Frauscher is arriving at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2026 with five models split between its in-water and on-land display areas. The line-up brings the Frauscher x Porsche 790 Spectre together with the 1017 GT, 1212 Ghost, 1212 Ghost Air and 1414 Demon, giving visitors a broad view of the Austrian builder’s current performance-boat range.
The selection is useful because it does not present one propulsion or deck concept as the answer for every owner. Buyers can compare a compact electric sports boat with larger combustion-powered day boats and open-air variants, making Cannes a practical opportunity to decide which Frauscher character best fits the way a boat will actually be used.
The 790 Spectre puts electric performance at the entrance
The smallest and newest technology story in the group is the Frauscher x Porsche 790 Spectre. Developed around Porsche-derived electric propulsion, the model arrives shortly after setting a 51.05-knot average speed record at the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, giving the Cannes display a performance credential that goes beyond static specifications.
Its presence beside conventional models allows buyers to compare more than acceleration. They can look at battery packaging, cockpit space, charging needs and the trade-off between range and speed, then decide whether electric ownership fits their local infrastructure and usage pattern rather than treating the drivetrain as a purely environmental choice.
The 1017 GT represents the established sports-boat formula
Frauscher describes the five boats as different characters with one design signature, and the 1017 GT remains one of the clearest expressions of the brand’s classic performance approach. Its low profile and open cockpit target owners who prioritise driving, day use and distinctive styling without needing the accommodation volume of a larger cruising yacht.
For prospective buyers, the 1017 GT also provides a useful reference point against the newer electric 790. A conventional powertrain still offers familiar refuelling and range behaviour, while the smaller electric boat changes the operating experience through quiet power and charging rather than fuel stops.
The Ghost models show two interpretations of the same length
The 1212 Ghost and 1212 Ghost Air give visitors a direct comparison between more protected and more open deck arrangements within the same model family. The difference is not simply cosmetic because wind protection, shade, seating circulation and the way passengers move aboard can determine whether a boat suits long coastal days or shorter high-energy outings.
Seeing both versions in the same show helps owners avoid choosing from photographs alone. A roofline or open cockpit can look attractive on screen but feel very different once guests are moving through the boat, using the seating and considering where bags, water toys and personal items will go during a real day underway.
The 1414 Demon sits at the upper end of the display
The 1414 Demon brings greater length and presence while staying well below Luxury Yacht Guide’s 24-metre ceiling. It represents the most substantial expression of Frauscher’s current day-boat philosophy in the Cannes group and gives buyers a way to see how the brand’s styling and performance ideas scale upward.
More size can add comfort and offshore capability, but it also changes berthing, fuel use and owner expectations. A buyer moving from the 10-to-12-metre part of the range should therefore compare not only extra seating and deck area but the practical costs of operating a larger, more powerful boat through a full season.
A five-model display makes differences easier to understand
Boat shows are most valuable when several related models can be inspected without relying on memory. Frauscher’s Cannes line-up lets buyers move between lengths, drivetrains and deck arrangements while the same design language, materials and brand philosophy remain constant.
That makes compromises more visible. An owner who initially wants the largest boat may discover that a smaller model is easier to handle and provides all the space required, while another may find that the additional shelter or accommodation of a larger platform justifies the extra complexity.
Cannes is also a test of Frauscher’s broader identity
The Porsche collaboration has given Frauscher considerable attention in electric boating, but the wider range shows that the company is not repositioning itself as an electric-only builder. Instead, battery propulsion is being added as another branch within an established performance portfolio.
That mixed strategy may suit the current market, where charging infrastructure and owner expectations vary widely between regions. Cannes gives Frauscher the chance to present electric innovation without asking every customer to adopt it immediately, while still showing how the same emphasis on design and driving experience carries across the five boats on display.
