Boats

- Charles Leclerc receives his second Riva, a 30-metre-long 102' Corsaro Super, in addition to his Riva 82' Diva on 7 May 2026 in La Spezia.  
- The yacht features customised exterior and interior areas with Minotti, Poliform, Bang & Olufsen, Frette and Christofle furnishings, some of which were co-selected by Leclerc.  
- Two MTU 16V 2000 M96L engines (1,940 kW each) enable 24 knots cruising speed and 28 knots top speed, stabilised by Interceptor, Vector Fins and Seakeeper.

Formula 1 on the water: Charles Leclerc celebrates his second Riva

- Lomac is launching the 8.50-metre RIB Turismo 8.5 for up to 14 people in the 8.5-metre segment at the Genoa Boat Show in 2026.
- Designed by Federico Fiorentino with a "heavy-duty military look", flexible use of the cockpit, bow sunbathing area and console with toilet/storage option.
- Motorisation with single outboard 250-425 hp or double 2 × 200 hp, up to over 50 kn, Hypalon hoses, CE-certified for 14 people.

Lomac Turismo 8.5: Speed RIB with 400 hp

- Axopar 38 ST is a new 11.58 m sun-top variant with flexible weather protection and modular layout options above and below deck.  
- Sliding sunroof, side foil elements, folding drop sides and convertible lounge with U-shaped sofa maximise space and usage flexibility.  
- Two-stage hull showed sporty, safe handling characteristics in the test; motorisation with 2×300 or 2×350 hp Mercury Verado planned.

World premiere: First impressions of the new Axopar 38 ST

- Bellini Yacht will be launching the Astor 38 PISTA, derived from the one-off Astor 38, as a series model from September 2026.  
- The Astor 38 combines motorsport-inspired ergonomics and a sporty design with two aft cabins and family-friendliness.  
- It closes the gap between the Astor 36 and Astor 58 and will be presented together with the Astor 38 PISTA at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2026.

Astor 38 PISTA: racing car feeling on the water

- The 27XP is a 26.97 metre long explorer superyacht from Numarine with a focus on range, efficiency and comfort for long voyages.
- Two layouts with four or five guest cabins offer space for up to ten guests plus four crew, including a wide master suite and optional VIP suite.
- Two MAN engines (560 hp each), 11,000 litres of fuel and a range of 2,200 nm at 8 knots, plus acoustic package and stabilisers for a smooth, quiet ride.

Numarine 27XP: Lots of range, little speed

- With the revised 134, Sunseeker is launching a 40.45-metre superyacht as the first model in a new series, to be launched in the USA in 2027.  
- Exterior layout with elongated superstructure, redesigned hull windows, spacious beach club and flexibly configurable outdoor areas.  
- Interior with customisable design, up to 12 guests and 9 crew, two MTU engine options, 20 knots top speed and over 1,200 nm range at 10 knots.

Sunseeker 134: The improved version

Motor yachts

- The 27-metre Princess X90 yacht closes the gap between the X80 and X95, and seven units have already been sold before the world premiere in Cannes.  
- The central feature is the extendable cockpit with fold-out terraces, glazed stern and the further developed super flybridge with more living space.  
- The new hybrid progressive planning hull increases efficiency, requiring around ten per cent less input than the Y85 from 16 knots with a comparable displacement.

Her Highness in the water: Princess X90 starts sea trials

- Bering Yachts sells second 50-metre Bering 165 to customer from Singapore, keel laying planned in the coming weeks.
- The five-deck yacht with steel hull offers a pool of over 20 square metres with lifting floor, two whirlpools, karaoke set-up and large tender garage.
- Despite the focus on entertainment, the Explorer DNA is retained with a range of over 5,000 nm, high self-sufficiency and storage capacity of less than 500 GT.

Karaoke by the pool: the second Bering 165 goes to Singapore

- Lürssen has completed the steel construction of the 101.4-metre yacht "Ziggy" and is starting the fitting-out in northern Germany; delivery is planned for 2028.
- The design and interior were created by British studio Harrison Eidsgaard; striking angles and large areas of glazing characterise the glass and steel architecture.
- "Ziggy" is designed for long-term stays with a high volume, heli-certified foredeck, several pools, wellness areas and seven-star service.

101 metres made in Germany: Lürssen starts expansion of "Ziggy"

Superyachts

- Manari 52 achieves around 37 knots and 24-26 knots cruising speed with two Volvo Penta IPS D8-800s during tests off Miami.  
- Consumption 140-160 l/h at cruise, 220-240 l/h top speed; 2,500-litre tank enables 350-400 nm range, for example Miami-Nassau.  
- Hull with Deep V, optimised aerodynamics and quiet, low-vibration IPS system ensures stable, dry handling at 70-74 dB(A).

Test drive passed: Manari 52 reaches 37 knots

- Axopar 38 Sun Top: open 11.58 metre boat with sliding soft-top roof, market launch May 2026, up to 10 seats in the cockpit
- Variable centre area, large bow lounge and cabin with kitchenette, optional separate toilet with shower, designed for day and multi-day trips
- Two-stage V-hull with reinforced stringer system and Mercury twin drive (2x300 or 2x350 hp); prices from 226,606 to 244,307 euros incl. VAT.

Axopar 38 Sun Top: Second model in the new 38 series

- Rand Boats resumes production after insolvency in 2025 with new investors, partner shipyards Faeton/Slepsk and existing founding team.  
- Three models are launched in 2026: Mana 24 (24 feet, 40 kW), Source 23 (sports model) and flagship Lagoon 44 (44 feet, 4 berths, solar panels).  
- All boats use breakwater hulls to reduce water resistance and Rand is reactivating its worldwide network of around 40 dealers.

Rand Boats: New momentum for Danish shipyard

Sport boats

- Makai Yachts presents the 42-foot M42, a power catamaran with a choice of diesel inboards or outboards.
- Folding side walls enlarge the aft cockpit to a large terrace at water level and allow 360-degree access to the water.
- Three cockpit layouts (sport fishing, diving, flybridge) address different uses from long-distance cruising to charter operations.

Makai M42: With inboards or outboards

- The 27-metre-long Sunpower Alva 90 is a fully integrated solar-electric catamaran designed to run without fossil fuels.  
- 200 m² of integrated solar panels (40 kWp) feed high-performance batteries with 240-360 kWh for emission-free driving and a long range.  
- Performance, efficiency and behaviour in various conditions are tested in sea trials, with a signal effect for the superyacht sector and yachting.

German-Australian E-Cat: Sunpower Alva 90 starts test phase

- VEYA 53 is the first motor catamaran model from VEYA Yachts, world premiere in Cannes in September 2026, followed by Fort Lauderdale in 2026.
- VEYA is planning a model series with two further models for 2027 and 2028, each with a limited annual production of 12 to 15 units.  
- VEYA Yachts is a joint project between Fountaine Pajot and Couach, based in Arcachon and focussing on power catamarans in the upmarket segment.

VEYA Yachts: The catamaran shipyard enters the next phase

Catamarans

- Following its insolvency, X Shore is back on the market in 2025 under a new, financially strong ownership structure, with CEO René Hansen remaining in office.  
- Production of electric sports boats in Sweden is up and running again, website is active, exact delivery figures for 2026 are still missing.  
- X Shore has a presence at the Palma Boat Show; interested parties can use the boats as day charters or club models via M-Yachts in Mallorca.

X Shore: Restart after insolvency

- Sea Loop Marine has developed the Loopia 290 Family, a 9-metre electric pontoon boat made from recyclable aluminium for sheltered waters.
- The boat offers a flat, wheelchair-accessible platform without steps, wide walkways, easy access from the jetty and an integrated toilet.
- Propulsion: two 40 kW electric motors, 92 kWh battery, up to 57 nm at 6 kn, up to 16 kn top speed; base price 270,000 euros net.

Loopia 290: One platform for many possibilities

- Westbrook Racing wins the race on Lake Como, wins both final races and takes the overall lead ahead of Aoki and Team Brady.
- Blue Rising with pilot John Peeters drives from last place to second place in Como; Peeters is honoured as "PIF Pilot of the Day".
- The standings remain tight: only 14 points separate the top 4 teams; the E1 Grand Prix runs in a knockout system with heats, race-off and super final.

E1 Series in Como: collisions, comebacks and a new front-runner

Electric boats

- 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

- The "Peking" gets back its historic equipment: rare gnome engine, steel lifeboat and a 1.2 tonne stern anchor from the "Pamir".
- Despite a complete refurbishment costing around 40 million euros, important original parts are still missing, in particular correct models for petroleum lamps from 1911-1932.
- The "Peking" is a museum ship in Hamburg harbour, has been accessible since 2021 and is operated by a small team plus volunteers.

"Peking" is further completed: Engine, lifeboat and stern anchor on board

- Sailing ship types are created from combinations of masts, topsails and square sails and have been optimised for speed, operability and economy.
- Ten main types, from single-masted cutters to full-rigged ships and four-masted barques, show different mixtures of square and square-rigged sails.
- Barques, full-rigged ships and four-masted barques characterised cargo shipping; some are used today as training ships or floating monuments.

Traditional sailing ships: Windjammers - How to recognise the 10 most common types of sailing ship

Classics

- The planned takeover of Sunseeker by KCP and Lionheart fails; instead, Cheyne Capital and Cross Ocean Partners take over the shipyard.  
- Ex-COO Steve Timms becomes interim CEO while a permanent successor is sought; Antony Sheriff remains with the company as a consultant.  
- The investors plan to invest additional funds in the product range, operations and workforce to strategically strengthen Sunseeker in the superyacht segment.

Sunseeker retains existing investors: Steve Timms becomes interim CEO

- Azimut-Benetti leads the superyacht market with 163 orders and 5,924 metres in length, achieving a turnover of 1.5 billion euros and a market share of 23%.  
- Benetti focuses on a value-orientated strategy, large shipyard sites, design trends such as Oasis, Veranda and Cabana decks and renewed product lines until 2028.
- New models such as B.Loft 58M and hybrid yacht B.Neos 40M emphasise open space concepts, family use and efficient propulsion systems with reduced consumption.

Megayachts: Benetti - the largest active yacht shipyard in the world

- Benetti gears its strategy and product range towards younger, service-orientated owners and renews the entire model range in two years.
- Production processes are standardised and digitalised; new service division offers worldwide fleet management, warranties and remote monitoring.
- New Benetti Service Network, Crew Academy and expanded Yachtique and Lusben offerings strengthen after-sales, refits and crew support.

Megayachts: "Benetti Yachtmaster" - Shipyard with a new strategy

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Motorboats at a glance: Novelties & Models | Boats

Formula 1 on the water
Charles Leclerc celebrates his second Riva

Lomac Turismo 8.5
Speed RIB with 400 hp

World premiere
First impressions of the new Axopar 38 ST

Motor yachts

Astor 38 PISTA
Racing car feeling on the water

Numarine 27XP
Lots of range, little speed

Sunseeker 134
The improved version

Superyachts

Her Highness in the water
Princess X90 starts sea trials

Karaoke by the pool
The second Bering 165 goes to Singapore

101 metres made in Germany
Lürssen starts expansion of "Ziggy"

Sport boats

Test drive passed
Manari 52 reaches 37 knots

Axopar 38 Sun Top
Second model in the new 38 series

Rand Boats
New momentum for Danish shipyard

Catamarans

Makai M42
With inboards or outboards

German-Australian E-Cat
Sunpower Alva 90 starts test phase

VEYA Yachts
The catamaran shipyard enters the next phase

Electric boats

X Shore
Restart after insolvency

Loopia 290
One platform for many possibilities

E1 Series in Como
Collisions, comebacks and a new front-runner

Classics

Classic Boats Finland
Finn restores classics and becomes an Instagram success

"Peking" is further completed
Engine, lifeboat and stern anchor on board

Traditional sailing ships
Windjammers - How to recognise the 10 most common types of sailing ship

Shipyards

Sunseeker retains existing investors
Steve Timms becomes interim CEO

Megayachts
Benetti - the largest active yacht shipyard in the world

Megayachts
"Benetti Yachtmaster" - Shipyard with a new strategy

Motorboats at a glance: Novelties & Models | Boats

Formula 1 on the waterCharles Leclerc celebrates his second Riva

Lomac Turismo 8.5Speed RIB with 400 hp

World premiereFirst impressions of the new Axopar 38 ST

Motor yachts

Astor 38 PISTARacing car feeling on the water

Numarine 27XPLots of range, little speed

Sunseeker 134The improved version

Superyachts

Her Highness in the waterPrincess X90 starts sea trials

Karaoke by the poolThe second Bering 165 goes to Singapore

101 metres made in GermanyLürssen starts expansion of "Ziggy"

Sport boats

Test drive passedManari 52 reaches 37 knots

Axopar 38 Sun TopSecond model in the new 38 series

Rand BoatsNew momentum for Danish shipyard

Catamarans

Makai M42With inboards or outboards

German-Australian E-CatSunpower Alva 90 starts test phase

VEYA YachtsThe catamaran shipyard enters the next phase

Electric boats

X ShoreRestart after insolvency

Loopia 290One platform for many possibilities

E1 Series in ComoCollisions, comebacks and a new front-runner

Classics

Classic Boats FinlandFinn restores classics and becomes an Instagram success

"Peking" is further completedEngine, lifeboat and stern anchor on board

Traditional sailing shipsWindjammers - How to recognise the 10 most common types of sailing ship

Shipyards

Sunseeker retains existing investorsSteve Timms becomes interim CEO

MegayachtsBenetti - the largest active yacht shipyard in the world

Megayachts"Benetti Yachtmaster" - Shipyard with a new strategy

Formula 1 on the water
Charles Leclerc celebrates his second Riva

Lomac Turismo 8.5
Speed RIB with 400 hp

World premiere
First impressions of the new Axopar 38 ST

Astor 38 PISTA
Racing car feeling on the water

Numarine 27XP
Lots of range, little speed

Sunseeker 134
The improved version

Her Highness in the water
Princess X90 starts sea trials

Karaoke by the pool
The second Bering 165 goes to Singapore

101 metres made in Germany
Lürssen starts expansion of "Ziggy"

Test drive passed
Manari 52 reaches 37 knots

Axopar 38 Sun Top
Second model in the new 38 series

Rand Boats
New momentum for Danish shipyard

Makai M42
With inboards or outboards

German-Australian E-Cat
Sunpower Alva 90 starts test phase

VEYA Yachts
The catamaran shipyard enters the next phase

X Shore
Restart after insolvency

Loopia 290
One platform for many possibilities

E1 Series in Como
Collisions, comebacks and a new front-runner

Classic Boats Finland
Finn restores classics and becomes an Instagram success

"Peking" is further completed
Engine, lifeboat and stern anchor on board

Traditional sailing ships
Windjammers - How to recognise the 10 most common types of sailing ship

Sunseeker retains existing investors
Steve Timms becomes interim CEO

Megayachts
Benetti - the largest active yacht shipyard in the world

Megayachts
"Benetti Yachtmaster" - Shipyard with a new strategy