1 – Axopar 45 XC
Finnish builder Axopar introduces the 45 XC Cross Cabin as the launch model in a new 45-foot range that also includes Spyder, T-Top, Sun-Top and Cross Top variants. The 45 XC is a walkaround with a fully enclosed cabin and outboard propulsion—typically triple 300-hp Mercury V-8 Verados—delivering speeds reported between 19 and 35 knots. The helm integrates Simrad touchscreen displays with a tailored Axopar interface, plus controls for bow thruster, trim tabs and audio. Designed for flexible indoor-outdoor living, standard features include gull-wing doors, dual electric sliding canvas roofs and twin sliding side doors. Optional upgrades include an aft cabin and a second head for expanded overnight accommodations, a gyrostabilizer for greater comfort, and a 1st Mate security system for added peace of mind.
2 – X Shore 1
Swedish electric-boat specialist X Shore offers the X Shore 1 as a 21-foot model available in Open or Top configurations. Optimized hull design improves efficiency and reduces drag compared with earlier models, resulting in a cruising speed around 20 knots and a top speed near 30 knots, with an estimated 50-nautical-mile range. Fast charging technology enables an 80 percent charge in roughly 50 minutes, while standard marina chargers will typically take about three hours. The cabin sleeps two and includes space for a cooler and portable toilet, and the deck’s sunbed can face forward or aft to catch the best harbor views.
3 – Cape Horn 39T
Cape Horn’s new flagship center console, the 39T, answers customer demand for a larger offshore fishing platform beyond the builder’s 36-foot model. Designed for tournament anglers, the deep-V hull is matched with twin 600-hp Mercury Verados positioned aft for easy cockpit access. Early trials with this power produced a top-end speed near 68 knots and a cruise speed around 35 knots. The 39T emphasizes storage and fish-handling capability, including abundant in-deck stowage and a heavily insulated 1,600-quart bow fishbox. Additional features include two transom gates, three Llebroc helm seats, extensive rod and tackle stowage, and the option to convert a fishbox into a livewell.
4 – Four Winns H2e
Four Winns enters the electric market with the H2e, a 22-foot bowrider powered by an outboard from Vision Marine Technologies. The system uses two high-voltage, high-density battery packs and an onboard charger compatible with standard shore power; the manufacturer reports a top speed of about 35 knots. The H2e features a dual touchscreen smart display that handles entertainment, phone integration and navigation, plus an automated digital logbook that records trip history, battery status, security alerts and weather forecasts. Four Winns also introduced the TH36 Performance, an outboard-powered catamaran with ensuite staterooms for family cruising.
5 – Tiara EX 60
Tiara Yachts’ largest inboard model to date, the EX 60, is offered in four layout configurations that alter midship and aft arrangements to suit cruising, entertaining or watersports priorities. The interior includes a salon, galley and three staterooms belowdeck to accommodate six adults, plus two heads for enhanced comfort at anchor. Tiara pairs Volvo Penta IPS drivetrains with Garmin-assisted helm electronics, including docking aids, blending proven elements from the builder’s outboard and inboard lines for a refined onboard experience.
6 – Viking Valhalla 55
Viking Yachts expands its center-console range with the Valhalla V-55, a new flagship in the Valhalla lineup that uses Michael Peters Yacht Design’s double-stepped running surface. Owners can specify four or five 600-hp Mercury engines for up to 3,000 hp. The design features a generous 15-foot-6-inch beam for comfortable angling, a 4-foot draft with engines down, and a 1,200-gallon fuel capacity for long runs to offshore canyons. Angling amenities include two 65-gallon livewells and other tournament-ready features.
7 – Outer Reef 650 Classic Motoryacht
Outer Reef’s 650 Classic Motoryacht reworks elements from the builder’s 700 Classic to deliver similar amenities in a slightly smaller footprint. Features drawn from the larger model include a more open galley, main-deck day head, full-size refrigeration, internal stair access to crew quarters, an FRP staircase to the flybridge, and an updated belowdecks layout with heads positioned forward and aft of the king master. Configured as a four-stateroom yacht with up to four-and-a-half heads, the 650 provides accommodations typically found on larger yachts.
8 – Brunswick Veer X13
Brunswick Corporation debuted the Veer X13 at CES as the first model in its electric Veer series. Built by Lund Boats from rotomolded polyethylene for durability, the 13-foot X13 is powered by Mercury Avator electric propulsion and is available with Mercury’s Avator 7.5e outboard. Designed for quiet, emission-free operation, the X13 includes intuitive digital controls and a galvanized trailer for easy towing by cars or small SUVs. As an introductory boat, it’s positioned to welcome new boaters to the sport, with a competitive starting price that includes standard features.
9 – Prestige M48
Prestige Yachts introduces the M48 as the first of a new M-Line of power catamarans. The M48’s 19-foot-8-inch beam creates abundant social spaces, with a flybridge helm, seating, dining area and sun lounge. The main deck offers indoor and outdoor dining and an aft-positioned galley, while belowdecks provide three staterooms, including a forward master with a king-size berth and hullside windows. Notable exterior features include a high-low swim platform that converts to a teak beach and foredeck seating for private guest relaxation. Prestige cites a top speed of 20 knots and a range of 600 nautical miles at 8 knots.
10 – Intrepid 51 Panacea
Intrepid Powerboats’ new flagship, the 51 Panacea, features a fiberglass hardtop, full-height glass windshield with wipers, and two rows of sheltered seating for helm crew and guests. The helm cabinet is equipped for provisioning with a countertop, sink, cutting board, refrigeration and storage. The cockpit supports fishing, diving or entertaining, including an electric sunshade, a swing-in hullside dive door to starboard and a hydraulic swim platform to port. Accommodations below include a V-berth, head and galley for comfortable overnight stays.
11 – Regal LS9 Surf
Regal Boats’ LS9 Surf integrates the Regal Surf System with 2,500 pounds of ballast, wave-shaping tabs, Volvo Penta Forward Drive and twin 12-inch glass cockpit displays for watersports performance. The helm provides quick access to surf and ballast controls, and the WakeSubs option delivers onboard audio for riders. A powered hardtop makes running in poor weather or low-clearance situations easier, while the Power Platform raises and lowers to simplify water access. Engine choices include 380- or 430-hp Volvo Penta V-8s, with optional bow thruster, electric head and transom shower.
12 – Blackfin 400CC
The Blackfin 400CC is the builder’s new flagship center console, significantly larger than previous models. It features a 12-foot beam, Michael Peters’ double-stepped hull with 23 degrees of deadrise, and a maximum rating that supports quad Mercury engines. The 400CC includes a 500-gallon fuel capacity and a 100-gallon water tank to meet the needs of anglers and cruising families. With an overall length including engines approaching 44 feet, the 400CC brings more capacity and features than any current Blackfin in the lineup.
13 – Solara 310 SC
Part of the family that builds Ranger Tugs and Cutwater boats, Solara Boats’ 310 SC is a new center-walkaround that shares many standard features across the brand: autopilot, bow and stern cameras, lithium batteries, computer-controlled trim tabs, EVA foam decking and sport racks for toys. The 310 SC is powered by twin Yamaha F250 outboards, measures a 10-foot beam, and has a dry weight around 10,500 pounds with a shallow draft of 2 feet, 1 inch—suitable for Bahamas-style cruising. Factory delivery options include a full systems orientation in the Pacific Northwest.
14 – Jeanneau DB/43
Jeanneau’s DB/43, available in both inboard and outboard configurations, features a hull by Michael Peters and can be fitted with triple 350-hp Mercury Verados and joystick control. The outboard version gains port and starboard foldout terraces aft, expanding the relaxation area from a 12-foot-6-inch beam (terraces stowed) to 18-foot-7-inch with terraces open. The DB/43 also offers cockpit air conditioning, interior air conditioning, and two staterooms that sleep four or five depending on layout choices.
15 – North Pacific 450 Pilothouse
North Pacific Yachts’ 450 Pilothouse refines the company’s 45-foot concept with larger bonded windows, updated teak cabinetry and a slightly more modern interior and exterior profile. The 13-foot-8-inch beam provides generous working space for owners handling lines and gear, while a 4-foot-6-inch draft allows access to most harbors. Fuel capacity is 700 gallons, and reported speeds vary with power—typical cruise falls between 7 and 10 knots with top speeds from 11 to 15 knots.
16 – Sea Ray SLX 260 Surf Boat
Sea Ray’s SLX 260 Surf blends the comfort of the SLX 260 with wakesurfing features. It uses a Mercury MerCruiser 6.2L MPI ECT and Bravo Four S drive paired with SmartCraft and Digital Throttle & Shift. Electric surf tabs and ballast tanks let the skipper shape the wave behind the boat, and an integrated interface developed with Mercury and Simrad makes surf settings easy to adjust. Other tech highlights include 9-inch Simrad displays, Mercury VesselView Mobile, Active Trim monitoring, CZone digital switching and an electrically actuated water-sports tower with Bimini and tow points.
17 – Aquila 42 Yacht
Aquila Yachts expands its power-catamaran Yacht series with the 42 Yacht, the smallest in that family alongside 44-, 54- and 70-foot models. The 42 delivers multihull spaciousness with a 21-foot beam, cockpit relaxation areas, a flybridge and foredeck seating. Interior layouts offer two staterooms with flexible configurations and a utility cabin for added versatility. The standard propulsion is twin 230-hp Volvo Penta D4 inboards, with optional Volvo power available.
18 – Nordhavn N625
The Nordhavn N625 updates the longstanding N60 with a refreshed exterior and interior refinements while retaining the same overall footprint. The new design borrows production efficiencies used on Nordhavn’s N41 and N51 to include more standard equipment without escalating costs. Changes include a slightly enlarged flybridge, larger cabin windows and more foredeck seating. The N625 continues the three-stateroom arrangement—two belowdecks and one aft of the wheelhouse—and will be built by Nordhavn’s South Coast partner facility in Taiwan.
19 – Sailfish 226 DC
Sailfish Boats’ new entry-level dual-console, the 226 DC, features the variable-degree stepped hull common to the brand—three running surfaces that improve ride, lift and stability at trolling speeds. The layout includes an extended transom with built-in cooler, transom storage, an enclosed head with a portable toilet and a wraparound windshield with center walkthrough. Seating options include a convertible port chaise that becomes a sun bed and multiple aft seats, including a foldaway transom-mounted bench. Engine choices range from 150 to 200 hp from Mercury, Yamaha or Suzuki.
20 – Riviera 46 Sports Motor Yacht
Riviera Yachts’ 46 Sports Motor Yacht joins a Sports Motor Yacht series that emphasizes multiple entertaining areas from cockpit to foredeck and an open flybridge that seats up to eight. A covered alfresco deck forward of the cockpit extends salon living through a sliding glass door and an awning window to the galley. Belowdecks are three double-berth staterooms and two heads for family cruising, with the master forward and additional guest cabins amidships. Standard propulsion is twin 600-hp Volvo Penta D8-IPS 800s, with an option for 725-hp Volvo Penta D11-IPS 950s.
21 – Pardo GT52
Pardo Yachts’ GT52 is offered in galley-up and galley-down arrangements, combining walkaround practicality with a classic cabin-cruiser profile. Stern doors similar to those on the Pardo Endurance 60 open fully to merge indoor and outdoor spaces, and the semi-open roof creates a seamless extension of cockpit dining and sunbed areas. The stern social area seats eight, with additional bow seating for three. Overnight accommodations include two guest staterooms plus a crew cabin; the galley-up option adds a third stateroom with a bunk. Standard power is twin 650-hp Volvo Penta engines, with higher-output options available.
22 – Galeon 440 Fly
Polish builder Galeon launches the 440 Fly with styling that suggests motion even at rest. Available in two- or three-stateroom layouts, the 440 Fly aims to suit families on extended cruises and offers a wide range of customization options. Standard propulsion is twin 480-hp Volvo Penta D6 inboards, with a reported cruise speed of 25 knots and a top speed around 30 knots. The shallow 2-foot-8-inch draft allows access to skinny-water cruising grounds.
This article was originally published in the March 2023 issue.