Excess 11 Makes Hong Kong Brand Debut
Excess has held its first brand-discovery evening in Hong Kong, using the Excess 11 as the centrepiece for local sailors and prospective owners.
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2027 Supreme S220 Adds QuickSurf and New Vert Dash
Supreme has introduced the 2027 S220 with QuickSurf now standard, a new Vert Dash system and an available total ballast capacity of 4,400lb.
Sea-Doo Expands 2027 Range With 110hp Spark X and 350hp Performance Models
Sea-Doo has revealed its 2027 PWC and Switch range, adding the new 110hp Spark X and extending 350hp performance across more flagship models.
Arcona Takes 345 and 385 to 2026 Autumn Boat Shows
Arcona Yachts is taking its smaller performance cruisers to Scandinavian boat shows in 2026, including the Arcona 345 and 385.
Barantech Adds NMEA 2000 Smart Relay to Cruzo Boat Control
Barantech has expanded its Cruzo boat-control system with an NMEA 2000-certified programmable Smart Relay for both new installations and retrofits.
Daniamant Introduces Five New Marine Safety Products for 2026
Daniamant has introduced five new marine-safety products spanning survivor-location lights, electronic distress signalling and vessel-monitoring equipment.
Fourth-Generation Buster L Arrives in Four 5.12m Versions
Buster has renewed its long-running L series with four 5.12m aluminium-boat layouts aimed at leisure boating, fishing and utility use.
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Melges 15 Gold Cup Announced for 2027
Melges and the Melges 15 Class Association have announced the inaugural Melges 15 Gold Cup for September 2027 in Beach Haven, New Jersey.
Wellcraft Launches Summer 4x4 Buydown
Wellcraft has launched its Summer 4x4 Buydown for selected Explorer and Crossover Center Console models through participating authorised dealers.
ABYC Supplement 66 Updates Small-Craft Capacity Labels and Standards
ABYC Supplement 66 updates standards for small craft, including revised capacity labels, boat measurement and weight, safety signs and invasive-species guidance.
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 …
Australian Boating Turnover Holds at A$10.5bn as Small Boats Dominate
Australia’s recreational marine sector recorded A$10.5 billion in turnover for 2025–26, with new BIA figures showing that small boats continue to dominate the national …
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