Project: Benetti Oasis 36M

At the Cannes Yachting Festival, Benetti introduced the Oasis 36M, a project which marks a further milestone in its collaboration with the British firm RWD for the exterior design and Bonetti/Kozerski Architecture for the interior spaces. With over fifty units cruising the oceans, the Oasis family of yachts has established itself as one of the most distinctive expressions of Benetti’s overarching vision, pioneering a refined approach to the relationship between yacht and sea. The Oasis 36M is a replacement to the 34M which has been produced from 2022 till this year in 23 units. The Oasis 36M is born from the wealth of insights accumulated across this fleet and direct dialogue with Owners and Captains. Consequently, real-world cruising experience is translated into sophisticated design solutions, enhanced comfort, superior efficiency, and advanced engineering. The design of Oasis 36M reinterprets onboard volumes around the authentic lifestyle patterns of its guests. The most cherished outdoor convivial areas; the Sun Deck, the Upper Deck terrace, and the iconic Oasis Deck® benefit from substantial spatial expansion, offering exceptional liveability, supreme comfort, and versatile layout configurations. Concurrently, the interior architecture has been reimagined to ensure a fluid, elegant continuity between spaces, eliminating redundant structural elements in favour of light-filled, airy environments. Reconfigured crew pathways guarantee complete separation between guests and crew, enabling the latter to operate with maximum efficiency through discreet, flawless service. On Oasis 36M, naval architecture and engineering adapt seamlessly to the expectations of the contemporary owner. The integration of a newly developed bow bulb from Benetti’s Research and Design department reduces hydrodynamic resistance by over 10% at a cruising speed of ten knots, maintaining propulsion fuel consumption at cruise speed. This remarkable hull efficiency allowed engineers to re-evaluate tank capacities based on real fleet data, which highlighted an increasing preference for extended stays at anchor. By strategically reducing fuel capacity without compromising the range required for practical cruising profiles, the saved volume has been reallocated to expand the black and grey water tanks. The result is extended autonomy at anchor, allowing guests to enjoy the most exclusive bays for consecutive days in complete self-sufficiency. The evolution of the Oasis 36M elevates acoustic comfort and seamless operational reliability into central pillars of the luxury onboard experience. For this the Oasis 36M will feature electric actuation for onboard systems, with traditional engine systems coupled to an optional hybrid system by Siemens.  Other innovations coming in the Oasis 36M will be fitted with Selective Catalytic Reduction even though the yacht is under five hundred Gross Tonnage, and D.gree data management for predictive maintainence.

www.benettiyachts.it

New Model: Sunseeker Manhattan 94

Sunseeker presents the very first hull of its highly anticipated Sunseeker Manhattan 94, formerly named as the 94 Yacht project.  The Manhattan 94 represents the latest evolution in Sunseeker's design and engineering, combining refined styling with exceptional performance and innovation. At its heart of the Manhattan 94 is the full body main deck owner's suite that transforms the experience of being on board, which is natural light filled thanks to its full glazing.  The lower deck offers four other guests cabins, with crew quarters which also features a small dinette and two cabins for three of or four persons served with two heads.  Other nice details are the beach area aft with lounger which expands to become a sun-pad by the sea, and the upper fore-deck sun-bathing area.  The Sunseeker Manhattan 94 is powered by twin  MTU 1600hp for speeds up 26 knots as standard.

Technical Data:

LOA - 28.60 m (93.9ft)

Beam - 6.56 m

Draft - 2.07 m

Displacement - 89,278 kg, 140 GT *volume

Fuel Capacity - 11260 l

Water Capacity - 1600 l

Accommodation - ten guests in five cabins, four crew in two cabins

Engines - 2 x MTU 10V 2000 M96L 1600hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 26 knots max, ten knots long range

Range - 1255 nautical miles at ten knots

Project - Design Unlimited interior

www.sunseeker.com

competition = Princess Y95

Project: Arcadia A125

At Cannes 2026 Arcadia Yachts shared first glimpses of A125, marking the start of a journey that will gradually lead up to the yacht’s official debut, planned for the Cannes Yachting Festival 2028. A125 takes Arcadian Living into a more spacious dimension. The project brings together the principles that have set Arcadia Yachts apart on the international yachting stage right from the outset, working on a larger scale that showcases their value with even greater impact. Space, light, continuity with the water, privacy and freedom of movement are elements that come together to offer a new take on onboard living. The shipyard’s future flagship has been conceived to broaden the outlook of this vision, with living spaces designed to reach out and embrace the landscape, a focus on the quality of time spent on board, and careful consideration of each owner’s personal cruising style. The design is consistent with Arcadia Yachts’ identity and its concept of life at sea. A125 is the most ambitious showcase for Arcadia Yachts’ design journey yet. It’s an evolutionary step that looks to the future without affecting the brand’s spirit, consistency and identity. At 38 metres in length and 299 Gross Tonnage, A125 spans four decks and is the result of an in‑house effort by Arcadia Yachts, combining naval architecture with exterior and interior design in the framework of the same vision. This choice testifies to the level of mature design achieved by the brand and its ability to manage a complex project. The future flagship is designed to offer the liveability and perception of space usually associated with larger superyachts, featuring a balance between interior and outdoor areas, spaces for socialising, and settings offering more privacy. The standard layout accommodates ten guests in five cabins, with optional arrangements available for consideration depending on the owner’s needs. The crew quarters provide four cabins for a total of seven people. This is the start of a story that Arcadia Yachts will gradually tell as it unfolds, leading up to the official launch of A125.

www.arcadiayachts.com

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; Esposito Positano Open 52, Italyure 42, Mimi Libeccio 13.5 Walkaround, Saver 35 GT, and Tuccoli T235 SF.
www.salonenautico.com

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

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.

www.italyure.com

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

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-

Three Men Saved as Azimut Yacht is Wrecked Near Baja, Mexico

Three boaters were saved as the 26 meter Azimut yacht Gravity ended aground in Tijuana-Ensenada Scenic Highway, La Salina, Baja, Mexico at 17:15 of Friday eighteen September.  Bomberos Ensenada responded first to the grounding, and were followed by the Mexican Navy, with two of the boaters jumping off board, and the last one which is reported to have just had a knee surgery saved by the authorities.  The yacht ended aground after it finished without fuel and no power to its engines, and was wrecked and destroyed after being battered by the waves on the rocks for over 24 hours.

The yacht in this accident is a 1999 Azimut 85 Ultimate as designed by Stefano Righini and produced from 1997 to 2005 in 35 units.  The 85 Ultimate was replaced by the Azimut 85.