Oceanvolt’s ServoProp 25 Wins DAME Design Award at METSTRADE 2023 METSTRADE 2023, the world’s largest trade exhibition for marine equipment, recognized Oceanvolt’s HighPower ServoProp 25 with a coveted DAME Design Award. The accolade highlights the rapid rise of electric propulsion solutions and underlines Oceanvolt’s growing influence in the marine electrification movement. This year’s DAME Awards … Read more

Jeff Bezos’ Sailing Yacht Koru Arrives in Fort Lauderdale When Jeff Bezos’ sailing yacht Koru arrived in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on November 22 after departing Gibraltar, her crew immediately recognized that she was too large to fit alongside the region’s private yacht berths. Measuring 417 feet in length, Koru had to be moored in Port … Read more

Fjord Yachts Introduces the 39XL and 39XP: Compact Powerboats Designed by Patrick Benfield German builder Fjord Yachts, part of the HanseYachts group, has unveiled two new additions to its line-up: the Fjord 39XL and the Fjord 39XP. Both models are the result of a collaboration with naval architect Patrick Benfield and continue Fjord’s focus on … Read more

Swedish company Candela Technology AB has introduced the world’s first electric hydrofoiling passenger vessel: the Candela P-12. Candela P-12: An Electric Hydrofoiling Passenger Vessel The Candela P-12 is a 39-foot (approximately 12-meter) electric passenger vessel with a beam of 14 feet 7 inches. Designed to carry up to 30 passengers, the P-12 blends hydrofoil technology … Read more

Sea Pro 245 FLX Center Console — A 24-Foot Sandbar Boat Built for Family Fun and Offshore Adventure Sea Pro Boats has introduced the new 245 FLX Center Console, a purpose-built 24-foot “sandbar boat” intended to blend family-friendly entertainment features with offshore-capable construction. Built on a 24-foot deep-V hull, the 245 FLX is designed to … Read more

Australian builder Riviera has unveiled the global launch of its all-new 58 Sports Motor Yacht, scheduled to appear at the end of this year. Measuring 64 feet, 8 inches, the 58 SMY will make its U.S. debut at the 2024 Miami International Boat Show in February, marking Riviera’s entry into the sporty, luxury motor yacht … Read more

HaiSea Wamis: The World’s First Fully Electric Tugboat and a Zero-Emission Maritime Shift As the maritime industry moves away from carbon-based fuels, shipbuilders and operators are increasingly adopting electric propulsion. In a notable collaboration, Vancouver-based shipbuilder Seaspan and the Haisla Nation — the governing body of the Indigenous Haisla people — have joined forces to … Read more

Private 22-Acre Peninsula Estate on Wamphassuc Point — Offered at $13,950,000 4 bedrooms • 4 full bathrooms • 1 half bathroom • 6,341 sq ft • 19.2 acres plus an additional 2.7-acre lot Overview This exceptional waterfront property sits on a private 22‑acre peninsula on the west side of Stonington’s Wamphassuc Point. Originally built in … Read more

Hood 26E Runabout: C.W. Hood Yachts’ First Fully Electric Model Blends Classic New England Style with Modern Technology C.W. Hood Yachts of Marblehead, Massachusetts has introduced the Hood 26E Runabout, the company’s first fully electric model. The new 26E combines contemporary electric propulsion with the classic lines and craftsmanship associated with New England boatbuilding. Designed … Read more

Few would argue that the British Virgin Islands aren’t the premier destination for bareboat charters. The BVI’s clear lines of sight, dependable weather and large fleet of charter-ready yachts make cruising the coves and channels around Tortola, Virgin Gorda and Jost Van Dyke easy and rewarding for sailors at every level. Still, many experienced bareboaters … Read more