Batoo Magazine

Riviera 6200 Sport Yacht at SCIBS 2026: what to look at before seriously considering it

The public debut of the Riviera 6200 Sport Yacht at the 2026 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show is a useful real-world case for understanding what really matters on a 20.86-metre sport yacht: layout, water access, maneuvering and onboard management.

May 24, 20265 min read

TowBoatUS Aurora on Kentucky Lake: what really changes for owners, cruisers and Great Loop boaters in 2026

The opening of TowBoatUS Aurora expands on-water assistance across Kentucky Lake, Barkley Lake and Lake Cumberland. Here is why it matters for cruising, deliveries and summer trip planning.

May 23, 20264 min read

Kadey-Krogen 53: what to look at in the new passagemaker launched on May 21, 2026

Kadey-Krogen introduced the new Krogen 53 on May 21, 2026. Here is what is actually confirmed about the hull, layouts, storage, service access and long-range use, without filling gaps with unpublished specs.

May 22, 20264 min read

West Marine in Chapter 11: what it really means for boat owners at the start of the 2026 season

West Marine filed for Chapter 11 on May 17, 2026. Here is what is confirmed, what remains operational, and which practical steps owners should take before summer cruising.

May 21, 20264 min read

Venice Boat Show 2026 and the Beneteau Gran Turismo 50: what to really watch before the debut

One week before the Venice Boat Show, Beneteau’s Gran Turismo 50 stands out as one of the launches to follow. Here is what really matters if you are evaluating a sport cruiser for the 2026 season.

May 20, 20264 min read

Sail4th 250 in New York: what boaters need to do now after the Coast Guard final rule

On May 18, 2026, the Coast Guard published the final rule for Sail4th 250 and the International Naval Review 250. Here are the movement windows, spectator anchorages, and practical checks to plan now if you want to cruise or anchor in New York Harbor on July 4.

May 19, 20265 min read

New York State Canal System: what boaters should do now after the Waterford and Rome alerts

New York’s 2026 canal season opened on May 15, but early alerts at Waterford and Rome already require more conservative trip planning. Here is what to check before moving.

May 18, 20264 min read

ArticleTechnique & Maintenance

Off The Hook closes Apex Marine: what it really changes for buyers and sellers of used boats in 2026

Off The Hook's completed acquisition of Apex Marine adds service, storage and resale capacity to the used-boat market. Here is why it matters for timing, preparation and boat value.

May 17, 20265 min read

National Safe Boating Week 2026: the practical owner’s checklist before early-season outings

National Safe Boating Week returns on May 16-22, 2026. For boat owners, safety is more than a life-jacket reminder: this checklist covers weather, ECOS, required gear and passage planning before the first real trips of the season.

May 16, 20265 min read

U.S. boating market 2026: what to watch after the latest NMMA data before summer

NMMA's May 13, 2026 data shows a still-soft new-boat market. Here is what it really means for owners, buyers and sellers heading into the early-summer window.

May 15, 20265 min read

ArticleTechnique & Maintenance

NOAA right whale speed rule: what owners over 65 feet should do now before June 2

NOAA’s right whale speed-rule review is back in focus after the May 13 industry call for comments. Here is what the rule requires today, which areas matter most, and how to prepare a useful submission if you operate on the U.S. East Coast.

May 14, 20265 min read

MJM Yachts launches She’s the Captain: why hands-on helm training matters before summer

MJM Yachts’ new women-focused dealer program centers on maneuvering, navigation basics, and calm onboard decision-making. Here is why that format can have real value for safety, confidence, and day-to-day boat ownership.

May 12, 20264 min read

South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show 2026: what to really watch among debuts and green tech

Southampton’s 8-10 May 2026 show opens with more than 120 boats, several debuts and a stronger focus on efficient onboard energy systems. Here is why it matters for owners planning their next boat.

May 11, 20264 min read

Sanlorenzo targets one billion: what its 2026-2028 plan says about the yacht market

Sanlorenzo expects 2026 net new yacht revenues between €980 million and €1.020 billion. More than a financial headline, it is a useful signal for demand, backlog and the high-end yacht market.

May 10, 20264 min read

MasterCraft Q3 2026: what it really means for buyers and sellers before summer

MasterCraft’s May 7 results offer a useful signal for the 2026 boating market: tighter dealer pipelines, improving margins and still-selective demand.

May 10, 20265 min read

Portside Marina in Morehead City: what really changes after the 2026 upgrade

The completed Portside Marina upgrade adds dry storage, fueling and practical services for boaters planning stopovers, refueling and cruising on North Carolina’s Crystal Coast.

May 9, 20264 min read