Many new boats will appear at the 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Below is a curated overview of notable models making their U.S. or world debuts, highlighting key features, layouts, performance claims, and standout equipment.
Wellcraft 355 and 435
Wellcraft has expanded into adventure cruising with the new 355 and introduces the larger 435 at this year’s show. The Wellcraft 355, penned by naval architect Michael Peters with design by Pawel Denert and interiors by Camillo Garroni, is a fast, seaworthy outboard-powered commuter. With triple Mercury or Yamaha outboards delivering a combined 1,050 horsepower, the 355 is claimed to exceed 50 knots.
The 44-foot 435, also from Peters and Garroni, uses a triple-outboard layout producing more than 1,000 horsepower and is marketed as a versatile yacht “able to go anywhere, to do anything.” Its bow hosts two generous social areas and a triple sunlounger, while the aft cockpit includes lateral folding side terraces to expand outdoor living. The protected wheelhouse contains three-person pilot and co-pilot benches and a deck-level galley that opens to the aft living area. Belowdecks, the accommodation plan offers two cabins with private heads and separate showers.
Albemarle 53 Spencer Edition
The Albemarle 53 Spencer Edition is a semi-custom 53-foot Carolina-style sportfisher resulting from a partnership with Spencer Sportfish. The hull is vacuum-infused with vinylester resin and foam core, producing Albemarle’s lightest long-range hull to date. The first example is a flybridge layout that blends classic Spencer lines with Albemarle innovations. The interior delivers an open salon, three staterooms and two heads. The pilothouse features an island helm, forward-facing lounge and bench seating, and the 160-square-foot cockpit includes a transom fishbox, transom door and a mezzanine with molded storage and engine room access.
Aquila 47 Molokai Power Catamaran
The Aquila 47 Molokai is a center-console power catamaran designed for offshore runs to canyons, banks and islands. Accommodations include a head and shower and an air-conditioned stateroom with a queen island berth. Power choices include twin 600-hp or quad 400-hp Mercury Verado outboards, and the boat uses a twin-stepped hull with vacuum-infused, lightweight construction. The helm offers seven protected seats in two air-conditioned rows with Raymarine electronics, C-Zone digital switching and a tuned Fusion audio system. Fishing features include pressurized livewells fed by a Hooker sea chest, large fish boxes, electric reel outlets and a carbon-fiber hardtop reinforced for outriggers and custom towers.
Formula 457 Center Console Sport and Fish models
Following its 387 models, Formula is rolling out the 457 Center Console in both Sport and Fish configurations. At 45 feet, 7 inches hull length (engines excluded), the 457 is engineered to accept triple Mercury 600 Verado outboards. The design emphasizes versatile cockpit layouts with foldaway aft seating, a large swim platform, ample helm seating and a protective hardtop for all-weather comfort.
Chris-Craft Catalina 28 Center Console
Chris-Craft’s Catalina 28 Center Console continues the brand’s tradition of refined styling. The helm integrates flush-mounted electronics with a standard 12-inch Garmin multifunction display (twin 12-inch screens optional) and CZone switching, complemented by high-gloss teak accents and a teak steering wheel. The 27-foot, 11-inch hull is available with twin 225-hp or 300-hp outboards and a large array of customization options, including hull and engine colors, seating configurations and interior finish details.
Highfield Sport 300 & ZeroJet 330
Highfield will present the Sport 300 and the ZeroJet 330. The ZeroJet 330 is the world’s first production RIB fitted with electric jet propulsion and will debut in the U.S. at FLIBS. Built in partnership with New Zealand’s ZeroJet, the 11-foot RIB reportedly reaches up to 22 knots and uses twin 48-volt LiFePO4 batteries for run times up to 7.5 hours. The Sport 300 is a compact open-water craft for one to three people, featuring built-in upholstery, pre-rigged electrical and lighting, automatic bilge pump and outboard propulsion that delivers top speeds around 24–28 knots depending on configuration.
Nuova Jolly Marine Prince Open 33
Italy’s Nuova Jolly brings the Prince Open 33, a 32-foot, 3-inch luxury RIB new to many U.S. buyers. It accommodates twin 350-hp outboards and includes a large stern platform, a stern dinette with an electric table convertible to a sunbed, a cabin berth for two and a separate marine toilet space. Hulls, upholstery and tubes are highly customizable, with options such as teak, a ski mast, galley appliances and a Bimini.
Beneteau Antares 12
The Antares 12 is Beneteau’s new flagship in the Antares line, featuring large hull windows for abundant natural light and three outdoor lounge zones: cockpit, forward sun pad and a spacious flybridge with a corner sofa and an outdoor galley cabinet. Interior arrangements include an owner cabin with ensuite, VIP guest cabin with ensuite, and a modular third cabin that can be single, double or used for storage. The wheelhouse converts to a salon that can sleep up to eight. Power comes from three 300-hp Mercury Verado outboards, with an integrated joystick for close-quarters maneuvering and an optional Seakeeper gyro for additional comfort.
Maritimo M60 Flybridge Motor Yacht
Australian builder Maritimo will show the M60 Flybridge Motor Yacht. The 60-foot, 10-inch LOA hull comes standard with twin Volvo Penta D13-800 engines and offers engine upgrade options including larger Volvo or Scania units. With a shallow 4-foot, 4-inch draft, the M60 provides flexible anchoring options. Accommodation is three staterooms with two ensuite bathrooms and generous storage for toys and tenders via an aft garage lazarette sized to accept a 10-foot, 3-inch tender or a two-person jet ski when equipped with a rear davit. The defining M-Series feature is an enclosed, climate-controlled flybridge skylounge accessed by an internal stair, with multiple lounging areas and a convertible TV lounge that can serve as an extra sleeping berth.
Sirena Yachts 78
The Sirena 78 is an enclosed-flybridge passagemaker from the Turkish yard, designed by German Frers with interiors by Cor D. Rover. Classified CE A for ocean navigation, the semi-displacement 78 features a high-volume 21-foot beam and offers four guest cabins. Top speeds reach up to 24 knots, while at cruising speeds the 78 offers extended range—Sirena cites more than 1,000 nautical miles at about 12 knots and up to roughly 1,500 nautical miles at 10 knots. Interior volume includes a full-beam master with options for a his-and-hers layout or a shared walk-in closet, and on-deck amenities intended to mirror modern shoreside living.
Sunreef Power Eco 80
The Sunreef Power Eco 80 is an all-electric power catamaran that relies heavily on solar energy. Coated from waterline to Bimini with more than 2,000 square feet of solar panels, the Eco 80 is driven by twin 180 kW electric motors and can be specified with hybrid propulsion. The spacious flybridge can host a circular Jacuzzi flanked by daybeds and a four-seat bar. With a beam approaching 40 feet, the Eco 80 offers a large aft deck capable of hosting up to 16 people, a vast main saloon with dining for ten, hydraulically lowering swim platform forming a beach club, and multiple staircases. Sunreef emphasizes customization across nearly every aspect of the yacht.
Four Winns TH 36
Garroni Design Studio drew inspiration from bowrider styling for Four Winns’ TH36 catamaran. The twin-hull TH36 can carry up to 15 people during day trips, with a forward cockpit seating six and an open-air wheelhouse laid out with double seats to port and a captain’s chair to starboard. The galley includes storage, refrigeration and optional cooking equipment, while cockpit seating and tables slide into three layout configurations. Powered by twin 300-hp or 350-hp Mercury engines or twin 300-hp Yamahas, the TH36 offers joystick control and a host of customization choices. Below, two full suites feature queen beds, storage, privacy blinds and private heads with separate showers.
The Solara S-310 Sport Coupe
The Solara S-310 Sport Coupe is a 31-foot coupe built on a double-stepped deep-V hull and powered by twin Yamaha F300 outboards. Standard equipment includes twin Garmin 8612 chartplotters, a Fusion Bluetooth stereo, auto-leveling Lenco trim tabs, bow and stern cameras and a Helm Master Level 3 autopilot. Premium LiFePO4 house batteries extend onboard power. On-deck social spaces include a cockpit that seats six, a convertible sunset lounge and a transforming dinette. The cabin offers a full galley, L-shaped dinette, LED edge lighting and a climate-controlled forward stateroom with head and shower. Fishing options include rod holders, a livewell, raw-water washdown and available outriggers.
Reina Boats Live L44 DR
Reina Boats will present the Reina Live L44 DR, the headline model in its new “Houseyacht” line. At 44 feet and powered by twin 125-hp outboards, the L44 DR claims a 300-mile range at 8 knots and offers roughly 448 square feet of living space. Layout highlights include a foredeck, main living and dining areas, a full kitchen, two cabins and one bathroom configured so the shower and toilet can be used simultaneously. A circular staircase leads to a large upper deck with hardwood floors and glass railings. The L44 DR aims to serve both full-time liveaboards and those who want ample entertaining space afloat.
Carolina Skiff E-Series
Carolina Skiff’s E-Series updates the company’s classic DLX, DLV and JVX models with improved fit and finish while retaining the brand’s signature look. The E-Series uses a modern construction process with a fully integrated, foam-filled fiberglass stringer system to boost durability and stability. Available models include the DLX E21, DLX E24 and JVX E18 in center console, tiller-handle and kit-hull variants. Additional DLV and JVX E-Series sizes will become available soon, with more hull variants promised.
Grady-White Canyon 386
The Grady-White Canyon 386 is a 37-foot center console with a wide beam to accommodate four deluxe contoured helm chairs behind a wraparound windshield, a feature-filled lean bar and an expansive cockpit. It also includes a true weekend cabin with a separate head. Powered by triple outboards—up to 1,350 total horsepower—the 386 is positioned as a high-capability saltwater fishing platform, family dayboat and weekend cruiser, with many convenience items standard rather than optional.
Saxdor 270 GTO, 320 GTO, and 320 GTC
Saxdor Yachts, recognized for rapid growth in Europe, will make its U.S. debut with three models: the 270 GTO, 320 GTO and 320 GTC. Saxdor has delivered more than 1,000 boats since 2019 and expanded to over 100 dealers worldwide. The 320 GTC features a low center of gravity, light weight, sharp entry and a twin-stepped hull designed for rough seas, and it offers multiple Mercury engine options including standard twin 225-hp or optional twin 300-hp setups.
Valo Hyperfoil
The Valo Hyperfoil, developed by Boundary Layer Technologies, blurs the line between personal watercraft and a small foiling electric craft. Rather than skimming waves with an internal combustion engine, the Valo is designed to fly above the surface on foils for a quiet, emission-free ride with minimal wake. Proprietary Skyride flight-control software is said to micro-adjust foils hundreds of times per second. Built from carbon fiber, titanium and high-strength stainless steel with a vegan leather seat, the Valo is projected to reach speeds near 30 knots and operate for more than two hours on a charge, with a range exceeding 60 nautical miles at 27 knots. The foil and drive legs lift for trailerability, and initial deliveries were expected to begin in early 2024.