Boat premieres 2025

With her sleek superstructures, impressive T-top over the flybridge and vertical bow the Cranchi Sessantadue 62 makes a self-confident statement already at first glance. The exclusive impression is confirmed by her details. Featuring glass doors and teak cladding, the salon and aft deck fuse to provide an exquisite veranda zone. Below deck four cabins with ensuite bathrooms sleep seven. Located next to the aft cabin with separate companionway is the garage for dinghy and water toys. 

There is room for up 16 people in the aft and bow lounging zones and on the flybridge. Two Volvo Penta D13 IPS 1350 boasting 1,000 hp each accelerate the 20-m yacht up to a top speed of 28.8 knots. Thanks to her lengthened waterline the 38-t boat looks like a powerful predator ready to pounce. By launching the smallest model of its Sessenta series, the luxury shipyard Cranchi has again made a splash. Incidentally, “Sessantadue” just means 62. 

The Manhattan 68 is the epitome of a luxury yacht. Her fresh redesign will be launched in 2025. From the cabins to the flybridge, the Sunseeker designers have tweaked everything: more spacious living areas, a more dynamic silhouette, more variable use and a more elegant interior raise the new Manhattan 68 to an unrivalled level. The seating areas on the flybridge and in the cockpit offer more space and comfort. The fully glazed saloon opens seamlessly to the cockpit with its sliding doors.

The individual layout options have been greatly expanded, from the upholstery to the arrangement of the seating groups. Below deck, the new Manhattan 68 can be equipped with four or three cabins. The owner's cabin has a separate companionway – and its own lounge with bar. The 21.20- metre-long yacht is motorised with a maximum of 2,400 hp, which enables a top speed of 32 knots. The large Sunseeker Manhattan 68 is even more attractive with its 2025 update.

With the Nimbus 495 Fly the Swedish shipyard has stepped into the luxury segment. At first glance, the flat silhouette of the Nimbus 495 Fly so familiar for this yard, looks like a further development of the well-known Coupé cruiser series. Sporting 44-foot hull length, however, this flybridge yacht plays in a different league. For the German launch Nimbus Boats will present windows set into the hull for the first time – as is customary with nearly all shipyards today.   

Proven elements of the Coupé cruiser were adopted here: the good accessibility of the side decks, the pantry as the “epicentre” of living on board and ultimate comfort for passengers thanks to “hygge” furnishings. Scandinavian design is a hallmark of the brand and also omnipresent in the Nimbus 495 Fly.  

The boat is equipped with Volvo Penta D6 engines delivering 480 hp each as IPS 650. At the stern right beneath the swim platform soft tunnels were shaped into the hull. PS makes for faster acceleration versus the shaft drive, higher maximum speed and an especially good grip of prop, not forgetting a smaller turning circle. Although the Nimbus 495 Fly is a big boat, she is very easy to turn into tight bends, markedly more pleasant with the joystick than with steering wheel and throttle lever. We reach a maximum speed at 28.6 knots and 3,830 R/min. An explorer version with larger range and hybrid propulsion is under planning.  

All ships from British premium boat manufacturer Princess are presented in the Royal Highness class. The new Princess F58, a good 18 metres long and making its world premiere in Düsseldorf, is no exception. Everything on board is wonderfully modern and convincingly efficient – just classically British.

The latest addition to the F series – short for the flybridge “belle étage” – not only offers the finest interiors in the best boatbuilding quality, but also club-class social areas and six berths in truly regal quarters. The owner’s cabin in due superyacht style extends across the entire width of the generously dimensioned ship.

A maximum speed of 35 knots allows suitably fast transfers between the hotspots of high society. Whether it’s for seeing – on the fly – and being seen – from the little beach club just off the bathing platform right on the water, the Princess has more seats than a typical royal family has members.

Aiata, the latest entrant into the boating industry and part of the Turkish conglomerate Anadolu Group, will showcase as worldwide premiere its first yacht model, the Wayfinder available in two distinct models: Cabin and Open. This versatile outboard walkaround, designed by renowned Finnish designer Jarkko Jämsén, exemplifies adaptability, comfort, and meticulous
craftsmanship, setting a new standard in its class. To further demonstrate the Wayfinder 38’s remarkable flexibility, Aiata will also showcase a third configuration: the specialized Fishing model.
Derived from the Open and Cabin versions, this configuration is tailored specifically for anglers and enthusiasts.

Two companies that are a perfect match sharing the highest demands made on quality and innovation are the Austrian boatbuilder Frauscher and the Swabian automotive manufacturer Porsche. This is why – according to some – it was only a matter of time for their engineers to join forces for their first joint project. The result of their cooperation was an electric boat in a class of its own – boasting incredible tractive power and limited to an exclusive edition of 25 boats. The basis is Frauscher’s proven model Fantom while the drive hails from a Porsche Macan. 

2025 sees this cooperation enter its second round: following the open daycruiser 850 Fantom Air is the Frauscher x Porsche 850 Fantom – a classic “runabout”, i.e. boat with a closed foredeck and cabin. The new sport boat also features the all-electric drive of the Porsche Macan Turbo. 

Both 8.67 m long and 2.49 m wide e-vessels score points with impressive acceleration, sporty tractive power, superior performance, timeless design, and luxurious furnishings. All attributes that also apply to the Porsche Macan, which was launched with the aspiration of being the sportiest model in its segment. The first weekend of boot Düsseldorf 2025 will see the world premiere.  

The Norwegian shipyard Nordkapp specialises in speedy commuter boats with or without closed wheelhouses. With the Nordkapp Coupe 780 they now round off their wheelhouse series with a smaller boat. The 7.80 m long boat is as minimalist as it is high-quality. The cockpit is equipped with panoramic windows and shock-absorbing seat suspension. Thanks to a sliding door towards the aft, folding door facing the bow and a folding roof the wheelhouse can be ventilated in summer. Curtains filter the sunlight. All seating benches can be folded up.  

Protected by a high freeboard, the bow provides safe and ample storage space. The boat is propelled by a Mercury outboard engine with up to 300 hp. The Coupe 780 comes care of Nordkapp’s in-house designer Espen Thorup who has been designing the multiple award-winning Nordkapp models for some 30 years now. Functionality comes first for him – leading to such inimitable boats as the Coupe 780. 

“The Fathom® e-power system is a game-changer for onboard power management, and we’re thrilled to introduce it to our customers in collaboration with Navico Group,” commented Daniel Scharf, Chief Product Officer at Saxdor Yachts. “For boat owners, this means nearly ‘unlimited’ power for high-demand systems such as air conditioning and stabilizers—offering an advanced alternative to traditional diesel generators. By debuting this innovation on the Saxdor 400 GTC and expanding it to models equipped with V10-400 engines, we’re redefining energy efficiency and onboard comfort, reflecting our brand’s vision for modern boating.”


“Saxdor is a valued customer, and we are thrilled about our collaboration to deliver a revolutionary power solution to the 400 GTC,” said John Bennett, VP and General Manager, Power Systems at Navico Group. “Our 20 years of experience with lithium batteries, combined with our expertise in integrating our comprehensive product portfolio, have allowed us to develop a premium power system that will significantly enhance how Saxdor customers manage and monitor their power consumption, ensuring a more enjoyable and seamless experience on the water.”

The Saxdor 340 GTWA, for the first time at a German boat show, stands out as the first wheelhouse walkaround model in the Saxdor range. Distinguished by unique large side terraces – an exceptional feature for a boat of this size that truly sets this model apart in its category –, it establishes a new benchmark in design and performance for boating in all weather conditions.

The Brazilian shipyard Schaefer Yachts has been thinking big for decades. Their luxurious models measure up to 25 m in length. With 13.60 metres the Schaefer V44 ranks at the compact end of their range. But despite her uncompromising V shape she sleeps four. Thanks to 2.40 m long hydraulic balconies there is even room for up to 14 persons during the day. Cockpit and aft platform sit on a single level.  

As open as the aft is towards the sea, as protected is the bow with its high freeboard complete with stainless steel rails. For propulsion you can opt for sterndrives or triple outboard engines. Situated behind the lavishly instrumented centre console with driver’s seat plus double bench is the pantry protected by a T-top. A sliding roof invites guests to open-air cooking. The Schaefer V44 sets elegant, stylish accents, as expected from designer Marcio Schaefer.  

Even something good can still be improved upon. According to this maxim the British boatbuilders optimised the Williams Sportjet 460. The 4.60 m RIB has been given a thorough facelift in terms of ergonomics and aesthetics. At a top speed of 48 knots flip-up footrests for the aft bench prove a reassuring feature. Thanks to iDF technology the jet propulsion system can be kept free from deposits via remote control. The expanded aft platform makes boarding easy.  

The reduced dimensions of a tender for 25-m yachts requires designers to be inventive. A rotating backrest on the driver’s seat offers sun worshippers more lounging space at anchor. The bow can be deflated at the touch of a button to minimise the storage dimensions of the RIB. And there is a power limiter to ensure that even those new to this speed tender feel at ease. The harmonious colour combination of beige and light grey is as fresh as it is exquisite. The Sportjet 460 cuts a fine figure with any yacht.  

This pilothouse yacht takes its explorer mission seriously. The Finnish shipyard XO combines an extremely robust aluminium hull with powerful motorisation. The deep-V hull is made of 5 mm thick aluminium, reinforced with 8 mm thick stringers. With a trio of outboard motors, it generates 1,350 hp, which can accelerate the 13.50-metre-long vessel to 50 knots.

The cabins in the bow and stern are equipped with their own bathrooms and companionways. The aft cabin can be furnished with a double or two single beds. Thanks to the large windows, it is in no way inferior to the owner’s cabin in terms of living quality. In the saloon, the wet bar behind the helm can be extended to create a dining area with table.

A U-shaped seating area in the cockpit is ideal for open-air lounging. While this superboat emphasises its explorer features, it also pays close attention to leisure comfort. With the largest model in the EXPLR series, every latitude becomes a holiday destination.

Zyara means 'holy place', but the thoroughly mythical and thoroughly positive Arabic term for BSK Yachts' latest superyacht is deceptive: the 44-foot comfortable racer comes from Greece. The world premiere Zyara 44 is the shipyard's first boat with a GRP hull. Until now, BSK has specialised in high performance RIBs, i.e. very fast and safe RIBs, all of which look good at 28 to 42 feet.

Now comes its first appearance in the Super Boats class with the largest Skipper Powerboats model to date. With a hull design inspired by racing, the Zyara 44 looks like a shark on the move. With multiple steps that are cushioned with air to reduce resistance, the hull looks sleek when viewed from below. And the black and bright red boat has a snappy ride.

The shipyard promises a top speed of 85 miles per hour. This equates to well over 130 km/h - a speed you need to be able to cope with, both in terms of the area and the skill of the pilot. Speed is ensured by a wider choice of drive options. In addition to sterndrive and surface drive configurations, outboard engines are the first choice.

The exhibition boat on the Rhine is powered by three Mercury V10 engines with 600 hp each. By way of comparison, the Renault R4 that once took this writer to Greece has a rated power of 34 bhp. According to the shipyard, the boat is also exceptionally stable.

Above and below decks, the Zyara offers luxurious living space: the owner's cabin and two guest cabins, a first-class bathroom and a saloon with a full width lounge.

Anyone purchasing a Brabus will be looking for a muscular appearance. The largest Brabus Shadow is correspondingly self-confident. In graphite black, its angular, wedge-shape silhouette stretches to 13.90 metres. The Mercury V10 outboards are colour-coordinated. With their 1,200 hp, they propel the grand tourer to a top speed of 55 knots. Steering is child’s play thanks to the joystick with Mercury’s JPO system (Joystick Piloting for Outboards).

Unlike the Cross Cabin version, the Cross Top offers twice the experience: in good weather, you can sail like on an open boat and in poor conditions like on a cabin boat. This is thanks to the flexible side panelling, which is stowed in the roof frame. The double cabin in the bow can be supplemented by another double cabin in the stern. Air-conditioned cabins, carbon elements, a remote-controlled hi-fi system plus Simrad display, bow thruster and rear camera are all part of this luxury tourer. The Shadow 1200 Cross Top is as striking in appearance as it is versatile in use.

The fast weekender that came as a big surprise at the last but one boot in Düsseldorf has now “produced offspring”: not one but two new versions of the Sterk 31, finalist at several international boat competitions, will be coming to the Rhine in January 2025. The global firsts Sterk 31 Supersport and Sterk 31 Sport take the unparalleled performance of this German-Spanish joint venture to the next level. After all – and by shipyard accounts – the maximum speed of the super speedboat manufactured in Germany stands at 112 km/h. 

The refined design care of Mallorcan Carlos Vidal can also be enjoyed at lower Rpms – for swimming trips or weekend cruises for which a roomy cabin is available. The new “standard model” Sterk 31 Sport still reaches breath-taking 88 km/h which translates into over 50 knots. With adjusted furnishings and reduced electronic systems the sports version boasts a very good “price-to-fun ratio” and marks the entry to the super sports class. In practical trials the boat equipped with Yamaha engines was always easy and safe to handle.  

The Chris Craft Sportster 25 not only exudes classic Miami-Vice flair at first sight – this dayboat also sports all the details needed for a stylish pleasure cruise. In typical Chris-Craft style the cockpit sparkles with teak accents and a leather-wrapped stainless-steel steering wheel. A hi-fi system with six JL loudspeakers and a subwoofer – all luxuriously finished with custom Chris Craft stainless-steel speaker grills – enhance the onboard experience.  

This floating luxury discotheque offers even more convenience: the pull-down swim step allows you to connect to the water like in a swimming pool. The dual helm seats are reversible to enlarge the lounge area at anchor. The 7.60 m boat is powered by a 400hp stern drive. The touchscreen display by Garmin comes with exclusive Chris-Craft software making for particularly intuitive and easy handling. The Sportster 25 is a bowrider for fans – designed all the way through to the stainless-steel signal horn. 

The Italian shipyard Comitti is certainly not short on self-confidence. Its open daycruiser Venezia 28 combines such attributes as “elegance” and “super luxury”. Though you can’t help but agree. Like all models in its Venezia range, the mid-sized Venezia 28 also dazzles with a silhouette that combines muscular power and gentlemanly elegance.

Classic lines deserve the finest materials. The deck and cockpit are decked out in mahogany and teak, complemented by maple trims. Naturally, the fittings are also lined with wood. The platform above the engine box is used as a lavish sunbathing area. Various petrol or diesel versions from Volvo or Mercury from 225 hp are available for motorisation. The top speed is an impressive 48 knots.

The shipyard also offers customised fine-tuning for almost all other components. Comitti does not build series models, only customised one-offs. Even if you hadn’t realise this, you can see it at first glance.

The Spanish shipyard De Antonio amazes with a concept that is as simple as it is efficient: the outboard motors disappear in a closed compartment under the aft sunpad. This makes for cruising as low-noise and safe as with inboards while still offering the easier access of outboards. In addition, the engines do not interfere with the aesthetics of the hull. Thanks to this elegant aft solution even the smallest model of this shipyard can be immediately identified as a De Antonio in future.  

Measuring eight metres the walkaround boat De Antonio 29 has a custom designed underwater hull allowing it to get the maximum out of the 300 to 400hp of the engine. The airy deck layout is designed for both sunbathing and eating together. The aft sunpad is placed opposite the seating with table in the bow. Installed in the roofed cockpit area are two rows of seats and one table. Below deck there is room for a bow double cabin with washbasin and toilet. The light pastel shades send out an apt message: the D29 is as fresh as it is agile.  

In the design country Sweden people know how modern technology and classic lines go together. The Hwila 25 tender looks as if it hailed from a 1900s racing yacht but is technically up to scratch. The boat not only designed but also built in Sweden is available with an electric motor or IC engine. The e-version is propelled by a Mercury-Avator outboard fed by a Mercury Powercenter. Up to four batteries store 5.4 kWh each. 

A 20 hp Mercury outboard is planned for the IC engine version. This allows the Hwila 25 to cruise at a top speed of 14.9 knots. Her outboard engine is concealed below the aft cover noticeably reducing its engine noise. Both drives are controlled by a 9-inch Simrad display at the cockpit. The Hwila 25 boasts hydraulic steering as well as wine glass holders as a standard. After all, this tender is truly made for “connoisseurs”.  

Tenders are the traditional boats used on Dutch canals – open, straightforward dayboats for spontaneous outings. The Interboat Intender 850 extracts maximum convenience out of this concept. The helm stand takes up minimum space, allowing maximum expansion for the bow and aft lounging areas. Furnishings include a compressor fridge, pantry and toilet as well as aft bimini and bow sprayhood.  

With side panel sprayhoods and a connector piece between the aft bimini and sprayhood the tender is geared up for bad weather. It is available with 42 hp to 250 hp engines and reaches a top speed of 27 knots. Interboat also offers a 7.2 kW electric motor. Like all Interboat models the Intender 850 is hand-built at the shipyard in Zwartsluis and comes with a 10-year warranty.  

Starting with the Intender 850 Interboat parts with the planked hull concept for its bigger models; but the cosy rope as skirting board stays – getting you in the right mood for “tender cruising”. 

The US brand Sea Ray reinforces its commitment to Europe by celebrating the launch of its wakeboard boat Sea Ray SDX 270 Surf. Its first surf boat built in Europe is entirely oriented towards board sports. Sea Ray’s NextWave system and curved transom generate repeatable, ridable waves for wake surfing. The wave curve can be controlled with Active Trim and three ballast tanks.   

Developed specifically for Sea Ray by Mercury, the Smart-Tow interface is pre-set for surfing, wakeboarding and water skiing. This allows wave generation to be adjusted to the individual’s skills level. The backrest of the aft sun loungers can, of course, be adjusted for a perfect view of those “riding the waves”.  

However, the 8.30 m day cruiser with a 350 hp Mercury engine also convinces users beyond board sports. A swim platform with manual submersible step and a bow thruster ensure convenience and safety. A toilet can be ordered optionally. The Sea Ray SDX 270 Surf offers ideal conditions for an active day on the water.  

Spoiler alert – this is about speed: the Virtue V10 is an uncompromising speedboat. A real performance sports boats with the emphasis on performance. She features comfortable seats and a windscreen but makes no compromises – neither for a family boat or a weekender. By bringing the new Virtue V10 Cabin to Düsseldorf as a global first, the shipyard widens its focus because people also like to go fast in northern latitudes where the water often “comes from above” and cold weather makes the season shorter than in the Med. Compared to the first V10 model introduced at boot, the cabin version was given a new, ergonomically optimised design.  

Anyone piloting a Virtue V10 loves Greek mathematician Euclid: the shortest line between two point is all that counts. In other words: you can reach over 50 knots in no time, accompanied by the sonorous duet of the two 300 hp engines in the stern. This makes the Virtue V10 (in both its open and brand-new cabin) versions members of an exclusive club. 600 hp act on this boat weighing as little 3.1 tons with its patented Petestep hull like a slingshot. On this exquisitely designed boat you live the good life as you flit by. Though the line between A and B can also run on a curve because thanks to her underwater hull the Virtue V10 glides like on rails.  

The Dutch shipyard Whaly specialises in dinghies made of polyethylene. This material is extremely robust, economical and fully recyclable. The hulls are 100% colourfast and double-walled. The boats are made from a single mould and handle as such. At 3.80 metres, up to 8 people can be accommodated in the open Whaly 380 with side bench seating. A bench compartment in the bow provides watertight storage space. The boat is motorised with outboards up to 30 hp.

Thanks to its durability, the boat can be used not just for leisure but also for professional applications. It comes in a choice of three colours along with light and dark grey as neutral variants. And those wanting to underline the small craft’s playful character can go for a bright red. In the standard version, the outboard motor is controlled by a tiller. Though a centre-console steering may be ordered instead. The Whaly 380 joins the Whaly 210 to Whaly 500 range, which now comprises over 15 models. One and all are indestructible and easy to navigate.

Bayliner Boats still keeping quiet about the technical and visual details of the global first of the Bayliner C21 before boot Düsseldorf. It is confirmed that the model to be exhibited in public for the first time in January 2025 will be the successor to the Bayliner VR5 Cuddy.  

With this move the European-American boatbuilder continues modernising its range. The abbreviation “Cuddy” stands for the cabin version of a small, compact sports boat. This suggests the Bayliner C21 will also come with a cuddy cabin for sleeping onboard on weekend trips.

Introducing the Jeanneau Cap Camarat 10.5 WA the French shipyard has opted for a new avenue in boat design: this sleek day cruiser clearly sets herself apart from the compact sports boats with a French flair launched over the long CC history. With her T-top the Cap Camarat 10.5 WA is rather reminiscent of US role models. This also goes with her extremely powerful outboard propulsion.  

As an update on the successful open-air concept of this 10-m boat, we will now see the version with an integral windshield come to Düsseldorf. This boot debut has an unchanged model name except for the addition “new version” – but for anyone coming aboard this walkaround boat the change is stunning. Out on the sea both pilot and crew are sheltered from the elements behind this elegant, tall wraparound windscreen. Even standing pilots can enjoy full protection from the elements and enjoy a top overview. 

Jeanneau refers to this update as “a strategic development” – one which also affects bigger sister Jeanneau Cap Camarat 12.5 WA. This version can be identified by a special design with black T-top supports and black handrails.

The Flying Shark 7.7 is too good to just be offered in the “Classic” cabin version. So VTS Boats have added the bowrider. What is lost in cabin space is gained in quality of life on deck. Maximising efficiency is not only important to VTS Boats for their electric models, for which they have developed a special half-glider hull. They have also optimised the hull of the combustion engine models.

However, the Polish shipyard places a special focus on electric drives. The Flying Shark 7.7 Classic and Bowrider can be ordered in both petrol and electric versions. With a 25 kW motor, the 8.30-metre-long craft can reach speeds of 30 km/h. An outboard motor with 300 hp can be attached to the stern of the combustion engine model.

The Classic version adheres more closely to the design tradition. But VTS Boats have already shown how well the open bow area of the bowrider version fits in with the elegant lines of the Flying Shark with the smaller Flying Shark 5.7 Bowrider.

Different, in a good way: Dracan 42. Yes, you can still reinvent the wheel or in this case the boat! And the designers of the Dracan 42 have done just that. This is a motorised catamaran with particularly elegant lines, whose drive – two  powerful outboards – is concealed under a large sunbathing platform, protected from sound and sight. And these can get the 12.60-metre-long cat up to 30 knots if required.

Meanwhile, the crew can stretch out on more than just the sunbathing platform, as there’s bags of space on board: on deck on the two table groups to port and starboard, in the bow with its huge and well-protected seating area and below deck in the two large hulls, which each offer a maximum of two spacious cabins and bathrooms at standing height with plenty of headroom. A handsome, easily manoeuvrable and generously designed holiday home you could spend weeks on.

Even a classic can use a makeover. Bénéteau is bringing its prime weekender right up to date. The shipyard has taken inspiration from its larger models, the Antares 11 and 12 – so the Antares 9 also boasts elongated and curved lines, a roof that extends to the aft and a high stainless steel railing. The wheelhouse, which is offset to port leaving a wider starboard passage to the bow, is also common to all models.

This elegant family yacht exudes dynamism and safety. The saloon with galley and seating area has wraparound windows and even the door to the cockpit is glazed. The kitchenette is equipped with a gas or electric hob and fridge. Berths are spread out in the bow with adjustable backrests and in the rear lounge area with an L or U-shaped version.

At 8.23 metres below deck, there are two double cabins with a shared bathroom and shower. Both cabins are flooded with daylight through the ribbon window in the hull. Beneteau no longer has anything to prove with its Antares range. Nevertheless, the designers have taken a very close look when redesigning the Antares 9.

Is this what boat design of the future will look like? Sporting a “pout”, elegant lines and electric drive – this prototype of the brand new Twiel Z7 will make its world premiere at boot Düsseldorf 2025. Named after the 696-metre-high Mount Hohentwiel near Lake Constance, the Twiel combines original design, natural building materials and electric drive. This means the craft, also being built on Lake Constance, could come at just the right time.

The Twiel is an interesting blend of retro classicism and bionics. The boat features a lattice frame made of plywood, thus combining sustainable materials and modern lightweight construction. It special design feature is the double hull that is almost invisible from the surface .

The design resembles a wave: symbolically speaking, everything flows in the hull of the Z7. Or rather, in the two hulls, because the Twiel sails on a double keel. The shape of the front section – with what looks like an engine bonnet and hints of fenders – evokes historic supercharged sports cars from the 1930s. The sleek-looking boat is powered by two electric motors. Each hull of this catamaran contains an inboard motor care of ePropulsion, each with an output of 20 kW. The shipyard explicitly describes the craft as a glider model.

A RIB can be a simple “workhorse” – or a worthy accessory for a superyacht. With their RIBs Williams place emphasis on not only being fast and safe but also elegant. Now their e-RIB Williams EvoJet 70e adds sustainability. Three years after launching their top-notch tender EvoJet 70 they are now presenting the e-version.  

And they are powered by the best components. Batteries and motor come from Formula E racing, Williams Advanced Engineering and the Mercedes subsidiary YASA Motors. There is room for 13 people on the 7-metre boat – along with plenty of luggage. Williams has paid particular attention to abundant and easy-access storage. 

The RIB boasts smart features: the fold-down aft centre seat makes boarding easy. The carbon fibre T-top folds down keeping the tender height ultra-low meaning the EvoJet even fits the lowest yacht garages. The rotating helm bolster allows you to drive seated or standing. With the EvoJet 70e Williams also asserts its premium position in electric boating.  

Stylish electric cruising goes by the name of X-Shore. The Swedes have added a bowrider version to the open and top versions of their X-Shore 1. This summer version of the 6.50-metre-long dayboat offers more living space on deck. Otherwise, it fulfils all the quality features you would expect from an X-Shore 1: the design is as minimalist as it is classic. The clear lines are matched by the colour scheme: the beige base tone is contrasted by dark accents that extend from the windscreen to the cleats and grab rails.

The materials have been selected to maximise sustainability. Power comes from a 125 kW motor enabling a top speed of 30 knots. The 63 kWh battery can cover 50 nautical miles without recharging. The seating area in the bow can be extended into a sunbathing area, resulting in two sunbathing zones with the bench in the stern. The area under the bow seating is used as storage space. Extending the X-Shore range the Bowrider is a sustainable day boat for the whole family.

The fast ABT | Marian M 800-R is the sports boat with the power button. Developed in co-operation with Audi’s premium tuner ABT, the electric boat is now also available as a bowrider version. Austrian electric boat specialist Marian Boats is presenting the striking bright red e-racer for the first time in Düsseldorf. Its special feature: a button on the control panel activates the “ABT Performance Mode”. This function allows the 7.90-metre-long boat to reach speeds of up to 45 knots. And it’s not just the high-voltage system with a maximum charging power of 120 kW that is state-of-the-art.

The design and craftsmanship of this fine daycruiser are also top class. In collaboration with tuning specialist ABT from the Allgäu region, Marian has completely upgraded its already well-appointed features. Based on the M 800 Spyder, the boat itself now looks much more powerful. And this appearance is also matched in practice: what is striking from the test is that even at 40 knots, the Marian M 800-R remains as stable on course as it does when travelling in displacement mode. The theoretical maximum is 85 km/h, equivalent to around 46 knots. Larger areas and even the sea are therefore suitable for the Marian M 800-R.

RIB specialist Pischel is a guarantor of quality and innovation. With the 3.3 Alu Zero Jet, the Cologne-based family shipyard brings both these together. Its high-quality aluminium hull meets a pioneering electric motor. With an 18 kW jet drive, the 3.38 metre long RIB can reach a speed of 22 knots. To fit into the stern garage of a yacht the steering console can be folded down. The integrated bathing platform makes for easy entry into the water.

The shipyard is open to special requests. This ranges from the features to the length of the hull. Each of their RIBs is unique. Those preferring an outboard motor over a jet drive will have to wait until mid-2025 when the 18 kW version with an outboard motor will be available. Pischel supplies official bodies such as the fire brigade and the German Life Saving Association DLRG and also applies this professionalism to their leisure craft. Anyone opting for a Pischel Ribline 3.3 Alu Zero Jet can rest assured they will experience the maximum efficiency of an electric drive.

Electric, unproblematic, spontaneous in its handling. The 4.75-metre-long Scoop+ electric boat brings maximum lightness to the water. The French shipyard Ruban Bleu specialises in small, open electric boats with savoir-faire for rivers, lakes and urban canals. With the 1.6 kW motor, you can stroll across the water at a maximum speed of eight kilometres per hour. And you can extend your trip for seven hours without recharging.

The boat has room for seven people – and plenty of luggage thanks to the storage boxes under the seats. The steering position in the stern ensures the skipper a good overview of his passengers. This contributes just as much to safety as the high freeboard. The boat weighs just 284 kg plus 236 kg for the batteries. This half tonne means the Scoop is easy to trailer.

Ruban Bleu have taken up the cause of democratising electric mobility on the water. The licence-free Scoop comes very close to this ideal, offering great fun with a low entry barrier.

From e-volution to e-motion and finally E-njoy: the Hungarian shipyard Stickl has been very successful building open e-boats for inland waterways. Their latest model Stickl E-njoy 800 combines rigorous engineering science for the underwater hull with playful lines for the freeboard. With a view to catering to wide and varied motorisation options, Stickl has designed two hulls for the 8 m half glider: one for speeds up to 6 knots with a small engine and one for a top speed of 27 knots with a 100 kW engine. 

Both half-glider hulls are designed for reducing weight and water resistance. With the cockpit being towards starboard, a wide portside companionway opens up between stern and bow. On the wide and open aft two sun loungers stretch out while the bow seats six with a table. The seating can also be converted into a lounging area. Below deck there is room for one cabin complete with heads. Two fridges, one in the bow, one in the cockpit, guarantee ultimate convenience – as do bow and stern thrusters.  

The world’s fastest open-air swimming platform: (almost) everyone wants to build family boats, and many succeed in doing so. However, the offering from Swedish-Finnish brand Aquador is well worth checking out: the brand new 400 HT (for Hard Top), the largest Aquador series to date, is a floating outdoor “swimming pool”: the extended bathing platform at the stern is the real eye-catcher of this sleek glider with inboard engines. A real hit with kids! The platform is so large that they can hone their diving skills, sunbathing and jumping into the water at the same time – while their parents or friends lounge comfortably on the adjacent bench seating and keep an eye on the gang to make sure they don’t overdo it.

Once everyone is scooped up, dried off and satiated, it’s off on a discovery tour at speeds of up to 36 knots from two Volvo Pentas. Overnight, the approximately twelve-metre-long Aquador offers two “royal” berths and four standard berths below deck, as well as a bathroom including shower, which even boasts standing height. And on the main deck, up to three more people can sleep on the two port side seating areas, which can be converted into berths. Cooking comes care of a galley located behind the helm featuring a two-burner hob, plenty of worktop space and up to three (optional) fridges. Up to twelve adults can be accommodated on board. As I said, this is a great boat for families including friends little and large.

With this “convertible” you feel exquisitely sheltered on the water. Polish yacht craftsmanship and Italian design are combined in the 12.80 metre Cobra Campione 41 to produce miraculous space on the inside with an unmistakable silhouette on the outside. The design comes care of Studio Ferragni Progetti whose racy lines impress with all types of vessels – from RIBs to super yachts. Cobra launched its Campione models in 2024.  

Unlike the also newly launched Fly version, the Coupé forgoes the flybridge helm. With her closed salon and the coachroof stretching far to the back, she offers optimal protection from the weather and is also recommended for regions without guaranteed sunshine. An optional glass roof makes optimum use of daylight.  

Both owners and charter companies are perfectly catered to with two or three cabins, respectively. Each cabin comes with a separate bathroom. The messroom and galley directly connect to the aft through wide doors and without steps. This creates a spacious main lounge area making up to 10 people feel like they are relaxing in a luxury apartment with a terrace overlooking the sea.

Closer to the water – that’s the promise of the Gran Maestro 43. With the Gran Maestro 43, Cobra is giving its successful Maestro 42 model a bigger brother. Dispensing with the flybridge it extends the bathing platform, which opens up as a terrace at water level. This gives the yacht a length of 13.70 metres. The side walls at the stern can be folded down to extend the terrace area.

This compact-looking motor yacht with its high freeboard, negatively inclined windscreen and flat roof is elegantly lightened up by the pentagonal pairs of windows in the hull. The windows bring light into three double cabins, each with its own bathroom. The Gran Maestro 43 can be motorised with a maximum of two 400 hp engines. The on-board electronics can be controlled via the EmpirBus Smart Yacht control system. The Polish family shipyard attaches great importance to customisation while maintaining consistently high quality. It offers a special premium package for the Gran Maestro 43 that allows the future owner to become a co-designer.

The E-series built by Dutch shipyard Elling presents itself with classic solidity. The 15-m model Elling E4 also banks on traditional lines – but has it all. The CE-certified hull is not made of GRP but Kevlar and is, hence, as robust as a lifeboat. With engines of 180 hp to 600 hp the E4 is suitable for both inland waterways and the open sea. At 18 knots, it is quieter in the cockpit than in a modern car at 100 km/h. 

With a sliding hatch in the roof the cockpit opens to the sun while daylight floods the lower saloon from the wheelhouse windows. Wooden cladding dominates the interiors in keeping with the classic silhouette. You can choose between mahogany, cheery or ash. The built-in widescreen television can be retracted at the touch of a button. An outdoor nautical shower on the aft deck and mosquito nets testify to just how much Elling’s designers focus on the universal usability of their yachts. Anyone seeking a real motor cruiser need look no further than the E4.   

Everything on this yacht is sleek, even the neck cushions on the sun loungers. With the inboard version of the 435 Grand Touring, the Polish shipyard Galeon continues its futuristic, sporty signature. Everything about the 12.55-metre-long yacht is dynamic, from the curvilinear sides to the wrap-around windscreen. This is matched by a powerful engine with up to 1,200 hp.

The wheelhouse offers a panoramic view but is optimally protected against adverse weather thanks to air conditioning. In good weather, the sliding roof above the helm station can be opened. The sunbathing area in the stern is extended by fold-out balconies and a hydraulically lowerable bathing platform. In the bow, the spacious sunbathing area can be converted into a seating area with table.

The wet bar in the dinette area is complemented by the fully equipped galley on the lower deck. This has the same headroom as the bathroom with separate shower. Two cabins offer berths for five people. For a day at sea, 14 people can go on board. You’ll feel like you’re travelling in a flying loft.

The Finnish family shipyard Nord Star has been pursuing a clear concept since the 90s. Their straightforward pilothouse models are designed for use in rough northern conditions. The Nord Star 33+ Cruiser Outboard also impresses with its typical qualities. The walkaround deck is accessible from the cabin via a double-leaf stern door and two side doors, allowing short distances on deck in bad weather. Depending on user preferences, the galley can be installed in the saloon or below deck in the bow. Two cabins offer berths for five people. A bathroom with shower is located in the bow area.

Measuring 11.20 metres in length she can reach 45 knots with 880 hp. With her extra-strong hull, the cruiser can also cope with tricky offshore use. The continuous high railing and grab rails on the roof and foredeck superstructure make staying on deck in rough seas as safe as possible. If you don’t just want to be a fair-weather skipper, you can rely on the Nord Star 33+ Cruiser Outboard.

With the Viknes 10, Norway’s largest motorboat shipyard is launching a model that surprises with an enormous amount of detail at just 10.60 metres. With a fully coverable cockpit and two helm stations, you get two versions in one. In the cockpit, with the side walls open and folding roof retracted, you can stand at the rear helm station under an open (sunny) sky. In bad weather, the closed cockpit becomes an extension of the saloon, connected via the wide, three-leaf sliding door. Special feature: the door element above the rear steering console can be folded down.

The glazed, electric sunroof ensures maximum brightness above the forward helm position. The L-shaped seating area in the stern faces two fold-out loungers in the bow. The galley in the saloon comes equipped with a refrigerator and gas cooker. A gas alarm is standard. Three cabins provide five berths. A shower is integrated into the bathroom. The Viknes 10 is powered by 440 hp. A bow thruster makes for easy manoeuvring. With the Viknes 10, you get an enormous amount of boat in a compact length.

The French Catana Group looks back on over 40 years of experience in cruising catamarans. Their Power-Cat YOT 41 exploits this know-how to the fullest. The specially curved hulls make for higher speeds despite increased stability while the deck layout with high freeboards and a spacious aft deck merges safety with luxurious comfort. With the two side wings opened, the cockpit area spans an impressive 25 sqm. The two benches with centre tables in the lounge area can be converted into big sunpads.  

The two owners’ cabins come with exclusive bathrooms. Individual requests can be catered to thanks to the “Made to Measure” feature. This almost custom offering boasts 20 configuration options. Two 300 hp outboards bring this power cat up to 37 knots top speed. At a constant speed of 23 knots the multi-hull can cover up to 230 nautical miles in one go. As spacious as the room on board, as racy is the silhouette of the power cat.  

Jeanneau is presenting the Merry Fisher 1295 as a seafaring coupé with a party deck in the coupé version in Düsseldorf. The German premiere could be of interest to all those wishing to travel quickly without a flybridge upper deck. Interestingly, this designation is borrowed from the car world: a coupé is a fairly compact, traditionally two-door vehicle with a rather sporty drive. That fits: The boat, which can be equipped with a maximum of three outboards, has the same glider hull as the Fly version, while the elongated front section gives it a dynamic, agile look and feel.

When anchored in the bay, this twelve-metre boat can really spread her wings. Depending on position and mood, the fold-down balcony extending from the side wall can be used as a very wide gangplank or as a a lounging, sitting or dancing area.

The absence of a flybridge is ideal for cruising areas in Central and Northern Europe, where temperatures and weather conditions favour staying in the deckhouse. When it gets warmer, the side door next to the helm station, the two skylights and the stern door can all be opened – then you are almost in the open air.