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360 Degrees of Perfection: This Adjustable Cleat Customizes Your Sheeting Angle

Allen Sailing is showcasing its High-Performance Swivel Cleat—a DAME Design Awards nominee—at METSTRADE 2025. Engineered for race boats, this compact cleat features an innovative 360-degree ball-bearing base that eliminates wobble and minimizes friction. Its separate swivel for the sheaved fairlead and adjustable wedges allows for versatile angle configuration. This is British-made precision hardware that simplifies high-speed sail handling and guarantees a more effortless cleating action.

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Plug & Play Performance: The Engineering Feat That Changes Electric Boating

MOLABO crashed METSTRADE 2025 with the ARIES R50, the world’s most powerful 48 V electric outboard, showcasing at Stand 03.243. This 50 kW propulsion system is a true Plug & Play solution, engineered to the highest functional safety standards (IEC 61508). Its modular battery system (Mastervolt/Victron) guarantees extended range and longevity, defining a new, high-performance era for tenders and smaller vessels while achieving a staggering 94% drive efficiency.

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Solar Power Statement: The Yacht That Saves 40% Fuel and Defies Regulations

Arcadia’s A80new is a 24-meter yacht built for environmental defiance. Its construction complies with strict Posidonia seagrass protection rules, guaranteeing free navigation in sensitive Med areas. The yacht features a wide-body configuration, a Main Deck master suite, and solar panels that cut slow-yachting fuel consumption by up to 40%. This is a strategic yacht that proves efficiency and massive interior volume are the future of sophisticated, green-minded cruising.

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The All-Electric Ship: The 180° Steering Solution That Redefines Maneuverability

RAD Propulsion just launched the RAD 120, a 120 kW electric drive system designed for high-thrust applications, debuting at METSTRADE 2025. Operating on a high 350-450V and compatible with automotive fast charging, the system is designed for operational flexibility and simplicity. With integrated 180° steering and autonomy readiness, the RAD 120 is delivering the scalable performance and zero-emission capability that commercial and leisure builders need today.

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Beyond Propellers: This New System Is the Next Chapter for Yacht Engineering

Oceanco and ABB have validated the future of sustainable yachting through rigorous testing of the ABB Dynafin™ cycloidal propulsion system. Testing confirmed a potential reduction in fuel consumption of up to 20% compared to existing electric systems. Dynafin™ utilizes vertical blades in a trochoidal path to deliver high efficiency and precise maneuverability, representing a critical step toward balancing environmental demands with operational performance.

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Five Hours of Silence: This Battery Integration Is the New Standard for 55-Foot Yachts

Smartgyro is debuting the SG20 with battery-powered integration at METSTRADE, solving the age-old problem of generator noise. This innovative system delivers smooth, generator-free stabilization for up to five hours, enabling whisper-quiet moments at anchor. Tested successfully on a Ferretti 52, this technology provides complete stabilization for 40–55 ft yachts. This is about total freedom and redefined onboard comfort for owners who seek silence.

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Eco-Luxury: The Electric Yacht That Just Got a Zero-Emission Jetboard

Ewake Germany and Sialia Yachts have forged a decisive partnership, debuting an exclusive jetboard collection at Cannes. This fusion pairs Sialia’s electric yachts with Ewake’s full-carbon, zero-emission boards, creating a silent, high-performance ecosystem on the water. The boards integrate with Sialia’s Ship Management System for smart battery alerts and crew management. This collaboration asserts that sustainable luxury and adrenaline are now inseparable.

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Formula 1 Tech Hits the Water: CMC Marine’s Secret Weapon for Zero-Noise Cruising

CMC Marine is disrupting stability systems with F1-inspired tech at METSTRADE. Their Energy Recovery System captures energy generated during fin braking, slashing generator demand by 30%. This innovation is paired with the new LA fins, which cut drag by 30%. CMC Marine is also debuting DC Hi Voltage compatibility, positioning them as the leader in electrification. This is serious engineering that delivers efficiency, comfort, and sustainable yacht operation.

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The Glass Staircase: Zuccon’s Design Lab Just Reinvented the Companionway

Zuccon International Project’s creative laboratory, HubZeta, just dropped Lys at METS—an innovative companionway designed with Parema. Lys replaces opaque panels with transparent, customizable slats, flooding the interior with light. This aluminum and acrylic component transforms function into art, making the companionway an architectural feature. This is a bold statement about how even the most consolidated products can be rethought to enhance the yachting experience.

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The 4D Radar Advantage: This AI System Sees What Your Captain Misses

Azimut|Benetti Group and marine-tech innovator WATCHIT just changed navigation forever. Their new WATCHIT Eye is an AI-based system that acts as a digital co-pilot, detecting obstacles from small floating objects to grounding risks. By combining advanced sensors with a custom 4D Imaging Radar, the system alerts the captain based on crucial timing, not distance, significantly reducing the risk of accidents and reinforcing the Group’s leadership in onboard safety.

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