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Death of the Generator: Inside the 72-Foot Masterpiece Built for Solar-Backed Silence

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A rare fracture in the global cruising market has appeared in Fort Lauderdale. Suertudo, an expertly spec’d Outer Reef 720, has hit the block, offering a high-stakes shortcut for those unwilling to endure a multiyear build queue. With a staggering 2,700-nautical mile range and a custom solar-integrated hardtop, this vessel doesn’t just promise adventure—it delivers total sovereignty on the water. In a world of compromise, this is the definitive long-range masterclass.

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The 1921 Standard: How Foglizzo’s Italian Heritage Just Claimed the Superyacht Elite

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Foglizzo Leather concluded a masterclass in Italian craftsmanship at METSTRADE 2025, proving that true exclusivity is felt, not just seen. Having built a reputation since 1921 across the worlds of vintage cars and private aviation, the third-generation artisans arrived in Amsterdam to remind the yachting industry what happens when heritage meets relentless innovation. Their latest custom developments suggest a shift toward tactile storytelling—where every hide tells a unique, handcrafted narrative for the discerning owner.

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Skip the Line: The 79-Foot Dutch Masterpiece With a Superyacht Soul

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A rare fracture in the exclusive Dutch waitlist has appeared. A Zeelander 8 build slot is unexpectedly available mid-construction, offering a 12-month shortcut to 79 feet of pure nautical sovereignty. This isn’t just a boat; it’s a 40-knot symphony of curved aesthetics and silent engineering that usually takes years to secure. In a world of mass production, this is your invitation to own the extraordinary before the window slams shut.

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Total Sovereignty: Protecting Your Hull With the Industry’s Smartest AI Co-Pilot

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SEA.AI concluded a technical masterclass at METSTRADE 2025, centering on the Watchkeeper platform. This modular AI lookout earned a Special Mention at the DAME Design Awards, proving that thermal and optical sensors are the new baseline for elite navigation. By detecting floating hazards, mammals, and unlit vessels that escape radar, the system delivers an authoritative edge. Discover how this co-pilot is currently altering the offshore landscape.

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Sailing While They Motor: The All-Carbon K6 and the Death of the Engine Hour

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Kinetic Catamarans is tearing up the blueprints of luxury multihulls with the all-new K6, a 63 and 67-foot assault on the status quo. By utilizing an uncompromising all-carbon construction and a North 3Di sail plan, the K6 is engineered to fly when others are forced to motor. It isn’t just about speed; it’s a bespoke, short-handed masterclass in minimalist aesthetics, designed for those who demand more than a standard horizon.

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Fast Spin, Zero Fluid: The Hydraulic-Free Strategy That Won the DAME Award

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Dometic Group AB concluded a historic run at METSTRADE 2025, cementing their status as a technical titan with the DG3 Gyro Stabilizer. This active gyroscopic masterpiece arrived as a DAME Design Award winner, ditching messy hydraulics for an all-electric, 48VDC architecture. With a 40% reduction in power draw and lightning-fast spin-up times, the DG3 proved that serious stability no longer belongs exclusively to the superyacht elite.

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Solar-Powered Sovereignty: The Slovenian Hull That Makes Generators Obsolete

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Greenline Yachts is closing the year by tearing up the rulebook on mid-range cruisers. The newly unveiled Greenline 42 is a calculated strike at the heart of the market, blending a 25-knot optimized hull with an aggressive 4.5 kW solar array. Gone are the days of noisy generators; this is about silent, energy-independent luxury. With a world premiere set for boot Düsseldorf 2026, the industry is bracing for a new standard in coastal autonomy.

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3-Layer Authority: High-Performance Gear for the Modern Navigator

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CODE-ZERO left a definitive mark at METSTRADE 2025, proving that elite racing gear doesn’t have to weigh you down. The collection centered on the Waypoint Jacket—an ultralight, 438-gram fortress—and a Salopette engineered for the most aggressive offshore conditions. By blending 10,000 mm waterproof ratings with a sleek, crossover aesthetic, the brand reaffirmed its status as the go-to label for sailors who demand high-performance protection without sacrificing an ounce of style.

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Bifold Doors and Diesel Heat: Surtees Redefines the Serious Weekend Cabin

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Surtees just executed a strategic masterstroke for the serious offshore crowd. By shrinking the massive capability of their flagship 800 into the 770 Game Fisher XL, they’ve bypassed restrictive towing laws without losing an ounce of gritty performance. With a cabin that feels more like a luxury basecamp than a standard fishing rig, this machine is already racking up orders before most can even get a look.

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Night Vision Evolved: The 4K Laser Spotlight Strategy for Critical Missions

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FLIR arrived at METSTRADE 2025 with a technical protagonist that left the industry recalibrating its expectations for thermal safety. The M460-LRF Elite system emerged as a DAME Design Award nominee, blending 4K ultra-low light vision with a staggering 12KM laser rangefinder inside a ruggedized, three-axis stabilized gimbal. It wasn’t just about visibility; it was about the neural networks and AI tracking that now stand guard over the world’s most elite bridges.

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