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Vessev VS–9 enters America and faces the industrial test

A $19 million funding round and a first US customer move the Vessev VS–9 beyond the technology showcase. The real test is turning efficiency and low wake into a repeatable transport service.

August 22, 20264 min read

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Hamilton Island’s 194-boat fleet reveals a resilient sailing market

Hamilton Island Race Week has grown from 145 entries in 2025 to 194 in 2026, offering a useful reading of demand for used boats, services and accessible racing.

August 20, 20265 min read

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Seafinn 80 Anya at auction, beyond the €200,000 opening bid

The Seafinn 80 Anya auction opens at €200,000 against a €1.5 million asking price. A buyer brief on surveys, systems and the real cost of entry.

August 18, 20265 min read

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Lake Tahoe crowns Riva as provenance takes centre stage

Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance has made Riva its 2026 marque class. A buyer brief on documentation, originality and restoration in the classic runabout market.

August 9, 20265 min read

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Frauscher Italia moves sales and service onto premium cruising routes

New bases in Rapallo and Costa Smeralda show why, in premium boating, a local service network has become part of the product alongside design and performance.

August 7, 20264 min read

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Sydney Boat Show puts small boats back at the centre of the market

The Australian show opens with trailer boats, fishing and marine technology in the foreground—a format that exposes the real shape of volume demand.

August 1, 20265 min read

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Grady-White moves into a purpose trust and sells continuity

Grady-White has moved control into a perpetual purpose trust, a succession choice that puts continuity, dealers and residual confidence ahead of a conventional sale.

July 31, 20265 min read

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Admiral Althea at €26.9M turns price into the message

The €2M cut on VAT-paid 48m Admiral Althea is more than brokerage news: it shows where real value is being tested for turnkey 45-50m yachts before the late-season market.

July 30, 20265 min read

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Sunseeker resets with credit investors and turnaround managers

Sunseeker’s move to Cross Ocean Partners and Cheyne Capital is more than a finance story: it reshapes model cadence, dealer confidence and used-yacht signals.

July 29, 20265 min read

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Next Yacht Group buys Siman and sharpens its metal superyacht play

Next Yacht Group's full acquisition of Siman adds direct metal fabrication, engineering and refit capacity. For Maiora and AB Yachts, the move is more industrial than financial.

July 24, 20265 min read

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Monaco Yacht Show 2026 turns new-yacht scarcity into a live market

The first Monaco Yacht Show 2026 fleet list includes 43 superyachts delivered this year, turning Port Hercule into a practical test of availability and value.

July 23, 20265 min read

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U.S. boating access: infrastructure is becoming a boat-value issue

WRDA 2026, NMMA advocacy and Maryland funding put ramps, dredging and slips at the centre of boat ownership, use and resale strategy.

July 17, 20265 min read

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Kadey-Krogen in Chapter 7: What Changes Now for Owners, Buyers, and the Used-Boat Market

U.S. builder Kadey-Krogen Yachts entered Chapter 7 liquidation on July 6, 2026. Here is the practical read-through for owners, customers awaiting delivery, and anyone watching the used-boat market.

July 13, 20265 min read

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U.S. boat market, July 2026: what really changes now for buyers and sellers

NMMA’s July 10, 2026 update shows new powerboat retail unit sales down 7.1% on a rolling 12-month basis, while freshwater fishing boats remain slightly positive. Here is the practical guide to buying, selling, or waiting without misreading the market.

July 12, 20264 min read

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D-Marin to be acquired by InfraVia: what it now means for owners and cruisers in the Mediterranean

The July 6, 2026 deal would move leading premium marina network D-Marin to a new owner. Here is the practical owner view on berths, services, boatyards and cruise planning.

July 9, 20264 min read

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Seattle Boat Company adds Pursuit Boats: what it now really changes for Pacific Northwest buyers

Since July 1, 2026, Seattle Boat Company has represented the Pursuit lineup. For buyers comparing cruising, fishing and family use, the main impact is local access, demos and service support.

July 7, 20263 min read

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Catalina and True North restart under C&T Composites: what it really means now for owners and buyers

On July 1, 2026, C&T Composites acquired the assets of Catalina Yachts and True North Yachts. Here is what is confirmed, what still needs clarification, and which practical steps make sense now if you own one or are considering one.

July 3, 20265 min read

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Whisper Marine acquires Crownline Boats: what really changes now for owners, dealers and buyers

The acquisition announced on June 29, 2026 brings Crownline under Whisper Marine. Here is what to watch on dealer support, service continuity and the next industrial moves.

June 30, 20264 min read