Interboot 2026 is opening in Friedrichshafen with 308 exhibitors across eight halls, the outdoor area, the exhibition lake and Interboot Harbour. Organisers say exhibitor numbers are slightly below last year, but more boats are physically on site, giving visitors a broader selection to inspect and test.
The show runs from 23 to 27 September and combines conventional motor and sailing boats with electric propulsion, refit demonstrations and hands-on watersports. Several of the highlighted premieres fall directly within Leisure Boat Guide’s under-12m focus.
Compact boats feature strongly in the premieres
The 9.20m Saffier SE 28 Leopard appears as a show premiere with a choice of tiller or twin-wheel steering and electric or diesel propulsion. Although designed primarily as a daysailer, the boat also provides four berths and a compact galley for short cruising.
Jeanneau’s new Cap Camarat 6.0 CC is making its German premiere with a standard 115hp outboard and an optional 150hp installation. Its optional AQUA-Top can be removed from the console and used as a floating bathing platform, adding a practical multi-use feature to the six-metre dayboat.
Electric boats move from display to demonstration
Kaebon is showing the 5.25m EB EINS fly, a lightweight carbon foiling boat using three electric motors rated at 3kW continuous power each. The active foil system lifts the 350kg craft from the water from around nine knots, and visitors can book demonstration rides in the harbour.
The show’s new E-Boat Area expands the focus beyond individual products by grouping non-fossil propulsion concepts together. That gives buyers a better chance to compare electric systems, charging assumptions and intended use rather than evaluating a single boat in isolation.
Refit and entry-level boating get dedicated space
A new Refit-Center demonstrates repair, maintenance and modernization, including 3D scanning, computer design and 3D-printed replacement components. The show is also expanding its entry-level content so first-time buyers can compare smaller boats and learn about ownership before making a purchase.
For LBG readers, Interboot remains useful because it mixes new boats with practical ownership information and on-water testing. The 2026 edition places particular emphasis on compact craft, alternative propulsion and extending the useful life of existing boats, all of which are central to the sub-12m market.