14 of the most exciting boats to look out for at all the Boat Shows in 2025

Autumn 2025 is ready to be a bumper season for brand spanking new yacht launches. From Sweden to Genoa, and Southampton Boat Present to Annapolis, there are Worldwide boat reveals all throughout the north Atlantic and Med seaboards the place you possibly can view them in particular person. Nonetheless, if you happen to simply need to attend one present in particular person, then Cannes Boat Present has the decide of the premieres – and naturally the glamour. And there actually are some glam new yachts on the lineup this 12 months.

The Italians will steal the monohull present with their newest launches at Cannes, together with the (Solaris-built) CNB 62, three from Ice Yachts, the Mylius 66RS, Grand Soleil’s newest 65 Efficiency and the (Italian-owned) Swan 51.

And given this Yachting World is a multihull particular version, some actually thrilling massive cats are additionally making their world or European debuts.

These embrace two South African builds with US model connections, in Kinetic and Stability, the previous at a European present for the primary time ever with its outrageously attractive KC54, and the latter with its quick and common new Stability 580. Not sufficiently big? Comar will fly the Italian flag with its new rapid-looking C-Cat 65, whereas McConaghy, the famend carbon composite skilled, is bringing its MC68.

In the event you thought that isn’t taking over sufficient dock area, Lagoon has a brand new flagship-spaceship in its mighty Eighty 2. Or for one thing actually totally different, take a look at the MODX 70 and the Tortue 147 turtle boat, which carry the extraordinary to the social gathering.

Make it previous these exhibitors and also you’ll nonetheless discover loads of the extra approachable-sized or acquainted manufacturing manufacturers launching new fashions. From the Leopard 46 hybrid, Extra 13, Fountaine Pajots (examined from web page 76), and Lagoon 38, to thrilling new monohulls such because the First 30 (full report subsequent month), XR 41, Wauquiez 55, plus the primary of the brand new technology Oceanis and Solar Odyssey fashions from Beneteau and Jeanneau.

Let the reveals begin…

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Fifty-one is a magic quantity for Swan, a mannequin and marque steeped in custom. The unique Swan 51 was additionally the primary designed by German Frers in 1981. This pairing of naval architect and status model has continued to this present day in probably the most profitable relationships in crusing, with over 700 Frers Swans launched.

With the resurrection of the Admiral’s Cup this summer time, it’s additionally topical to notice that that first instance was based mostly on the 51ft Admiral’s Cup yacht Blizzard, whereas a Swan 51 was additionally the primary yacht owned by chairman Leonardo Ferragamo.Over the a long time, the 50-footer has remained a great measurement for many kinds of coastal and offshore crusing.

This newest 51, which launched in July, could be very a lot a contemporary luxurious quick cruiser, albeit with the class to present it Swan’s evergreen attraction. As soon as once more a Frers design which promotes straightforward and comfy quick crusing, it has enticing, lengthy, low traces, whereas right this moment’s development to hold full beam proper aft helps add loads of quantity.

Frers has set the mast additional aft too for optimum stability, whereas twin rudders ought to provide full management at an optimum efficiency heel angle of 20°. Three keel draughts are provided, as is a sportier setup, that includes a bigger carbon mast, square-top most important and runners. Issues have modified on deck as nicely, and whereas this may increasingly look very go-faster smooth, it boasts a beneficiant cockpit, a sensible sail locker and Swan’s big double-hinged swim platform to increase deck area additional.

Large coamings assist swell that cockpit measurement, permitting for twin tables to seat as much as 10 or be lowered into sunbathing beds. The three-cabin format sees an proprietor’s cabin ahead during which most individuals can be very happy spending lengthy durations. Completely different configurations could be chosen for the saloon and chart desk and Swan provides a selection of 4 distinctive ‘atmospheres’ for the trim and fabric.

Oh, the Bordeaux 60! I bear in mind nicely poring over the primary photographs in 2008 within the workplace, my colleagues then turning envious once I had the prospect to do a three-day sea trial. Now meet the 2025 model.

Issues have modified with CNB in that point. Again then, it was below the Beneteau Group’s tenureship, but for the final 4 years, it’s moved to Italy and Solaris Yachts. This introduced a renewed give attention to CNB, the 78 a superb consultant and alternative for the older 76. Now comes the ‘child’.

This 62 appears to take the DNA of the Bordeaux 60 – of which 46 have been constructed – and makes use of the identical designers to present it a extra up to date tilt. The traces are as soon as once more from the hand of Philippe Briand with a shiny inside by Jean-Marc Piaton.

The purpose is to supply straightforward short-handed cruising at velocity, in class, and with area for many to hitch. Briand says she is powerfully rigged however will go well with ocean crusing. Importantly, it’s designed for a pair to function, because of twin headsails and in-boom furling; specifically, the mainsail is taken to the carbon arch above the cockpit, conserving it away from crew members. A set bimini could be chosen to guard the cockpit. Helm stations are additional ahead than previous fashions, so profit from this cowl, with winches shut behind them. This additionally leaves area for loads of sunpad space above the 3m dinghy storage.

Beneath decks, the proprietor’s cabin utilises the complete part ahead of the mast to create a correct home-from-home suite, with an non-compulsory workplace hooked up, whereas the open galley midships connects to the raised saloon.

First stories from sail trials have been very constructive, which comes as no shock given our excessive impressions of the bigger 78.

South African designer Anton du Toit has acquired the traces of Stability’s new 580 spot on to my eyes – low and lean – and with 9 already ordered, I’m not alone in my admiration. Two launched this spring, with the primary headed for the Annapolis present in October (Windigo pictured) whereas the second, Swann, has already accomplished her shakedown passage from Cape City to the Med to be exhibited at Cannes.

I used to be going to explain it because the flagship, however that title solely stood for a couple of months because the 750 has now simply splashed, in what are clearly busy occasions for Stability!

A “excessive efficiency luxurious voyager,” is how founder Phil Bermann labels the 580. It makes use of a carbon-reinforced, foam-cored, full epoxy construct, which leads to an ordinary displacement below 17 tonnes, or “the lightest catamaran in her class with the very best degree of inside quantity and storage capability,” he states.

Excessive bridgedeck clearance and deep daggerboards mix with the size and lightweight displacement to vow excessive common passage speeds. In flat water reaching situations, the 580 ought to match or exceed 8-16 knot true windspeeds, and hit the most recent teenagers in 20 knots. It will also be chosen with further carbon within the coachroof, bulkheads, soles and appendages for further weight financial savings and stiffness.

One of the crucial spectacular options for quick cruising appears to be the benefit with which it may be dealt with, because of Stability’s VersaHelm wheel, which cants inboard to steer from a protected place, and, specifically, the cutter rig with all three headsails on electrical furlers managed from the helm.

Earlier Stability fashions have been shiny and refreshing inside, and the 580 guarantees extra of this with its extra-large aspect home windows and skylights within the coachroof.

McConaghy MC68

What a sight this massive cat will make. A ‘pocket superyacht’ design from Jason Ker, it builds on the footprint of the 62, however with a crew cabin, prolonged aft deck and flybridge choices.

Hydraulic centreboards are as soon as once more neatly built-in into the hulls with out swallowing a lot lodging area or penetrating the decks. Along with the yacht’s E-glass, carbon composite and Corecell foam development controlling the burden, and the high quality bows and efficiency hulls, these boards will assist with pointing and efficiency. The predictions of 20+ knot speeds look very attainable.

McConaghy’s choice for twin wheels set on every flank of the flybridge helps promote unobstructed views from the helms. One other profit right here is that, with no inner or bulkhead helms, the primary deck’s saloon and aft cockpit really feel further luxurious.

M2atelier has gone for an architectural and condo type really feel, however it’s very a lot a customisable inside. Colors, finishes and even format could be tailor-made to go well with.

By way of lodging within the hulls, three to 5 cabins, plus crew cabin, are provided.

Lagoon’s Eighty 2 & 38

Born out of the Bordeaux yard’s unrivalled expertise, particularly the success of its (already huge) Seventy 7 and mixed with the design powerhouse of VPLP, Patrick le Quement and Nauta, means you possibly can anticipate significantly massive issues out of this new tremendous cat.

Eight can calm down within the secluded ahead cockpit alone. The aft swim platform can prolong cockpit area by 22m2, or be used to launch a dinghy, jet-ski, or a couple of members of the family into the ocean on the push of a button. The 50m2 flybridge towers above like a terrace within the skies, with twin helms and a solar-covered bimini. After which there’s the multitude of cabins, which embrace’s the proprietor’s hull door personal terrace – a trump card of the 2017-built Seventy 7 value repeating.

Speaking ‘sustainability’ could appear incongruous on such a craft, however we predict it value highlighting the Beneteau Group’s continued main advances in supplies and the outcomes with resin right here.

For years Lagoon has been utilizing hemp fibre and bio resin in non-structural elements. Passing the required high quality exams has allowed it to make use of 100% bio-sourced resin for the complete hulls of this Eighty 2, and subsequently halving the carbon footprint of the resin.

Extra on this in our massive cat particular subsequent month.

At a extra tangible degree to most sailors, Lagoon can even be exhibiting its smallest new mannequin, the Lagoon 38 which launched on the Worldwide Multihull Present earlier this 12 months.

Italia Yachts 16.98

Efficiency cruising and magnificence specialists Italia Yachts is because of launch its new flagship this autumn, however solely in time for the Genoa present from 18 September.

Compared to the Molfetta yard’s earlier fashions, the 16.98 is designed extra for cruising, and offshore/long-term cruising at that. It represents a big step up from the yard’s earlier 15.98, together with a lighter weight construct, which includes a greater share of composite materials, a full carbon grid and carbon constructions. The result’s that displacement is stored to 17.5 tonnes regardless of a full itinerary of cruising gear corresponding to aircon, lithium batteries and security methods.

The form additionally differs from its siblings, with a vertical transom to incorporate a dinghy storage, whereas the deck plan is simplified to encourage short-handed operation. The primary hull will cruise the Mediterranean earlier than collaborating within the 2026 ARC en path to Boston.

Beneteau Oceanis 47 & 52

Beneteau launches the eighth technology of its Oceanis vary, one of many world’s hottest cruising yachts, with the disclosing of a brand new 47 and 52 this autumn. Granted, they share shut resemblances to the earlier 46.1 and 51.1, however bear in mind these have been very profitable fashions – notably the 46.1, which was a transparent European Yacht of the 12 months winner in 2019.

That Finot Conq hull form on the 46.1, with its full-length chine that helped create a stability of area and velocity, has been tweaked quite than redrawn by the appears to be like of the renders. The L-shaped cockpit has elevated in measurement and is obtainable in open or closed codecs.

A number of format choices can be found – from three cabins and two heads, to 5 cabins and three heads – and in three totally different trims.

The bigger sister 52, in the meantime, sports activities a brand new hull and deck, with the additional beamy aft profile the signature of America’s Cup designer Roberto Biscontini. By carrying this beneficiant beam proper to the strict, it helps create 30% extra cockpit area over its predecessor. This additionally makes use of twin C-shaped cockpit benches to create a brand new diamond form, selling unhindered passage by way of the centre and round to the aspect decks.

Nauta has clearly influenced the styling on deck and under, the place heat wooden, high quality upholstery, and Corian worktops present class. The ahead proprietor’s suite appears to be like grand. Each fashions are additionally provided as First Line variations with taller masts and elevated sail areas.

Comar C-Cat 65

For sailors in search of rewarding cruising multihulls that may replicate the texture of a efficiency monohull, the C-Cat 48 is without doubt one of the most responsive examples I’ve sailed lately. And whenever you go to this 50-year-old family-run yard close to Rome you perceive why. Efficiency crusing is Comar’s DNA and a lot of what they produce is crafted in-house.

Press details about the launch of their flagship new catamaran, a formidable 65ft of quick cruising luxurious, is telling. In distinction to most yards, which have a tendency to focus on the finishes and choices obtainable, the lodging areas and glitzy bits, Comar is all concerning the stiff and lightweight development.

Designed by Enrico Contreas as a high-performance sports activities cat, the 65 deserves 40,000 development hours, with every bit of furnishings hand-made within the yard. Carbon is the predominant materials selection, used with glassfibre for the hull, pre-preg most well-liked for the in-house-built mast, along with carbon daggerboards, crossbeams, bulkheads and bowsprit. For optimum stiffness-to-weight, Comar makes use of a double-cut Corecell sandwich with vacuum-infused epoxy resin.

The consequence on the water weighs solely 18.5 tonnes, and guarantees uncompromised, thrilling crusing in just about any wind. For these nonetheless enthusiastic about what’s inside, there’s loads of area in three or 4 visitor cabins plus one crew, with an aft proprietor’s suite, however that’s about all I can inform you to date! That is one we’re wanting ahead to seeing and crusing.

Ice 64 Explorer/66 Sport/70RS

Ice could be very a lot an archetypal Med quick cruising model, which helps make this new 64 Explorer all of the extra distinctive, with its mix of go-fast meets purposeful styling. The Felci design provides one thing actually totally different for the Milan yard, a efficiency yacht designed for ocean cruising, with vitality and operational independence.

A carbon T-top and bimini encloses an in any other case smooth cockpit. This construction is multi-functional, offering crew safety, and housing the mainsheet traveller, photo voltaic panels, and rainwater assortment drains. The arch additionally serves as a crane to elevate the dinghy onto the vast sugarscoop-style transom.

Inside is a three-cabin format and a dinette reverse the midships galley, which may remodel to a berth. The crew cabin has entry to the engine room, and there’s a multifunctional space which incorporates a big workbench, laundry and heads to go well with prolonged durations of dwelling aboard.

The primary of two 64 Explorers in construct will probably be on show at Cannes alongside the most recent variations of the Farr-designed Ice 66 Sport and the Felci Ice 70RS, each of which we’ve reviewed and shot on video lately. The 66 marries highly effective Farr traces with stylish Italian styling by Micheletti & Companions, whereas this RS model of the Ice 70 is a sub 30-tonne Felci design with a Cariboni elevate keel, and is created to compete at worldwide regattas with out compromise on consolation.

Kinetic KC54

Having proven and written about this Kinetic catamaran and its KC62 bigger sister over time, from when the model was in idea stage, however nonetheless by no means having had the prospect to board one, we’re notably excited concerning the prospect of doing so now, with Kinetic making its European debut at Cannes. It is going to have a KC54 on the present and probably one anchored within the bay for sea trials.

Kinetic actually hits the area of interest of luxurious crossed with excessive efficiency. Inbuilt Kynsna, South Africa, its catamarans provide quick cruising high quality, and use gear from high suppliers.

The KC54 is obtainable with Efficiency or Turbo packages and house owners can select slab-reefing on V-booms or electrical in-boom furling.

Grand Soleil 65 Efficiency

Following within the footsteps of Grand Soleil’s latest massive and exceedingly cool fashions, the 72 and the 65LC (featured at size final August), comes this Efficiency model of its 65. It varieties a part of the model’s semi-custom Plus line of fashions over 60ft and made its debut in Might.

The Matteo Polli and Nauta design is of course much like the LC, albeit with a special deck line and different inside format. Gone are the panoramic home windows and raised saloon in favour of a sleeker look and saloon on the identical degree because the ahead lodging.

Jeanneau Solar Odyssey 415

This primary mannequin of the ninth technology of Solar Odyssey has a troublesome activity in changing the extremely common Solar Odyssey 410, however trusting that to the confirmed design home duo of Marc Lombard and Jean-Marc Piaton offers Jeanneau an optimum probability of success.

Most of the options which labored and we noticed earlier than are repeated in the same type yacht, together with the reverse stem and walkaround aspect decks. The 415 is obtainable with 4 sailplans and three keel choices. Its inside appears to be like gentle and spacious within the saloon, there’s an L-shaped galley, and it’s provided with two or three cabins and one or two heads.

In a triple displaying for Extra, the Beneteau Group model will show its newest Extra 13, which we’ve proven a few occasions in these pages, alongside its smallest and largest fashions, the Extra 11 and 14. We toured the 13 on the Worldwide Multihull Present and it provides an thrilling mix of area and efficiency with loads of shiny lodging for quick cruising.

This proved a showstopper at its debut in Düsseldorf in January, and our subsequent video excursions have been very fashionable. The novel Lombard-designed hull options distinctive reverse sheer and chines mixed with a protected and lined central cockpit. If the raised saloon appears to be like inviting, wait till you see the class-leading area within the aft proprietor’s suite, full with its personal companionway entry onto the aft deck.

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