With fall approaching, boatbuilders are unveiling a fresh wave of models—some scheduled to debut at major shows such as Newport, Annapolis or Fort Lauderdale, while others will arrive later this season. Here are five notable new boats recently announced or launched, each designed for distinct cruising styles and performance needs.
Focus 3X
Dutch builder Focus Motor Yachts introduces the 3X, a 38-foot sport cruiser that blends the comfort of a cabin boat with the open-air feel of a day boat. Two 6.5-foot-wide electric side windows in the cockpit and an electrically operated glass hardtop open to create an almost fully open layout ideal for warm-weather cruising.
The 3X is the first in Focus’s new X line, complementing its Forza and Power collections, and is engineered for open-air enjoyment with two cockpit layout options and a forward sunbed. Below deck the boat offers a master cabin and head with a dedicated overhead shower. The saloon features a fully equipped galley and a convertible seating area that provides extra sleeping space. Interior finishes combine wood with Alcantara and leather trim for a refined, contemporary look.
The semi-custom 3X will be offered with a range of inboard and outboard propulsion options, including twin Mercruisers, Yanmars, Volvo Penta diesels, Mercury diesels or Mercury Verados. Focus advertises a top speed of 50 knots. The 3X is scheduled to make its U.S. debut at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in late October.
Tiara 56 LS
Tiara Yachts of Holland, Michigan, has revealed the 56 LS Luxury Sport, its largest outboard-powered model to date. The 56 LS is equipped with four 600-horsepower Mercury Verado V12 outboards, delivering high-performance cruising and open-water capability.
Accommodations include two large cabins, each with its own head. The protected cockpit houses an L-shaped dinette and a small chaise tucked beneath the aft end of the hardtop; a sliding glass door can fully enclose the helm and seating area for weather protection. An island galley aft includes a two-burner induction cooktop, three drawer-style fridge-freezer units, a sink and ample storage, with additional seating to starboard.
Unique features include folding side bulwarks that create balconies on both sides, expanding living space and providing direct water access. The Tiara 56 LS is slated to debut at the Miami International Boat Show in February 2025.
Viggo C10
Swedish aluminum specialist Viggo has unveiled the C10, a twin-outboard speedster designed for fast, seaworthy passages. With a narrow beam and a double-chined hull, the C10 accelerates onto plane quickly and delivers precise handling that feels like the boat is on rails, even at higher speeds. Viggo rates the C10 at about 60 knots, emphasizing speed and offshore capability.
The C10 Offshore features an enclosed pilothouse with a bench settee on one side and a U-shaped dinette on the other; the dinette converts to a double berth for overnighting. Forward, the open cockpit includes bench seating, a table and a sunbed for daytime comfort. Viggo designed the C10 for efficient, long-range transits—ideal for fast hops between coastal destinations.
Fjord 490
German-owned Fjord has announced the new Fjord 490 in two variants: the 490 Open and the 490 Sport. The 490 Open will be available with Volvo Penta inboard power up to 800 hp, producing an estimated top speed around 34 knots. The 490 Sport will be offered with triple 600-hp V12 Mercury Verado outboards, pushing top speeds closer to 45 knots.
This walkaround design features folding side balconies and a large T-top that provides shade, with sun loungers on both the foredeck and aft deck. The 490 Sport adds a spacious storage area beneath the foredeck sunbed—space that houses the inboard engines on the 490 Open. Below deck there are multiple layout choices, including saloon seating arrangements and configurations offering one or two double cabins and up to two heads.
The helm can be equipped with up to four pilot seats, and the galley includes a sink, generous work surfaces and a choice between an electric grill or a cooktop. The main seating area uses twin tables that fold or electrically lower to create space for up to ten people. Optional extras include an extendable electric Bimini for the T-top and a foredeck sun awning. Fjord expects a 2025 launch for the 490.
True North 39 Outboard Express
True North boats, a longtime builder of Downeast-style cruisers, is now produced in Florida by Catalina Yachts. Catalina expanded the lineup from the original True North 34—a single-engine express with a skeg-protected propeller—to the outboard-powered True North 34 Outboard Express, which offered increased storage, higher speeds and a shallower draft thanks to twin 250-hp outboards.
Following that evolution, the company is introducing the new 44-foot True North 39 Express OE, powered by triple outboards with combined outputs up to 1,200 hp. The design provides shallow engine-up and deeper engine-down drafts—about 2 feet with engines raised and roughly 3 feet 6 inches with engines down—making the boat suitable for a wide range of coastal waters.
Available options for the True North 39 OE include Seakeeper gyro stabilization, a genset, air conditioning, diesel heat, bow thruster, joystick steering, electronics packages, stereo systems and an ice maker. The model will make its world debut at the Newport International Boat Show.
These new models reflect a broad trend toward versatile, performance-oriented designs—open-air cruising options, powerful outboard packages, flexible interior layouts and modern helm ergonomics—giving buyers a wide range of choices for coastal day trips, weekend cruises or longer passages.