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The Yamaha 222SD shows how modern jet propulsion can influence the whole experience of family boating. A 22-foot hull, twin Yamaha engines and the company's DRiVE low-speed handling system aim to simplify manoeuvres while leaving ample space for watersports and social use.
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RAND Boats now presents its smallest electric dayboat as the Serene 20, a model previously known as the Breeze 20. The new name belongs …
Cobalt's A29 concentrates on practical luxuries that make an extended day on the water more comfortable. The 8.84-metre boat features a submersible hydraulic bathing …
MasterCraft's current XT20 offers a compact answer for families who want a purpose-built wake and surf boat without moving into a much larger hull. …
Vessev's ten-passenger VS–9 electric hydrofoil receives Gold recognition at the 2026 Australian Good Design Awards, highlighting its controlled foils, carbon hull and commercially operating …
Digital Yacht has announced a C-MAP chart integration for NavimetriX, adding DISCOVER X, REVEAL X, offline cartography and routing tools alongside weather and instrument …
CRMR Technology says its connected-boat mapping, monitoring and fleet-intelligence tools have received honours from NMEA and IBEX, using data from a reported network of …
Gineico Marine presented Blue-Airco low-voltage marine air conditioning at the 2026 Melbourne Boat Show, highlighting 12V, 24V and 48V variable-speed systems for leisure boats.
The inaugural Electric WaterCraft Forum has announced a line-up of eight electric vessels for 22–23 October in Camden, Maine, including runabouts, a daysailer and …
An underwater planting robot called Grasshopper is being developed to assist the restoration of vulnerable seagrass and coastal habitats, with implications for anchoring and …
The American Boat & Yacht Council has opened proposals for its March 2027 SUR/TECH conference, inviting professionals to share expertise on marine electronics, survey …
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has published MGN 719 guidance on degraded satellite navigation, with lessons for recreational skippers who rely heavily on GPS …
PredictWind has announced Starlink offshore data-control modes intended to help boat owners manage bandwidth and limit unnecessary online traffic when underway.
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