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European Powerboat Showdown: Aquila’s 46 Coupe Is the Dark Horse That Scares Monohulls

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Aquila’s 46 Coupe just secured a nomination for the 2026 European Powerboat of the Year award, validating its innovative design. This catamaran achieves a crucial balance of yacht-level comfort and sport boat excitement, featuring two full cabins and a spacious 17-foot beam. Its core advantage lies in the Aquila Hydro Glide® semi-foiling system, which enhances efficiency and performance, proving that this offshore-certified vessel is ready to conquer the European market.

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The New Yachting Axis: How Italy Engineered a Perfect Match for the Antipodes

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Evo Yachts is making a definitive statement about its global ambition, signing a distribution agreement with Boatology for Australia and New Zealand. This strategic move, celebrating with a joint presence at the Sydney Boat Show, brings the excellence of Italian design and innovative style to the Southern Hemisphere. It’s a calculated attempt to prove that Evo’s bold vision for contemporary yachting resonates just as strongly far outside Europe.

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New Management, New Era: Sunseeker’s Plan to Accelerate Global Yachting

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Sunseeker announced two pivotal leadership appointments at FLIBS 2025, signaling a strategic investment in global growth. Mark Chinery (30-year veteran) became the new Director of Sales. More notably, Mario Gornati joined as Director of Marketing and Communications, bringing his C-suite experience from Azimut|Benetti and Sanlorenzo. This is a deliberate strengthening of the brand’s commercial and global strategy, proving that Sunseeker is securing the talent necessary to dominate the yacht design and manufacturing sector through 2026.

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Transatlantic Power: The Production Yacht That’s Engineered for the World, Not Just the Riviera

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The luxury yacht market just saw a rare opportunity open: a new production slot for the Moonen 122 Martinique with 2027 delivery. This fast-displacement yacht, built with high-tensile steel, features a new interior concept by Vripack Yacht Design and a full-beam owner’s stateroom with 180-degree views. This isn’t just a yacht; it’s a platform for custom design, offering owners a serious transatlantic capability matched with signature Dutch craftsmanship.

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15 Operators, 30% of the Fleet: The Meeting That Will Change Charter Strategy

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The yacht charter market is facing serious questions, and ICE Amsterdam is providing the answers. This B2B event, where over 600 companies meet, debuts the ICE Forum, a strategic program focused on market challenges and future change. Key players—operators managing 30% of the world’s bareboat fleet—will gather for candid discussions. As Yacht Kings delivers insights from this industry war room, we confirm: this event is essential for professionals looking to shape the next chapter of the charter world.

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Glass and Fire: The X130 Triplex That Just Changed Yachting Interior Design

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Extra Yachts’ new flagship, the X130 Triplex, is a masterclass in aggressive volume, packing 397 GT into a sub-40-meter aluminum hull. Its revolutionary mezzanine deck creates dramatic, open vistas, while a 60 sqm suspended beach club puts guests inches from the water. Styled with warm Travertine stone and bold geometry, the X130 is a confident statement for owners who want fluid spaces and deep sea connection without traditional barriers.

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Stop Choosing: The Forte 47 Delivers Dayboat Soul and Weekender Capability.

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The American yacht market just gained a serious new player. Forte Yachts has secured US representation through Genesis Yachts in Fort Lauderdale, bringing a new 47-foot outboard weekender built on an aluminum hull. This isn’t a soft launch; it’s a strategic move that delivers Italian craftsmanship, double master cabins, and crucial local support. This partnership ensures American customers get access to structural innovation and bespoke luxury, backed by a strong industrial reputation.

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The Gold Coast Gambit: Why Australia’s Biggest Builder Is Dominating Florida’s Canals

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The partnership between the Gold Coast and Fort Lauderdale—two yachting capitals—was celebrated by Mayor Tom Tate aboard a Riviera 6000 Sport Yacht. Riviera, the Southern Hemisphere’s largest builder, is leveraging this historic tie at FLIBS 2025 with a $42 million, 12-yacht display. This strategic presence, debuting three Americas premieres, shows how Australian craftsmanship and diplomatic connections are consolidating the brand’s dominance in the vital US export market.

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Phantom Grey and 62 Knots: Why BRABUS Just Built the Ultimate 45-Foot Status Symbol

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BRABUS just redefined the 45-foot segment with the SHADOW 1500 XC CROSS CABIN PHANTOM GREY SIGNATURE EDITION. This superboat is a missile, packing three Mercury Racing V8 engines for 1,500 hp and a blistering 62-knot top speed. Inspired by bespoke BRABUS supercars, it blends racing performance with a customizable Masterpiece interior. Unveiled at FLIBS, this vessel delivers zero-compromise luxury and raw adrenaline, making it the ultimate performance statement on the water.

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Beyond the Bow: Sacs Tecnorib’s Design That Combines Rib Agility with Yacht Space

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Sacs Tecnorib is launching a strategic attack on the US market at FLIBS 2025 with its Rebel line. The Rebel 40 and 55 Outboards and the Rebel 50 Forward Lounge redefine the Maxi-Rib segment, blending rib agility with yacht-like spaciousness. This isn’t just a boat show presence; it is a decisive move to solidify the brand as the benchmark for high-end, performance-driven boating enthusiasts who demand safety, style, and extreme nautical performance.

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