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The Avigliana Milestone: A 26-Meter Flagship Emerges from the Italian Peaks

At the foot of the Italian mountains, a 26-meter masterpiece has just touched the water. The Seadeck 9, the most ambitious build to emerge from Azimut’s Avigliana shipyard, merges high-velocity carbon engineering with a radical “Fun Island” aft deck. This isn’t just a flagship; it is a 2026 disruptor featuring three levels of terraces and a hybrid heart. Discover the design logic that brings the sea into the salon.

Enclosed Bridge Excellence: The High-Stakes North American Debut of the M50

The Australian offshore benchmark is crossing the Pacific. Maritimo has confirmed the North American debut of the all-new M50 for the 2026 Palm Beach International Boat Show. Fusing a legendary racing heritage with a climate-controlled enclosed flybridge, this 50-foot powerhouse mocks the limitations of its size class. With Volvo Penta D13-800 engines and a 24-knot cruise, it’s a vessel built for those who refuse to compromise on long-range autonomy.

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Metallic Grey Fluidity: Alberto Mancini’s 53-Meter Vision Touches the Water

Rossinavi has officially shifted the 500 GT paradigm with the launch of M/Y HEED. This 53-meter full-aluminum interceptor fuses Alberto Mancini’s clean architectural lines with a high-stakes battery system for silent anchoring. From a private owner’s pool on the upper deck to fold-down beach club platforms, HEED mocks traditional boundaries. Discover the sculpted geometry and Italian craft behind the metallic grey hull currently making waves in Viareggio.

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Four-Season Dominance: How the GT75 Outclassed the 45-Foot Competition

The most authoritative jury in the industry just made their move. After a grueling series of sea trials, the Pardo GT75 has officially been crowned the best in its class at the 2026 Motor Boat Awards in Düsseldorf. This wasn’t a win based on showroom aesthetics alone; it was a victory earned through raw performance and a “mini superyacht” architecture that left the competition in the wake. Discover the grit behind the trophy.

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Standards Week Debut: Recognizing the Architects of Modern Boating Reliability

The maritime industry just gathered in Charleston to settle a high-stakes question: who is actually keeping us safe on the water? As ABYC kicked off Standards Week, a select group of experts walked away with the industry’s most respected accolades. From the transformation of marine education to the digital workflows behind major boat brands, these are the individuals working behind the curtain to ensure your next journey isn’t your last. Discover the winners.

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Dubai Arrival: The 63-Foot Ambition Mastering the Gulf with Specialized Cooling

The Gulf is about to witness a British tactical expansion. Pearl Yachts has officially deployed the first Pearl 63 to Dubai, marking a serious claim to Middle Eastern waters. Fusing Bill Dixon’s naval architecture with Kelly Hoppen’s refined interiors, this vessel has been specifically engineered with extreme-capacity cooling to defy the regional heat. It is a high-pedigree entry designed for a market that demands absolute quality and zero compromise.

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A New Era of Connectivity: Scaling the World’s Leading Marina Network

The Mediterranean is getting smaller, smarter, and more connected. Marinedi Group is arriving in Düsseldorf with a €30 million momentum and a 20% revenue surge that is rattling the status quo of marina management. By fusing a massive 13-port network with high-speed digital booking, they’ve turned the chaotic search for a berth into a calculated, reliable experience. Step into the future of the Mediterranean dockage market before the season begins.

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Dutch Vision Meets Middle Eastern Craft: The High-Velocity Debut of the DB 380SC

A new titan has arrived from the Kingdom of Bahrain. Backed by the same sovereign force behind McLaren Racing, H Al Dhaen Boats is deploying the Mulder-designed DB 380SC to conquer European waters. This 41-foot interceptor isn’t just a debut; it is a tactical strike on the sport-cruiser market. With a stepped-V hull and vacuum-infused grit, the industry’s newest powerhouse is ready for its close-up in Dusseldorf.

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The €30 Million Surge: Inside the High-Stakes Expansion of Arcadia Yachts

Arcadia Yachts has triggered a massive €30 million momentum shift, confirming the sale of the seventh Sherpa 80. This isn’t just about another hull hitting the water; it is a masterclass in “slow yachting” that prioritizes an intimate connection with the sea. With three more units nearing delivery and aggressive negotiations opening up in Asian markets, the shipyard with views of Capri is systematically redefining the global 80-to-100-foot landscape.

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Mirabella’s Metamorphosis: Inside the High-Stakes Trinity Refit

A 48-metre Trinity icon has just entered a high-stakes surgical transformation in Turkey. Project R15 marks a mid-lifecycle resurrection that touches every inch of the vessel—from climate-controlled hull repainting to a complete electrical infrastructure purge. With a bespoke spa installation and a new transformer platform on the horizon, the industry is watching to see if this six-month sprint can truly turn back the clock on a 2,600GT masterpiece before its April delivery.