XO EXPLR 44 Brings Aluminium Adventure Yacht to Cannes
XO Boats is showing a heavily equipped EXPLR 44 at Cannes, presenting the 13.4-metre aluminium adventure yacht with triple Mercury 425 hp outboards and Seakeeper stabilisation.
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Whisper 52 Santa Elena Makes Solar-Electric World Premiere
Whisper Yachts is presenting Santa Elena at Cannes after sea trials in the Adriatic, giving the first Whisper 52 solar-electric catamaran its world premiere.
Forte 47 Gran Turismo Reaches 47 Knots in Sea Trials
Forte Yachts has completed sea trials of the 14.35-metre Forte 47 Gran Turismo, reporting a 47-knot maximum with triple Mercury Verado V12 600 hp outboards.
AIR 77 Breathe Me Returns to Cannes After Major Rebuild
SARFNAV is presenting Breathe Me at Cannes, returning the 72.5-foot AIR 77 power catamaran to the show after a rebuild that the company says covers nearly 85 percent of the …
SACS Hyper 5S Makes World Premiere at Cannes 2026
SACS has unveiled the Hyper 5S at Cannes, launching a new 14.6-metre luxury-yacht family with opening terraces and an unusually broad choice of propulsion systems.
Oceanwalker Expands Dealer Network Across Europe
Revolution Marine Group has expanded its European Oceanwalker dealer network, appointing new representatives for Croatia, Cyprus and Germany as it develops sales support for its sub-24-metre range.
LOXO 40 Targets Long-Range Cruising with Lower Fuel Use
Pogo Structures is presenting the 12.80-metre LOXO 40 as an efficiency-led motor cruiser, applying lightweight offshore-sailing experience to a hull optimised for 12–15 knots.
Pioneer PY60 Solar-Electric Catamaran Nears Completion
Pioneer Yachts is preparing the first PY60 solar-electric catamaran for its public debut at Cannes, with the 60-foot German-built yacht entering final construction and sea-trial work.
Nimbus Sport Tender 35 Makes World Premiere at Cannes
Nimbus is premiering the Sport Tender 35 at Cannes as the first model in an all-new Sport Cruiser family, built around a new air-lubricated twin-stepped hull and adaptable deck spaces.
MARCOPOLO MP10 Makes Cannes Debut with Modular Layout
MARCOPOLO Adventure Yachts is showing the compact MP10 at Cannes, bringing the same transformable deck philosophy as the MP12 into a yacht measuring less than ten metres.
MARCOPOLO MP12 Brings Adventure-Yacht Concept to Cannes
MARCOPOLO Adventure Yachts is bringing the MP12 to Cannes for the young brand’s first appearance at the show, presenting a 12-metre adventure yacht with a transformable deck plan.
Custom Manari 52 Chase Boat Heads to Cannes 2026
Manari Yachts is bringing a custom 16-metre Manari 52 to Cannes after commissioning the boat as a dedicated chase yacht for a new megayacht under construction.
Leopard 53 Powercat Gets Next-Generation Redesign
Leopard Catamarans has reworked its 53 Powercat with revised exterior living areas, a quieter machinery arrangement and refreshed accommodation while retaining the proven 15.40-metre platform.
Leopard 43 Introduces New Generation Sailing Catamaran
Leopard Catamarans has introduced the all-new Leopard 43, replacing the successful Leopard 42 with a larger-rigged, reverse-bow sailing catamaran focused on visibility and easier onboard circulation.
ILIAD 53F OffGrid Hybrid Makes World Premiere
ILIAD Catamarans is making its European debut with the world premiere of the 16.37-metre ILIAD 53F OffGrid Hybrid, combining diesel propulsion, electric drive and extensive solar generation.
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