Honda Marine has a clear strategy for the upcoming boating season: to offer turnkey solutions in which hull and propulsion are developed together, optimized down to the smallest detail to deliver real value to the
Honda Marine Europe will be one of the key players at the Paris Boat Show. The global leader in high-performance outboard engines will take part in the new French exhibition – scheduled from November 26
After a year of growth and major innovations, Honda Marine Europe returns to METSTRADE 2025 as a key player. The world’s leading trade show for boating professionals will take place at RAI Amsterdam from November
Right Whale 250 XSR, the new engine presented by SELVA MARINE Selva Marine raises the bar in terms of performance and efficiency with the launch of the new Right Whale 250 XSR outboard. This model,
A boat designed for top-level sport fishing, yet equipped with technical and stylistic solutions that will impress even the most demanding enthusiasts: this is the new T250 VM MAX presented by Antonello Salvi at the
Two premieres in a single test: the new Idea 100, flagship of the Italian shipyard Idea Marine, and the first pair of Honda BF350 engines in their brand-new and eye-catching Sporty White finish. A double
Sixty years of experience in marine propulsion with an eye always on the future. That’s how FPT Industrial presented itself at the 2025 Genoa International Boat Show, showcasing not only its high-speed diesel engines but
Honda Marine Europe has as announced the arrival on the European market of the new generation of 4-cylinder and V6 outboard engines, completely renewed in terms of design, technology, and performance, and available at European
Selva Black Bass 8 and Tender VIB 270 A tender and an outboard are two essential accessories on board any boat. In this sea trial, carried out in the waters of Sardinia, we testing
At the 2025 Miami Boat Show, held in the past few days, the editorial team of The International Yachting Media attended Honda Marine’s highly anticipated presentation, where the brand unveiled the preview of its mid-range
A new 300HP outboard engine, specifically designed for navigating the waters of the Mediterranean. Selva Marine presented the new 300 XSR “White Whale” at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2024, a model that, as its name
Mercury Avator 75e – 110e: Mercury Marine unveils two new electric outboards and an innovative high-voltage propulsion system The unstoppable Mercury Marine strikes another blow and, during the Consumer Electric Show (CES) in Las Vegas,
Selva Marine‘s success at the Genoa Boat Show is a good representation of 2023 for the Valtellina-based company, which has just celebrated its 60th anniversary this year. A remarkable milestone for the Made in Italy
The highest Made in Italy quality, innovative production technologies, ongoing expansion and, of course, its iconic outboards: this is Selva Marine. The company, originally producing components for the Lambretta Innocenti on the outskirts of Milan
Selva Marine : from metal to outboards “There are only two companies in Italy that are able to switch from an aluminium block to a complete engine. One is Ferrari, the other is Selva Marine”.
Mercury 500R: sea trial for the most powerful outboards ever. A special atmosphere is in the air at Mercury Racing. May be because the headquarters are in Wisconsin, but everyone here is friendly, straightforward and,
It is called Mercury Racing V8 500R and it is the most powerful engine ever built by Mercury Marine’s Racing division. Just four months after the launch of the 400R, the American boating giant pulls
The new Volvo Penta IPS 40 doubles power to the most popular propulsion systems on the market. After a short period of time, the new Volvo Penta IPS drive 40 doubles power to the most
Whilst at the 2023 Düsseldorf boat show I was asked to test the new Mercury Avator 7.5e electric outboard. Why not it was -2° but I was up for the challenge. As you might know,
Lürssen launches its Innovation Lab, an innovation centre to explore new propulsion solutions for superyachts
It is hard not to be impressed by the deployment of forces that Mercury Marine put in place to enable us to thoroughly test the new Mercury V10 Verado, in its 350 and 400 HP
Mercury V10: new Verado 350 and Verado 400 are the first industry’s 10-cylinder outboards It is a world premiere in grand style that brings us to discover the brand-new Mercury Verado V10 which, once again,
A year has already passed since I wrote about the Epropulsion Spirit 1.0 Evo, the amazing Epropulsion electric outboard that now travels with our lab-boat around Italy, and of which I admit, I am very
Mercury Racing has entered a two-year sponsorship program with the Formula One Powerboat Championship series. The agreement, announced just before the start of the racing calendar, is for the 2022 and 2023 racing seasons and
When thinking about a replacement propulsion system for your work or recreational boat, and perhaps thinking about a hybrid or fully electric system, the name Transfluid immediately comes to mind. Transfluid-Bellmarine is a leader in
Volvo Penta is working on a hybrid engine for the Arctic seas, a project that contributes to a revolution in green yachting and sustainable tourism Hybrid-propelled yachting: Volvo Penta opens up even more. And it
Scanner Envy 860 and Cox 300, a very interesting duo Scanner Marine has always stood out for its design. A unique and unmistakable style that has led the boatyard to manufacture boats that are fundamentally
Transfluid hybrid system: three recent important applications in the civil, military and tourism sectors. And legitimate questions: when will government incentives be provided to encourage the green revolution in the yachting sector too? The green
New Mercury Verado V12 600 Sea Trial The progress that Mercury outboards have made over the last four years is simply incredible. A path that started in 2018 with the presentation of the V6 and
Mercury Marine’s new 7.6 liter V12 600hp Verado outboard engine represents a quantum leap for boats larger than 45/50 feet. Among other things, this is the hallmark of an engine that “redefines outboard performance for
It’s not every day that you have two Pirelli 42 at your disposal. If you then find a Mercury 450R triple and a Verado 400 couple at the stern, it means that you are about
Two seasons have passed since Selva provided our editorial staff’s Daydreamer with a new engine for the tender: it’s the Selva Guppy 2.5, an outboard that has proven to be a valuable ally on our
The Saim Group, whose business is focused on the Marine, Industrial and Engineering sectors, celebrates its first 70 years of activity. The celebrations speak of a history of success and continuous evolution, including in the
At the Venice Boat Show, Transfluid presents the new EM375 electric motor Massive presence of hybrid and electric propulsion systems for boats at the Venice Boat Show. Transfluid is certainly one of the main protagonists:
Amer Yachts presents Volvo Penta with a study on the noise reduction of Swedish engines A gift for the future, a forward-looking gift. As part of the Nobel Week Sanremo 2020, an event dedicated to
At Genoa Boat Show, Selva Marine introduced many 2021 novelties in world premiere With its collection of outboards and its fleet of registration-free boats, Selva Marine, once again, conquered the public of the Genoa Boat
Amer Yachts unveiled the project of the first hull in recyclable fiber at Genoa Boat Show Five years ago, it was the first shipyard in Europe to introduce IPS propulsion on boats over 90 feet
Scanner Marine Envy 710 and the first electric hydro-jet outboard: a successful combination Agility is the first requirement to keep up with times. And agility is also the main feature that has always characterized the
Selva Marine intorduces the Selva Spearfish 100XSR EFI Present with its iconic inflatable boats, fiberglass boats and 2- and 4-stroke engines, the Italian shipyard presented to the international audience the new Selva Spearfish 100XSR EFI
Selva Marine launches a new range of outboards with electric starter and built-in battery Outboards from 6 to 10 HP represent an intermediate power range where engines are too big to be started manually without
The new Mercury Racing 450R have come Just four months after the commercial release of the Verado 400, which we tested in world premiere at the Miami Boat Show, Mercury introduces its new power leader:
Mercury 4 HP FourStroke Test Choosing the right outboard for your tender is never easy. Most boat owners have medium-sized boats that usually come equipped with a tender from 2 to 3.5 meters in length.
Yamaha 425 V8 XTO Offshore : the sea trial Presented last September at both Cannes Yachting Festival and Genoa International Boat Show, the new Yamaha 425 V8 XTO Offshore is the first outboard with direct
Sea Trial for the new Mercury Verado 400 It’s been only a few days since the brand-new Mercury Verado 400 were presented and, as usual for Mercury, the outboards are already available for testing. After
Servio Davì’s ICE RIB CHALLENGE unveiled in Miami Yesterday, at Miami Boat Show, was the start of the ICE RIB CHALLENGE, the last adventure that Sergio Davì, a veteran of these type of challenges, is
Mercury Verado 400 Yes, you’ve got the point. We’re not talking about of the 400 R but about the all-new Mercury Verado 400, presented in world premiere at Miami Boat Show yesterday. The new engine
Christmas has come. For many, this holiday revokes memories of show and mountains. But, even if Santa Claus and his reindeer will leave from the North Pole, they will inevitably cross the sea. In the
One of the most common mistakes is to classify the new Evinrude E Tec G2 150 H.O. as conventional two-stroke engines. Fitted with the advanced E-Tec technology, they use a computerized management module to control
Selva Guppy 2,5 and Karnic 702 : small, comfortable and practical ! Here we are at Selva Marine‘s booth of Genoa International Boat Show. It is impossible not to see it because it is situated
If, when thinking about diesel inboard engines, your memory made you recall pictures of heavy bulky motors, now you must reset all standards because Mercury Marine has introduced a new innovative product. With a weight
The Canadian brand Evinrude is the starting point of our survey on how the main marine heat engine manufacturers are preparing to launch the future clean low-emission and low-consumption engines. Carbon dioxide and polluting gas
Mercury V8 and V6 : power and (electronic) control It’s a historic moment for Mercury Marine. The sum of the two latest novelties, the launch of the new V6 3.4-liter outboard in Miami last February
The Ligurian city will host the first Marina di Varazze Classic Cars, an elegance contest for classic cars built until 1970, organized by Marina di Varazze in collaboration with “Automobilismo d’epoca” magazine and “Ruote d’epoca
After the Round Italy Rib Tour, now is time for a new crossing experience to the Pillars of Hercule and back. The means is always a RIB and the challenge is always a resistance test
Responsive, strong and well-tuned, Evinrude two-strokes originated from a group of American, Canadian and Austrian engineers that saved the brand from business failure in the early 2000s. Two-strokes have been progressively abandoned by most of
Ideas generally spring up from personal experiences and the belief that reality can be shaped at will. For many this is just pure speculation; for others, it is a strong incentive to create concrete, unconventional
When the Pardo 43 was officially presented at Cannes Yachting Festival last September, it was difficult to imagine how the market would have reacted to this small revolution. Because, after almost 45 years of experience
When you think about a fishing boat, the image that generally comes to your mind is a rather precise one: high superstructures, imposing bulkheads, a well-equipped fishing cockpit, perfect yet little “sacrificed” essential interiors. Viking Yachts
“Hey, I know that guy!”. Boat shows often offer an opportunity to have chance encounters. But if this someone is Salvatore Ranieri in his workout clothes and the occasion is the Miami Yacht Show, an
The celebration of the Bavaria Yachts’ 40th anniversary as well as the official presentation of the major achievements and future planes of the German boatyard at Boot Dusseldorf came not as surprise. More specifically, the
Launched in world première in Miami a few days ago, the new Mercury V6 FoursStroke 175hp, 200hp and 225 hp outboards are really innovative. On second though, that must have been a brave choice for Mercury since
More efficiency, less noise, lower fuel consumption, more power and easy maintenance. These are the promises and challenges launched by Mercury Marine at the 2018 Miami International Boat Show. « These outboards set a new
In the tradition of Raymarine, one of the top brands by FLIR systems, every boat show provides the opportunity for launching a new product. Boot Düsseldorf is no exception and, this time, the new product
“ If you have to ask me how much it costs, you can’t afford it”. Far from being nice, this expression, however, successfully reflects what Brabus thinks about its corporate philosophy. The Dusseldorf-based company is indeed
After much awaited anticipation, partly tempered by the disclosure of the first pictures stolen some days ago by our journalists and published on our Facebook page, the NJ 700 XL – the latest creation by
Finding a luxury yacht at a good price without risking a con? The challenge is difficult yet not impossible. We’ve already talked about Troostwijk and boats auctioned by some leasing companies because their owners ran
Grand Banks is synonym with a well-defined style: the Downeast Style. This term refers to a particular view of things and a stylistic approach originated in the coastlines stretching from Canada to Maine. As for
The deadline is just around the corner. Next 31st December is the deadline for antifouling paints manufacturers to send out a detailed report to Echa -the European chemicals agency – which demonstrates that all their
A 9-meter inflatable boat can be considered as the largest of the small models or, if you prefer, the smallest among the big models. The different perspective depends on the general concept and, above all, the type
Cranchi Acquamarina 31: description and market positioning Since she appeared on the marked for the first time, the Cranchi Acquamarina 31 has been a model of inspiration for all open, medium-sized powerboats. Boasting sporty lines, well-balanced performance,
Parisian stage for the launch of the new entry in Selva Marine’s Evolution range. We’ re talking about the Selva D 540 Evo, a 5.35-metre inflatable boat which joins a family which already counts 11
Interesting news for the top management of Volvo Penta, the world leading supplier of inboard and inboard-outboard motors for yachts and sailboats. The Swedish firm has indeed appointed Nicola Pomi Vice President of marine sales division
Mutual influences between automobile and leisure marine industry have become increasingly widespread, resulting into multiple contaminations and mixtures both in terms of design and technology. A sort of osmosis which has not always succeeded in
The new Mercury Marine EFI FourStroke 12/20hp engine is the world’s first portable outboard equipped with an efficient tiller handle which can be adjusted for right- and left-hand control. With a displacement of just 333 cc and
An extraordinarily seaworthy hull. This is, in our opinion, the main distinctive characteristic of the new Nuova Jolly Marine Prince 25. The sea trial that we experienced in the choppy sea of Genoa some weeks
The Prestige 420 is the entry point in the most prestigious and most refined powerboat line built by the French giant Prestige Yachts. Like its large siblings – 14 units including coupé and flybridge models, from 42 to 75 feet – the yacht was
2017 has been an explosive year for Nuova Jolly Marine which, after the launch of the Prince 33 Sport Cabin, is now ready to join the “Nautic” Paris Boat Show with two new models: the
Started in the first decade of the 21st century, the era of giant RIBs is finally over and, now, it’s time for boatyards to build models where size is not the major priority. Even in
An essential key to the success of a boatyard lies in its ability to modernize the yachts it builds. In other words, a successful boat manufacturer is able to improve its products both from an
Zar Formenti inflatable boats in great form at the 2014 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. The big stand arranged by the company hosted a dozen of RIBs, representing about a third of the 30 models built by
Maybe the pioneer of a new generation of boats, the Adler Supera Hybrid is the first yacht built by the Swiss shipyard Adler Yacht that has chosen the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show to make
Great success for Absolute Yachts at Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. At the American boat show, the Italian boatyard has shown the reasons which have led it to succeed over the last few years. In other
Her world debut is scheduled to take place at the new Paris Boat Show. We’re talking about the new Merry Fisher 1905, the latest creation and the new flagship of the Jeanneau‘s range, designed to respond to a
Elegant stand and prestigious boats for Nuova Jolly at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. A choice that fully reflects the planned commercial move of the shipyard that, in military terms, could be defined as
There is no doubt. The “queen” of the numerous models presented at the 2017 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show by the French shipyard Prestige Yachts was the Prestige 460 S, the new member of the
10-meter inflatable boats haven’t been making news for years if we consider size as the most important feature of a boat. In their golden age, whose acme can be found in summer 2008, ” the
What happens when a yacht owner can’t afford to pay it? Generally, the boat is auctioned at a very low price to the delight of new buyers. The Europe’s largest and most highly respected online
The new Pearl 80 – the latest 24-meter creation by Pearl Yachts which aims to fill the breech between the Pearl 65 and the Pearl 95- has made her world debut this week at Fort Lauderdale International
Marine diesel engines, marine generators, installation kits, engine shafts, propellers, electric systems… The list is even longer but, maybe, we’ve already made the idea. Solé Diesel is a company where “multitasking” is the main priority, specialized
The Ranieri Cayman 26 Sport Touring is the middle element of the Ranieri International RIB line that currently includes other three models: the Cayman 23, the 28 and the 31. The Sport Touring version includes
There are boats – and the FB 38 Corsa Stab is one of them – destined to remain in one’s memory for a very long time. Instead, they will remain there for ever, if dementia
When we talk about “vision” with reference to the new Prestige 520, we want to refer to the pictures of the sea that actually come to the guests of this new flybridge model even when
Launched in February, after two years of works, the Tankoa S501 Vertige represents the quintessence of the best engineering skills of Italian boat industry. After her delivery to an experienced French owner and an intense charter season in
From Cyprus to Genoa to present versatile boats designed to suit different needs. Karnic Boats is one of the boatyards that make internationality a distinctive feature of the Genoa Boat Show which, in turn, therefore becomes a
Enthusiasts of the “American way of boating”, rejoice! Today, with the Marlin Boat Marlin 24 SR, you can have an American-style boat to enjoy sea and water sports but 100% made in Italy. With an
While we climb on board the Frauscher 1414 Demon in Cannes, we immediately realize the aim designer Gerard Kiska pursued when he drew the lines of this highly desirable object: the beauty of the 1414 Demon
Last year, we tested a ZAR 85 SL powered with a powerful Suzuki DF 300 engine. Out test experience had highlighted all the qualities of the Formenti‘s flagship and we actually didn’t need to find
A new model has joined the Jeanneau NC range this year. Officially presented to the world at the last Cannes Yachting Festival, the NC 33 drew the audience’s attention with her ergonomic and fluid lines
Talking with Brunello Acampora leaves little room for loss orientation. He is so filled with creativity that his speeches broaden, extend over other subjects and then, masterfully, converge and come back again by giving a deep
Many boatyards have chosen the Genoa International Boat Show to present their new creations. Among them, Marlin Boat was proud to launch a very innovative craft: the Marlin 24 SR, an inflatable boat with a
The Absolute Yachts Navetta 52 stands out for her capacity to develop the boat category she represents. Until about ten years ago, in fact, the concept of trawler was exclusively related to the idea of a displacing
Yachting industry is clearly showing its first signs of recovery. Double-figure growth is palpable as is the general mood of insiders who, of course, looked forward of going out of crisis and going back to selling
Built by the Turkish boutique yacht designer and builder Mazu Yachts, the first Mazu 42 Walk-Around was delivered to her owner last August and presented at the just ended Monaco Yacht Show as the latest
During the last Genoa International Boat Show, Alessandro Conti, General Manager of Brunswick Marine Italia, introduced us the Mercury Diesel 6.7L 550hp engine, the new propulsion system that has enabled the FB Design 38 Stab
Yachting has grown by leaps and bounds over the last few years and a sufficient sailing quality is now discernible in almost all models currently available on the market. But yachtsmen know that not all
2017 has brought a rain of novelties for Jeanneau, including the birth of the new Sun Odyssey range and the enlargement of the Cap Camarat family. The work of the French boatyard has been particularly
Yachting design follows a very particular evolution and wallows in long standstill periods where, rather than delighted by novelties, beauty standards are simply restyled and updated although generally welcomed as up with the times in that
Open powerboat enthusiasts rejoice! At the Genoa International Boat Show, visitors were delighted by a generous amount of new models ranging from 7 up to 20 metres in length. Those on display were not open
Walking around the world’s most luxurious boat show, it can happen to have some unexpected encounters. So, while we are going down the pier reserved for “Tender and Toys” near the Quai Antoine, we spot a
Sometimes, the secret to success is much less secret than one might think. A good product and a tight-knit team are enough to produce unthinkable effects on the market. That’s – in my opinion – the
We already announced the launch of the brand new Amer 110 last August, when the new creation of the Sanremo-based boatyard had touched water for the first time. In the few following weeks, Permare Group’s staff completed its work
To be on cloud nine is a typical English idiom used to express a state of supreme elation and happiness. And “Cloud 9” is the name chosen by the owner of the new beautiful 74-metre CRN
Selva Marine has joined the Genoa International Boat Show with three new outboards outputting from 6 up to 9.9 horsepower: the Oyster 6, the Black Bass 8 and the Piranha 9.9. All three outboards share an interesting
What are two aeronautical engineers doing in the world of yachting? They apply their knowledge, of course, along with a methodological approach to boat manufacturing since, after all, boats, like planes in the air, move
To sea trial a boat means to collect data about its performances – speed, fuel consumption, planing performances, responsiveness – and sailing impressions: turns, hull stability and on-board livability. This activity can be performed only
The Navetta 73 has just been awarded at Cannes Yachting Festival and the organizational machine of Absolute Yachts is working fast and hard again to join the Genoa International Boat Show. After the Cannes experience,
It’s always a pleasure to see a shipyard presenting something new. Furthermore, if the boat in question is even innovative and clearly brave, all the ingredients are there for the novelty to become successfully. The Arkos
Cannes Yachting Festival is the perfect setting to launch the best novelties of yachting market. And yacht-builder Sanlorenzo has chosen this international appointment to present the new SX88, the first model of the innovative SX
Today, the real star at Cannes Yaching Festival has been Azimut Yachts, the prestigious Italian yach builder owned by Azimut Benetti Group. The brand has indeed presented four new models, all designed by architect Stefano
The Europe’s most beautiful design in the field of boat industry comes from a country that doesn’t have a sea. The absence of large extends of water is not a limit for Ganz Boats that,
An extremely crowded Absolute Weekend welcomes us in the enchanting frame of the Marina di Varazze, Italy, and we immediately feel like home. Since we visited this shipyard for the first time, we’ve indeed perceived
“Reaching for the Absolute“: these are the words chosen by the Italian shipyard Absolute Yachts to express the philosophy underling its popular boats that have conquered the world with their unique interpretation of sailing experience. While
In its 53 years of activity, the French shipyard Amel Yachts has always been a whole other story. Unconventional and designed to sail all around the world, Amel boats have always stood out for their great
127,190 visitors in six days, over 800 exhibitors for a total of one thousand boats. In the light of the excellent figures of the 2016 edition, the Genoa International Boat Show comes back and, about
Over the last few years, Amer Yachts has established itself as the symbol of innovation in the world yachting industry. There’s probably something hidden in the Amelio family’s DNA that constantly leads the Permare Group
Delivered by the Italian importer Carlo Selva after an exciting series of some boat shows and the Italian NavigaMi exhibition, the Torqueedo 1003 climbed on board our Daydreamer in early summer. This means that the
It should have happened last August 11th in Safak, Turkey. An out-of-control tender crashed into a jetty spreading panic among bathers. The pilot had fallen overboard during a manoeuver, probably because he didn’t wear the
There are many reasons that motivate people to buy a sailing or motor boat. Generally, emotion plays a central role but many other elements usually affect – or should affect – the purchasing process. One
Naumatec is a company specialized in luxury tenders planning and production. We already saw some models in Florida some months ago: fast and elegantly-designed boats with innovative lines. Powered by jet engines and offering high customization
Frauscher will join the next Cannes Yaching Festival with a mysterious new creation named 858 Fantom Air. No pictures or renderings have been disclosed yet since the boat will be unveiled only during the French
The Ice Cat 61 is a boat destined to “break through” on the market , as confirmed by her departure from the shipyard when, because of her size, as planned, a wall was knocked down
Volvo Penta D13 1000 and D13 IPS1350 engines: Volvo enters superyachts market. With the new D13-1000 engine, Volvo Penta not only launches the most powerful engine never built but actually enters the market of recreational superyachts.
Italian Style will be on display in all its glory at the next international boat exhibitions. Rio Yachts, one among the most appreciated Italian brands in the world, will indeed join both the next Cannes Yachting
32 models of the Classic 121 yacht series sold in 10 years certify how this model actually meets owners’ taste. Such a large number of creations has clearly enabled Benetti Yachts to develop such a specific experience on
The first Prince 33 Sport Cabin cuts through the waters of Côte d’Azur. In Mandelieu La Napoule, Nuova Jolly Marine has, in fact, launched hull number one of the new model, whose prototype had been
The deal of attention and enthusiasm Jeanneau shipyard devotes to its “smaller” boats is always as good as the efforts put into its luxury yachts. With the same accuracy, in fact, the shipyard renovates and
There are things that no one can change. Because they resist everything, including the misguided attempts of some delirious politicians who, neglectful of their birth of place and the existence of 8,309 km of coastline
For a boating enthusiast, visiting a shipyard is always a great experience. Then, if the shipyard in question is also the manufacturer of extraordinary boats sold all around the world, the effect is certainly amplified. We went
“The Gozzo Sorrentino must be heard and understood, because it tells a story, our story, and shows us a way of searching for the quality of life that we have lost.” To Talk with Cataldo
It could have been the pleasure to be arrived after the long crossing from La Spezia to Ibiza, which rouse in us an extreme desire to land , and probably also the fatigue of the
With the recent introduction of its new top-of-the-line engine, Suzuki Marine offers all the power you want for your outboards. At 350 horsepower, this V6 four-stroke outboard is named DF 350 A and is the
The news is no way secret but, at least at present, it hasn’t had the impact it deserves: an Atlantic crossing from Palermo to Recife, Brazil, on a Master 996 rib powered by two Suzuki
It was a unique unprecedented event that organized by Absolute Yachts last 13th and 14th May in Portopiccolo, about 20 km away from Trieste, to present the new Absolute 58 Fly. It was indeed the
It’s not the first time that the passion for the sea results in a professional dimension. What’s rare, however, is to see a businessman who, after having developed all his career in other sectors, finally decides
The new flagship of the Azimut Yachts‘ most exclusive line, the Grande Collection, is achieving great success. The evidence doesn’t result from the first renderings and previews, cleverly rationed by the shipyard, but from facts: already
Photo by Lorenzo Giulietti Ganz Boats strikes regardless its beautiful boats. The location of the shipyard, for example, is itself a strength. The headquarters, on the left shore of the long narrow river following the bright
24-knot maximum speed, surfing in 6 seconds at 9 knots. What these data have to do with a tender? At first sight nothing, especially is we only focus on a classic concept of tender: a
How may reasons are behind the birth of an enterprise? The word itself is open to a dual interpretation. On one hand, it embodies hard heroic implications; on the other one, it can simply refer to the
She’s called Home and, according to her manufacturer, the Dutch Heensen Yachts boatyard, she is the first large yacht equipped with hybrid propulsion. 50 metres long, this new creation features aluminium hull and very luxury
It’s a little hard to get used to the idea that what we’re testing can be conceived as a luxury tender. Yet, the Zar 49 SL, where the initials stand for Sport Luxury line, is
A chance encounter in a nice cold windy afternoon on Lake Maggiore, Italy, allows us to know the Nuova Jolly Prince 23. We are there to test two new Raymarine tools about which we’ll tell you in
The fleet of Absolute Yachts docked at Marina di Varazze is majestic. There are several boats docked stern-to that grandstand along the dock as a sign of the great success the Italian shipyard is obtaining all around the
After a hard weekend of storms, Cannes offers us a little taste of summer in these days of April. Rough sea, wind and rain have characterized the last two days that Jeanneau team has spent
Recreational boating has significantly changed over the last few years: it has indeed followed the fast flow of modernity, made of rapid approaches, complete information, “friendly” electronics and immediate control, moving beyond the traditional concept of experience.
Influences and intrusions carried out by large industrial groups in fields different from their own don’t come as a surprise. Especially today, many leading companies constantly try to diversity their activities drawing from complementary sectors and taking
Lean Burn is a patented Suzuki technology which aims to optimize and reduce both fuel consumption and costs. “It’s a very advanced technology – Suzuki Technical Staff Coordinator Marco Massola explained us during our encounter at NauticStore,
One among the most interesting boats we saw at the last Palm Beach International Boat Show was certainly the Vicem 46 IPS. The main reason for that is her timeless design which perfectly combines classic
The news was officially broken few days ago at the Palm Beach International Boat Show. The boats built by the Spanish shipyard Sasga will be distributed in the United States by one among the overseas
Ok, it’s true. The title seems like a bit of a stretch but ingredients are those we have mentioned. At the Palm Beach International Boat Show, attracted by Zar Formenti’s stand, we ran into all
At first glance, it might be mistaken for another unsuccessful attempt to combine the two worlds: road and sea. But if you look at this vehicle with an open mind and more curiosity, then you can realize that it is
We met Marco Massola, Suzuki Marine Italia Technical Staff Coordinator, at Nauticstore in Gianola, Italy. Among the subjects we dealt with and which we’re developing in the next few weeks, we talked about an essential component
Italian Style has different expressions in the US. Among them, there’s certainly Rio Yachts, a brand which has made the history of the Italian boat industry. The reasons are the same which have marked the success
With a length of 20 metres, a jacuzzi positioned in the cockpit, a 40-knot maximum speed and a price of almost 2.6 million dollars, the new Bugatti Niniette 66 is a yacht inspired by an
The LTN 19 Hikari is the new rib built by the namesake Italian LTN shipyard based in Bergamo and owned by Ezio Agazzi and Giulio Sottocornola. LTN Ribs was founded in 1995 as a support company
There are occasions when, after intensive work or an extraordinary challenge, one stops and says: ” more couldn’t be done”. Well, it’s probably what Ranieri International team thought when the first Next 370 SH finally
She caught our attention last week in Miami, where we photographed her. Featuring a very sporty style and lines clearly inspired by automotive industry, she certainly shows luxury and not exactly sober details. We’re talking about Alpha,
While the term is sometimes misused, we often hear of “DNA” to evoke the close link, the sense of belonging as well as the origin of something. In the case of Absolute Yachts, however, the
Telling the boat shows held all over the world means above all to tell the presence of their main players. In the case of Nuova Jolly Marine, one among the main manufacturers of ribs and
Corporate philosophy and constant challenge in the research for product excellence. This is how we can probably sum up the thought of Massimo Jannone, Rio Yachts International Sales Director and Board Member, when, during our
Yellow, red, white, orange… a complete painter palette seems to have descended upon the new Mercury liveries in Miami. The American company plays at home (it’s the leading brand in the USA) and ventures more than any
A few hours after the end of the Miami International Boat Show, the perception of the Italian presence amongst the stands set up in the three distinct locations where the event was held seems to be supported by
The Hatteras 70 Enclosed Bridge presented at the 2017 Miami International Boat Show has a well-protected and extremely bright lounge instead of the flybridge. So, a new version of the already successful Hatteras 70 launched
Cruiser Yachts launches the new 60 Fly at the Miami Boat Show 2017. This latest creation is the new flagship of the American shipyard, which took its first steps in 1904 under the name of Thompson Bros. Boat
The first boat built by the American Minncraft Boatworks shipyard is so beautiful that you can’t not turn around to look her. The Summit 26 is a wooden runabout in perfect ’60s style, reminiscent of
Ocean Alexander is the yacht line ranging from 70 up to 155 feet built by Alexander Marine International. The American shipyard based in Seattle approaches to motorboats in a very pragmatic way, trying to maximize
The International Miami Boat Show is the natural stage for the great American boating, where hundreds of boats of all sorts and many iconic models are exhibited. During our visit overseas these days, we visited
When in May 2015, the historic English car manufacturer based in Gaydon announced the production of a powerboat, the news shook the boating world like a thunderbolt. The reasons for such surprise are even banal
Someone call it Iron Man, others compare it with the legendary steel Jeeg Robot. What’s certain is that it doesn’t go unnoticed. The new Honda outboard, exhibited in the stand of the Japanese company at
This year, Nautic Paris Boat Show represented a really great opportunity for Suzuki. The Japanese company has, in fact, not only exhibited its entire range of outboards but it has also told operators and visitors its
Great world debut at Genoa Boat Show for Suzuki which, in its boundless stand in pavilion B, has unveiled its new 4-cylinder DF 150 AP and DF 175 HP outboards for the first time. The conference
Leggi l’articolo in italiano 12 boats in water and a 600-square-metre stand. At Genoa International Boat Show, Suzuki Marine wants to be the leader. “Genoa International Boat Show, which will take place from September 20th to
Leggi l’articolo in italiano Finally an innovative initiative which will certainly make Suzuki engines holders happy and more serene before leaving for their holidays. It forms a part of the D.O.C (Defence of Customer) Programme
