Garmin Launches JL Audio A60 Marine Head Units
Garmin has launched the JL Audio A60 and A60-H marine head units, combining four-zone audio control, DSP processing and network integration for modern yacht installations.
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Garmin GMI 40 Adds Compact 4.3-Inch Marine Instrument
Garmin has unveiled the GMI 40, a 4.3-inch multipurpose marine instrument designed to place live sailing, cruising and navigation data on a compact touchscreen display.
Garmin SmartDrive Brings Brushless Autopilot to 45ft Sailboats
Garmin has launched SmartDrive, a brushless linear-actuator autopilot designed for sailboats and catamarans up to 45ft and 33,000lb displacement.
Humphree Unveils Integrated Three-Component Stabilisation
Humphree has introduced an integrated stabilisation platform combining a gyro, fins and interceptors under one control system, with its Cannes debut scheduled for September 2026.
MAN i6X Makes Cannes Premiere with 1,000hp Six-Cylinder
MAN Engines has used the Cannes Yachting Festival to present the new i6X, a 12.4-litre in-line six-cylinder diesel developing up to 1,000hp for yachts and sport-fishing boats.
Patrone 45 Convertible Makes World Premiere at Cannes
The Patrone 45′ Convertible has made its world premiere at Cannes as a 14m flagship with six-guest accommodation, Volvo IPS propulsion and a cruising-focused layout.
PIRELLI 44 Ducati Edition Makes World Premiere at Cannes
The PIRELLI 44 | Ducati Edition has made its world premiere at Cannes, combining Ducati design cues, a 26-boat limited run and triple 500hp Mercury Racing power.
Alexseal Introduces HS Ultimate Clear for Yacht Finishing
Alexseal has introduced HS Ultimate Clear H0125 as an improved high-solids clear coat for professional yacht finishing, with revised flow and surface-quality characteristics.
Grand Banks and Palm Beach Open Newport Beach Office
Grand Banks and Palm Beach Motor Yachts have opened a new sales and service office in Newport Beach, California, expanding their factory-direct support network across the US West Coast.
Grand Banks and Palm Beach Open Newport Owners Club
Grand Banks and Palm Beach Motor Yachts have opened a waterfront Owners Club in Newport, Rhode Island, combining slips, hospitality, accommodation and factory-direct support for owners.
Cannes Innovation Route Expands Awards for 2026
The Cannes Yachting Festival is expanding its Innovation Route Awards for 2026, recognising exhibitors across four categories covering navigation, sustainability, vessel design and corporate responsibility.
EasyMLS and AYB Yachts Open Mediterranean Co-Brokerage Network
EasyMLS and Associated Yacht Brokers have partnered to create a shared Mediterranean co-brokerage workflow, allowing AYB members to publish inventory once and expose it to both partner brokers and listing …
Digital Yacht Demonstrates Njord Cloud AI Platform at Cannes
Digital Yacht is demonstrating its new Njord Cloud and AI platform at Cannes 2026, combining remote NMEA 2000 monitoring, diagnostics and maintenance support with its AI Captain interface.
X-Yachts Brings Three Cruisers to Cannes 2026
X-Yachts is bringing three sub-24-metre cruisers to Cannes 2026, combining the Xc 47 with the performance-oriented X4.9 MkII and X5.6 in one show line-up.
Nimbus Sport Weekender 42 Open Debuts at Cannes
Nimbus has launched the Sport Weekender 42 Open at Cannes, creating a more open-air version of its 12.7-metre platform by replacing the T-top with a glass-fibre targa arch.
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