A new American stage for the Long Range line
Solaris Power has confirmed that its 70 Long Range will make its US show debut at the 2026 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, which runs from 28 October to 1 November. The boat was already introduced to European audiences, but its arrival at the Florida exhibition gives American buyers a chance to compare the long-range philosophy with the brand's established Open range.
The Italian builder has identified Dock FG54 as its show location. Alongside the 70 Long Range, Solaris plans to present the 44 Open and 52 Open ST, creating a compact exhibition of distinct approaches to family cruising and waterside social life.
The significance of a new cruising range
The 70 Long Range marks a broader product direction for Solaris Power, which is best known for highly finished walkaround boats and open-cockpit living. Here the priority shifts toward protected interior space, efficient passage-making and amenities intended to support more sustained time afloat.
At approximately 21 metres, the yacht sits below the conventional 24-metre superyacht threshold yet offers a serious owner-operator proposition. For buyers moving up from a dayboat, the key decision is often less about outright length than whether the layout can keep guests comfortable across changing weather and longer itineraries.
Outdoor living still matters
Solaris highlights a forward lounge, an extensive cockpit, a fully equipped waterside beach area and walkaround side decks. These are familiar ingredients from the company's open models, but their integration with the Long Range concept reflects an attempt to preserve outdoor enjoyment without compromising the practicality of a cruising yacht.
A spacious tender garage is also part of the published design brief. Stowing a tender properly matters for passage-making because a clear deck can improve movement around the yacht and leave entertaining areas available when guests are aboard.
An interior intended for more than a weekend
The builder places particular emphasis on generous accommodation and a saloon arranged for long stays rather than brief coastal hops. Space for a substantial galley, seating and storage can make the difference between a yacht that feels impressive at a show and one that works reliably through an extended season.
Interior design is credited by Solaris to its design team in collaboration with Anton Re Design. Buyers will want to examine how sightlines, ventilation, access to cabins and separation of service areas work in person, since promotional dimensions rarely tell the whole story about daily circulation.
Three boats, three ownership priorities
The 44 Open provides the smaller, more direct interpretation of the Solaris boating experience, with its deck areas conceived as the centre of activity. The 52 Open ST adds an extended T-top and a full-height windscreen, a layout intended to make the helm and social areas more usable when conditions change.
The 70 Long Range is the counterpoint: more volume, greater separation between interior and exterior functions, and a brief focused on travel. Bringing the three together allows prospective owners to weigh how often they entertain at anchor against how far they expect to cruise.
What to watch at the US premiere
A US show debut is a commercial and operational milestone, not another launch of the hull. Practical questions at Fort Lauderdale will concern North American support, drivetrain preferences, fuel and water management, tender handling and cabin flexibility for the intended owner profile.
Solaris Power has invited prospective visitors to arrange viewings ahead of the event. The October exhibition should provide a useful benchmark for the extent to which the Long Range platform translates Italian styling into the quieter, more methodical rhythms of a long coastal or offshore itinerary.
