Genoa 2026 Boat Show Preview

Genoa opens its door for its 66th edition on Thursday one and goes up till Tuesday sixth October.  Genoa is the largest boat show in the Mediterranean and Europe, with the 2026 edition offering over a thousand boats on display, 23 new shipyards taking part, and exhibitors flocking to Genoa from a total of 45 countries, the best of the industry will be showcased to the world, including 123 new products and 96 premieres.  The 2025 Genoa boat show had 124,864 visitors, to make it the most attended water boat show, and second in the World.  Along with most of the novelties from Cannes arriving a week later to Genoa, the 2025 boat show will feature the following World firsts; Italyure 42, Mimi Libeccio 13.5 Walkaround, Saver 35 GT, and Tuccoli T235 SF.
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The Genoa boat show debuted in 1962, the first edition held in 27 January had over 300,000 visitors and featured a total of 430 exhibitors from eighteen countries; 247 Italian and the rest international. The Fiera had in its second year doubled its exhibiting space, a theme of the show over the years who always upgraded its spaces, and recent big expansions coming with the Marina in 2006 which quadrupled water spaces, and the new Pavilion B designed by Jean Nouvel in 2009. In 1964 Genoa boat show became a member of IFBSO, with UCINA the Italian association of boat builders managing the show from 1966. This UCINA move marked the end of the Milan show which debuted in 1960 and had its last fifth edition in 1965. The Genoa boat show had a double edition in 1972; 29 January to seven February and one to ten December, while the 1973 edition was when it moved to its today known fall of the year October dates, with the show reduced to a smaller five day format in 2014 added by a day a couple years later. The Genoa boat show was one of the few shows which managed to do its editions during the 2020 and 2021 Covid-19 pandemic years.

Genoa Boat Show First Edition

New Model: Riva 56 Rivale Super

Riva 56 Rivale Super embodies the evolution of one of the open yachts that best represents the range, following a sophisticated restyling operation which preserves the bold personality of the original model and results in an even more balanced and contemporary look. With a length of seventeen metres the Riva 56’ Rivale Super showcases a new deck profile in the windscreen area, featuring a counter-curve that gives the silhouette an even sleeker and more up-to-date look. The side grilles are now the same colour as the hull, emphasising the clean lines of the yacht’s sophisticated surfaces, while a series of ergonomic solutions in the cockpit further improve comfort and usability. Riva 56’ Rivale Super is available in a standard version powered by twin MAN 1000hp for a top speed up to 34 knots and a cruising speed of 28, while the optional configuration with two 1200hp units increases the top speed to 38 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 17.27 m (56.8ft)

Hull Length - 17.1 m

Waterline Length - 13.9 m

Beam - 4.74 m

Draft - 1.45 m

Displacement - 27,000 kg unloaded, 31,000 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 2300 l

Water Capacity - 530 l

Max Persons - fourteen 

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins plus 1 crew cabin berth, or six guests in four cabins

Engines - 2 x MAN V8 1000hp, v12 1200hp

Propulsion - V-drive line shaft

Speed - 34 knots max 28 cruise 1000hp, 38 max 32 cruise 1200hp

Project - Mauro Micheli-Sergio Beretta from Officina Italiana Design, Ferretti Group Engineering

www.riva-yacht.com

competition = Sunseeker Superhawk 55

Sea Ray Sport Cruiser Capsized and Sunk in Miami River

A not attended eleven meter Sea Ray sport cruiser named Chaundre, first capsized to its starboard and then partially sank as it was moored in the Miami river, South Florida on the afternoon of Saturday seven September.  The story was shared by Fast Response on his Facebook page, who was also part of the team who floated back the boat, showing various parts of the operation.  The Sea Ray cruiser was reported as sinking from a cracked raw water pump on its starboard engine.

The boat in this accident is a Sea Ray 380 Sundancer as produced from 1999 to 2003.  The 380 Sundancer was a replacement to the first generation 370 Sundancer, and was replaced by the Sea Ray 390 Sundancer.

Project: Italyure 42

Italyure present the 42 project.  Designed as all Italyure by Engineer Maurizio Marzocca, the 42 is an evolution of the debut and best selling 38 model, positioning itself in the market segment of enthusiasts seeking more comfort for cruising thanks to its overall length of thirteen meters.  Exterior spaces are full walk-around with two fore and aft sun-pads, central dinette, full equipped summer-galley behind the three seat helm station, and fore-peak opposite settees.  An extended hard-top option is also available.  The cabin is set to offer four berths in two cabins forward and midships, with the option to change the forward cabin in open C-shaped dinette, with a galley and shower head located in between the cabins.  The Italyure 42 is powered by twin 320hp Volvo IPS pod drives, 400hp Cummins or FPT on shafts, and twin Mercury 425hp outboards.

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New Model: Rio Sport Coupe 50

Rio presents the Sport Coupe 50.  Based on its fifty foot hull which debuted with the 50 Open Walk Around and was followed in the 50 Coupe Walkaround, the 50 Sport Coupe is designed by Marino Alfani and brings back a cabin featured yacht, with a fully enclosing hard-top and a lower deck sleeping six.  The Sport Coupe features a galley on the main deck, to part side of the helm station, while the owners cabin is located at midships and also features a separate shower stall.  The Rio Sport Coupe 50 is powered by twin Cummins 715hp in line shaft propulsion, for top speeds up to 35 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 15.24 m (50ft)

Hull Length - 14.3 m

Beam - 4.30 m

Draft - 1.23 m with propellers

Displacement - 

Fuel Capacity - 2000 l

Water Capacity - 400 l

Max Persons - fourteen 

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins

Engines - 2 x Cummins QSM-11 715hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 35 knots max

Project - Marino Alfani

Certification - CE B

www.rioyachts.net

competition = Cruisers 50 Cantius

Sport Yacht Goes Ablaze in Anzio Yacht Yard, Italy

An eighteen meter sport yacht went ablaze in a yacht yard at Via Carlo Goldoni, Anzio to the South of Rome, Italy at 04:00 morning time of Saturday twenty December. Vigili del Fuoco fire fighting squads from 23/A of Anzio and 32/A of Nemi, along with a fire engine from Pomezia responded the blaze, with the fire fighting lasting into the morning of Saturday. Ultimately the yacht ended a wreck, but no injuries being reported from the fire.  The cause of the blaze is not advised and currently being investigated by the police.

The yacht in this fire is a Dalla Pieta 58 HT as produced from 2003 to 2010.  The 58 HT was a replacement to the Dalla Pieta 55 Al'Nair.

Projects: Beneteau Swift Trawler 43 Fly, Beneteau Swift Trawler 43 Sedan

Beneteau presents the projects for the new Swift Trawler 43, available in both Fly and Sedan configurations.  Designed by Dixon the Swift Trawler 43 is a replacement to the Swift Trawler 41 after over six years in production and produced since 2019.  The Swift Trawler will feature an asymmetric main deck, wider flush side deck to starboard, with interior offering a living on the main deck with astern galley, and a lower deck with three cabins sleeping five.  The master cabin is located forward and features an en-suite shower/head to starboard.  The flybridge in the Fly version pictured above features a helm to starboard, C-shaped dinette opposite, and a wet-bar and free area looking aft.  In the Sedan version pictured below the fly deck still exists, but is a free space which can specified as a sun-lounging area.  The Swift Trawler 43 also features options, available with two opening panels, and or the optional Silent Boat which covers the area in solar panels.  The Beneteau Swift Trawler 43 is powered by twin Yanmar 320hp in line shaft propulsion.

www.beneteau.com

Caribbean Boats New Web Site

Caribbean Boats presents its new web site.  Caribbean boats was founded in 1958 by Arch Spooner, first under International Plastics and then renamed as International Marine.  Arch Spooner is known as a pioneer in Australian boat building, and the first to introduce fiberglass boat building down under.  In the sixties International Marine will start building Bertram boats under licence.  In the eighties the Bertram licence agreement is ended, with the new line of boats named Caribbean.  In March 2025 Caribbean boats was purchased by Maritimo led by other down-under boat building legend Bill Barry-Cotter.  Caribbean Boats currently offers two models; the 27F Flybridge and 40F Flybridge which both debuted this 2026 year.  Caribbean Boats new web site takes you around with the following buttons; Our Story, Models, Experience, News, Find a Consultant, and Enquiry.  Caribbean Boats is also on social media with both links taking you to its Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube pages.

www.caribbean-boats.com

Production History;

2025 Maritimo ownership

40F Flybridge 2026-

27F Flybridge 2026-

New Model: ISA Yachts Gran Turismo 67m

ISA Yachts a brand of Palumbo Superyachts, announces the delivery of the ISA Gran Turismo 67m titled Sea Raider X.  With an overall length of 67 metres, the first Gran Turismo 67m is the largest ISA Yachts build to date, overcoming the Gran Turismo 66m which arrived in 2014 by sixty centimetres. Designed by Vallicelli for exterior and Enrico Gobbi for the interior the first Gran Turimso 67m is arranged across four decks plus a bilge deck. Her black-painted steel hull and silver aluminium superstructure create an elegant and highly distinctive silhouette, perfectly expressing the sporty character that defines the Gran Turismo line. The project represents the evolution of ISA Yachts’ iconic Gran Turismo models which achieves a perfect balance between sportiness, elegance and technological innovation which today offers six models from 33 to eight meters and to date has been delivered in three hulls; 66m which debuted the line in 2014, 45m arrived in 2022, and this 67m. The yacht’s design is distinguished by the striking morphological and chromatic contrast between the flowing, organic lines of the decks and the bold diamond-shaped geometry of the transom and sun deck superstructure. The side profile of the superstructure is built around a distinctive “frame” element that connects the wheelhouse roof to the aft bulwark of the main deck, creating a dynamic overall appearance while recalling the signature styling cues of the Gran Turismo family line. The first Gran Turismo 67m accommodates up to fourteen guests across seven cabins, including a full-beam owner’s suite located forward on the main deck. Crew accommodation comprises thirteen crew members plus the Captain, distributed across eight cabins. The Gran Turismo 67m most significant innovations are concentrated on the main deck, where the entire aft area has been completely reimagined. A spacious lounge develops around the spectacular panoramic swimming pool and, thanks to two fold-down side terraces, offers an exceptionally generous living area. From here, integrated staircases provide direct access to the aft platform and the beach club. he primary tender is housed aft on the lower deck and launched through a side-opening hatch. The garage connects directly to the beach club, which features a hammam, bar and gym area. Once the tender has been launched, the entire covered aft section transforms into a full-beam entertainment area, effectively doubling the size of the beach club. The Gran Turismo 67m is powered by twin MTU 3046hp for speeds up to eight knots, a cruise of sixteen, and a twelve knots long range which will give an autonomy up 5500 nautical miles.

Technical Data:

LOA - 67 m (219.9ft)

Beam - 10.5 m

Draft - 3.3 m

Displacement - 1149 gross tonnage *volume

Fuel Capacity - 

Accommodation - fourteen guests in seven cabins, thirteen crew in eight cabins

Engines - 2 x MTU 16V 4000 M65L 3046hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - eighteen knots max, sixteen cruise, twelve long range

Range - 5500 nautical miles at twelve knots

Construction - steel hull, aluminium super structure

Project - Vallicelli exterior, Enrico Gobbi Team for Design interior

Certification - RINA

www.isayachts.com

competition = Benetti B.Now 67m

Three Injured as Sport Cruiser Hits Reef and Sinks Near Palamos, Spain

Three persons were injured as a thirteen meter sport cruiser collided with a reef and then sank near the Ant Island of Palamos, in the province of Catalunya, Spain at 22:10 of Saturday five September.  The sport cruiser which was carrying a total of seven persons was assisted by Firefighters of the Generalitat and Maritime Rescue.  The seven boaters were taken to the Port of Palamos where an ambulance was waiting to take care of the three injured boaters, with two reported having mild injuries and one having less serious.  The boat eventually sank in fourteen meters of water.

The boat in this accident is a Cheradi 44 Santorini as produced in the noughties.  Cheradi from Taranto, Italy offered three models from thirteen to eighteen meters in between 2002 to 2009.