Projects: Wajer 55 HT, Wajer 55 S

Having presented the second generation Wajer 55 in the fall of 2025, the Dutch boat builder updates the other versions; the 55 HT and 55 S models with the new changes of the second generation 55.  These new versions keep the line of the first generation 55, with this second generation 55 bringing some skin deep updates.  The second generation Wajer 55 is recognizable by some cosmetic details, from the air intakes which curve at the stern and are positioned under the rub rail, similar to the Wajer 77, and the bathing platform which extends from the hull.  The Wajer 55 is not just a cosmetic improvement on the previous model but also features a new hull which is nearly three feet longer and 25 centimetres wider.  Above is pictured the Wajer 55 HT for hard-top version, which offers more convenient weather protection, while below is the 55 S walk-around center console version, which offers fore to aft easy to move deck space, but sacrifices cabin space, although this still does offer a four berths sleeping accommodation albeit a bit restricted in space.

www.wajer.com

improve-it = Rio Le Mans 50

For the 2026 model year onwards Rio presented a line shaft option of the large models of the Open and Coupe Walkaround range. The Rio Le Mans 50 which was previously available with a triple stern drive diesel option by Yanmar and or triple Mercury outboards has now been added with a twin Cummins 550hp line shaft option. The triple Yanmar diesel stern drive choice has been removed, while at request the Le Mans 50 can be equipped with Volvo IPS pod drives with the details of what power of this not being advised. According to initial test the Rio Le Mans 50 will reach top speeds up to 35 knots with the twin Cummins 550hp. Designed by Marino Alfani and debuting as in 2024, the Le Mans 50 is a open three part hard-top around sport yacht, with a lower deck which offers two cabins, a spacious shower head, and a relaxing sofa in between the cabins.

www.rioyachts.net

New Model: Itama 70

Itama has launched the first 70 unit on May 21 at Ferretti Group’s new production site in Ravenna. Designed by Vallicelli for exterior, and IdeaeItalia for interior, the 70 is the second completely new Itama in less to a year, following the 54 which arrived this time last year.  For Itama fans this is a good moment, considering that for thirteen years no new Itama, excluding the S and RS updates on the 45 and 62 models arrived.  For this second new Itama, Ferretti Group changed design duties to Vallicelli, who replaces Tommaso de Luca after designing the 54 model.  For the 70 Vallicelli inspired himself to the 62 model and the Marco Casali design's, as started in the Ferretti Group era onwards to 2005.  The details here are all Itama; flash fore deck, classic sun-pad with dinette cockpit, and wrap around wind-screen.  The lower deck offers a three cabins six berths accommodation layout, with two large midships and forward staterooms, and third cabin with double berth to port side, with a galley and dinette in between the cabins.   A single berth crew cabin is located aft.  The Itama 70 is standard powered by twin MAN 1400hp and or optional 1550hp engines with line shaft propulsion.  The first unit was powered by the large MAN 1550hp for top speeds up to forty knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 21.23 m (69.6ft)

Beam - 5.30 m

Draft - 1.22 m

Displacement - 42 t

Fuel Capacity - 3800 l

Water Capacity - 1000 l

Max Persons - sixteen

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins, one crew cabin berth

Engines - 2 x MAN V12 1400hp, V12 1550hp 

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - forty knots max 35 cruise with MAN 1550hp, 37 knots max 33 cruise with 1400hp

Range - 320 nautical miles at cruise

Project - Vallicelli exterior, IdeaeItalia interior

Certification - CE A, to B+F+A1 sound emission RINA

www.itama-yacht.com

competition = Vanquish VQ70

New Model: Cayman Yachts 560 Sedan

During the fall 2025 boat show Cayman Yachts presented its new 560 Sedan.  Designed by Ferragni the 560 Sedan is based on the 540WA which arrived in 2023, with the difference that it features a fully enclosed hard-top, making the boat easily liveable all year round.  The enclosed area offers a living area complete with dinette to starboard and opposite galley to port side, with forgetting its Summer sporty vocation, which offers a central sun-pad, forward facing dinette, drop-down balconies which extend beam to over six meters, fore deck sun-pad, fore chaise-lounge, and aft looking bench settee.  The interiors are offered in two layouts, with two cabins four berths and a lower deck saloon in between the cabins, three cabins six berths, and an optional crew cabin berth.  The Cayman 560 Sedan is powered by twin Volvo 600hp as standard with IPS pod drives.  Other engine options are larger 725hp diesels also with IPS pod drives, and or quadruple Mercury 600hp outboards.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 17.16 m (56.2ft)

Hull length - 15.1 m

Beam - 5 m

Draft - 1.45 m with IPS drives

Displacement - 27,900 kg

Fuel Capacity - 2100 l

Water Capacity - 760 l

Max Persons - sixteen

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins, or six berths in three cabins, optional crew cabin

Engines - 2 x Volvo D8 600hp, D11 725hp, 4 x Mercury Verado V12 600hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking duo-prop IPS pods, Mercury outboards with dual props 

Speed - 35 knots max with Volvo 725hp

Project - Ferragni

Certification - CE B

www.caymanyachts.it

competition = Solaris Power 52 Coupe

New Model: Bellini Astor 58

Just a year after Bellini returned to boat building with the beautiful and appreciated Astor 36, the Iseo based builder followed it with the larger Astor 58.  Designed like its smaller sister by Brunello Acampora of Victory Design the Astor 58 follows the principle of its eight meters smaller sister, with the advantage to comfort that more size brings.  With this the Astor 58 is a sport yacht which gives a cruising ability for six persons thanks to its comfortable three double cabins three head lower deck interior.   This is a well appointed cabin with full beam owners stateroom, and L-shaped saloon and mini-galley in between the cabins.  But do not be mistaken the day cruising fun of the Bellini Astor 58 is still all here, as are like its smaller sister the very large drop-down balconies which make the aft sun-pad area become a massive beach bathing area.  The Bellini Astor 58 is standard powered by twin Volvo 725hp for speeds up to 35 knots and a cruise of 26.

Technical Data:

LOA - 18 m (59ft)

Waterline Length - 15.2 m

Beam - 5.35 m

Draft - 1.24 m included propellers

Displacement - 23.8 t unloaded, 27 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 2400 l

Water Capacity - 550 l

Max Persons - fourteen

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D11 725hp, D13 900hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller IPS pod drives

Speed - 35 knots max 26 cruise

Project - Brunello Acampora Victory design

Certification - CE B 

www.belliniyacht.it

competition =  Solaris Power 60 Open ST

Project: Riviera 6200 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition

Riviera presents the 6200 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition project a replacement to the 6000 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition produced since 2019.  The 6200 Sport Yacht is not a soft evolution with extra one meter of length of the 6000SY but a completely new yacht, recognizable from the straight shear line, large uninterrupted hull glazing, fore-deck with L-shaped mini dinette and dual sun-pad, and choice of short or long hard-top.  Typical of Riviera Sport Yacht's since their debut the interior of the 6200 Sport Yacht has a full living on the main deck, with an astern galley located to starboard, dinette and L-shaped lounger to port side, and helm station with lounger to port.  The lower deck now comes with four cabins three heads as standard, with an utility crew room located to port side at midships in between the engine room and owners stateroom.  An optional three cabins and lower lounge version is also available.  The 6200 Sport Yacht is powered by standard twin Volvo 900hp with IPS pod drives.

www.rivieraaustralia.com

Project: Princess S74

Princess Yachts is proud to unveil the latest addition of its S Class range, with the presentation of the S74 project set to launch in 2027. The S74 is an evolution of the S72 which debuted at the 2023 Dusseldorf boat show. As the above rendering shows the S74 features a soft enhanced aesthetic outside, the hull side windows has been extended, now integrating into the engine air intakes.  The S74 will also feature a renewed cockpit seating with the U-shaped dinette of the S72 replaced by an L-shaped settee, and the wet-bar to port replaced by a bench settee. The interior is mostly identical to the outgoing S72 in both main and four double cabins lower deck layout. The Princess S74 is powered by twin MAN 1800hp engines for top speeds up to 38 knots.

www.princessyachts.com

Project: Rio Sport Coupe 50

Rio present the project of the Sport Coupe 50. Designed by Rio long standing designer Marino Alfani the Sport Coupe 50 extends Rio's Sport Coupe line for a fifteen meter sport yacht which sits in between the just presented Parana 40 and its current Sport Coupe 58 flagship. The Rio Sport Coupe 50 will feature a triple cabins lower deck, with a midships owners stateroom, a forward VIP, and a third cabin with bunk berths. The third cabin can also be fitted as a crew cabin with separate entrance and private bathroom. The living is all on the main deck, with a fully enclosed hard-top with full opening patio door. Of particular interest in the Sport Coupe 50 is the solution used on the exterior deck, offering a hybrid walkaround and a raised bulwark with side decks, designed to ensure safety and ease of movement on board. The Rio Sport Coupe 50 is to be powered by twin Cummins 600hp and or optional 715hp engines with line shaft propulsion for top speeds up to 35 knots. 

www.rioyachts.net

Project: Focus 5X

Debuting the X-line with the eleven meter 3X in 2025, Focus follows it with the second 5X project, a sixteen meter sport yacht set to arrive later this year, and largest yacht to be build by the Dutch production boat builder. Flexibility is the key word of the Focus 5X with it's main deck designed for complete adaptability, with hydraulic side windows, electric glass roof, and convertible deck, the 5X transforms from a fully open day-boat to a closed cockpit yacht offering privacy and protection from the elements. At the stern, the full-width hydraulic swim platform provides easy access to the sea or shore, while the integrated dinghy garage allows effortless tender launch and recovery.  The Focus 5X has a standard accommodation layout of two double cabins with a C-shaped saloon and galley in between the cabins, and three heads.  The saloon can be changed for a third cabin with twin bunk beds.  Full personalization is also part the Focus 5X from the choice of exterior colours, interior wood finishes, Flexiteak decking style, upholstery materials, as well as the finishes of all metal details such as railing and fixtures.  The Focus 5X is to be powered by Volvo 725hp with IPS pod drives as standard, and MAN 850hp with line shaft propulsion.  Speed numbers are not yet announced.

www.focus-motoryachts.com

Project: Aiata Sunfinder 50

Aiata presents the Sunfinder 50 project, representing the natural evolution and all-rounder philosophy as introduced with the Wayfinder 38 in 2025. Again a design of Finnish designer Jarkko Jämsén of Navia Design the Sunfinder 50 is conceived as a fast and spacious family yacht, offering extendable deck areas; thanks to drop down bulk-heads, a larger aft platform and a distinctive, robust design that stands out among today’s more homogeneous market offerings. The use of refined materials and enhanced finishes elevates the onboard atmosphere.  The Sunfinder 50 also being a generous cabin offers a two plus two accommodation with head with separate shower stall to starboard complimented by a galley to port side.  Want more privacy?  The Aiata Sunfinder 50 is also available with two cabins Two Bathrooms version, this offering a separate enclosed forward owners suite with a shower head to port side.  A large Summer galley and wet-bar positioned under the roof for shaded cooking and entertaining. Signature Aiata elements remain central to the design, including the uniquely shaped front deck with its expansive sunbed, and the clever use of space over the engines through a tiltable sunbed, transforming previously unused areas into premium relaxation zones.  The Aiata Sunfinder 50 is standard powered by triple Honda 350hp as standard, and or optional Mercury 350hp or 400hp.

www.aiataboats.com

New Model: De Antonio D60

De Antonio has had success with its signature hidden outboard cruisers and day boats, and for 2025 the Spanish boat builder continues to go into bigger sizes debuting its new D60 flagship.  The Spanish Barcelona based builder which debuted in 2012 with the seven meter D23 day boat, wants to keep growing in size, going three meters larger to the D50 which arrived in 2021.  The D60 offers spacious accommodation certified for up to twelve people onboard, with a lower deck cabin area available in two or three cabins sleeping four or six guests, plus a crew cabin for two forward.  In both layouts the owners stateroom is located at midships with an en-suite shower head to starboard and walk-in wardrobe located to port side.  In the three cabins layout, two cabins replace the VIP cabin located forward.  The interior also offers a fully equipped galley located on the lower deck, expansive social areas are located on the main deck which thanks to opening windows unite the inside with the outside.  The De Antonio D60 is standard powered by quadruple Mercury 400hp, and or optional 600hp hidden outboard engines located under the aft sun-pad.  With the quadruple 600hp the D60 reaches top speeds up to 46 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 18.5 m (60.8ft)

Beam - 5.20 m

Draft - 1.01 m

Displacement - 22t 

Fuel Capacity - 3700 l 

Water Capacity - 680 l

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins, or six berths in three cabins, two berths crew cabin
Engines - 4 x Mercury V10 Verado 400hp, V12 Verado 600hp

Propulsion - quadruple outboards, counter rotating propellers with 600hp

Speed - 46 knots max thirty cruise with quadruple 600hp

www.deantonioyachts.com

competition = not available

Project: ISA Yachts GTO 70

ISA Yachts presents the GTO 70 project, its smallest build to date and the second GTO line project. Unlike the GTO 100 which was designed by Marco Casali the GTO 70 is developed by a new collaboration with Galeazzi Design, which penned both the exterior and interior lines.  For the ISA GTO 70 Galeazzi presents a contemporary interpretation of a luxury Mediterranean speed sport yacht with an aggressive and functional design language, subdued to performance with an open hard-top design.  Compact, lightweight and radically geared toward speed, the ISA GTO 70 is not an exercise in style but an advanced engineering platform. The ultra-high-performance planning hull, developed by the ISA Yachts naval engineering team through in-depth computational fluid dynamics studies, is optimized to ensure stability, efficiency and precise handling even at top speeds.  The ISA Yachts GTO 70 offers a traditional Mediterranean open yacht layout with a cockpit offering a central sun-pad aft, C-shaped dinette to starboard, Summer galley to port, and dual helmsman seats seats to starboard and identical companionway seats to port.  The lower deck offers a three double cabins layout, with an owner stateroom at midships.  A separate galley with adjacent two berth crew cabin is located to starboard.  The ISA GTO 70 is to be powered by twin MAN 1800hp, but propulsion is not advised but with declared top speeds up to 55 knots, I'd imagine this to be surface drives.  

www.isayachts.com

Project: Itama 70

Following the return of the totally new Itama 54 debuting in 2025 as designed by Tommaso de Luca, Itama follows it fast with the project of a 70 set to launch later on this year.  Unlike the 54 the Itama 70 is designed by Andrea Vallicelli, who is on his seventh project for the Ferretti Group; Pershing GTX70 and GTX80 exteriors, interiors of the three WallyWhy's, and the exterior of the custom CRN 72 meter Hull.139.  For his debut in Itama Andrea Vallicelli brought influences of the Casali Itama's, the 70 looks that bit a larger and stretched 62, with the Rome based designer showing his sail yacht designer roots in the clean lines which defy time in past, present and future with its light sweeping down shear line and sloop stern.  New thought-out solutions are also part of the Itama 70 from a never disturbed always available central fore deck access which is usable all time, this thanks to a cabin door located to starboard, and the integrated sun-pad forward as presented on the Itama 54.  Ideaeitalia, known for the interiors of the Ferretti Yacht models have been given duties for the interior of the Itama 70, and present a three double cabins lower deck layout, with an owner stateroom at midships to port side, and an L-shaped dinette with L-shaped galley opposite located in between the cabins.  A single berth crew cabin is located aft.  The cockpit is typical Itama with an aft sun-pad, C-shaped dinette with wet-bar opposite, and dual seat helm station to port side.  The Itama 70 is to be powered by twin MAN 1400hp as standard and or 1550hp optional engines, giving 37 and 39 knots top speeds respectively. 

www.itama-yacht.com

Project: Fiart SX5

Fiart present the project for the SX5, a hard top sport yacht as designed by Massimo Simeone which recaptures the cabin yacht spirit the Italian yacht builder build it's name on.  The SX5 is a replacement to the since 2016 produced Fiart 52 of which she is based on.  The SX5 features a redesign of the hard-top, new cockpit layout, and a two cabin interior layout option which was previously not available.  Simeone brings a sleeker looking hard-top while the cockpit has been re-imagined with a central sun-pad followed by a U-shaped dinette, an L-shaped lounger forward to port side with wet-bar and helm station opposite.  The interior layout of the Fiart SX5 is identical to that of the 52; three double cabins with master stateroom at midships, forward VIP, third cabin with double berth to starboard and L-shaped galley in between the cabins.  The novelty in the lower cabin is that Fiart now offers the SX5 with a new option for a two cabin layout; which move the galley to port, and offers an L-shaped sofa to starboard.  The Fiart SX5 is to be powered by twin Volvo 550hp or 600hp with IPS pod drives.  Top speeds are not announced from Fiart, but the 52 had a 35 knots performance with the twin 600hp choice.

www.fiart.com

New Model: Intrepid 50 Evolution

At the 2025 Palm Beach boat show Intrepid debuted its new 50 Evolution, a replacement to the 477 Evolution after six years of production and new flagship to its cabin line which currently features three models from 41 to fifty foot.  A fifteen meter hard-top sport yacht the 50 Evolution comes with a lower deck cabin offering two cabins and a convertible dinette forward.  Welcoming you aboard with a twin level cockpit as found in most sport fishers, a three side hard-top of full-height glass with opening side windows encloses the upper more lounging area, which serves guests with abundant seating; two L-shaped loungers settees looking forward, dual seat helm station to starboard, and a single companionway settee to port side.  The aft deck offers a drop down balcony to starboard complimented with aft and port side settees.  Down below is accommodation for six; four in two cabins with double berths at midships, U-shaped dinette forward which converts to an extra double berth, all this complimented by a well sized galley to starboard, and a head with enclosed shower stall to port side.  The Intrepid 50 Evolution is powered by triple Mercury 600hp for top speeds up to 46 knots and a cruise of thirty giving a range of 276 nautical miles. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 15.39 m (50.6ft)

Beam - 4.17 m

Draft - 1.30 m

Displacement - 

Fuel Capacity - 2839 l

Water Capacity - 378 l

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

Engines - 3 x Mercury Verado V12 600hp

Propulsion - triple or quadruple outboards

Speed - 46 knots max, thirty knots cruise with triple 600hp

Range - 276 nautical miles at thirty knots

Hull Shape - single step modified medium Vee with 19.2 degrees deadrise aft

Certification - CE B

www.intrepidpowerboats.com

Project: BB Yachts 66 Custom

Debuting in 2024 with the 44 Ischia and 44 Panarea models, BB Yachts shows it wants to grow and presents projects for smaller and larger models.  Here we are presenting the project for the 66 Custom, which brings bow rider-dual console features on a super sport yacht measuring over 21 meters in over-all length.  Thanks to this the BB Yachts will bring a main deck which connects outside with the hard-top covered inside, for an endless space of 21 meters.  The lower deck is reserved to the three cabins; which will offer a full beam midships located master stateroom.  A crew cabin for one person is located forward, while to aft will be twin garages for a jet-rib and jet-ski.  Other options for the BB Yachts 66 Custom will be for a sport bridge up top; this offering a central helm station with forward sun-pad.  The BB Yachts 66 Custom is to be powered by twin MAN 1200hp as standard, with options coming for twin 1300hp, and or 800hp with hybrid set-up.  In all cases the propulsion will be traditional line shaft, as offered on the well received 44 models.

www.bb-yachts.com

New Model: Tiara 56 LS

The battle of outboard powered sport yachts above fifty foot is really heating up, and the new 56 LS which debuted at the 2025 Miami boat show is Tiara's response. North Americans are loving outboards, and the prime production builders are taking attention to this and delivering always bigger sizes. The legacy of the Tiara's Luxury Sport series expands with the 56 LS, the largest and most ambitious outboard-powered vessel in Tiara Yachts’ history. Exterior enjoyment is maximized with multiple social zones spanning all seventeen meters, well-appointed galley and twin terraces that expand the cockpit and provide unobstructed access to the water. Different aft cockpit module options focused on entertaining and fishing allow vessels to be tailored to each owner’s boating preferences. The 56 LS is a walk-around while pilot house doors to port and starboard of the helm, enjoy unimpeded access to the spacious bow with lounge area. Below deck, luxurious accommodations for four await with two spacious staterooms and two private heads. The Tiara 56 LS is powered by quadruple Mercury 600hp engines for top speeds up to 47 knots and a fast cruise of 38.

Technical Data:

LOA - 17.12 m (56.2ft)

Beam - 4.88 m

Draft - 1.22 m

Displacement - 17,962 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 3765 l

Water Capacity - 568 l

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins

Engines - 4 x Mercury Verado V12 600hp

Propulsion - duo-prop Mercury outboard

Speed - 47 knots max, 38 fast cruise, 29 knots cruise

Range - 272 nm at fast cruise

Hull Shape - modified deep Vee with 21 degrees deadrise aft

www.tiarayachts.com

Improve-it = Cruisers 50 GLS

During the 2025 Fort Lauderdale boat show Cruisers presented a new enclosed door option to the 50 GLS.  Featuring a full enclosure at the middle of the main deck the patio door encloses the hard-top area, extending the boating season while offering elevated comfort and style. This design option enhances the already popular 50 GLS, giving owners even more ways to enjoy their time on the water.  This new option transforms the 50 GLS into a coupe, enclosing the part of the living deck thanks to a full walkthrough central door, and flip up windows, which with the nice weather connect the area to the aft deck.  Debuting in 2022 the 50 GLS is the largest model of the four model GLS bow rider range which today starts from ten meters.  Interestingly the 50 GLS is the only model in the GLS line powered only with outboards, offered with the triple Mercury 600hp only engine choice for speeds up to fifty knots, as the three other smaller models are also offered with stern drive option.

www.cruisersyachts.com

New Model: Princess V65

For the fall of 2025 Princess debuted the new fourth generation V65.  Based on the same hull of the third generation which was produced from 2018 to 2021, this new Princess V65 also shares platform with the S65 mark two which arrived last year.  This Princess platform actually debuted with the first generation S65 in 2015, and has since then been used on and including this new V65 for a total of five models. This new mark four V65 is in most cases identical to the S65, with the difference that the sport bridge up top is replaced by a large hard-top which transforms the main deck to into a more open sun filled space.   A winning horse is not changed and so the V65 features a similar layout to the third generation model; main deck with astern galley and dinette opposite the galley, a saloon further forward, and lower deck with four double cabins; owners master at midships, VIP forward, twin to starboard, and fourth guest cabin with bunk berths to port side.  The Princess V65 is powered by twin MAN 1400hp for top speeds up to 36 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 20.61 m (67.7ft)

Hull Length - 20 m

Beam - 5.04 m

Draft - 1.62 m

Displacement - 36,477 kg medium load

Fuel Capacity - 4100 l

Water Capacity - 100 l

Accommodation - eight berths in four cabins, one crew cabin berth

Engines - 2 x MAN V12 1400hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 36 knots max

Project - Bernard Olesinski, Princess Yachts

www.princessyachts.com

Project: Galeon 570 Sky

Galeon present the project for the 570 Sky. Based on the 560 Fly platform which arrived in early 2023, the Galeon 570 Sky is the next step of the Skydeck line, and a replacement to the 560 Skydeck with a new twist that blends a sporty silhouette of a hardtop with the full functionality of a sport bridge. The innovation here is all in the top deck featuring a hidden sport bridge area that when open offers with a full helm with dual seats, and mini L-shaped dinette which can converto to a sun-pad. As the you go in the main deck the 570 Sky will offer a central C-shaped settee, with port and starboard bathing platform access. The interior layout offers an astern galley layout, this located to starboard and also features a drop down window to port side, which with Galeon's trick of drop down balconies expand this area to a new level of deck entertaining. Down below the 570 Sky offers a three double cabins lower deck, with a full beam midships owners stateroom, VIP suite forward, and a third cabin to starboard. A single berth crew cabin berth is located aft. The Galeon 570 Sky is to be powered by twin Volvo 900hp as standard.

www.galeon.yachts