Salpa Soleil 21.5 Makes World Premiere at La Spezia Open Days
Salpa is giving the 7.12m Soleil 21.5 its world premiere at its La Spezia Open Days, with sea trials using a Mercury 150hp outboard.
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Ameritool Brings 316 Stainless Gas Springs to IBEX 2026
Ameritool will showcase its American-made 316 stainless steel gas springs, dampers and related marine hardware at IBEX 2026 in Tampa.
Lumitec Adds Poco Channel Expander for Larger Lighting Installations
Lumitec has added a Channel Expander feature to its Poco lighting-control platform, allowing more channels and larger networked lighting installations.
OceanLED Launches 1,500-Lumen Sport Mini Underwater Light
OceanLED’s new Sport Mini is a 75mm surface-mount underwater light producing up to 1,500 lumens for leisure, fishing and wake boats.
ZAR Imagine 115 Brings 11.54m Flagship With Twin 500hp Option
ZAR Formenti’s Imagine 115 is an 11.54m flagship RIB with a 3.76m beam, two cabins, up to 16 people and maximum power of twin …
Cantieri Capelli ALMA 27 Brings 8.68m Dayboat to New ALMA Line
Cantieri Capelli’s new ALMA 27 is an 8.68m Italian-built dayboat with two berths, up to 12 passengers and single- or twin-outboard power.
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Lomac Turismo 8.5 Adds 8.45m RIB to Current Leisure Range
Lomac’s Turismo 8.5 is an 8.45m leisure RIB with a 3.13m beam, 1,800kg dry weight and maximum power of twin 200hp outboards.
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ExploMar WAVE 300 Targets 6–10m Boats With 300hp Electric Outboard
ExploMar’s WAVE 300 electric outboard targets 6–10m boats with 300hp peak output, 150kW continuous power and multiple battery configurations.
Kawasaki ST 160 and ST 160X Expand 2027 Family PWC Range
Kawasaki’s 2027 ST 160 and ST 160X combine a 1,498cc engine, three-person seating, 35 gallons of storage and family-focused handling.
2027 Kawasaki SX-X 160 Brings New Four-Stroke Stand-Up Jet Ski
Kawasaki has introduced the 2027 SX-X 160, a new stand-up Jet Ski with a 1,498cc four-stroke engine, fixed motocross-style bar and rider-active V hull.
Kawasaki STX 310R and 310RX Join 2027 Performance PWC Range
Kawasaki has expanded its 2027 performance PWC range with the supercharged STX 310R and more comfort-focused STX 310RX, both using the 1,498cc engine.
2027 Kawasaki Ultra 160LX-S Wakesport Adds Dedicated Tow-Sports Setup
Kawasaki’s new 2027 Ultra 160LX-S Wakesport combines a 1,498cc engine with Wake Mode, launch control, wakeboard storage and a dedicated tow pylon.
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