneteau is discontinuing the Four Winns, Glastron and Scarab Jet brands

- Anastassov has been a dedicated sailing dad for 25 years, coaching his daughters right up to the 2017 Nacra 15 Youth World Championships.  
- He lives with his family in Geneva, where he uses a large RIB instead of a yacht, and emphasises his lifelong connection to the water and boats.  
- He regards Riva as an iconic design brand with a rich heritage; on board a 54METRI, the dining table and shared meals would be the centre of his world.

Interview with Stassi Anastassov: “Riva is a long love story”

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Motorboats at a glance: Novelties & Models | Boats

Amer Yachts
Three new GRP models in one go

Buster XL CC
New centre-console boats based on a familiar design

BOOTE EXCLUSIV 4/26
A cornucopia of yacht launches

Motor yachts

Bavaria Yachts
Launch of the Signature Edition

Gran Turismo 50
New details on Beneteau’s flagship GT

Five looks for one yacht
Galeon 700 Sky becomes a design object

Superyachts

“Pa'lante”
Heesen delivers another 55-metre steel-hulled vessel

Mulder design concept
69 metres with a top speed of 30 knots

“Four Seasons II”
An exclusive yacht liner with 79 suites

Sport boats

Tashmoo 18
Aesthetics at their finest

Targa 32 review
The heritage brand’s new direction brings greater dynamism and easier handling

New division
Superyacht tenders from FIM

Catamarans

Solarkat from Stralsund
Pioneer Yachts unveils the PY60 in Cannes

Sunreef 88 Ultima
Manoeuvrable cat with hybrid drive option

Interview
Stephen Weatherley from Archipelago is "pretty excited"

Electric boats

Test event
The Candela C-8 made a big impression in Frankfurt

Electric boats
ESEA secures start-up capital

Lucietta
Electric water taxi receives Compasso d'Oro award

Classics

Motorboats 100 years ago
‘Everyone’s motorboat’ from the Krieger yacht yard

A piece of Heligoland in Italy
Why a Börteboat is travelling in Venice

Classic Boats Finland
Finn restores classics and becomes an Instagram success

Shipyards

Freedom Ship
Mega-ship set to become a floating city

Boatyard News
Beneteau is discontinuing the Four Winns, Glastron and Scarab Jet brands

Interview with Stassi Anastassov
“Riva is a long love story”

Motorboats at a glance: Novelties & Models | Boats

Amer YachtsThree new GRP models in one go

Buster XL CCNew centre-console boats based on a familiar design

BOOTE EXCLUSIV 4/26A cornucopia of yacht launches

Motor yachts

Bavaria YachtsLaunch of the Signature Edition

Gran Turismo 50New details on Beneteau’s flagship GT

Five looks for one yachtGaleon 700 Sky becomes a design object

Superyachts

“Pa'lante”Heesen delivers another 55-metre steel-hulled vessel

Mulder design concept69 metres with a top speed of 30 knots

“Four Seasons II”An exclusive yacht liner with 79 suites

Sport boats

Tashmoo 18Aesthetics at their finest

Targa 32 reviewThe heritage brand’s new direction brings greater dynamism and easier handling

New divisionSuperyacht tenders from FIM

Catamarans

Solarkat from StralsundPioneer Yachts unveils the PY60 in Cannes

Sunreef 88 UltimaManoeuvrable cat with hybrid drive option

InterviewStephen Weatherley from Archipelago is "pretty excited"

Electric boats

Test eventThe Candela C-8 made a big impression in Frankfurt

Electric boatsESEA secures start-up capital

LuciettaElectric water taxi receives Compasso d'Oro award

Classics

Motorboats 100 years ago‘Everyone’s motorboat’ from the Krieger yacht yard

A piece of Heligoland in ItalyWhy a Börteboat is travelling in Venice

Classic Boats FinlandFinn restores classics and becomes an Instagram success

Shipyards

Freedom ShipMega-ship set to become a floating city

Boatyard NewsBeneteau is discontinuing the Four Winns, Glastron and Scarab Jet brands

Interview with Stassi Anastassov“Riva is a long love story”

Amer Yachts
Three new GRP models in one go

Buster XL CC
New centre-console boats based on a familiar design

BOOTE EXCLUSIV 4/26
A cornucopia of yacht launches

Bavaria Yachts
Launch of the Signature Edition

Gran Turismo 50
New details on Beneteau’s flagship GT

Five looks for one yacht
Galeon 700 Sky becomes a design object

“Pa'lante”
Heesen delivers another 55-metre steel-hulled vessel

Mulder design concept
69 metres with a top speed of 30 knots

“Four Seasons II”
An exclusive yacht liner with 79 suites

Tashmoo 18
Aesthetics at their finest

Targa 32 review
The heritage brand’s new direction brings greater dynamism and easier handling

New division
Superyacht tenders from FIM

Solarkat from Stralsund
Pioneer Yachts unveils the PY60 in Cannes

Sunreef 88 Ultima
Manoeuvrable cat with hybrid drive option

Interview
Stephen Weatherley from Archipelago is "pretty excited"

Test event
The Candela C-8 made a big impression in Frankfurt

Electric boats
ESEA secures start-up capital

Lucietta
Electric water taxi receives Compasso d'Oro award

Motorboats 100 years ago
‘Everyone’s motorboat’ from the Krieger yacht yard

A piece of Heligoland in Italy
Why a Börteboat is travelling in Venice

Classic Boats Finland
Finn restores classics and becomes an Instagram success

Freedom Ship
Mega-ship set to become a floating city

Boatyard News
Beneteau is discontinuing the Four Winns, Glastron and Scarab Jet brands

Interview with Stassi Anastassov
“Riva is a long love story”