Buster XL CC Adds 6.05m Centre-Console Aluminium Boat for 2026
Buster is expanding its centre-console range with the new 6.05-metre XL CC, a full-aluminium open boat aimed at fishing, commuting, cargo work and family …
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Barletta Renames Corsa as Halcyon for Model Year 2027
Barletta Boats is renaming its Corsa pontoon series as Halcyon for Model Year 2027. The builder describes the change as a new chapter for …
Barletta Sanza Targets First-Time Pontoon Buyers With Up to 150hp
Barletta Boats has introduced the Sanza, a simplified pontoon range aimed at first-time and value-minded owners. Offered with quad-lounge and L-lounge layouts and power …
Wellcraft 28 T-Top Earns Two International Award Nominations
Wellcraft's 28 T-Top has secured two international award nominations following its introduction to the market. The 8.51-metre crossover centre console is shortlisted for the …
Wellcraft 33 Arrives With 50-Knot Twin-Step Hull and 700hp
Wellcraft has expanded its sub-12-metre range with the new Wellcraft 33 T-Top and 33 Speedster. Measuring 10.34 metres overall, the two models share a …
Chris-Craft Revives Corsair 27 With Closed-Bow 8.4m Dayboat
Chris-Craft has brought back the Corsair 27 nameplate with an all-new 8.4-metre closed-bow dayboat. The revived model combines the brand's traditional teak detailing with …
Marex 310 Sun Cruiser Gains Extended Platform and 450W Solar for 2026
Marex has updated the 9.46-metre 310 Sun Cruiser for the 2026 season with changes focused on outdoor use and energy independence. The current specification …
Yamaha YFR330 Premium Line Adds Wireless Joystick Control
Yamaha has added a Premium Line grade to its 10.10-metre YFR330 fishing boat, combining a more finished cabin with new manoeuvring technology. The factory-option …
Jeanneau Merry Fisher 895 Sport Serie2 Keeps Two-Cabin Adventure Formula
Jeanneau's current Merry Fisher 895 Sport page now presents the Serie2 interpretation of its adventure-focused family cruiser. The model retains two enclosed cabins and …
BENETEAU First 36 SE Cuts 400kg for Race-Focused Planing Performance
BENETEAU is presenting the First 36 SE as the newest member of its Seascape Edition range, with a lighter, more race-focused specification. The model …
Axopar 38 Cross Top Completes New 38 Range After Cannes World Premiere
Axopar has completed its new 38 range with the 38 Cross Top, unveiled at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September 2026. The model sits …
Dragonfly 33 Folds an 8.10m Sailing Beam for Berthing
Dragonfly's 33 is a 10.68-metre cruising trimaran with a Swing Wing system that reduces its 8.10-metre sailing beam to 3.70 metres. The builder distinguishes …
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