Tack and Jibe Brings AI Boat Search Platform to Southampton 2026
Tack and Jibe will exhibit at Southampton 2026 with AI boat search, broker analytics and listing tools after 19 months of platform growth.
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Vision Marine Takes Lake Berryessa Electric-Boat Lessons to Suntex Marinas
Vision Marine says around 60 demo rides at Lake Berryessa showed how electric leisure boats, marina charging, service and customer education work together.
Zparq Z10 Electric Outboard Set for UK Debut at Southampton
Swedish propulsion company Zparq will give its 10kW Z10 electric outboard its UK debut at Southampton 2026, combining a compact direct-drive motor with modular …
Garmin and DAN Link inReach SOS Support for Dive Emergencies
Garmin and Divers Alert Network have linked their emergency-support systems so active DAN members using inReach can make their membership details available during a …
YANMAR VC30 Vessel Control System Makes Cannes Debut
YANMAR has introduced its third-generation VC30 vessel-control system, combining a new 4.3-inch display, simplified electronics and expanded joystick functions.
ePropulsion Unveils eCore Energy Management at Cannes
ePropulsion has unveiled eCore, a new onboard energy-management platform intended to integrate propulsion and hotel loads more intelligently on electric boats.
Axopar Adds Simrad NSO 4 Helm Option to Flagship Models
Axopar has expanded helm choices on selected boats with the Simrad NSO 4 touchscreen system alongside its existing NSS 4 option.
Mercury and BlueNav Demonstrate Hybrid Highfield Patrol 700
Mercury Marine and BlueNav have combined a 250hp SeaPro outboard with twin 8kW electric motors on a Highfield Patrol 700 to demonstrate a retrofit-friendly …
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Garmin Launches SmartDrive Sailboat Autopilot
Garmin has launched SmartDrive, a new sailboat autopilot system using a brushless linear actuator and tighter integration with the company's marine electronics.
CayCube Brings Silent Solid-State Marine Power to IBEX 2026
Cay Electronics will showcase CayCube at IBEX 2026, a solid-state onboard AC power system designed to replace or reduce the use of conventional marine …
Siren 3 Pro Becomes Standard With Yamaha DEC Kits
Siren Marine will include Siren 3 Pro as standard equipment with Yamaha Digital Electronic Control outboard kits beginning with programme year 2027.
ePropulsion Powers Six Teams at Monaco Energy Boat Challenge
ePropulsion supplied electric-propulsion technology to six teams at the 2026 Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, using the event as a live test bed for small-craft …
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