Windy SR28 CC Brings Center-Console Versatility to a Compact Dayboat
Windy's SR28 CC packages walkaround access, an inviting bow area and a modest enclosed cabin into a fast, compact centre-console dayboat.
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Jeanneau NC 895 Series 2 Takes the Family Weekender Beyond Summer
Jeanneau's NC 895 Series 2 makes a strong case for the enclosed family weekender, balancing sheltered living space, two private cabins and a flexible …
Windy SR40 Connects a Fast Sports Boat With All-Weather Deck Use
Windy's SR40 blends the open-deck spirit of a sports boat with a more sheltered helm environment, flexible side access and a choice of propulsion …
BENETEAU Flyer 8 SUNdeck Balances Outdoor Lounging With Overnight Space
The BENETEAU Flyer 8 SUNdeck uses an asymmetric walkaround and convertible cockpit arrangement to make a compact outboard boat useful for day cruising and …
Sea Ray SDX 230 Surf Shows How a Family Bowrider Can Serve Watersports
Sea Ray's SDX 230 Surf brings dedicated wakesurfing equipment into a family-friendly bowrider format, with ballast, configurable wake controls and a versatile deck.
Whittley CR31 Brings Walk-Through Windscreen to Family Cruising
Whittley's Australian-designed CR31 Sports Cruiser uses a central windscreen passage, folding saloon doors and a convertible cockpit to make more space within a trailerable …
Sessa Marine Key Largo 25 Wins 2026 Design Innovation Award
Sessa Marine’s Key Largo 25 has won the 2026 Design Innovation Award for boats under 10 metres following its official presentation in Genoa.
Beneteau and Alpine Extend Sporting Design Partnership to Gran Turismo 35
Beneteau and Alpine are extending their French design partnership across the new Gran Turismo range, including the LBG-eligible 11.2-metre GT35.
Jeanneau DB/37 IB Keeps Twin-Cabin Day-Boat Layout With Opening Sea Terraces
Jeanneau continues to list the DB/37 IB as its inboard interpretation of the premium DB day-boat concept. The model combines large opening side terraces …
Jeanneau Cap Camarat 9.0 WA Keeps 45-Knot Performance in Current Range
Jeanneau continues to list the Cap Camarat 9.0 WA in its current walkaround range, pairing family weekending accommodation with strong outboard performance. The builder …
Young Yacht Designer Recognised at Southampton Show
Coventry University student Oliver Weaver won the 2026 Superyacht UK design contest after tackling a 50m explorer yacht brief centred on Norway’s protected fjords.
Hadron H2 Midas Takes Dinghy Show Concours Honour
Richard Le Mare’s Hadron H2 Midas won the 2026 RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show Concours d’Elegance, bringing a distinctive small-craft build to the exhibition …
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