Boat premieres 2023

The Absolute 52 Fly is Italian design at its best. With this 52-foot boat, the Italian boat builders have expanded their current flybridge fleet. The newcomer is said to have all the essential features of her sister vessel, the Absolute 72 Fly, which is 20 feet longer. This includes a flybridge with an integrated terrace, a large stern terrace on the main deck, a generously sized foredeck and three spacious double cabins below deck.

Larger-than-average window surfaces, a three-part sliding door and a glazed rear wall of the cockpit allow plenty of light into the interior of this 16.76-metre power yacht. The saloon offers a 360-degree panorama view. The windows can be opened electrically, and air conditioning is standard in this class.

The interior of the galley can rival a land-based gourmet kitchen, and all outdoor furnishings are convertible and can be moved around. Optional solar panels are available so that you can drop anchor without having to use a generator. The engines are two Volvo Penta diesels, each with 800 hp.

Whenever Axopar Boats and Brabus Marine work together, there are plenty of superlatives, and their joint product premieres at boot Düsseldorf are almost legendary by now. The launch of the Brabus Shadow 900 Deep Blue Signature Edition on Majorca met with enormous enthusiasm and will soon be followed by a new version of the Axopar 37-based boat: the Brabus Shadow 900 Stealth Green Signature Edition.

German premiere for a big one: The Beneteau Grand Trawler 62 is coming to Düsseldorf and has a very clear target group: experienced water travellers (including former sailors) who don’t want to waste too much time looking around, but who just want to take it easy and discover new things. This 18.9-metre cruiser is seaworthy and just right for them.

The 62-foot trawler is available with a choice of three or four cabins, and each cabin has an ensuite bathroom. Even the two six-cylinder engines in the stern don’t have space problems. If this was a hotel, the master cabin alone would easily qualify as a presidential suite. The upper floor is laid out as a veranda, so that only a sun canopy separates the captain and the swimmers from the elements. The foredeck, too, has a secluded little sun deck with a double lounger as a hide-away.

Equipped with two MAN diesel engines totalling 1,460 hp, this 28-tonne grand trawler can reach up to 22 knots. The hull is optimised for excellent displacement, and the grand trawler uses less than a third of the fuel of a planing yacht at this speed. This gives her a range of around 1,038 miles (1,670 kilometres), roughly the distance between Gibraltar and Sicily.

The “small” Bénéteau Swift Trawler 48, still impressively long at 48 feet, will be sporting her registration plate twice in January 2023 – for her German premiere in Düsseldorf. A classic modern trawler, this French boat has a range of 1,300 nautical miles at a leisurely speed of 6.7 knots – or indeed 1,000 nautical miles at 8 knots. This would allow the owner to travel non-stop from New York to Miami.

With two 425 hp Cummins diesel engines at maximum configuration, an owner can also hurry home at 26 knots – just in time for a meal out in a restaurant. In other words, power yacht owners can have the best of both worlds: a long cruising range when they want it and a good speed when they need it.

The uncompromising walkaround concept of this 15-metre yacht from the Spanish boat builders De Antonio was already impressive on the D50 Open model. The new De Antonio D50 Coupé now presents a perfect combination of the exterior and the interior. The bridge is protected all round, while the living space opens up flexibly – not just to the side, but also through the generously sized retractable awning on the roof.

The boat can be customised to accommodate two or three cabins and one or two bathrooms. The specially stepped hull and concealed outboard engines allow a top speed of 45 knots. The hydraulic swim platform can be operated from the comfort of an idyllic sunbathing area.

The Targa line from the UK boat builders Fairline has been inspiring the premium sector for a decade and a half now. The new Fairline Targa 40 builds on the success of the Targa 38. It’s a great combination of speed, comfort and design at the highest level – thanks to British engineering and Italian aesthetics.

The hardtop with its electric sunroof, a fold-out starboard balcony, a sunbathing area on the foredeck and an open cockpit all add up to a striking impression. The extensive floor-to-ceiling glazing of the salon ensures that the Fairline Targa 40 is bathed in natural daylight, giving passengers an unobstructed view of the sea.

Below deck, the master cabin offers 1.98 meters of headroom, and the two guest beds can be pushed together to form a double bed. The tender garage has enough space for a 2.3-metre dinghy.

The bridge of this 40-foot boat has an up-to-date MFD Garmin touchscreen with an intuitive user interface. Depending on the engine, the ship can be accelerated all the way to a speed of 32 or 36 knots.

The Jeanneau DB/43 marks the launch of a new cruiser line by these French boat builders. The 13.1-metre yacht provides ample space on board and is therefore more than just a boat for the day, even though this is suggested by the letters DB for Day Boat – a term that was last used by Jeanneau in the 1980s. Now DB is back again, designed by Jeanneau’s in-house designer Camillo Garroni.

With an ingenious trick, Garroni has expanded the interior of the boat, which is already spacious by definition, at deck level. To the right and left of the aft deck, the side walls can be folded out over a length of nearly two metres, which greatly increases the onboard living quarters. This works electrically, but there is also a fold-out handrail as a safety feature, both left and right. Jeanneau calls this feature Beach Club, and it allows the DB 43, which is 3.82 metres wide, to grow to over five metres at the stern.

There is room for three people on the bridge, and behind the bridge are the galley and a dining table with a bench that can be converted into a huge sun lounger. Yet there’s more to it, as the yacht also has a swim platform, which can be lowered hydraulically.

Space is equally generous below deck, with a mini-galley, a seating area, two double cabins and a bathroom. The only reminder that this is a day boat by name is the relatively low headroom. With two Volvo diesels providing a combined 760 hp or three Mercury inboard engines with 1,150 hp, the superboat is always up to speed. She has enough space for up to twelve persons.

When the streamlined aesthetics of the 1920s combine with the CAD aesthetics of our modern age, the result is a stunning visual wow moment – like the new Persico Zagato 100.2, which is now making its debut in Germany. The retro-futuristic eight-metre racer is equally unique when it comes to technology.

Prestige is Jeanneau’s brand for premium quality power yachts. Now, for the first time in 37 years, the French boat manufacturers have built a power catamaran. Looking at the new Prestige M48 from the side, you wouldn’t know that she has a double hull. Yet this impression is deliberate. Outwardly, the new model looks similar to the other three product lines with their classic hulls, but it features a sumptuous 130 square metres of usable space over a length of 14.5 metres and a beam of 6 metres.

These dimensions are perfect for the target group that has been identified in a market research study commissioned by Prestige: people who believe that plenty of space, on-board comfort, cost-effectiveness and stability are a bit more important than a traditional shape.

The “M” in the name of the new line thus stands – obviously – for “Multihull”, though also for “More”. The Prestige M48 does indeed offer a lot more than a classic multihull. Strictly speaking, it is a wide monohull with two slender keels and a central wave breaker at the bow protruding from the boat. The underwater hull with a draught of 1.08 metres thus resembles a triple V.

This creates more space, although the body of the boat is relatively low, which makes it safer thanks to a low centre of gravity and less wind resistance. According to the manufacturers, the Prestige M48 uses around 80 litres of fuel per hour at 17 knots, making the boat 20 per cent more efficient than similar monohull power yachts. Prestige quotes a range of 600 nautical miles at speed of a – still respectable – eight knots. The maximum that can be reached by the M48 is about 20 knots.

Three large cabins are located below deck, with space for a large salon on the main deck. There is a tender garage at the stern with space for a dinghy up to 3.5 metres in length. The M48 also has a boat lift. For the engines, Prestige recommends two Volvo D4 diesels as inboards, each with 320 hp. The M48 can accommodate up to 16 persons.

Anyone who wants to go on a long voyage needs space to relax, as well as comfort and a good cruising range – features which are offered by this second biggest power yacht of the luxury manufacturers Prestige. And so Düsseldorf will now see the premiere of the Prestige X60 with a length of 18.91 metres. Her beam of 4.87 metres provides enough space for a large salon and a long galley. At the stern, facing the bridge, there is a lounge area, and between them a companionway leading down to two cabins, each with an ensuite bathroom.

At the back of the cockpit area, a further companionway, which is situated starboard, leads down to the master cabin. There is also the option of a crew cabin in the aft. To power the Prestige X60, which weighs around 25 tonnes, Prestige specifies two Cummins diesels, each with 600 hp and 8.3 litres of displacement. Her draught is 1.31 metres.

On the upper deck, there is a canopied outside bridge, with a mini-galley and a large dining table behind it on the side. A reclining area is situated further back. The bow also has space for an extensive sunbathing area and a table. In the aft, there is a tender garage and a large swim platform. The X60 can also navigate offshore waters and can accommodate up to twelve people.

Princess, the luxury boat manufacturers from Plymouth, UK, will be presenting seven new models at boot Düsseldorf 2023. The premium power yachts of these luxury boat builders are truly impressive, ranging from a sporty, luxurious S Class to flybridge superyachts in the X Class, where the X80 is an imposing triplex on the water.

The Princess X80 and the even bigger Princess X95 rightly bear the family name Superfly. For Princess, premium quality always includes sustainability. This is reflected in hybrid propulsion systems, green materials and of course the company’s cooperation with the MarineShift 360 initiative, which assesses the environmental impact of a boat builder’s entire manufacturing process.

The Princess Y85 and the Princess F65 carry the typical Princess DNA whereby all the heaviness is removed from her massive volume and replaced by organically flowing shapes. The 25-metre Princess X80 with her three staggered floors literally stands out from the crowd in this respect. From the 8,800-litre tank to the exclusive owner’s sun deck, she is equipped for the most adventurous cruises in terms of both technology and comfort. Princess power yachts have a lot going for them – without being ostentatious.

Sacs Marine, Tecnorib’s sister company, has added a new model to its Rebel RIB product line. Once again, the Sacs Rebel 47 is the work of the well-known designer Christian Grande, who has also caused a sensation with well-known names such as Cranchi and Sessa Marine as well as his own label Invictus.

The new Rebel RIB is unmistakable in her design, with crisp lines designed to express momentum and dominance, as they immediately catch the eye and stay in your mind. The load-bearing tubes have been reduced in size compared with the previous models, and a streamlined hardtop protects the crew without spoiling the overall sense of athletic elegance.

However, her striking visual appeal was not achieved at the expense of course stability or safety. The Rebel 47, which is 15 metres long and 4.41 metres wide, can be equipped with engines of up to 880 hp, either inboard or outboard, delivering a speed of up to 50 knots.

The boat has enough space for up to 18 persons. At a cruising speed of 28 knots, a tankful of fuel will give you a range of just over 280 nautical miles. The Sacs Rebel 47 is also well suited for use in inclement weather conditions.

When two premium suppliers join forces to create a sustainable catamaran, the result is a real eye-catcher. The Silent Vision F 82 is an aluminium boat with solar panels on the roof, moving future sustainability into the premium range. The 24-metre catamaran comes with either hybrid or electric motors, which allows maximum flexibility, depending on the intended use.

The 54-square-metre salon is enclosed by the lower lounge area on the forecastle and an open aft deck with a tender garage. The two hulls provide ample space for many different layout options. The standard layout features a large master suite measuring nearly 18 square metres and three guest cabins with ensuite bathrooms.

All onboard electrics are powered by solar panels above the flybridge. Life on board really couldn’t be more relaxed than this.  

A spectacular boat needs an innovative design. Meros Yachtsharing manages co-ownership arrangements of superyachts. Their Sunseeker 95 Meros line is their specially tailored flagship product. 28 metres in length, the yacht has five cabins and laid out for the highest demands of groups up to twelve people.

The triplex master suite extends over three levels. Her bedroom is located on the main deck, with an ensuite dressing room underneath and a bathroom one floor below. In addition, there are two VIP double cabins and two guest cabins, each with a foldable Pullman bed.

The superyacht also has a large number of fun features: jet skis, sea bobs, electric surfboards, an inflatable sofa, a floating donut, water skis and a multimedia system. She will be coming to boot Düsseldorf directly from her home port on Majorca.

At just over 17 metres in length, the Sunseeker Superhawk 55 from the Performance range of these UK boat builders is as striking as it is innovative. The newly developed hull allows a top speed of 38 knots – with an agility that is clearly above average.

The sleek lines of the open-top boat are just as impressive as her many new features. The central three-seater bridge, for example, is accessible from both sides. Below it lies a luxurious open lobby with the galley.

Thanks to a glass cover and electric blinds, the light supply can be managed with pinpoint accuracy. Opposite the VIP cabin with an ensuite bathroom in the bow is the master cabin with movable beds and a spacious ensuite bathroom in the aft. The cockpit has a wet bar and a water-resistant TV, and below is the dinghy garage. The Superhawk 55 is a combination of party, speed and luxury. James Bond would be delighted.

The Dutch company Frisia has really surpassed itself with its Super Lauwersmeer SLX54. Its largest power yacht is also its most luxurious – which is particularly apparent in the living space. The salon and cabins of this world premiere are designed for maximum comfort and the needs of a family. The beach deck in the aft is only slightly above the water’s edge, offering an intensely pleasant experience of the sea.

For maximum performance, the hull offers the very best features of a displacement and planing yacht. This innovation alone puts Super Lauwersmeer’s top model in a class of its own.

The RIBs from the northern Italian manufacturer Tecnorib are perfect for really putting your foot down while at sea. The Tecnorib Pirelli 35 benefits from the experience of the boat builders with the Tecnorib Pirelli 42. The sprinter, which is recommended as a tender for superyachts, can reach an impressive 52 knots with two Mercury Verado outboards, each with 300 hp.

Not only does this 11-metre boat offer plenty of performance, she’s also extremely comfortable, with sun loungers for sun-seekers in the bow and stern. The cabin has a bow berth with a compact bathroom in grey and white techno elegance. When it comes to the colour scheme and styling, this sleek racer is as distant from a mere utility boat as you could possibly get. The Tecnorib Pirelli 35 is a swan among RIBs.

Bayliner Boats wants to get people out on the water. With the global launch of the Bayliner M19 in Düsseldorf the US manufacturer with production facilities in the USA and Europe demonstrates how to do it right: keeping things simple, easy to handle and therefore impressive. 

The 5.79 m powerboat lies on the water like a catamaran and, hence, cruises safely and true to course like on rails. By the shipyard’s accounts, canting is therefore a thing of the past. This added safety has been confirmed by initial test cruises prior to the official launch.

The entry-price boat features room for eight passengers who can make themselves comfortable both behind the cockpit and in front of the front screen. After all the Bayliner M19 is a ‘bowrider’ – the traditional name for powerboats that also offer fully upholstered forward seating for passengers.

In January 2023 Nimbus Boats will bring nine new models to the Rhine but one boat really stands out from the line: the Nimbus C8, the third boat in the Nimbus Commuter line will be exhibited as a global launch. As the most compact boat it follows on from the re-designed Nimbus C9 models (which will also be on show) and the Nimbus C11.

For Scandinavians the Nimbus C8 is ideal for commuting to their summer homes and workplaces. For boaters in the rest of Europe this launch is a weekender for shorter trips with overnight stays, and always with the family. Here, comfort comes care of the double bed in the forecastle cabin with separate bathroom, a folding couch on the aft deck for guests in summer, and a compact pantry – resembling the Bullerbü look & feel in Astrid Lindgren’s books.

Speeds of over 40 knots are possible thanks to the extremely low sliding threshold of her razor-blade hull. The ideal cruising speed is between 20 and 35 knots.

Next to the global launch Nimbus C8, other sporty models will be on show in the exhibition halls on the Rhine: the latest boats in the C, T and W lines will close the gap left by the legendary R series. These include the Nimbus T8 for all types of day activities on the water, the weekender Nimbus W9, a small cruiser for active boaters, the Nimbus T9 tender with walkaround deck, the larger Nimbus C9 commuter and the biggest tender of this Swedish shipyard, the Nimbus T11.

Boat builder Conrad Pischel always goes about things thoroughly. His latest RIB, the Conrad Pischel R.I.B. Line 8.5 GTO Open, is as resilient as it looks. The hand-crafted inflatable tubes have been reinforced with heavy-duty slats, the aft outboards are protected by a protruding swim platform and the bow is equipped with a safe access tread.

A ceramic toilet in the centre console, pantry with fridge below the pilot’s seat and a shower fitting complete the furnishings for a fully-equipped day trip. With T-top or equipment racks specific user’s demands can be catered for. Thanks to her patented Super-Deep-V hull she also easily copes with challenging offshore conditions.

Rand Boats from Copenhagen introduced their first open motorboat eight years ago. Since then, the fleet has been growing continuously. The secret of the Danes: Rand Boats always emphasizes putting user-friendliness in the foreground. The shipyard has practice with this; after all, it became big with a fleet of rental boats for the Copenhagen canals.

The latest model, the Rand Breeze 20, will be on show for the first time in Düsseldorf. The new motorboat is completely designed in the Rand style, with an emphasis on functionality and clean lines, with a central steering console and small windscreen. There is also a dash of luxury, for example with the optional leather upholstery.

The stern is taken up by a seating area that can be converted into a berth. The same applies in the bow: in the foredeck there is a wide bench on each side, with the table in between, which can be replaced by another large sun lounger. Comfort on board is provided by lots and lots of storage space, an integrated refrigerator and the hidden sun canopy, which can be erected in no time at all.

The two-foot-longer Rand Source 22 will be shown for the first time on the Rhine as a trade fair premiere. Like the Breeze 20, the 6.70-metre-long sports boat is a smart bowrider for boat owners who like to move fast. A preference for extravagant design can't hurt.

Externally, the Rand Source 22 quotes the dynamic lines of luxury sports cars. Since the underwater hull is also special, the performance figures are also sporty: according to the shipyard, the Source 22 can travel at more than 50 knots.

The Europe Team of the legendary US powerboat brand Sea Ray will be showcasing the complete fleet at their exhibition stand in Düsseldorf. 16 models will be on show in total, and the star of the show will be the new Sea Ray SPX 210. The compact bowrider for ten persons is built in Europe and scores points thanks to her high-quality finish. All cut edges are rounded and perfectly sealed.

No need to waste your time looking for a motor because the Sea Ray 210 SLX is equipped with an inboard engine. This ensures excellent rear overview, plenty of space on deck and a sporty-attractive design water line. Engine and tank are easily accessible by lifting the rear sunbed. Weighing as little as 1,500 kg the boat is easy to trailer – and ideal for being towed to southern regions in summer.

World premiere for a completely new motorboat brand in Düsseldorf: Sterk. Its namesake is no stranger to the industry: Milan Sterk is the managing director of MS Marine, one of the world's largest manufacturers of RIB boats with aluminium hulls, according to his own statement. The new motorboat brand Sterk, on the other hand, presents open day boats with GRP hulls.

The first model to be shown for the first time at boot 2023 is the Sterk 31 RC. It comes from the pen of Carlos Vidal, who has already designed several boats for the well-known Italian RIB brands Canelli and Zar. Sterk 31 is built by MS Marine in Germany.

The Sterk 31 is designed as a bowrider with a console cockpit and low hull for warm climates. The designers' focus was clearly on performance, but the mini-motor yacht also offers a lot of comfort in a hull length of almost ten meters. This includes two refrigerators, two large sun loungers and - a visually ingenious move - the stable T-top that shades almost a third of the deck.

Manufacturer Correct Craft has been building powerboats since 1925. Over the years the company has acquired various American powerboat builders and grown into a marine group with twelve brands. These also include Nautique from Florida, a specialist in light towboats for wakeboarding and water-skiing.

Düsseldorf will see the debut of the re-designed Super Air Nautique GS20 and Super Air Nautique GS22 models. Both boats are bowriders and stand out with their boxy design. The bigger GS 22 model comes with a folding sunroof that shades the complete hull at anchor. Furthermore, the hull is prepared for the patented Phender Pro system – i.e. fenders can be conveniently attached to the boat by simply dropping their pins into the pre-mounted receivers.

The backseats can be rotated to better observe the water-skiers’ performance. An aft camera transmits the aft view to the helm stand so that the skipper does not have to turn around to see whether things are going alright behind the boat.

Furthermore, there is now extra storage space available for ballast. The 6.70 m long Super Air Nautique GS 22 weighs just under 2.2 tons and can be propelled by a single up to 475 hp inboard engine with shaft drive. It can also accommodate up to 15 persons. 

At 6.10 m LOA, the slightly smaller Super Air Nautique GS20 comes with a new front screen in a modern, futurist style, all in line with her re-designed hull. A folding bimini shades the cockpit with two patch pockets for surf boards.

Those looking for a no-frills yet solid boat for fishing or swimming trips are perfectly catered for with Tinn-Silver. These aluminium boats have long proven their worth in continuous professional use. The 4.50 m long Tinn-Silver 450 Pro – like the Sport model – is made of 4 mm, marine-grade aluminium. Her stability is enhanced even further by the more bulbous hull.

The shipyard will also be showcasing the new Tinn-Silver Catamaran 800, which follows on from the Catamaran. This boat is operated by the Luxemburg fire brigade – to mention but one of the many professional Tinn-Silver customers.

The Toxxic line gives Europe Marine’s Viper powerboats an extra boost. On the almost 7 m long new bowrider Viper Toxxic 225 up to 350 hp are working hard below deck. Safety on board is ensured by 100% production and final acceptance in Germany. The open bow area with its white lounge benches allows two persons to stretch out.

The bowrider design gives the middle-sized model of the Viper line more social areas on board – and a better experience. A racy powerboat for family excursions.

Also new, the AMT 210 DC is the Finnish response to the demand for day cruisers, which has been on the rise for many years now. Hard to guess from the outside: thanks to the AMT 210 DC’s roomy cabin, even longer trips are pleasant and comfortable to make. Important to know for starters: like all boats the AMT 210 DC also comes with comprehensive standard furnishings.

A special safety feature at AMT Boats is their “always-to-shore” structure. This means that the boat floats even if it starts to fill up with water – which is extremely unlikely to happen. This feature, which is also integrated into the AMT 210 DC, makes the boats of the Finnish brand especially safe.

AMT Boats from Finland are “bred” for winning awards. Now the Finnish shipyard will exhibit their newest and biggest model, the AMT 240 DC, in Germany for the first time. Easy to handle, with a rock-solid structure and very fast on demand, the AMT flagship is great both as a day cruiser and for longer journeys.

The U-shaped couch on the aft deck can be converted into a very large sunbed or an additional bed. Located underneath are numerous storage compartments fitted with Abloy locks like all other compartments on board the AMT 240 DC. In rainy weather the entire boat is covered with a canopy that is comfortable to stand under. Speaking of space: the bow cabin has room for two adults.

“Unique is a term often used, but rarely merited” – this is the claim Aquador Boats from Sweden used to present its own global launch: the Aquador 250 HT. The compact weekender sports a hard-top design and unique layout – with a wide swim platform, large cockpit under the long cabin roof, and plenty of space below deck, this family boat is as homely as it is generously spaced.

The large cockpit provides shelter from the elements but thanks to the rear area opening up to the aft deck the sea is always close. For complete protection and warmth the salon can be fully enclosed using a canopy. Below deck the 8-m class boat offers an extraordinarily spacious layout – with a wide central master berth, a roomy head, and many storage facilities for family cruises.

Aquador Boats will also bring Aquador 250 HT’s bigger sister to boot Düsseldorf. The Aquador 300 HT is a sophisticated cruiser for all with a flair for comfort, a touch of luxury and plenty of space on board. But safety ranks first for this international launch. With a healthy respect for nature the Aquador engineers have designed the 300 HT in such a way that it can be used in almost any environment.

This includes three 12-inch glass bridge displays by Simrad that continuously show all the boat’s status data at the helm stand. From here skippers can navigate precisely to the next destination, stay abreast of all the boat’s important functions, and control the entertainment system.

For the owners, home starts below deck: the master cabin is designed to conveniently sleep two adults and one child. In each room below deck natural light makes for a homely feel. And if guests stay onboard overnight, the aft cockpit can be converted into an additional sleeping area. Then the enclosing canopy and hard top make for a cabin-like atmosphere very close to nature.

For boat owners who like it spontaneous, Bénéteau offers the tailor-made model: the Bénéteau Antares 7. For a day trip the 7.50 m powerboat can be effortlessly transported to the water by trailer. And with its tulip-shaped hull the Antares 7 is extremely agile and safe.

Furnishings like kitchenette, sliding roof, panoramic window, sunbed, and sleeping bench flexibly adapt to all crew wishes. The gate to the aft platform can be closed while cruising so that everybody feels safe. Walnut panelling and subdued colours underline the self-confident statement of the timeless Antares 7.

The Bénéteau Flyer 8 Sundeck day cruiser, which the French shipyard is presenting as a German premiere in Düsseldorf, combines style with comfort. Character and elegance are two further qualities of the 8 m boat of the latest Bénéteau generation.

Equipped with one outboard, the Flyer 8 Sundeck features a longer deck profile giving the boat leaner lines and a truly streamlined silhouette. This sporty twist is emphasized by the slanted windows embedded in the hull design. A wide smart walkaround gangway provides excellent access to the generous foredeck.

On and below deck, however, things are comfortable and relaxed: with a comfy cabin and two sunbeds, which is quite a feat for an 8 m class boat with an outboard. Important for day-cruising families: in addition to the easily accessible fridge there is also a separate head available on board.

Flipper, the sporty line by Bella Boats, will present the largest and currently most innovative model in Düsseldorf: the Flipper 900 DC. The boat measuring 9.05 m LOA x 3.05 m beam is extremely fun to drive.  

Like each boat built by this Finnish shipyard, the Flipper 900 DC features a speed-hull design allowing for higher speeds and a sporty performance even in rougher seas. This proprietary double frame construction using vacuum technology makes the hull extremely stiff, which in turn contributes to very pleasant cruising properties and reduces noise in the cockpit.

The layout of the weekender designed for seven persons (for 11 persons in offshore waters) is both aesthetically appealing and ultra-modern in a practical sense. Even though everything on board is geared to a fun day on the water, the Flipper 900 DC is also very well suited for cruising leisurely. And thanks to the bow cabin also for weekend trips where the crew would like to spend the night on board.

The North American shipyard Four Winns has made a name for itself with open thrill seekers – as racy as they are high-quality. With their Four Winns TH36 catamaran they now translate these qualities into a powerboat for cruising. Plenty of space that can be used flexibly – this catamaran meets the demand both on and below deck. In the aft cockpit you can chose from three different layouts thanks to tables on sliding rails.

The two cabins below deck resemble suites with their queen-size beds, heads with separate showers, wardrobes and indirect lighting.

The Four Winns TH36 can be equipped with two 600 hp or 700 hp outboards. The joystick controls are just as elegant as the catamaran itself.

A commitment to heritage. The Parker 720 replaces – and even outperforms – the successful Parker 690 Day Cruiser. Below deck the Parker 720 provides more headroom and bigger berths. And the cockpit has also grown and is further enhanced by a bimini – sun canopy – as a standard feature. Numerous details such as bigger storage compartments and a skirting board are further benefits.

The shape of the hull follows the shipyard’s latest research findings. Those planning for longer trips can opt for diesel heating, a closed head, and hull windows. By launching the Parker 720 the Polish shipyard has accomplished a substantial update.

Quarken - the new motorboat brand is linguistically derived from Kwarken, as the Finns call the Gulf of Bothnia. The 27-foot model is the first day boat that the Finns are now presenting. It comes in three versions: the open Quarken 27 Open, the Quarken 27 T-Top with GRP roof and the all-weather Quarken 27 Cabin with closed wheelhouse.

The complete trio is coming to Düsseldorf for the first time. All three 27-foot boats are adapted to the new V6 outboard from Yamaha with 300 hp. This enables the Quarken 27 to reach a speed of up to 45 knots. At cruising speed, which should be about a third lower, the boat consumes about 1.5 litres per nautical mile, according to the shipyard.

In the standard layout, there is an open stern and a passageway on the port side connecting the bow and aft decks. The deck area is variable: small or larger sunbathing areas are possible in the bow and stern. Behind the steering position is a sofa with seating for a total of eight.

The Quicksilver Activ 805 Open is the biggest model in the Activ-Open line. The 7.88 m boat can be powered by a 400 hp outboard and can take up to nine persons. She is not only an elegant leisure cruiser but can also easily be converted into a fishing boat with T-top and rod holder.

A bowthruster can be added for the helmsman at the centre console fitted with 12-inch monitor and windscreen. Lying next to the helm stand is the companionway to the cabin that sleeps two and features opening side windows. With the Activ 805 Open, Quicksilver takes the popular Activ-Open line to the next level.

Throughout its almost 50-year history the Spanish Rodman shipyard has specialised in both reliable and well thought-out powerboats. By launching the Ventura series they now round off their range in the compact class. The 7.70 m long Rodman 690 Ventura CC immediately catches the eye with her centre console, easing access to the sunbathing areas on the aft and bow.

In the cockpit the rear seat can be supplemented by a side module and a table. Sun roofs are provided for both areas. The day cruiser can be fitted with a porta potti. Powered by a 200 hp outboard the 690 Ventura CC reaches almost 40 knots top speed.

Straight after presenting this new model, Rodman had already started working on new models and additional versions of the new series and have announced another Düsseldorf premiere with the Rodman 790 Ventura CC.

Wellcraft defies the elements: by launching the Wellcraft 355 the US subsidiary of Bénéteau kicks off a powerful series of deckhouse yachts. In the USA this brand is known for fast, open powerboats. With their latest model the Americans are now boldly pushing the envelope.

The Wellcraft 355 is not only the shipyard’s biggest powerboat at present, but also the first with a closed deckhouse. With this move Wellcraft wants to offer boats to people who also like boating in inhospitable climes and heavy seas.

Her design, featuring a negative front screen and sharp inverted bow, echoes the rugged look of work or pilot boats. The deckhouse includes the two-seat cockpit but also a kitchenette and common area with room for five more people. In good weather a sliding roof lets in light and fresh air. The glazed rear wall can also be opened.

Below deck a double bed welcomes the crew and there is a bathroom with shower and toilet. The Wellcraft 355 has 10.73 m LOA, 3.30 m beam. Equipped with the recommended outboard motors of max. 1,050 hp it also reaches a working speed of 45 knots with waves over 2 m high.  

Axopar Boats presents the prototype of the Axopar 25 Electric in cooperation with the Norwegian e-motor producer Evoy. With this move the Scandinavians combine the versatile thrill seeker Axopar 25, which is both safe and sporty to sail, with the environmental friendliness of an electrical outboard motor.  

The Evoy motor is the world’s first 300 HP e-outboard motor. The 800V system fed by two 63-kWh gyroscope batteries achieves a maximum speed of 50 knots and boasts impressive torque. The Axopar 25 is one of the few e-powerboats that also has a range of 25 nautical miles per battery charge outside of sheltered waters – at travel speeds between 22 and 30 knots.

Comfort on board comes care of the berths, head, shower and fridge but also by the sunbeds and solar protection by the cross top. This concept is designed for regions where the use of IC engines is limited, such as Amsterdam, Switzerland and France say Axopar. The shipyard expects the Axopar 25 Electric to be ready for the market in less than a year.

Candela founder Gustav Hasselskog had announced the launch for this spring – and he kept his promise. Not with a big bang, but with an almost noiseless ‘floating’, a new chapter was added to powerboating. The foiling speedboat Candela C-8 masterly lifted out of the water to foil over the Baltic Sea off Stockholm piloted by Gustav Hasselskog himself.

Now the world’s first all-electric foiling cabin day cruiser is ready for serial production. boot Düsseldorf will see the foiler celebrate its European trade fair debut in the hall. Boasting a bigger range, improved seagoing properties and over-the-air updates it is already now the best-selling electrical premium boat in Europe, say the manufacturers.

Like with the first model C-7, the up-to-date design of this Swedish innovation leader is propelled by an electrical foil drive that makes the boat fly in no time. The C-POD, as Candela calls it, operates with a sophisticated sensor system that also stabilises the boat when riding waves. For Candela C-8 this means up to 30 knots and next to noiseless operation. With consumption of 1.1 kWh per nautical mile – corresponding to approx. 0.13 l of petrol – the Candela C-8 on average consumes less energy than a modern small car.

Bénéteau makes Delphia Yachts the hallmark of sustainability: the new “hiking” and cruising boats for inland waterways come with electric motors – 100% from 2024. Delphia is the figurehead for mindful cruising. Mindful here primarily means noiseless and zero-emission cruising thanks to the fully electric drive by Torqeedo.

Delphia 11 kicks off the new strategy. 10.77 m long and 3.85 m wide, the boat comes to Düsseldorf as a trade fair premiere. With a draught of just 0.80m it can also cruise on tributaries and shallow bodies of water. The drive allows boaters to explore destinations prohibited for vessels with IC engines.

Thanks to 80 kWh storage capacity a range of 80 km is possible at a speed of around 8 km/h – more than enough for a beautiful day out on the water. At quick-charging stations the battery is said to recharge 80% in three hours. The motor used for the Delphia is an 80 HP Torqeedo Deep Blue.

Up to 14 persons can join the trip, depending on the layout one to three cabins with a double berth each are available.

The next smallest Delphia 10 Loungetop will also see its Düsseldorf debut in January 2023. With a beam of 3.49 m and LOA of 9.78 m the boat is offered in three versions: Lounge, Loungetop and Sedan.

The Lounge version is purely a day cruiser and comes with an open cockpit. The Loungetop version is delivered with an extended roof that can be equipped with photovoltaics. These boats not only score points with explorers of inland waterways: both e-yachts can also cruise outside coastal waters in line with Category C.

Anyone familiar with the tides on the Atlantic Coast will regard amphibious boats a real must. As soon as the tide ebbs out, the Iguana Foiler activates its tracks. This                                                                                                                                                                                                         extraordinary boat has already become a tradition: Frenchman Antoine Brugidou already counts nine different amphibious powerboats in his portfolio under the Iguana brand.

By introducing the Iguana Foiler he has now updated the concept in line with the latest technical developments. On land the boat moves – like on its own trailer – on tracks, in the water it rides the waves on foils. The Iguana Foiler is speeded up to 30 knots by an electric motor; but what is more important than speed for the Iguana Foiler is its symbiosis of universal applicability and sustainability – and with a twist when it comes to recognition levels.

X-Shore from Sweden has built not only sustainable but also smart powerboats since 2016. To ensure electric motors become mainstream they have set a low price for their new tender model X-Shore 1. Paying from EUR 99,000 owners will get a 6.50 m long, open-deck electric boat that covers up to 50 nautical miles at a reasonable travel speed per battery charge. Or reaches a top speed of 30 knots alternatively.

There are various options for the superstructures but the X-Shore 1 exudes classic chic with all of them. The hull material – GFRP and carbon – is used so efficiently that this tender is extremely lightweight. As a result, a single 63 kWh battery suffices for sporty, fun cruising.

The new Axopar 45 is the world’s biggest outboard cabin yacht with 45-foot LOA. This slender yacht with a sporty silhouette offers a good alternative to bigger and more expensive motor yachts. And the best part: with three Mercury V8 300 Verado outboard motors this boat is also one of the most efficient 45-foot yachts on the market, by the shipyard’s account.

What was the idea behind the design of the Axopar 45 for the young shipyard that has built almost 1,000 boats in 2021? According to Axopar co-founder Jan-Erik Viitala the length is just right. He speaks of “rightsizing”. This becomes evident when looking at the enormously generous space especially below deck – plus several brand new design ideas.

You will not find any trim switches on board. They are all integrated into the helm. This the biggest model offered by the extremely successful Finnish boat builder that delights yachtsmen with its “reduction to essentials” such as a “smart control module” that controls the bow thruster, trim flaps and the audio system, or the double Simrad touchscreen with a customized Axopar GUI.

The Axopar 45 is offered with five different deck layouts: as a completely open Spyder version, T-Top, Sun-Top, Cross Top and as an XC Cross Cabin. Those opting for an aft cabin will wake up with picture-postcard vistas thanks to a panoramic window. Finally, the optional gyro-stabilizer reduces the boat’s rolling motion thereby substantially improving comfort on board.

Bavaria will be presenting the smallest motor yacht in its SR line as a world premiere in Düsseldorf. Boasting four full-sized berths, the 11.40 m long Bavaria SR 33 is a space-saving wonder. Her silhouette strongly resembles that of her bigger sisters – Bavaria SR36 and Bavaria SR 41 – which will also be exhibited on the Rhine. No wonder: her design came care of the same designer – Marco Casali.

The similarities in design and furnishing are deliberate. The Bavaria SR 33 offers all the features that also distinguish other SR yachts; namely maximum comfort geared to families and close friends.

With a 3.46 m beam the “youngest child” in the SR family is a good 40 cm “slimmer” than her predecessor. Nevertheless, she offers plenty of space below deck: a 2.00 m x 1.60 m wide double deck is located in the bow, separated from the salon by a curtain. Another berth is located at midship behind a door. If need be, the yacht offers an additional sleeping berth when the table is lowered. If the table remains in its original position it seats up to six persons.

Up to ten people can travel on board. The SR33 is approved for offshore waters, and Bavaria recommends two 250 to 350 hp diesel engines or, as an alternative, a single 380 hp diesel.  

Bavaria SR 36 will come to the Rhine as a trade fair premiere. Family and friends are clearly the shipyard’s focal target group. The corresponding buzzword is Social Areas – Bavaria’s recipe for success for a new take on serial yacht building over the past few decades.

The designers wanted to offer retreat and leisure opportunities for a variety of guests at various places on board. At the rear end of the GFRP hardtop the designer used two massive stainless steel beams to support the weight of the roof structure complete with Webasto sunroof. This means aft views are not blocked by any of the usual, broad GFRP columns.

Thanks to a joystick controlling the two Volvo diesel engines this yacht virtually “floats” out of the marina. Two 300 hp Volvo Penta D4-300 ensure boating pleasure with the family.

The fast, beautifully designed Bénéteau Gran Turismo 45 motor cruiser offers anything but “tourist class” cruising. The French shipyard will exhibit the cross-over boat in Germany for the first time. Although in terms of size this powerboat comes with many social areas, the new GT 45 is also a weekender for “new entrants”.

This third generation of the Gran-Turismo line is launching at an exciting point in time – with many customers who have just acquired a taste for boating over the past two years. Furthermore, this stately sports boat is designed for all those fed up with their centre-console boats or the bowrider and now want to progress to the next level of boating. The Bénéteau GT45 has everything a dayboat needs for a day at sea: the swim platform, outdoor barbecue, and lots more.  

Interesting to note is that Bénéteau has called its latest Gran-Turismo model GT 45. With  14.78 m LOA the yacht builder could have also called its new model GT 48. But Bénéteau is past that point.

This apartment floats – but you don’t feel it. The Indie houseboats glide over the water fully electrically without any noise, vibrations or exhaust gases. The helm stand is seamlessly integrated into their no-frills, elegant interiors. An Indie is for living, in the first place, and for reaching your favourite destination, in the second. The name of the boat builder: HausbootGeist.

The founding couple behind Geist, Silvia Schottenheim and Stefan Geiger, were on a quest for the perfect boat for living and travelling on inland waterways themselves. They simply built Indie for themselves. These boats are one-off pieces, each one of them individually adapted to their customers’ requests. But one rule always applies: the master cabin is equipped with a generous double bed and the kitchen with a double-door fridge; as you’ve come to expect from your home.

The biggest model in Jeanneau‘s Cap-Camarat series is optimised for both swimming and  fishing tours. You easily control the two outboards of the Jeanneau Cap Camarat 10.5 CC with 600 hp or 850 hp over long distances. While the helmsman stands below the T-top of the centre console, the remaining crew can stretch out on the spacious sunbeds in the bow or aft cockpit.

Once the sofa has been converted into a bed, the boat sleeps four thanks to the double bed in the aft cabin. The washroom features a separate shower and the pantry is also generously equipped with a refrigerator, sink and gas stove. In a nutshell: this powerboat also appeals to idlers.

Space requirements on board are rising and the Jeanneau Merry Fisher 1295 Fly keeps pace with this need. The biggest model in the series clearly outdoes her sisters but not only in terms of LOA. Like all boats in this line, the MF 1295 Fly is also geared towards families who want to spend several days on the water.

Raised sides crowned by sturdy side rails ensure safety. Even the outdoor helm stand, accessible by a ladder, features solid fencing. At 11.92 m in length the hull is almost two metres longer than that of the next smaller boat, the Merry Fisher 1095 Fly.

With a 3.80 m beam, the 12-m boat provides plenty of space for a roomy salon which is directly connected with the aft deck via a sliding door. The highlight is a starboard balcony terrace that can be lowered to serve as a springboard into the sea or as a sunbed or secluded reading corner. It measures about two square metres.

Also located on the starboard side is the corridor to the bow: the superstructure was slightly shifted towards the port side making passage easier and safer. A central companionway provides access to the three double cabins and two heads below deck. Uninterrupted window strips on both sides of the hull allow plenty of light into the sleeping area.

A “flowing design” provides access to the complete boat as a living space ensuring that traffic from the aft to the bow, from the flybridge to the areas below deck, from port to starboard is as unobstructed as possible. To ensure unhindered traffic between marinas and moorings, the Merry Fisher 1295 Fly can be propelled by up to three outboards of 300 hp each.

With the Kormoran 1290, the three-cabin boat for charter or private use, the Kuhnle Group presents the most sustainable houseboat ever to leave the Kuhnle shipyard in Müritz. Energy efficiency, durability and protection of the waters on which it travels were the focus of the further development of the Kormoran houseboat series, which has been shaping inland waters with its timeless, classic design since 1992. After the first Kormorans had been built at external shipyards, the second Kormoran generation was built and updated at the company's own shipyard in Müritz from 1997 onwards.

The most striking feature of the new, third Kormoran generation are the four 110-watt photovoltaic modules on the saloon roof. They supply power to the pumps of the sewage system, for example, but also charge powerful batteries that keep the rest of the on-board network energised.

"One of the ways we define sustainable is by its useful life," says company CEO Harald Kuhnle, adding that he is not aware of a Kormoran ever having been scrapped in the last 30 years (the first Kormoran was built in 1992). In the meantime, Kuhnle Werft has had a wide range of experience with the general refurbishment of houseboats from its own charter fleet. His experience: "Use good, durable materials that can be refurbished and new installed."

Despite all the sustainability, no one has to do without comfort: Power also comes on board from USB-C and USB-A sockets, so that tablet and camera can also be charged on the trip. In addition, the stairs in the interior and on deck have been significantly enlarged and a comfortable staircase now leads from the bathing platform to the spacious aft deck. Also new on the Kormoran 1290 are the electric toilets. Not new is the large waste water tank, which also collects grey water from the shower and sink. It holds 1400 litres and cannot be drained outboard, but is sucked out in the harbour.

Leopard Catamarans has already proven its exceptional position with their power catamarans Leopard 53 Powercat and Leopard 46 Powercat, which has just recently been recognised as the best cruising boat of the year with the Best of Boats Award. The newly developed Leopard 46 Powercat is now launching as a smaller but completely independent model by the South African shipyard.

The generous outside areas so typical of Leopard are towered by the biggest flybridge available on a 40-foot catamaran. Technology of the highest order: by using the latest computer technology both the performance and stability have been improved in comparison with her predecessors.

Living on board is a luxurious pleasure even on long cruises thanks to the roomy kitchen, lavish interior and airy cabins. Low-noise engines bring the Leopard 40 Powercat up to 17 knots travelling speed and a top speed of over 20 knots.

These qualities are also what convinced The Moorings, which recently included the catamaran in their charter portfolio. As part of The Moorings Group, Leopard is the in-house supplier for the world’s biggest yacht charterer.

The Scandinavian Nimbus Group of shipyards will present 14 boats at boot Düsseldorf 2023, in the familiar location in Hall 4. Nine models come from the Group’s own brand, Nimbus Boats, including an international premiere.

For decades Nimbus Boats has been known for its Coupé cruisers – motor yachts in a “hygge” Scandinavian style as evidenced by the constantly updated Nimbus 305 Coupé models and the legendary long-distance travelling boat Nimbus 365 Coupé. Like the Nimbus 405 Flybridge with extraordinary space and her clever access solution to the upper deck, these models will be on show at boot 2023.