Boats

- Next Yacht Group cooperates with Splendid Yachting, which takes over the distribution, charter and brokerage of Maiora and AB Yachts in five countries.  
- The partnership creates Next Yacht Adriatic and Next Yacht Germany, with the aim of expanding its presence in the Adriatic and Central European markets.  
- Next Yacht Group has 67,000 square metres of production space, over 380 yachts delivered, 21 units under construction and more than 130 employees.

New partner Splendid Yachting: Next Yacht Group expands in the Adriatic and Central Europe

- Martin Francis went from stage designer for the Rolling Stones to a formative yacht designer of superyachts such as "Motoryacht A" and "Eco".
- His house in the south of France shows his passion for art, music and maritime history, for example through Fórcole from Venice and works by Frank Stella.
- Francis is involved with the Dutch Bach Society, uses VR flight simulation and continues to develop creative design concepts.

Designer Hobbies: Martin Francis - Designer between art and construction

- With the LMT 4.5, LETECH presents a 4.5 m long, German-made aluminium dinghy with a 300 hp jet drive for yacht owners.
- The 385 kg hull made of 3 mm marine aluminium and a power-to-weight ratio of 1.28 kg/hp enable speeds of over 50 knots, in some cases over 100 km/h.
- Hypalon tube with three air chambers, CE category C, 70-litre tank, storage compartments and illuminated aluminium bracket complete the safety-oriented equipment.

From the G-model to the water: LETECH presents the LMT 4.5 - Exclusive first pictures!

- The Numarine 27XP is the successor to the 26XP, under 30 metres in length, with options for 4 or 5 cabins for up to 10 guests plus 4 crew.  
- Highlights include a wide master suite, optional VIP suite forward, large windows, flybridge with second helm station and private areas forward.  
- MAN twin engines (12 kn cruise, 13.5 kn top), 11,000 litres of diesel, 2,200 nm range at 8 kn, 48 V on-board power supply with 92.8 kWh battery and 5.6 kW solar.

Numarine 27XP: First pictures of the new Explorer

- Finnmaster T9 combines sporty sailing characteristics up to 54 knots with stable cornering behaviour and protection for the helmsman.
- On deck: spacious living area with L-shaped bench seat, lowerable table, small galley, stern platforms and optional T-top.
- Below deck: four berths, simple wet room, limited storage space; suitable for families, approved for up to ten people on board.

Finnmaster T9: Day cruiser with plenty of living space

- Wally is organising the Wally Live Days 2026 on two dates in May in Porto Carlo Riva in Rapallo for owners and interested parties.
- The centrepiece will be the Wallywhy 150 with a new saloon layout that offers flexible use of space, more daylight and a stronger indoor-outdoor connection.
- The Wallytender 43/48, Wallypower 58 and Wallywhy 100 will also be on show, including test drives on the water with personalised assistance.

Wally Live Days 2026: Wallywhy 150 with new interior and four other models

Motor yachts

- Heesen and Sinot develop the 72-metre yacht Ananda with hybrid propulsion, a range of 5,000 nm and a completion date of 2030
- Five decks with glass lift, flexible owner's and VIP area, travertine-clad pool deck and convertible party zone
- Integrated 100 m² spa with sauna, steam bath, ice bath, snow shower and bar; interior design by Heesen Interiors under its own direction

Spa paradise at 72 metres: Heesen builds Project Ananda

- VARD is building the 162 m long research vessel RV11000 (11,000 m deep) for Inkfish, contract value almost 700 million euros, delivery in Q1 2030.
- RV11000 will be equipped with a large battery system for up to 12 hours of silent operation, optimised hull shape, stabilisers and dynamic positioning.  
- Equipment includes submarine and ROV hangars, A-frame crane, corer and lifting systems up to 15,000 metres, laboratories for 130 people and DNV cyber security certification.

Inkfish fleet: Gabe Newell orders research vessel for 700 million euros

- The seventh Mangusta Oceano 44, a 44-metre triple-decker made of steel and aluminium, was launched in Pisa on 25 May 2026.
- The yacht reaches a top speed of 15.5 knots, a cruising speed of 11 knots and a range of 4,500 nautical miles with electric stabilisers.
- Floor-to-ceiling glazing and a 180-degree beach platform at the stern characterise the design; Overmarine has been building yachts since 1985 and has delivered 25 metal yachts.

Mangusta Oceano 44: Number 7 is launched

Superyachts

- GT50 RS: 17.10 m motor yacht, first outboard model from Palm Beach, four Mercury Racing 500R with a total of 2000 hp, 50 kn top speed
- Hull with V-Warp Technology made of carbon fibre, E-glass and vinyl ester resin in monocoque construction for stiff, lightweight structure and high speed
- Layout with open saloon, sliding windows, king-size bow cabin; developed as a fast commuter boat, basis for further GT60 RS and GT70 RS models

Palm Beach GT50 RS: Four engines, 2000 hp and 50 knots

- Entry-level boats up to 45,000 euros are collapsing, but sales of larger non-trailer boats from 30 feet are growing, especially to experienced customers.
- Buyers expect "all-round carefree": refurbished boats with service, cleanliness and warranty; discounts bring prices close to pre-corona levels.
- Purchase decisions take longer, customers travel far for offers; recommendation: dealer warranty or expert, market normalises in 2-3 years.

Used boats 2026: "You have to work with discounts today to sell at all"

Used boats 2026: How to take advantage of the buyer's market

Sport boats

- 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"

- Pioneer Yachts from Stralsund is developing the PY60, a 60-foot solar-electric catamaran with fully electric propulsion.
- Thanks to solar panels on the roof, the PY60 is designed to enable long-distance cruising without an external power supply; top speed: 11 knots.
- The first Pioneer One will be launched in 2026, tested by founder Mike Frank himself and presented at the Cannes Yachting Festival.

Pioneer Yachts: New shipyard in Stralsund builds electric catamaran

- 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

Catamarans

- 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

- Optima Electric Yachts is looking for a new owner in 2026 to bring its electric boats with patented, efficiency-enhancing hull technology into series production.
- The flagship is the Optima e10, a 10.6 metre electric yacht for up to eight people, which was the first electric boat to circumnavigate the Isle of Wight non-stop in 2023.
- The package includes patents, data, tools and designs (including e10, e14); leisure, taxi, ferry and public transport boats are planned for the growing electric market.

Optima Electric Yachts: The chance to build your own shipyard?

Electric boats

- 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

- 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

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

New partner Splendid Yachting
Next Yacht Group expands in the Adriatic and Central Europe

Designer Hobbies
Martin Francis - Designer between art and construction

From the G-model to the water
LETECH presents the LMT 4.5 - Exclusive first pictures!

Motor yachts

Numarine 27XP
First pictures of the new Explorer

Finnmaster T9
Day cruiser with plenty of living space

Wally Live Days 2026
Wallywhy 150 with new interior and four other models

Superyachts

Spa paradise at 72 metres
Heesen builds Project Ananda

Inkfish fleet
Gabe Newell orders research vessel for 700 million euros

Mangusta Oceano 44
Number 7 is launched

Sport boats

Palm Beach GT50 RS
Four engines, 2000 hp and 50 knots

Used boats 2026
"You have to work with discounts today to sell at all"

Used boats 2026
How to take advantage of the buyer's market

Catamarans

Interview
Stephen Weatherley from Archipelago is "pretty excited"

Pioneer Yachts
New shipyard in Stralsund builds electric catamaran

Makai M42
With inboards or outboards

Electric boats

Electric boats
ESEA secures start-up capital

Lucietta
Electric water taxi receives Compasso d'Oro award

Optima Electric Yachts
The chance to build your own shipyard?

Classics

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

Classic Boats Finland
Finn restores classics and becomes an Instagram success

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

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

New partner Splendid YachtingNext Yacht Group expands in the Adriatic and Central Europe

Designer HobbiesMartin Francis - Designer between art and construction

From the G-model to the waterLETECH presents the LMT 4.5 - Exclusive first pictures!

Motor yachts

Numarine 27XPFirst pictures of the new Explorer

Finnmaster T9Day cruiser with plenty of living space

Wally Live Days 2026Wallywhy 150 with new interior and four other models

Superyachts

Spa paradise at 72 metresHeesen builds Project Ananda

Inkfish fleetGabe Newell orders research vessel for 700 million euros

Mangusta Oceano 44Number 7 is launched

Sport boats

Palm Beach GT50 RSFour engines, 2000 hp and 50 knots

Used boats 2026"You have to work with discounts today to sell at all"

Used boats 2026How to take advantage of the buyer's market

Catamarans

InterviewStephen Weatherley from Archipelago is "pretty excited"

Pioneer YachtsNew shipyard in Stralsund builds electric catamaran

Makai M42With inboards or outboards

Electric boats

Electric boatsESEA secures start-up capital

LuciettaElectric water taxi receives Compasso d'Oro award

Optima Electric YachtsThe chance to build your own shipyard?

Classics

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

Classic Boats FinlandFinn restores classics and becomes an Instagram success

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

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

New partner Splendid Yachting
Next Yacht Group expands in the Adriatic and Central Europe

Designer Hobbies
Martin Francis - Designer between art and construction

From the G-model to the water
LETECH presents the LMT 4.5 - Exclusive first pictures!

Numarine 27XP
First pictures of the new Explorer

Finnmaster T9
Day cruiser with plenty of living space

Wally Live Days 2026
Wallywhy 150 with new interior and four other models

Spa paradise at 72 metres
Heesen builds Project Ananda

Inkfish fleet
Gabe Newell orders research vessel for 700 million euros

Mangusta Oceano 44
Number 7 is launched

Palm Beach GT50 RS
Four engines, 2000 hp and 50 knots

Used boats 2026
"You have to work with discounts today to sell at all"

Used boats 2026
How to take advantage of the buyer's market

Interview
Stephen Weatherley from Archipelago is "pretty excited"

Pioneer Yachts
New shipyard in Stralsund builds electric catamaran

Makai M42
With inboards or outboards

Electric boats
ESEA secures start-up capital

Lucietta
Electric water taxi receives Compasso d'Oro award

Optima Electric Yachts
The chance to build your own shipyard?

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

Classic Boats Finland
Finn restores classics and becomes an Instagram success

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

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