BRABUS Shadow 38 Arrives in 850hp and 1,000hp Forms
BRABUS Marine has introduced two Shadow 38 variants, pairing the same sub-12m platform with 850hp and 1,000hp performance packages.
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Axopar 38 Cross Top Completes Three-Model Range
Axopar has completed its new 38 family with the Cross Top, adding a more open configuration while retaining meaningful weather protection for day boating …
Axopar
Dragonfly 33 Makes World Premiere as New 10.68m Trimaran
Dragonfly has introduced the new Dragonfly 33, a 10.68-metre performance-cruising trimaran developed from the DNA of the outgoing 32 and the newer 36.
RS CAT12 Put Through Build and Sailing Test in Tasmania
RS Sailing has highlighted a new owner-focused test of the RS CAT12 showing assembly, rigging and sailing in fresh Tasmanian conditions.
Monterey Introduces 34ft Elite 34 as New Series Flagship
Monterey Boats has introduced the Elite 34, a 34ft premium outboard model that becomes the new flagship of its expanding Elite Series.
Yamaha CrossWave Arrives in New Zealand as 3.94m PWC Hybrid
Yamaha Motor New Zealand is introducing the four-person 3.94m CrossWave, a hybrid PWC and compact-boat concept with removable seating and fishing equipment options.
Honda and BMA Launch Seven-Model 4XC FRP Boat Range
Honda Marine Europe and Italian boatbuilder BMA have expanded the 4XC programme with seven fibreglass models from 5.5 to 9.5 metres, all configured around …
BMA
Jeanneau Renews Sun Odyssey Line With New 389
Jeanneau has renewed the Sun Odyssey line for 2026, with the 10.34-metre 349 and new 11.75-metre 389 forming the sub-12-metre end of the range.
Cobalt Launches New R26 and R26 Surf Runabouts
Cobalt has expanded its runabout range with the 26ft 5in R26 and surf-focused R26 Surf, both positioned as manageable family day boats.
Cobalt
Yamaha Unveils Four New 20-Foot Sport Boats for 2027
Yamaha has replaced its 19-foot sport-boat platform with four new 20-foot models for 2027: the 205XD, 205SD, AR205 and AR200, including two with single-engine …
Yamaha Introduces AR182 and SX180 on New 17ft 6in Sport Boat Hull
Yamaha has announced two 2027 sport boats, the AR182 and SX180, sharing a 17ft 6in hull, single 1.9-litre jet-drive engine and capacity for six …
Rhéa Marine to Unveil Two Heritage Models at Grand Pavois 2026
Rhéa Marine will celebrate its 30th anniversary with world premieres of Heritage editions of the 27 Open and 730 Timonier at Grand Pavois La …
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