A larger footprint for the towboat category
Nautique has unveiled the 2027 Super Air Nautique G27 Paragon, describing it as the first yacht-certified towboat in its range. Announced on 7 October 2026, the new model stretches to 27 feet, or approximately 8.23 metres, remaining well within the small-craft market despite the use of a yacht-related certification label. The launch extends the premium end of dedicated wake and surf boating rather than entering the world of large cruising yachts.
The manufacturer says the concept prioritises space, comfort and integrated amenities throughout the day. That is an understandable direction in a category where families spend many hours together between towing sessions. Yet the buyer should still assess how a large towboat will fit the intended trailer, slipway, home storage and lake restrictions before evaluating its more luxurious details.
Why the G27 is more than extra deck length
An increase in hull length can create space for more seating, storage and the systems used to shape a wake. Nautique describes the G27 Paragon as offering room for the whole crew to remain comfortable between activities, with finishes intended to communicate an unusually refined experience. These are manufacturer design objectives, not a substitute for examining the finished boat in person.
Prospective owners should check seating arrangements while the vessel is moving, not just at rest. Dedicated watersports boats carry boards, tow ropes and other equipment that must be stowed securely; a generous lounge can become cramped if the equipment has nowhere suitable to go. Cockpit access, boarding points and sightlines from the helm are important aspects of any genuine increase in usable space.
The intended on-water experience
The G27 sits within Nautique's performance-focused towboat tradition, where hull design, propulsion, ballast and wake-shaping controls work together to support skiing, wakeboarding or wakesurfing. Different activities demand different operating speeds and wake shapes, so buyers should establish which sports their household will actually pursue. A practical demonstration should include ordinary handling as well as a carefully staged surfing run.
Local boating regulations can limit wake-generating activities, sometimes by location, distance from shore or operating hours. A vessel may deliver impressive performance but be a poor fit for a lake where that performance cannot be used responsibly. Owners should also account for the energy of the wake around swimmers, paddlers and moored craft, maintaining separation even when operating at a relatively low speed.
Yacht certification does not change the size segment
Nautique's announcement calls the G27 its first yacht-certified towboat, a feature related to the particular boat's classification and design. The phrase does not convert a 27-foot powerboat into a vessel over twelve metres. In the context of Leisure Boat Guide, the G27 belongs firmly alongside premium recreational small craft and competing towboats.
Consumers should read the manufacturer's final specification for passenger capacity, weight, engine options and applicable certification requirements. Certification should not be interpreted as unlimited capacity or permission to disregard a boat's stated safe operating limits. When several people and large amounts of equipment are carried, realistic loading becomes especially important.
Nautique's approach to a premium 2027 model
Nautique Boat Company is part of Correct Craft and has a longstanding focus on water-ski and wakesports boats. The Paragon series represents the manufacturer's most elaborate treatment of that category, and the G27 adds an option for buyers who value additional space without moving into a conventional cruising layout. The firm has also published a model walkthrough to explain the new platform.
Final pricing, delivery and optional-equipment details should be established through an authorised Nautique dealer. An expensive towboat is still a practical ownership decision that must accommodate servicing, secure storage and safe use on its intended waterway. The G27's significance is the effort to make a small-craft watersports day feel more spacious and considered, without pretending it is designed for open-ocean passage-making.