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Davit Dilemmas: Which Launch System Actually Survives the Real World?

Storing a tender is rarely a glamorous topic—until you’re fighting a choppy anchorage at midnight. Excess Lab just dropped a surgical deep-dive into the mechanics of davits, pitting classic fixed systems against pivoting hardware and high-end platform lifts. This isn’t theoretical jargon; it’s a practical look at how your hardware affects everything from solar capacity to visibility. Discover which system offers the most grit for your next offshore transit.

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Hybrid Logic in Concarneau: A First Look at the High-Endurance 164-Foot Flagship

The French coastline just witnessed a major technical shift. JFA Yachts has officially launched its 50-metre Aluminum Explorer, a custom-built titan that fuses a fast-displacement hull with a sophisticated parallel hybrid system. Designed for a 5,000-mile range and silent, zero-emission operation, this 164-foot interceptor is built for those who demand absolute autonomy in the world’s most remote waters. The global mission has officially begun.

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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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The 46MKII Coronation: Mastering Three Days of Silent Anchorage with Lithium Grit

The ocean-going benchmark has just been recalibrated. Nearly 40 years after the original 46 inspired a generation of global cruisers, the Nordhavn 46MKII is preparing for its Florida debut. This isn’t just a facelift; it’s a lithium-standard powerhouse designed for three days of silent autonomy at anchor. With twin-engine reliability and “CE ready” architecture, the new icon is built to endure the harshest seaways on the planet.

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Art de Vivre in Miami: The 360-Degree Social Reset of the Prestige F-Line

Prestige Yachts is shifting the Miami landscape this February with a curated fleet that mocks traditional boundaries. From the American debut of the M7 to the surgically refined F4.3, the shipyard is deploying a new brand of “OceanView” logic. By dissolving the walls between the galley and the cockpit, these hulls transform from mere vessels into floating Mediterranean estates, balanced by Volvo Penta muscle and Italian architectural grit.

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Tabac Corner Adrenaline: The €20,000-A-Day Strike for Port Hercule’s Prime Berths

The engines are shifting to June, and the scramble for Port Hercule is officially live. With the 83rd Monaco Grand Prix moving to a new slot on the calendar, MYSEA has opened the registry for the most coveted berths in existence. From solar-powered catamarans to 50-meter Benetti icons, the options for 2026 are as diverse as they are limited. This is the only way to witness the Tabac corner without ever touching land.

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Centerline Authority: The Triple-Wide Lean Bar and Glass Architecture of the New CE

The crossover market just shifted. Grady-White is heading to the Miami International Boat Show with a 700HP beast that mocks traditional limits. The 321 Coastal Explorer isn’t just a day boat; it’s an electromechanical marvel featuring folding sport decks and gyroscopic stabilization. Built for those who demand pelagic-chasing grit alongside a sunset-ready vanity console, this 32-foot titan refuses to choose between the shallow and the deep.

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Aluminum Architecture: Why the ADV9 is the New Standard for Offshore Utility

The rigid-hull landscape just shifted. Highfield Boats is hitting boot Düsseldorf 2026 with the world premiere of the ADV9, an aluminum-hulled crossover that mocks traditional limits. Built to sustain 50-knot speeds and house a family of four in a heated cabin, this 9.2-metre vessel bridges the gap between a rugged chase-boat and a refined weekend sanctuary. Curiosity is high—the results look even better.

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Walnut Texture and Carbon Fiber Grit: The Technical Logic of the New 50 C

Viking is preparing to drop its newest heavy-hitter in Florida. The 50 Convertible represents a third-generation evolution of a platform that has already delivered nearly 200 hulls. This isn’t just a sportfisher; it’s a resin-infused, carbon-fiber-reinforced interceptor designed for owner-operators who demand professional tournament specs and three-stateroom comfort. The industry leader is about to raise the stakes—discover the engineering behind the lineage.

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Hypalon Sovereignty: The 33-Foot Interceptor Ready for the Open Sea

The rigid inflatable market is facing a serious surge in scale. At the world’s largest water sports stage, Grand is pulling the sheet off the G980, a 33-foot beast that bridges the gap between high-speed adventure and genuine overnight living. With a 700HP ceiling and a twin-step hull designed for aggressive waters, this isn’t just a day boat—it’s a tactical home on the water for those who demand velocity without compromise.

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