New Model: Riviera 4300 Sports Express

Riviera has at the 2025 Sanctuary Cove boat show debuted its new 4300 Sport Express.  The 4300 Sports Express is in concept your usual sport cruiser, but brings a lot of innovative features which you find once you step onboard, from its I am bigger then I look walk-round deck and side-door to port side, and foredeck settee.  These are features which as far as I know do not exist much in sports cruiser of this size.  Another feature of the Riviera 4300 Sports Express is the very cosy hard-top covered main deck, offering the feel of an enclosed sport cruiser even though it is fully open.  Probably the sport cruiser which comes closer to this is the Fairline Targa 45 GTO, altough it's aft sun-pad with underneath garage shows its Mediterranean vocation.  This exterior aft main deck offers two opposite L-shaped settees, an L-shaped wet-bar to port, and dual seat helm station to starboard.  Down below is two cabin sleep five, served by a single spacious with a master room double berth forward, and a double plus single midships cabin.  In between the cabins is an L-shaped saloon with opposite L-shaped galley to starboard.  The Riviera 4300 Sports Express is powered by standard Volvo 440hp or optional 480hp with IPS pod drives.  The 4300 Sports Express is sport cruiser re-invented, with an Australian down under twist, but also features which are usually found in larger yachts.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.88 m (45.6ft)

Hull Length - 13.2 m

Beam - 4.45 m

Draft - 1.27 m

Displacement - 15,498 kg unloaded

Fuel Capacity - 1200 l

Water Capacity - 400 l

Accommodation - five berths in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 440hp, optional D6 480hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking IPS 600 pod drives

Speed - 32 knots max 28 cruise with 480hp engines

Range - 189 nautical miles at cruise

Certification - ISO8666 for dimensions

www.rivieraaustralia.com

New Model: Fiart Seawalker 39 Panorama

After presenting the Panorama version to the Seawalker 43 in 2023, Fiart follows this same script for the second in size Seawalker 39.  The Fiart Seawalker 39 Panorama basically adds a full extended windshield, a more extended hard-top to aft, and a single mounted central T-top, rather then the two arms of the standard version.  The Fiart Seawalker 39 Panormara is also added with standard port and starboard opening balconies.  The rest is all mostly identical, with a four berth cabin below, with a spacious head with enclosed shower to starboard.  Power are from Volvo with stern drives from twin 320hp up to 440hp.  Outboard options are not yet mentioned but it is understood, that this should be in line with the standard Seawalker 39 of triple 300 or 350hp from Mercury or Suzuki.

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.11 m (43ft)

Beam - 3.86 m

Draft - 1 m

Displacement - 7930 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 1000 l

Water Capacity - 620 l

Max Persons - twelve

Accommodation - four berths

Engines - 2 x Volvo D4 320hp, D6 400hp, D6 440hp

Propulsion - Volvo DPI duo-prop stern drive

Speed - forty knots max

Certification - CE B

www.fiart.com

New Model: Domina 42 Walkaround

Debuting in 2021 with outboards Domina has in 2024 launched the inboard version of the 42 Walkaround.  The Domina Yachts 42 Walkaround with inboard offers the same features of the outboard, with the exception of the larger in length and uncluttered bathing platform.  The first inboard Domina 42 Walkaround was powered with twin FPT 550hp on surface drives for top speeds up to 46 knots and a fast cruise up to 38 knots.  The Domina 42 Walkaround features exterior with  opposite settees dinette which transforms to a dinette, exterior galley wet-bar located under the T-top, central helm station, fore-deck sun-pad, and a U-shaped dinette with double table to fore peak.  Down below is accommodation for four with a double berth forward and at midships, a shower head to port side.  The Domina 42 Walkaround is also available with outboard engines from twin twin 300hp up to triple 450hp engines.

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.30 m (43.6ft)

Hull Length - 9.98 m

Beam - 3.90 m

Draft - 1 m

Displacement - 8900 kg unloaded

Fuel Capacity - 1200 l

Water Capacity - 340 l

Max Persons - twelve 

Accommodation - four berths

Engines - 2 x FPT N67 550hp, outboards gas engines from twin 300hp to triple 450hp

Propulsion - surface drives with six bladed propellers

Hull Shape - deep Vee with 24 degrees deadrise aft

Speed - 46 knots max, 38 fast cruise

Project - Marco Seri, CNT Domina

Certification - CE B

www.dominayachts.com

Project: Forte Yachts 47

Forte Yachts is a new name from La Spezia, which comes from solid bases as it is a brand of West Navaltech an aluminium sub-contractor who has been serving the yachting industry, and has also build vessels for commercial and pleasure on order, and now decides to enter the pleasure boating sector.  As an expert in aluminium Forte will build its made to order sport cruisers and yacht in this material, and will start with this 47, as designed by Paolo Giordano, and naval architecture by Umberto Tagliavini.  The first project debuting this fall, is set to be followed by larger 58 and 69 models.  The Forte Yachts 47 is to be available in two versions Gran Turismo version which will feature an open hard-top, and the Lounge Deck version which has a side enclosed hard-top.  Forte so far is saying the Gran Turismo is the outboard powered version, while the Lounge Deck is the inboard IPS propulsion option.  But considering that nothing changes I am sure one can order both versions with the propulsion he likes.  The Forte Yachts 47 will feature a living on the main deck, dinette and galley under the hard-top, with a lower deck offering two cabins.  A master cabin with private head to starboard forward, and three berth cabin;  double bed and a single at midships.  The Forte Yachts 47 is to be powered by twin Volvo 600hp with IPS pod propulsion, with the outboard version to be powered by triple Mercury 600hp.  

www.forteyachts.com

Projects: Princess C48, Princess C48 Open

In Summer Princess started to tease about this new C-class range, and in Cannes the announcement finally arrived, for the C48 available in two versions; the standard deck saloon, and the Open version, with this last set to debut at Fort Lauderdale boat show in the fall of 2026, and DS version in Dusseldorf on January 2027.  The C48 is exterior designed by Bernard Olesinki and the Princess design team led by Andy Lawrence, with hull design coming from Michael Peters who brings his patented Stepped Vee Ventilated hull.  Princess entering the center console market is big news, with the C48 also becoming the fastest boat to come from Plymouth to date, estimated to reach 54 knots with the top option of triple Mercury 600hp set up.  The other power options are standard triple Mercury 400hp outboard for speeds up to 44 knots, and inboard stern drive of twin 480hp estimated giving speeds up to 34 knots.  The Princess C48 will offer a lower deck sleeping four, with a lot of options for the forward area; standard is a U-shaped dinette, and this can be optioned a double berth in open or enclosed with door becoming a separate forward cabin.  To midships is also a second cabin with double berth.  A mini galley on entrance to port side, and a spacious head with enclosed shower completes the cabin accommodation.  For the main deck the C for center console C48 is a full walk around but dynamics and cockpit layout are very different in between the C48 Open or the Deck Saloon version.  The C48 Open is a Euro walk-around made for the American market; central sun-pad, opposite settee dinette, exterior galley, and triple seats center helm station off-set that bit to starboard, to allow passage to the cabin entrance.  In the Deck Saloon version; the sun-pad is replaced by opposite settee dinette, while inside the enclosed area is an L-shaped dinette to port side with a galley located opposite.  Other options also include full height drop down balconies, which extend the length of the standard balconies of both port and starboard to the bathing platform.  To be fair I see this a stupid useless option, which also disturbs production efficiency and costs.  A fair note is also to be made on the inboard-stern drive version which also features an up-down bathing platform option and also offers a larger bathing area.

www.princessyachts.com

Project: Pardo P43

Debuting in 2017 the Pardo 43 as designed by Zuccheri became immediately a market hit, and after seven years in the market has sold an astonishing three hundred plus units.  This sale success of P43 push the growth of Pardo, and expanded its motor line, offering eight models  from eleven to 23 meters in size.  Now after eight years Pardo update its first model, and presents a new second version.  This new second version of the old P43 has now been added with hull windows, and engine air-intakes.  So far we do not of any more changes for the most famous of the walk-around Mediterranean sport cruisers.

www.pardoyachts.com

New Model: Focus 3X

Focus launch the awaited new 3X, an innovative hard-top sport cruiser which breaks a few barriers between a sport-cruiser to those of walk-around day boats.  The Focus 3X shines because it offers similar exterior spaces to those of more open cruiser, with an interesting cabin layout.  The innovative exterior which gets more interesting thanks to the extended hard-top design with two-meter wide electric side windows and the electric glass hardtop in the cockpit, enabling it to seamlessly transition to an almost entirely open boat.  This unique feature provides interesting flexibility and connection to the sea.  Flexibility though does not stop here in the 3X, as it offers two options for the cockpit deck, and four lower deck layout choices.  The cockpit deck comes with the L-shape deck layout, with the option being for symmetrical opposite settee choice.  The lower deck which comes standard with a forward double berth; a small dinette to port side with L-shaped galley opposite, and shower head to starboard at midships.  The flexibility here is endless and what actually never changes is the forward cabin with central double berth, with the most interesting option being the B2 choice for a second cabin with double berth at midships starboard, a shower head forward, and a galley to port.  The Focus 3X shows again its flexibility also in its power choices offered with six engine choices; diesel, gas, sterndrive, and one outboard choice.  The smallest engine choice is the Volvo or Mercruiser diesels at 270hp, with the larger being the twin 430hp Mercruiser.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 11.65 m (38.2ft)

Beam - 3.62 m

Draft - 1.10 m

Displacement - 4.47 t dry and unloaded

Fuel Capacity - 800 l

Water Capacity - 200 l

Max Persons - ten

Accommodation - two berths in one cabin, two plus two, or four in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D4 270hp, D4 320hp, Yanmar 8LV370Z 370hp, Mercury Diesel 3.0 270hp, Verado 5.7 V10 400hp*, Mercruiser 8.2 HO Magnum MPI 430hp* petrol gas

Propulsion - Volvo DPI, Mercury Bravo III, and Yanmar ZT stern drives, Mercury outboard

Speed - up to fifty knots

Certification - CE B, IMCI certification

www.focus-motoryachts.com

New Model: Rio Parana 40

Rio present the new Parana 40, an evolution and replacement to the Parana 38 which arrived in 2016. It is an evolution not only in length but also in details, larger hull windows but also a rub rail connected the hull and super structure which stops at half ship, making the lower and top deck look as one whole peace.  Measuring thirteen meters overall, the Parana 40 is the evolution of the Italian sport cruiser, which strikes the balance between internal and external spaces, leaving no detail overlooked. In the single level cockpit, you’ll find a teak table that, thanks to an electric control to lower or raise, offers two distinct scenarios depending on the occasion: a convivial moment seated around the table or a spacious sunbed for total relaxation.  Completing the cockpit is a generous chaise longue to port side and an outdoor Lshaped galley behind the helm station opposite.  The soft top allows for easy management of light and summer heat, combining the comfort of the sliding roof with the possibility of an almost complete opened cockpit. Below deck, the Paraná 40 reveals spaces tailored for a discerning owner: two full-beam cabins, two bathrooms, a well-equipped kitchen with a convertible dinette, and large windows that flood every corner with natural light.  The Rio Parana 40 is powered by twin Yanmar 370hp with stern drive dual propeller propulsion.

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.30 m (43.6ft)

Hull Length - 9.9 m

Beam - 3.65 m

Draft - 0.65 m (ex. drives and propellers)

Displacement - 9000 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 780 l

Water Capacity - 300 l

Max Persons - twelve

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins, plus two convertible berth

Engines - 2 x Yanmar 8LV 370hp

Propulsion - Yanmar dual propeller stern drive

Speed - 

Certification - CE B

www.rioyachts.net

Project: Evo Yachts R4 Icone

Evo Yachts celebrates the tenth anniversary of the launch of the first R4 with a model that pays tribute to the shipyard’s history, and at the same time taking a new step forward towards an on-board experience increasingly focused on comfort, without however betraying the brand’s sporty spirit and the desire to offer maximum flexibility and customisation options. This model is the new R4 Icone, which will be given its world premiere at the Cannes Yachting Festival, featuring a hull about a metre longer than the original version, an aggressive bow, a new integrated design for the air intakes, and large windows in the hull sides that flood the interiors with natural light.  Designed by Evo Yachts with Valerio Rivellini to offer an incredibly comfortable and convenient lifestyle on board at any time of the year, while maintaining the boat’s dynamic performance, Evo Yachts’ new model has a main deck with an enclosed area covered by an aluminium hard top, built entirely by the Shipyard and a console clearly based on automotive design, featuring a large C-shaped sofa with a backrest that can be arranged to offer either a forward or rear-facing view, and a pilot seat that can be adjusted to various heights for perfect ergonomics. The living area contains a table that can be converted into a double bed and is completed by a kitchen unit, while a pantograph door provides easy access to the outside area. The XT platform at the stern, developed by the Shipyard jointly with Besenzoni, extends the surface area aft and brings it closer to the water, increasing the space and comfort on board and transforming the setting into a seafront terrace that can be configured and furnished as desired, to enjoy in different ways at different times of day.  Below deck, in addition to the fridge and storage area and a hallway, there are two large enclosed double cabins. The interiors are decorated and furnished to transmit a feeling of great warmth, achieved through the use of Alcantara, Alpi wood and various types of materials that share an appealing texture. The yacht is powered by two Volvo 480hp with IPS pod drives.  Like all Evo Yachts models, this boat too, which draws on ten years of experience and is the result of a process of continuous range improvement, can be customised in many different ways – including both the interior and exterior layout, for different types of owner from families to groups of friends, and for different needs, and for people who love spending time in the open air, to those who enjoy the cruising experience in Winter.

www.evoyachts.com

Improve-it = Bellini Astor 36

Bellini present the Astor 36 as reinterpreted through Daniel Arsham’s unmistakable “future archaeology” aesthetic. Essential, clean lines merge with a visionary concept, where nautical design embraces the language of contemporary art. The result is a walk around sport cruiser with a distinctly contemporary character, also thanks to a meticulously designed color palette: elegant shades of grey and black are complemented by the iconic “Arsham Green,” a unique aqua green hue symbolizing the artist’s poetic vision, skilfully integrated into the hull line, console, hard top, and onboard furnishings. On the outside, this limited edition stands out for its custom-designed side air intakes featuring the artist’s logo, a hard top signed by Arsham Studio, and smoke-colored faux teak surfaces decorated with Arsham’s monogram. The dry-feel fabric covers the aft sunbed, enriched with a custom plate, while the pilot seats feature “Arsham” embroidery that echoes the project’s overall aesthetic. The helm console is notable for its steering wheel with the artist’s logo and a Simrad chart plotter wide navigation system, with an interface developed in collaboration with Daniel Arsham and Mònade Studio. The interiors are characterized by the use of customized fabrics and color schemes, along with two pieces of furniture; a mirror and washbasin from the Kohler x Daniel Arsham collection. Astor 36 by Daniel Arsham also introduces a cutting-edge technological innovation to the yachting sector: the Digital Product Passport, developed in partnership with Arianee, a French company leading in DPP solutions for durable goods. This digital document, based on blockchain technology and activated via a QR code on a card provided upon delivery, ensures transparency throughout the yacht’s supply chain and lifecycle, tracking all key events and enriching the owner’s experience with access to exclusive after-sales services.

www.belliniyacht.it

Project: Nerea NY40 Walkaround

Nerea continue to expand its NY40 sport cruiser platform, and present the NY40 Walkaround.  The Walkaround version of the NY40 provides wide, safe passageways from fore to aft, allowing easier movement to the fore deck.  Two steps up lead to the fore, but continue the walk around feature of the side deck, with the sundeck located on the usual NY40 deck level.  The Nerea NY40 offers a lower deck accommodation sleeping four, with a V-shaped dinette or double berth forward, and a twin berth at midships, with a shower head to starboard.  With this new Walkaround version the Nerea NY40 now features seven versions; this including the three propulsion choices; stern drive inboard, outboards, shaft drive, Open or T-Top option, and the Cosmo Platform option for the bathing platform.

www.nereayacht.com

New Model: Windy SR40

Windy present the new SR40 as designed by Espen Oino for exterior and Design Unlimited for interior.  The all new SR40 will be the third model in Windy's SR Sports Boat Line and represents the sixth novelty introduced in the past three years by the famous Norwegian boat builder.  The SR40 is a center console walk-around, but thanks to the enclosed or transform open of the central lounging area, offers a rare to find all weather protection and usage in the genre which is hard to find.  I can only think of the slightly bigger Bluegame BG42 with inboard engines and a similar enclosed protected central helm dinette area outside, and if you go outboards you can also add the Axopar, XO and similar boats.  The Windy SR40 thought has a feature which the competition does not have, and that is disappearing sliding doors, which open and change it an enclosed to a more open area.  The Windy SR40 can also be specified with drop down bulk-heads which extend the area around the sun-pad and bathing platform, doubling the beach club area.  The interior of the SR40 is that of a weekender and features a V-shaped lounge which can transform to a double, and a shower head to starboard.  The outboard version also features a never seen cool option were by the aft sun-pad lifts up and offers a second double berth protected with Eisen glass canopies, in what would be the engine room of the inboard version.  The Windy SR40 is powered by twin Volvo 440hp with stern drive propulsion for top speeds up to 42 knots, with the outboard version offered with twin Mercury 600hp or triple 400hp for speeds up to fifty and 52 knots respectively.

Technical Data:

LOA - 12.20 m (40ft), 13 m outboard

Beam - 4 m

Displacement - 10 t *inboard

Fuel Capacity - 1130 l

Water Capacity - 200 l

Max Persons - twelve

Accommodation - two berths

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 440hp *diesel inboard, 2 x Mercury V12 600hp, 3 x Mercury V10 400hp *petrol gas outboards

Propulsion - Volvo DIP duo prop stern drive, twin or triple Merury outboards

Speed - 42 max with Volvo 440hp, 50 knots max twin Mercury 600hp, 52 triple Mercury 400hp

Project - Espen Oino exterior and naval architecture, Design Unlimited interior

Certification - CE B

www.windy.no

Project: Cranchi A32

Cranchi presents the project for the A32, set to be unveiled in the coming Cannes Boating Festival this September.   The A32 is based on the E30 Endurance as produced since 2012, in new and fresh what the market wants walk around center console version and marking it as the second model of the A series which debuted in 2021 with the A46 Luxury Tender.  The A32 will present similar looks and features to the three meters larger sister, with Christian Grande mixing softer lines along with the minimal edgy styling.  Like the A46 the A32 is a center console walk-around sport cruiser, with the focus being for outside entertaining, lounging, and relaxing.  A different detail, will be that unlike the larger sister, the A32 will feature only one drop down balcony, this located to port side.  Cabin space in the A32 will be that for a double and shower head located to starboard.  The Cranchi A32 is to be powered by twin Volvo 270hp diesel with stern drive engines, and or petrol gas of twin 280hp or 350hp.  

www.cranchi.com

New Model: Schaefer 375

Schaefer present the new 375, its entry level sport sport cruiser which is full of elements of the larger yachts of the Brazilian yacht builder which go up to 25 meters. Among the new Schaefer 375 main features is the single level cockpit floor, without any steps a concept carried over from the the smaller V33 walk-around model. The Schaefer 375 also comes with drop down expandable side balconies, which expand the aft deck beam just shy of six meters expanding and integrating the cockpit. The Schaefer 375 comes with electrically operated hardtop opens the sunroof at the touch of a button. Access to the bow is via an internal passageway on the port side—ensuring safety even when the sport cruiser is underway. The lower deck cabin area features full headroom and features sleeping accommodation for four; one in the forward cabin and the other amidships, as well as a table, galley, and a large bathroom. The Schaefer 375 is powered by twin Volvo 320hp diesel with stern drives, or triple 300hp outboard option.

Technical Data:

LOA - 11.73 m (38.4ft)

Beam - 3.69 m

Draft - 0.76 m ex drives and props

Displacement - 9376 kg inboard version

Fuel Capacity - 690 l *inboard version

Water Capacity - 282 l

Max Persons - fourteen 

Accommodation - four berths

Engines - 2 x Volvo D4 320hp, 3 x Mercury Verado 300hp *outboard and gas

Propulsion - Volvo DPI duo prop sterndrives, or triple outboards

Hull Shape - modified Vee with eighteen degrees deadrise aft

Project - Marcio Schaefer

Certification - CE B

www.schaeferyachts.com.br

New Model: Colombo 33 Sogno

Colombo present the new 33 Sogno, a model name which translates to Dream.  Created by the Colombo's inhouse design studio, the 33 Sogno, with its classic, timeless lines, represents a valuable work of yesteryear with top-of-the-line forms.  She is an actual fact an evolution of the 32 Romance with more space both inside and outside and with out the mahogany wood veneer finish to the exterior.    The 33 Sogno is for this an endeavour that brings back the charm of the past, when quality was more important then time at Colombo.  The 33 Sogno is also customizable in both colours and fittings, to make it fit to every owner wishes and vision.  The Colombo 33 Sogno comes with two cockpit layout, with a larger wet-bar to port side or smaller to starboard.  The interior offers a double V-shaped berth forward, with a shower head to starboard.  The Colombo 33 Sogno is powered by twin Volvo gas engines from 250 to 350hp, or 270hp diesel engines.

Technical Data:

LOA - 9.99 m (32.7ft)

Hull Length - 9.7 m

Beam - 2.99 m

Draft - 0.85 m

Displacement - 5.40 t

Fuel Capacity - 500 l

Water Capacity - 200 l

Max Persons - ten

Accommodation - two berths

Engines - 2 x Volvo V6 CE 250hp, V6 CE 280hp, V8 CE 300hp, V8 CE 300hp, D4 270hp *diesel

Propulsion - Volvo DPS or DPI dual propeller stern drive

Speed - 48 knots max 27 cruise with twin Volvo 300hp gas engines

Range - 250 nautical miles at 27 knots cruise

Certification - CE B

www.colomboboats.it

New Model: Galeon 435 GTI

Galeon present the new 435 GTI, the inboard sister to the 435 GTO which arrived in the second half of 2024. A bold evolution of Galeon’s grand touring concept, the 435 GTI is an inboard-powered day cruiser that combines sleek, sporty aesthetics with practical, high-performance features. With its aggressive silhouette, panoramic glazing, and climate-controlled wheelhouse, this yacht delivers comfort and control in every condition. The cockpit is a highlight of versatility, featuring transformable seating that converts into a sun-pad and hides a compact garage below perfect for tender or water toys storage. A hydraulic swim platform provides easy sea access and doubles as a lift. The Beach Mode fold-down balconies further expand the deck space, creating an open, social atmosphere at anchor. Inside, the main deck includes a U-shaped dinette, wet bar, and triple sport helm seats, all beneath a large two-part retractable sunroof and drop-down side windows that let the outdoors in. The bow area is easily accessed via a flush side deck and offers plush wrap-around seating, a table, or a full sun-pad setup. Below deck, the owner’s cabin sits forward with a double bed, skylight, and extensive storage, while the guest cabin amidships offers both single and double berths with full-height doors. A stylish galley and spacious bathroom with a walk-in shower ensure all-day comfort on longer cruises. Premium materials, curved wood finishes, and stainless steel accents elevate the interior to Galeon’s signature luxury standard. The Galeon 435 GTI is powered by twin Volvo 480hp with IPS pod drives as standard, an or twin Volvo 600hp again with IPS pod drives as optional.  Want more performance and can live without the up-down bathing platform, the outboard powered 435 GTO powered by twin or triple Mercury 600hp or quadruple 500hp offers this, giving a forty knots or more performance, increasing as the power increases.

Technical Data:

LOA - 14.40 m (47.3ft)

Hull Length - 12.5 m

Beam - 4.11 m

Draft - 1.18 m

Displacement - 16018 kg unloaded, 19,700 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 1400 l

Water Capacity - 400 l

Max Persons - fourteen 

Accommodation - fiver berths in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 480hp, or D8 600hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking IPS pod drives

Speed - 35 knots max with Volvo 480hp engines

Project - inhouse by Galeon

Certification - CE B

www.galeon.pl

Project: Riva Aquariva Special 10.07 m

Riva present the latest Aquariva version with this new Aquariva Special set to come later this 2025 year.  Including the special editions, the Aquariva Special is the seventh Aquariva version, and replaces the Aquariva Super which arrived in 2010.  A long going success the first Aquariva arrived in 2000 and this was replaced by the Super.  In these years the Aquariva had four other special editions; the Aquariva Cento which arrived in 2006 and marking the one hundred hulls produced in ten units, special Aquariva Gucci and Aquariva by Marc Newson arrived in 2010 and celebrating the decade of production, and last the Anniversario which arrived in 2022.  Like the Aquariva Super which it will replace, this new Aquariva Special will have subtle differences to its predecessor, but this time around it is less subtle if you look well.  

www.riva-yacht.com

New Model: Luxia Monaco 375

Luxia is a new Italian boat builder from Castellanza, Lombardy which debuted in the fall of 2024, with the outboard powered 375 GTS model.  The 375 GTS model is followed by the Monaco 375 sibling which shares hull, and most design features but has a different cockpit layout and no T-top.  The cockpit of the Luxia is a that for a classic Mediterranean open yacht; two aft sun-pads with central corridor, forward to the sun-pads is a forward facing settee, and then the two seat center console.  To the side are two passageways with two steps which lead to the flush fore deck.  The cabin of the Luxia Monaco 375 is identical to that of the 375 GTS sister, with a V-shaped dinette forward, double berth at midships, and shower head and galley.  The first hull of the Luxia Monaco 375 was powered by twin 270hp Mercury gas engines with stern drives, with the second hull having twin 370hp Yanmar diesels and stern drive propulsion.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 11.50 m (37.5ft)

Hull Length - 9.99 m

Waterline Length - 9.27 m

Beam - 3.48 m

Draft - 0.55 m ex drives and propellers

Displacement - 7000 kg dry, 8850 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 800 l

Water Capacity 450 l

Accommodation -  two plus two

Engines - 2 x Mercury 270hp petrol gas, Yanmar 370hp *diesel up to twin 500hp possible

Propulsion - stern drives or outboards

Speed - 31 knots max, 25 cruise with Mercury 270hp gas engines

www.luxiayachts.com

Project: Beneteau Gran Turismo 40

Beneteau has announced an overhaul of their Gran Turismo range, which currently features five models from 32 to 45, and are to be replaced by three models from ten to fifteen meters. These new models will see Beneteau compete in the European sport cruiser walk around market, with all the latest features from drop down bulk heads which expand cockpit space, to reverse style bow. The Beneteau revamp will take place in just six months, with the first Gran Turismo 35 and Gran Turismo 40 to debut at the Cannes boat show coming September, and the Gran Turismo 50 to be presented in Dusseldorf 2026. The Gran Turismo has always been a modern styled cruiser, and these new three models follow the latest trends which in the last five to ten years have seen an expansive shift of design. Built to be a modern entertainment platform with dynamic looks, the new Gran Turismo models blend performance and stylish comfort with high-end materials, connectivity and the option for personalized touches and finishes. The long term partnership between Beneteau and Alpine, the high-end sport speciality brand, will also see limited-edition collaborations released across the upcoming Gran Turismo range in the coming months, further elevating the flair and excellence of this new product line. The Beneteau Gran Turismo 40 is to be second in the range and is to be available with inboard stern drives and or twin outboards. Thanks to its exterior re-design the Gran Turismo 40 will offer thirty more space in the cockpit, with this also featuring full contact to the water thanks to its drop down bulk heads, although cabin space is a bit less to that of the outgoing 41.

www.beneteau.com

New Model: Cornate Explore 35

 

Cornate has in September 2024 celebrated twenty years of operation, with the company presenting the most cabin boat of its line as it debuts the Explore 35.  Designed by Angvil Ranvig and based for the most on the Chase 35 the Cornate 35 Explore 35 offers more cruiser comforts and comes with a T-Top protecting the racing style centre console.  The Explore 35 lower deck accommodation presents itself with a two plus two accommodation plan, with a V-shaped berth forward, double berth at midships, and shower head.  Offered with six engines options, the Cornate Explore 35 shows its fast heritage as even the economic to run and only diesel smallest engine choice of the twin Mercruiser 270hp with stern drives gives a top speed of 49 knots.  Other power options include two outboards of twin 300hp and or 400hp, and a Mercury racing of twin 520hp which give a fast seventy knots top speed. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 10.56 m (34.6ft)

Beam - 2.63 m

Draft - 0.75 m

Displacement - 3000 kg

Fuel Capacity - 400 l

Water Capacity - 100 l

Max Persons - ten

Accommodation - two plus two

Engines - 2 x Mercruiser TDI V6 270hp *diesel, 6.2L V8 350hp, 8.2 Mag 420hp, Mercury Racing 520hp, **outboards V8 Verado 300hp, V10 Verado 400hp

Propulsion - Mercury stern drives with duo-prop, Mercury racing, Mercury outboard

Speed - 49 knots max with Mercruiser 270hp, seventy knots with Mercury Racing 520hp

Hull Shape - stepped deep Vee with 24.5 degrees deadrise aft

Project - Egil Ranvig

Certification - CE B/C 

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