Kingfisher 670 Powercat Reaches First Customer Delivery
Kingfisher Boats has delivered the first retail example of its redesigned 6.75m 670 Hardtop Powercat, a trailerable aluminium fishing catamaran developed for offshore use.
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AB Inflatables Brings Tender and RIB Range to Cannes 2026
AB Inflatables confirmed a broad tender and RIB presence at Cannes 2026, including ABJET craft and aluminium and fibreglass models.
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British Marine Updates Standard Boat Brokerage Contracts
British Marine has released revised standard brokerage contracts following a review with marine law firm HFW and the Boat Retailers & Brokers Association committee.
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
Yamarin Brings Aura Cabin and 80 DC to Cannes 2026
Yamarin is presenting two of its largest sub-12-metre models at Cannes Yachting Festival 2026, pairing the enclosed Aura Cabin with the open 80 DC …
Yamarin
RS21 World Championship Heads to Cannes in October 2026
RS Sailing says the 2026 RS21 World Championship will be held at Yacht Club de Cannes from 28 to 31 October, with around 50 …
Garmin Expands JL Audio Range With M200 Marine Speakers
Garmin has added M200 marine speakers and subwoofers to the JL Audio line, broadening factory and retrofit audio options for recreational boats.
Garmin Unveils JL Audio A60 Marine Head Units
Garmin has expanded its JL Audio marine range with the A60 head-unit family, aimed at simpler integrated audio control aboard leisure boats.
Garmin Introduces GMI 40 Marine Instrument
Garmin's new GMI 40 brings a compact 4.3-inch colour touchscreen to sailors, coastal cruisers and anglers who want core vessel data in a dedicated …
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.
Bar Crusher Brings Five Fishing Models to Perth Boat Show 2026
Bar Crusher confirmed a five-model aluminium fishing-boat display for the 2026 Perth Boat Show with Western Australian dealer Aquasports Marine.
Bar Crusher Boats
BENETEAU Refreshes Oceanis 30.1, 34.1 and 37.1 Interiors
BENETEAU has refreshed the Oceanis 30.1, 34.1 and 37.1 with updated interior materials and finishing details while retaining the established layouts and sailing roles.
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