Palm Beach 42 Showcases Three Drive Options at Melbourne Boat Show
Palm Beach Motor Yachts displayed the Palm Beach 42 at Melbourne Boat Show 2026, highlighting Sedan, Outboard and Jetdrive configurations alongside one- and two-stateroom …
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Caribbean Shows Revived 40F and 27F Flybridge Boats in Melbourne
Caribbean Boats showcased its revamped 40F and 27F flybridge models at the 2026 Melbourne Boat Show, marking a return to the Australian brand's home …
Sailfish Introduces New 25-Foot 256 Dual Console
Sailfish Boats has introduced the 7.62-metre 256 Dual Console, a family-friendly fishing craft with a new cockpit layout, a maximum 400hp rating and a …
Honda Reveals 2027 Outboard Prices from €1,240 to €38,720
Honda Marine has issued its Italian 2027 outboard price schedule, from portable engines to BF350 V8 models, including multi-engine installations, controls and tender bundles.
Freedom Boat Club Plans Melbourne Opening with Four-Breed Boat Fleet
Freedom Boat Club has announced a new Central Melbourne franchise in Australia, with an initial fleet planned around Sea Ray, Bayliner and Trophy models.
New Animated Video Explains Navigation Lights for Recreational Boaters
America's Boating Channel has published the second Animated Navigation Rules training video, concentrating on the navigation lights that small-boat operators need to recognise.
Global Boat Life Cycle Survey Calls for Responses by 23 October
A global survey seeking boatbuilder input on life-cycle assessment is approaching its 23 October deadline as NMMA, ICOMIA and European Boating Industry prepare pilot …
MarineShift360 Opens Free 2027 Environmental Accelerator Applications
Marine Futures is accepting applications for a funded ten-month MarineShift360 Impact Accelerator programme beginning in February 2027, designed to improve sustainability decisions.
IYBA Appoints Julian Gowing to Lead Broker Digital Services
The International Yacht Brokers Association has appointed Julian Gowing as Digital Services Lead to help marine brokers use its listing, documentation and digital platforms.
Olympic Yacht Show Opens in Lavrio with New Boat and Marine Exhibits
The sixth Olympic Yacht Show opened on 15 October 2026 at Olympic Marine in Lavrio, bringing Greek boating businesses and international maritime exhibitors together.
Electric WaterCraft Forum Plans Eight-Boat Demonstration in Maine
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 …
Honda Marine Reveals Seven 4XC Boats from 5.88 to 9.10 Metres
Honda Marine and Italian builder BMA have introduced seven integrated 4XC fibreglass boat-and-engine packages with lengths spanning 5.88 to 9.10 metres, due through Honda …
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