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Million-Euro Orders: The Grandezza Line Just Secured a New European Foothold

Finnmaster Boats is executing a strategic expansion, appointing two new dealers: Lahden Konepiste (Finland) and Freetime (Estonia). This move reinforces the Finnish builder’s domestic strength while securing a crucial new market on the Eastern Baltic coast. Freetime, a new entrant to boating, has already placed substantial orders for the premium Grandezza line, confirming strong initial sales and the brand’s widening appeal in Northern Europe.

More Than Fiberglass: The Builder That Requires Fully Bespoke Support Vessels

Palumbo Superyachts has forged a strategic alliance with Novamarine for the production of highly customized tenders. This partnership, covering brands like ISA and EXTRA Yachts, guarantees a high-quality, handcrafted, Made-in-Italy product for every owner. By blending Palumbo’s design vision with Novamarine’s technical expertise, the focus is on creating tenders that perfectly reflect the mother ship’s identity, ensuring a truly complete onboard experience.

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Three-Sided Openness: This Beach Club Feature Changes Sea Connection

Antonini Navi just unveiled Light63M, a 63.5-meter superyacht designed by Nauta Yachts. This technically sound project, built for a fluid relationship between indoor and outdoor areas, boasts an 1,180 GT volume. Features include a beach club that opens on three sides with spa access, and a panoramic gym. The design prioritizes efficiency and discretion, confirming Antonini Navi’s solid industrial base is ready for the demands of high-end yacht construction.

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Balk Shipyard’s Coup: The Mega-Refit That Preserves Yachting’s Legacy

Twelve years after launch, the 45m M/Y Awatea just crossed the Atlantic, returning to the Netherlands for a major “ReCraft” refit at Balk Shipyard. This program includes a full repaint and the installation of new technical monitoring systems. As the first Hakvoort designed by Cor D. Rover, her return to a yard equally steeped in tradition underscores a pivotal truth: a yacht built with genuine Dutch precision is designed for lasting quality, not disposal.

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Sorrento to Spain: The Partnership That Just Conquered the Mediterranean Market

Apreamare is making a strategic play to solidify its market position, appointing new dealers in Northeast Italy and Spain. This confirms the appeal of the iconic Sorrentine Gozzo and targets growth in crucial Mediterranean markets. With Mr. Blu representing the Triveneto area and Náutica Marina Sport expanding Spanish reach, Apreamare is ensuring direct, qualified support for customers. This focused investment in its network is a confident statement about the future of the classic Italian style.

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Anadolu’s Next Move: AIATA’s Entry Into the GCC Market Changes the Game

AIATA, backed by the industrial might of the Anadolu Group, just signed a critical dealer agreement with Ocean Blue QFZ to conquer the GCC region. Showcasing the modular Wayfinder 38 at the Qatar Boat Show, the brand proves its commitment to adapting yachts to individual lifestyles. This isn’t just global expansion; it’s a strategic move to position AIATA as the leader in flexible, custom-fit boating solutions for one of the world’s fastest-growing marine markets.

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Larsmo’s New Launch: This Facility Is Building Yachting’s Next Flagship

Saxdor Yachts is accelerating its assault on the 45–50ft yacht category with the Saxdor 460 GTC flagship. To meet demand, the brand has opened a new manufacturing site in Larsmo, Finland. This GTC model features an enclosed, all-season wheelhouse that opens to the surroundings, proving that bold design, performance, and year-round comfort are possible in one vessel. Saxdor is reinforcing its position as a global pioneer with 70% projected annual growth.

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Pendennis’s Masterstroke: This 57m Yacht Achieved Antarctica Capability

The 57m M/Y Solace has completed a dramatic ten-month refit at Pendennis, shedding its former identity to become a true global explorer. The transformation centered on preparing the yacht for the three-year Solace Odyssey—a circumnavigation touching Norway, Japan, and Antarctica. Featuring a major stern extension, a new beach club with integrated sauna, and a full engineering overhaul, Solace is now a unique blend of performance and travel available for charter through EYOS Expeditions.

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European Powerboat Showdown: Aquila’s 46 Coupe Is the Dark Horse That Scares Monohulls

Aquila’s 46 Coupe just secured a nomination for the 2026 European Powerboat of the Year award, validating its innovative design. This catamaran achieves a crucial balance of yacht-level comfort and sport boat excitement, featuring two full cabins and a spacious 17-foot beam. Its core advantage lies in the Aquila Hydro Glide® semi-foiling system, which enhances efficiency and performance, proving that this offshore-certified vessel is ready to conquer the European market.

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The New Yachting Axis: How Italy Engineered a Perfect Match for the Antipodes

Evo Yachts is making a definitive statement about its global ambition, signing a distribution agreement with Boatology for Australia and New Zealand. This strategic move, celebrating with a joint presence at the Sydney Boat Show, brings the excellence of Italian design and innovative style to the Southern Hemisphere. It’s a calculated attempt to prove that Evo’s bold vision for contemporary yachting resonates just as strongly far outside Europe.