Ranieri's Shark 17 is being presented in Interboot 2026's dedicated My First Boat area, putting the compact open motorboat directly in front of people considering an entry into powered boating. The show catalogue lists the 5.00m boat as a trade-fair novelty and records a beam of 2.08m.
Ranieri's own technical material gives a weight of 360kg, capacity for seven people and a maximum outboard rating of 80hp. The straightforward single-engine layout and modest dimensions explain why the model fits naturally into an area aimed at first-time owners.
A simple open-boat specification
The Shark 17 is a GRP planing boat with a single outboard and CE category C certification in the manufacturer's specification. Optional tanks include 43 litres for fuel and 40 litres for fresh water, allowing the equipment level to be adapted to how the boat will be used.
Those options also mean that two Shark 17s can differ meaningfully in weight and onboard systems. Buyers should compare the actual engine, tank installation, steering and safety equipment on the boat they are considering rather than relying on the bare-hull figure.
First-boat positioning needs local checks
Interboot's My First Boat display is intended to make small-craft ownership easier to understand, but being beginner-friendly does not mean every configuration can be operated without a licence. Licensing thresholds, minimum ages and required safety equipment vary by country and can also depend on engine power.
A lighter engine package may suit inland or relaxed day use, while the model's maximum 80hp rating gives buyers room to specify more performance where regulations and conditions allow. The best choice depends on where the boat will actually be launched and stored.
Interboot highlights the practical end of boating
The Shark 17 provides a useful contrast with larger and more heavily equipped boats at the same show. At five metres, it represents the type of craft that can make ownership, winter storage and routine maintenance less complex for a new boater.
The Interboot novelty label should be read as a show designation rather than proof that the Shark 17 design itself is completely new for 2026. Leisure Boat Guide will keep model history separate from the current exhibition story to avoid overstating the launch status.