Author: Guy Bolduc

Financial statements of certain recreational boat manufacturers or companies related to the boating industry. Boaters often ask us about the boat market, both buying and selling. In these rather turbulent times, it's always difficult to predict several months ahead. Regarding new boat sales, pontoon boats and fishing boats are holding up fairly well. But since … Continue reading Financial statements of certain recreational boat manufacturers or companies related to the boating industry. →

The world's leading boat builders Italy is the dominant player in the construction of large yachts over 24 meters or 78 feet. This demonstrates the high quality and abundant Italian expertise and workforce available for this sector. It should be noted that several major players are present (in Italy): - Azimut-Benetti Group (number one in … Continue reading The world’s leading boat builders →

The INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOWS in the United States in 2026. We will have to wait and see what happens with the next Palm Beach Boat Show (March 18-22, 2026) and whether the interest of major manufacturers will ensure their presence. This will certainly be decided quickly following the rather mixed success of the Miami Boat … Continue reading The INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOWS in the United States in 2026. →

Purchasing a boat outside of Canada: how to proceed... You are looking to purchase a boat and cannot find what you are looking for in Canada. You have checked those for sale in Quebec and Ontario and are now looking outside of Canada.  Of course, the website http://www.Propriobateau.ca has many boats outside Canada, and the … Continue reading Purchasing a boat outside of Canada: how to proceed… →

About the Azimut Seadeck 9 It's official: Italian shipyard Azimut-Benetti has just launched its first Azimut Seadeck 9 in Italy. For now, we're sharing the manufacturer's comments about it. Reviews should follow in the coming months. It is powered by three Volvo IPS PODS equipped with Volvo's new hybrid propulsion system. A particularly innovative feature … Continue reading About the new Azimut Seadeck 9  →

The 2026 Motorboat Awards at the Düsseldorf Boat Show. Winners of the 2026 Motor Boat Awards: the best motorboats of the year revealed. The Italian shipyard Absolute has just won the MOTORBOAT AWARDS 2026 for the Best Passagemaker category, which is mainly associated here in America with the Trawler category, but this category is also … Continue reading The 2026 Motorboat Awards at the Düsseldorf Boat Show. →

New Sunseeker Manhattan 56 Introducing the new Sunseeker Manhattan 56 The first photos were taken at the Düsseldorf Boat Show (January 2026 edition). Few technical details are available at this time, but the model at the Boat Show is powered by two MAN (I6) 850 hp engines with propeller shafts. Preliminary description: Manhattan 56 LOA: … Continue reading New Sunseeker Manhattan 56 →

The 10 largest superyachts launched in 2025 2025 will go down in history as one of the most extraordinary years in the history of superyachts, a season in which shipyards broke all records, embraced next-generation sustainability, and delivered vessels of unimaginable size and sophistication. Attached is a list of the 10 superyachts ranging from 80 … Continue reading The 10 largest superyachts launched in 2025 →

Thermal cameras: almost indispensable. This article will cover the arrival of the new Flir M460 camera, which boasts exceptional image capture capabilities, as well as the FLIR MTMS camera, designed to significantly enhance lithium battery monitoring by accurately reporting any temperature variations in the engine room and pinpointing the location of the lithium battery bank(s). … Continue reading Thermal cameras: almost indispensable. →

2026 Ranking of Yacht, Megayacht, and Superyacht Manufacturers Unsurprisingly, Azimut-Benetti remains at the top of the global market, a position it has held for 26 consecutive years. This ranking, published by BOAT INTERNATIONAL magazine, is based on the linear feet of boats in production (as of August 31, 2025), but only for yachts of 24 … Continue reading 2026 Ranking of Yacht or Global Order Book, Megayacht, and Superyacht Manufacturers →

Quarterly revenues of some major companies in the boating industry. (Source: Tradeonlytoday, David Conway) Given that 2024 was a very moderate year in terms of sales volume, comparing the revenues of the last quarters of 2025 to those of 2024 reveals either a very modest decrease or stability with encouraging signs of improvement, indicating a … Continue reading Quarterly revenues of some major companies in the boating industry. →

The luxury tax on boats in Canada is to be repealed. 2025 FEDERAL BUDGET According to the statements in the 2025 Federal Budget, the luxury tax on boats is ELIMINATED. More details to come... But we'll have to wait until the budget is adopted, of course. This news was revealed on Tuesday, November 4, at … Continue reading The luxury tax on boats in Canada is to be repealed. →

Here's the new center console for the PRINCESS C-Class, the C48. At the CANNES YACHTING FESTIVAL in September 2025, the UK shipyard Princess announced the launch of the new Princess C48, available in Open and Deck Saloon versions (with patio doors and side windows). It is expected to make its grand debut at the 2025 … Continue reading PRINCESS C48 (2027) →

Fort Lauderdale Boat Show 2025 How to prepare for it... a few thoughts... At the end of October (October 29 to November 2), a new edition of the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show will take place. It is the largest boat show in the world. Of course, I recommend that all boaters who are in buying … Continue reading Fort Lauderdale Boat Show 2025, how to prepare it… →

New Cruisers Yachts 50 Flybridge. It will be unveiled at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show 2025 (October 29 to November 2). Cruisers Yachts introduced its new 57 Flybridge last year and now presents the 50 Fly. This niche market is very popular, ranging from 50 to 59 feet. I am sure that in a few … Continue reading New Cruisers Yachts 50 Flybridge →

World Yachts Trophies 2025 World Yachts Trophies Winners, 2025 edition Hosted in conjunction with the world-renowned Cannes Yachting Festival, the World Yachts Trophies reward the best motorboats and yachts launched or delivered each year, focusing on models with LOAs between 13 - 140 meters (42.6ft - 459ft). About the World Yachts Trophies Organized by the … Continue reading World Yachts Trophies 2025 →

Cannes Yachting Festival 2025 The CANNES YACHTING FESTIVAL kicks off today (September 9-14). Here are some photos from the event. This is the first major BOAT SHOW since the arrival of the infamous American tariffs, which are profoundly disrupting the boating industry. It must be said that Americans represent approximately 25% to 35% of orders … Continue reading Cannes Yachting Festival 2025 →

Azimut 82 Fly, new model 2026 Azimut Unveils New Fly 82 Yacht Ahead of 2025 Cannes Yachting Festival Designed by Alberto Mancini with interiors by Fabio Fantolino, the new flagship of theAzimut Fly Series introduces the Deck2Deck™ stern concept for the first time in the range. Fly 82 Introduced with Deck2Deck™ Stern Concept Designed by Alberto Mancini on … Continue reading Azimut Yachts 82 Flybridge, new model 2026 →

10th edition of the FERRETTI GROUP PRIVATE PREVIEW at the Monaco Yacht Club This was the 10th edition of this exclusive party, held just before the CANNES BOAT SHOW, which took place from September 4 to 7, 2025, three days after the famous gala evening on Saturday, September 6, featuring the British group SIMPLY RED. … Continue reading 10th edition of the FERRETTI GROUP PRIVATE PREVIEW at the Monaco Yacht Club →

The importance of performing annual maintenance on a boat's systems and having them tested in a laboratory. Here are the most important systems on your boat. To ensure worry-free, enjoyable trips or stays on board, you need to think about prevention and have all the fluids analyzed. 1- Engines 2- Transmissions 3- Generator 4- PODS … Continue reading The importance of performing annual maintenance on a boat’s systems and having them tested in a laboratory. →

New service offered: Support (consulting service) NEW at PROPRIOBATEAU (a division of Ita Yachts Canada Inc.) We offer this support service for the sale of your boat under ProprioBateau and also for the purchase of new boats. When purchasing a new boat, we will give you the pros and cons regarding: - the manufacturer's reputation … Continue reading New service offered: Support (consulting service) →

What to expect at the CANNES BOAT SHOW in September 2025. From September 9 to 14, 2025, the Cannes Yachting Festival 2025 will be back. But this year, the major manufacturers have not announced many new products. In fact, the yachts on display are largely the same as last year. Here is the list of … Continue reading What to expect at the CANNES BOAT SHOW in September 2025. →

Some financial results of selected new boat manufacturers (America and Europe) for the periods ending July 2025 Some results do not take into account the tariffs that have been in place for only a few days (or weeks) in the United States. These are the manufacturers' results, meaning sales of NEW BOATS to dealers. This … Continue reading Some financial results of selected new boat manufacturers (America and Europe) for the periods ending July 2025 →

Why have the prices of NEW boats increased so much in recent years? The short answer: - Tariffs (if the boat comes from a country other than the United States) - Taxes, including the 10% Canadian luxury tax - And, above all, the value of currencies It's mainly the third point that greatly influences the … Continue reading Why have the prices of NEW boats increased so much in recent years? →

AUGUST 1 ANNOUNCEMENT: TARIFFS BETWEEN CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES IMPACT ON THE BOAT MARKET WORLD For the time being, there is no impact on the import or export of boats between our two countries. Indeed, since the free trade agreement (CUSMA) remains in effect for several products, boats fall into this category. We now … Continue reading AUGUST 1 ANNOUNCEMENT: TARIFFS BETWEEN CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES (for Boating) →

A very important American multi-dealership announces its results for the third quarter of 2025 The MARINEMAX Group is the largest boat dealership, not just in the United States, but in the world. It has more than 70 points of sale and more than 65 marinas (around the world). MarineMax also owns the Fraser Yachts group … Continue reading A very important American multi-dealership announces its results for the third quarter of 2025 →

The new tariffs planned by the White House on European products, including boats, are going to hurt. Currently, the tariff is 10% on boat imports from Europe, and the market for new boat sales in the U.S. is in serious decline. What if this tariff were to rise to 30% as planned for August 1, … Continue reading New US Tariffs →

Riva Private World Première juin 2025 FERRETTIGROUP, news Among the Ferretti Group's brands, of course, there's RIVA. It seems that this luxury yacht and boat brand is still thriving, despite these years of very special upheaval, especially due to the global economic situation caused in part by the American presidency and its tariffs.  But there … Continue reading Riva Private World Première juin 2025 →

The market situation for well-known boat manufacturers. Describing the boat sales market is always complex. There are many major players who are not listed on the stock exchange, such as the AZIMUT-BENETTI group. A major player in the industry, Groupe Beneteau, has just published its revenues for the first quarter of 2025. First of all, … Continue reading The market situation for well-known boat manufacturers. →

The Great Lakes region This region of 5 exceptional lakes is the 2nd largest market for the sale and purchase of boats. Of course, it's also a great vacation destination and, of course, one of the gateways to THE GREAT LOOP (near Chicago). Florida is North America's number 1 market in terms of sales and … Continue reading The Great Lakes region →

An update on the rate war for boats and some corporate data for sales in 2024 and 2025 for the major listed boat manufacturers. Tariff war (latest news as of April 9, 2025, 2:00 pm): Mr. Président Trump has just suspended the application of tariffs for 90 days for all countries that were affected by … Continue reading War tariffs for boating, Update and industry trends →

New Pershing GTX70 The first hull was delivered on March 19, 2025. This is the 3rd model in the new GTX division of the famous Italian manufacturer PERSHING.  This is the smallest model in the new GT series. These are said to be sporty yachts but offering much more significant interior and exterior volume than … Continue reading Pershing GTX70 →

New York State Canal, to get to the United States by boat NEW YORK STATE CANAL You've bought a boat on the East Coast of the USA, or you're on vacation in the USA, and you want to get to, say, New York safely and comfortably, so you can start your journey to, say, Florida … Continue reading New York State Canal, to get to the United States by boat →

The boat market in 2025 in the era of tariffs Please note that news about the tariffs is constantly changing. Please check that you are reading the most recent article on this site. Breaking news (3:00 pm, March 6, 2025): US tariffs suspended until April 2, 2025 Latest news: Canada's punitive tariffs on boats are … Continue reading The boat market in 2025 in the era of tariffs →

The impact of the U.S.-Canada trade war on boating. It's shaping up to be a very stormy nautical forecast. In short, we're in a state of uncertainty. The American president, Mr. Trump, has just given us a 30-day delay, and I do mean a delay. Where will we be in 30 days (i.e. around the … Continue reading The impact of the U.S.-Canada trade war on boating. →

Sunseeker Manhattan 68 new version This new version was introduced at the Dusseldorf Boat Show in January 2025.   The Manhattan 68 replaces and even improves on the 66 Manhattan, which was a great success for the Sunseeker Group. It has already been in production for over two years. The first version of the Manhattan … Continue reading Sunseeker Manhattan 68 new version →

Options that make a boat a must-have, especially on resale When you're in the process of buying a new or used boat, it's important to consider the components on board, first and foremost for you and your criteria, but also to maintain excellent resale value. Today in 2025, boaters are looking for well-equipped boats, even … Continue reading Options that make a boat a must-have, especially on resale →

Nominees and Winners 2025 Boat of the year Nominees and winners for certain boat categories at ceremonies held in Europe at the beginning of each year. Every year, there are ceremonies to nominate boats and/or yachts that stand out for their presentation, their configuration, in short, for their characteristics. So there are plenty of opportunities … Continue reading Nominees and Winners 2025 Boat of the year →

Azimut Seadeck 7 At the Cannes 2024 boat show last September, I climbed aboard the SeaDeck 7. Along with the Seadeck 6, these were the two stars of the Azimut stand, along with the new Azimut 62 Fly. But let's just say that the two SEADECKs easily took the spotlight. If the SEADECK 6 had … Continue reading Azimut Seadeck 7 →

Understanding yacht prices worldwide and English yacht builder FAIRLINE changes ownership and reduces staff. In December, the FAIRLINE Group was sold to a new group called Arrowbolt, a company owned by the Ahmed family. This family previously held shares in Fairline. Following the announcement of the acquisition (Dec. 3), the new owner fired over 200 … Continue reading Understanding yacht prices worldwide and English yacht builder FAIRLINE changes ownership and reduces staff. →

New Princess F58 Introducing the new Princess F58 - 2025 This new flybridge is truly up to date. Its fluid, harmonious lines are a true reflection of the Princess brand. With its two MAN V8-1200s, it will be very fast, capable of nearly 35 kn. For the moment, we're only talking about propulsion with shafts. … Continue reading New Princess F58 →

GLOBAL ORDER BOOK 2025 At the end of each year, BOAT INTERNATIONAL magazine publishes a list of boat manufacturers, or rather yacht and megayacht manufacturers, in order of the number of linear feet produced. But the magazine only takes into account yachts over 75 feet. So it takes three 80-foot yachts to equal one 240-foot … Continue reading Global Order Book 2025 →

WHAT IS THE MARKET VALUE OF MY BOAT ? That's the question boaters ask themselves when the time comes to sell. You can go it alone, or you can work with an independent broker who doesn't represent a specific boat brand or brands. This article describes the two ways you can put your boat up … Continue reading WHAT IS THE MARKET VALUE OF MY BOAT ? →

Industry trends for 2025 Some of the biggest players in the boating world are listed on the are listed on the stock exchange, so it's possible to see where they stand, at least from a financial point of view. As expected, they're all mostly down, some by a little and others more significantly. With the … Continue reading Industry trends for 2025 →

Fort Lauderdale Boat Show, 2024 edition (30 oct - 3 nov) Here is the list of yachts that will be present at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show from Oct. 30 to Nov. 3, 204 for the best-known manufacturers. The best-known manufacturers are located in the PURPLE ZONE (see map). Don't forget that there's no ticket … Continue reading Fort Lauderdale Boat Show, 2024 edition →

Beneteau introduces the new Prestige Yachts F5.7 (F = Flybridge) Groupe Beneteau, owner of the Prestige brand, had little choice but to introduce two new models, the F5.7 and the F4.9. Groupe Beneteau owns the Beneteau, Jeanneau, Prestige, Lagoon, Wellcraft, Four Winns, Scarab and Delphia brands. Given the success of the Prestige 500, 520 and … Continue reading Beneteau introduces the new Prestige Yachts F5.7 →

Introducing the new PERSHING GTX 80 Pershing's approach with this new GTX 80 model is a little wiser than with the X series. A streamlined loop, but still with that sporty touch at heart. The flybridge is rather discreet, but the hardtop is definitely sporty. The interior is really special, with dark colors that I'd … Continue reading Pershing GTX 80 →

The new Cruisers Yachts 55 or 57  Flybridge.   This is the new CRUISERS YACHTS flybridge from MarineMax, who recently purchased the brand. I think we're just at the beginning of a new series of flybridges “made in USA” by Cruisers Yachts. It has to be said that the Sea Ray brand left this field … Continue reading The new Cruisers Yachts 55 or 57 Flybridge. →

Folding decks on boats. It is now the approach of many manufacturers to create additional space by adding decks or balconies that can be lowered electrically either from the stern or from one side.     CRUISERS YACHTS (owned by MarineMax), which is presenting its brand-new 55-foot Flybridge, has of course equipped this yacht with … Continue reading Folding decks on boats. →

New Azimut Yachts 62 Flybridge New model 2025 Azimut presents its new 62-foot flybridge powered by two Volvo IPS 1200. Inspired by current trends, it offers full access to the water in the aft section. In fact, the cockpit areas have been completely redesigned for direct access to the sea, both visually and without the … Continue reading New Azimut Yachts 62 Flybridge →

Financial statements of the major groups at the end of July 2024 regarding NEW BOAT sales. This article is a follow-up to the previous one published in May 2024 concerning the slowdown in sales for manufacturers listed on the stock exchange. Many are in their 2nd quarter of the year ending June 30, 2024. For … Continue reading Financial statements of the major groups at the end of July 2024 regarding BRAND NEW BOAT sales. →

Boat dry weights. For sometime now, most manufacturers no longer give the empty weight of the boats they build. Why? Because they want to avoid a bad comparison with a competing manufacturer who publishes it (dry weight) since the data is rather favorable. Is it important to know... Yes, of course, it's very important. Dry … Continue reading The importance of considering a boat’s weight when buying a boat →

The megayacht and superyacht market in 2024 The market for MegaYachts and Superyachts in 2024 Sales are excellent for manufacturers in the MegaYachts and SuperYachts category. Two major groups are listed on the stock exchange, and therefore obliged to publish financial results. These are Groupe Sanlorenzo (Italy) and Groupe Ferretti (Italy). Unfortunately, the Azimut-Benetti Group … Continue reading The megayacht and superyacht market in 2024 →

New REGAL 50 SAV (2024) Regal joins the club of high-end Center-Console manufacturers. Indeed, the new SAV 50 easily fits into this new trend. It arrives, let's say a little late, but better late than never. Tiara is already in this niche with the LS series, which offers us a 43 and a 48 LS. … Continue reading New REGAL 50 SAV (2024) →

The state of the North American boating market. The first major figures for the boating industry are starting to come in, and they're falling, sometimes quite sharply. Of course, inflation rates, which are driving up interest rates, are partly to blame for the declining market, due to restrictions on boat loans by both American and … Continue reading The state of the North American boating market. →

The winners of the World Superyacht Awards 2024 (by Boat International), in association with Acquera Cluband The Glenrothes, have now been revealed. From the newly crowned Motor Yacht of the Year to the prestigious Voyager's Award, scroll down to find out which yachts scooped this year's coveted Neptunes... Motor Yacht of the Year - Alchemy Sailing Yacht of the Year … Continue reading World Superyacht Awards 2024 →

Does the perfect boat exist? Many boaters will tell you that they've found the perfect boat, but that answer doesn't usually last very long - in fact, it tends to change after a few post-purchase rides. No serious boat manufacturer is going to answer yes to this question, but there may be some people you'll … Continue reading Does the perfect boat exist? →

UK SUNSEEKER Group sold ? Bloomberg, one of New York's leading business news broadcasters, broke the news this morning (April 11). Sunseeker, a major yacht manufacturer based in England, still ranked among the world's leading luxury yacht manufacturers (almost always in the top 5), is to be sold to a New York-based financial group called … Continue reading Sunseeker sold ? →

What are the tax differences between buying a boat in Ontario or in the United States? There are two major factors that influence taxes: the country of construction and the seller's place of residence. The only way to avoid GST and QST is as follows: Let's start with the only scenario that allows you to … Continue reading What are the tax differences between buying a boat in Ontario or in the United States? →

The impact of buying a new yacht in Canada, but intending to navigate only in the United States waters. An independent broker is the person you can trust to explain the impact of a purchase here in Canada or in the United States. Our interest is your interest. Avoid surprises due to a lack of … Continue reading The impact of buying a new yacht in Canada, but intending to navigate only in the United States waters. →

AWLGRIP launches an online color viewer... To see the effect of a colored hull The tool shows boaters how boats look in a selected color in 3D vision. The tool works for all boat categories: sailboats, cruisers, fishing boats and megayachts. Awlgrip is recognized by boaters and manufacturers alike as the world leader in yacht … Continue reading AWLGRIP launches an online color viewer… →

The AZIMUT-BENETTI group introduces a new GRANDE: Azimut Grande 44 Metri (pronounced Grandé in Italian) It will be built at the Azimut plant in Viareggio (near Pisa). According to CEO Marco Vallée, 5 units have already been sold. The first hull will be delivered at the end of 2025, ready for the 2026 BOAT SHOW. … Continue reading new Azimut Grande 44M →

The Bahia Mar marina site in Fort Lauderdale is about to undergo major changes. A US$1 billion project has just been unveiled to the public (March 18, 2024). Four condo towers and a hotel will be built on the site. But what's going to happen with the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show, the largest and most … Continue reading Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale, major transformation to come →

New Sunseeker Ocean 156 (LOA 82.5 ft) Sunseeker never stops innovating. We'll be seeing this new model very soon (probably at Cannes Boat Show, sept 2024). It's called OCEAN 156, but it's an 82.5' overall. The name 156 represents its interior volume, in reference to its gross tonnage. This is to demonstrate that its interior … Continue reading New Sunseeker Ocean 156 (LOA : 82.5 ft) →

An update on the forecasts to 29 Jan 2024, what can we expect this year... t's always difficult to see into the future. Economists often do, and they're often wrong. Many factors influence the future, and that's an understatement in recent years. But since financing is a key factor for a certain category of boat, … Continue reading An update on the forecasts to 30 Jan 2024, what can we expect this year… →

Global Order Book 2024, top 19 shipyards in the world The ranking of yacht manufacturers for 2024 is now available. This ranking is for yachts of 78 ft and over, based on the cumulative length of hulls produced. Source : Boat International I would have thought that this year the Ferretti Group would be back on … Continue reading Global Order Book 2024, top 19 shipyards in the world →

Auction of a Dynamiq GTT135 megayacht The French government has seized a 135 ft (2021) megayacht through the Italian government, and it will be auctioned off on January 25 in Antibes (France). To take part in the auction, a deposit of €500,000 euros is required. The French government collection agency expects to raise between €8 … Continue reading Auction of a Dynamiq GTT135 (2021) megayacht →

The start of 2024, trends for the boat market... All in all, we end the year on a high note, with 2024 looking more positive than expected. The US Fed announced that it plans to lower interest rates in 2024. The markets reacted very well, and this led to a jump in the CAD/USD exchange … Continue reading The start of 2024, trends for the boat market… →

Azimut Yachts, new models Grande 30M & Seadeck 9 TWO NEW MODELS AZIMUT GRANDE 30M and AZIMUT SEADECK 9 It was to be expected that the famous Italian shipyard Azimut-Benetti continues its development in the megayacht range, a range which still finds buyers despite the global economic situation. The GRANDE range (pronounced with the accent … Continue reading Azimut Yachts, new models Grande 30M & Seadeck 9 →

EASY-TO-INSTALL UNDERWATER LIGHTS FOR BOAT During my stay at the last Boat Show in Cannes (Sept 2023), I was pleasantly surprised to see a new concept in underwater lighting. The Italian company AMPERMARINE has developed underwater lights for boats that don't require a hole in the hull for the power supply. Everything works on the … Continue reading EASY-TO-INSTALL UNDERWATER LIGHTS FOR BOAT →

New Azimut 72 Flybridge 2024 When I attended the last Cannes Boat Show, I must admit I was pleasantly surprised by the new Azimut 72 Fly. This new version of this size, much appreciated by yachtsmen, is a great success. Everything on board is well proportioned. This is a well-balanced 4-cabin yacht. The exterior look … Continue reading New Azimut 72 Flybridge 2024 →

The 2023 edition of the world's largest boat show is now over. From October 25 to 29, boaters from all over the world gathered at the show, and we were there. Was it worth it?      The short answer is YES. The most important stands included Azimut, Le FerrettiGroup (including Pershing and Riva), Princess, Sunseeker, Riviera, … Continue reading Post Mortem, Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2023 →

Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, 2023 edition. Within a few days, the 2023 edition of the world's largest Boat Show will get underway. From October 25 to 29, boaters from all over the world will be meeting at this Boat Show, and we'll be there. Is it worth it? The short answer is YES. It's … Continue reading Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, 2023 edition. →

PRESTIGE F4, THE FIRST MODEL OF THE NEW F-LINE GENERATION Finally, the Jeanneau-Beneteau group, which builds the Prestige brand, has announced a new model for the F for Flybridge category. It's the F4 model. For over 10 years, the Prestige flybridge range has been an undisputed success. They have sold many fly models, in particular … Continue reading PRESTIGE F4, THE FIRST MODEL OF THE NEW F-LINE GENERATION →

Selling Now? How is the market less than a month away from ahead of the Cannes Boat Show and two months ahead of the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show (we'll be there)? It's obviously a buyer's market. In fact, there are many sellers and few buyers. Why is that? Financing Financing is now much more difficult. Financial … Continue reading Selling Now? →

What you need to know before buying a boat There are many beliefs about boats, and we're going to debunk some of the most persistent ones that mislead boaters.     First of all, buying a boat is completely different from buying a car, so why ... In the automotive industry, we know that buying … Continue reading What you need to know before buying a boat →

Azimut 60 Magellano, new model 2024 This is the premiere of the new Azimut 60 Magellano 2024. It will be present at the next Fort Lauderdale boat show 2023 edition. Azimut has greatly modified the Magellano concept with this new model. I'd say it appeals to both traditionally interested boater flybridge and fast trawler. Firstly, it's … Continue reading Azimut Magellano 60 →

New Lithium batteries for boating. Don't forget to read the previous article about Lithium batteries written by us, click here. The purpose of this article is not to promote any particular brand, but to illustrate the characteristics of a LifePO4 lithium battery. But of course there are other manufacturers, such as VOLTIUM (click here for … Continue reading New lithium batteries for boating. →

PORT 32 A new facility now accommodates boats on Fort Lauderdale's New River. Given the growth in demand for boat and yacht space in recent years, this facility will be very popular with boaters. Interestingly, the New River at this level offers an almost totally freshwater environment. A rare river to offer this potential in … Continue reading Port 32 Fort Lauderdale on New River, new docking for boats and Yachts. →

Boat stability systems are a must...   If you're looking at a new boat, let's say 40' and up, or a used boat from 2015 and up, it's very important to pay attention to the presence of stability assist systems. Today, even center consoles of 30 ft and over offer these systems as an option. … Continue reading Boat stability systems are a must…  →

THE GREAT LOOP, what you need to know. Here's what you need to know to plan the famous tour called THE GREAT LOOP. Here are the most important facts about the characteristics of the route and the boat: - The AIR DRAFT must not exceed 19 ft. 6 in. and ideally not exceed 19 ft. … Continue reading THE GREAT LOOP, what you need to know. →

The new Princess F65 flybridge 2023 Introducing the new Princess Fly 65 from the popular British manufacturer. It offers 4 bedrooms with 3 full bathrooms (with shower). She's very powerful, with two MAN V8-1200 engines (shafts). She will certainly be present at the next Boat Shows in Cannes and Fort Lauderdale in 2023. It will … Continue reading New Princess F65 flybridge 2023 →

Realize your dream with a new boat... Realize your dream with a new boat...Of course, we are known mainly at Ita Yachts Canada and its ProprioBateau division as a brokerage agency for used boats, but we are also specialized in new boat transactions.In the past, we have been representatives for two of the largest Italian … Continue reading Make your dream come true with the purchase of a new yacht →

New Scout Boats 670 LX Charleston, South Carolina builder Scout Boats announced that they will be building a new flagship, the 670 LX. The 66-foot, 9-inch boat will become of the largest outboard-powered fishing yachts coming onto the market. It will be available in three models: the 670 LXF (Luxury Fish Model), 670 LXS (Luxury … Continue reading New Scout Boats 670 LX →

  (Published, April 03, 2023)  Boat sales in different markets are very active...    Outlook It is obvious that the sales market is bearish (many sellers and few buyers) for both new and used products. This is particularly true in the southern U.S. and Europe, where there is a significant supply. The Canadian market is … Continue reading Boat sales in different markets are very active… →

New project for the great Italian manufacturer AZIMUT YACHTS: the introduction of the models SEADECK 6, SEADECK 7 and SEADECK 9. There is a lot of audacity in this project. We are inspired by the new trends in the BEACH CLUB approach present in many manufacturers, that is to say, to bring the boaters closer … Continue reading Azimut Yachts launches the Seadeck Series →

New Power catamaran Prestige M8 (65 ft) The Jeanneau-Beneteau group announces for its PRESTIGE division the release of the new M8 catamaran for the next Boat Show in Cannes in the fall of 2023 and will be present at the 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Added Nov 2023: Yes, it was there, but on a … Continue reading New Power catamaran Prestige M8 →

New Sunseeker SuperHawk 55 Description from manufacturer : Peerless performance, exceptional agility and electrifying interiors, the striking new Superhawk 55 is the latest luxury performance model delivering the ultimate open-top boating experience. Reaching a top speed of up to 38 knots, courtesy of twin Volvo Penta IPS 950 engines, the Superhawk 55 reinvents an iconic … Continue reading Sunseeker SuperHawk 55 →

Azimut S7, new configuration for 2023 The manufacturer Azimut wishes to rejuvenate or better update the configuration of its AZIMUT S7 for 2023. It is especially the configuration of the lower deck that shows the biggest change. Indeed, it is the owners' room that changes completely. The three other rooms remain similar to the previous … Continue reading New Azimut S7 in 2023 →

THE PRICE OF BOATS IN 2023 According to all the economists, we are heading for a recession in 2023, but of what magnitude? What will be the boat market (purchase, resale) in 2023. According to the latest statistics from Wells Fargo, (a major creditor of dealer inventories), sales in the last few months of 2022 … Continue reading The price of boats in 2023 →

2023 World ranking of megayacht and superyacht shipyard        The BOAT INTERNATIONAL publication in its December 2022 electronic edition gives the world ranking of shipyards for the category of yachts over 24 meters or 78 feet. This ranking is based on yacht orders (from customers) for the year 2022/2023. In short, the Global … Continue reading 2023 World ranking of megayacht and superyacht shipyards. →

New Aquila 42 Power Catamaran Prepare yourself—the all-new Aquila 42 Yacht Power Catamaran has arrived. This model is built to CE Certification Category A and is overflowing with features that will thrill everyone from the saltiest captain to the most leisurely of sunworshippers. The Aquila 42 Yacht offers two spacious staterooms with multiple configurations, a … Continue reading New Power Catamaran Aquila 42 →

Is the arrival of Lithium batteries in the boating world a safe choice? Let's take a look at the latest information ... WHY THEY ARE SO POPULAR..lithium batteries for boats... There are essentially 2 main categories of marine batteries: lead-acid (gel, wet cell and AGM) and lithium. Due to the considerable weight reduction they offer, … Continue reading Lithium batteries in the boating world  →

New stabilization system for boats under 35' developed by SEAKEEPER that is not a gyro. The Seakeeper RIDE, a new active TRIM system, has chosen to use the following name: Vessel Attitude Control System or VACS for Vessel Attitude Control System.  Seakeeper didn't want to introduce a system comparable to what is already available, such … Continue reading New Seakeeper Ride →

Understanding the Classification of Yachts A, B, C and D:  Since 1998, Europe (EEC) classifies yachts according to 4 categories A or B or C or D and this is a law. In order to sell a boat in the large territory of the EEC, it must be classified with a plate that mentions its … Continue reading Understanding the Classification of Yachts A, B, C and D →

Silent-Yachts, Solar-Powered Electric Catamaran The all-electric catamaran, a more than interesting choice. For all sorts of reasons or motivations, you want a yacht that requires nothing more than the sun and even the wind to move around, well that's what the manufacturer SILENT-YACHTS offers you. Of course, a generator is on board (in case of … Continue reading Silent-Yachts, Solar-Powered Electric Catamaran →

New Sunseeker Predator 65 It was present at the last Cannes Boat Show and it was a sensation. They did a great job on the aesthetic aspect. Everything is of high quality and the innovations are very interesting. Of course, it is always with the SUNSEEKER signature for the sailing qualities, the robustness of the … Continue reading New Sunseeker Predator 65 →

New Ferretti 580 Flybridge 2023 The Italian FERRETTI Group announces the release of the new 580 Flybridge for 2023. It will be presented for the first time at the Boat Show in Düsseldorf next January (2023). It will be a rare class A (CE) boat again on the market. It will of course include all … Continue reading New Ferretti 580 Flybridge 2023 →

What can we expect in the near future for the Canada/US/European boating market? It is always difficult to try and predict the future, but there are certainly some trends to watch. The U.S. New Boat Dealers Association is rather pessimistic. They think that the end of 2022 is going to be very disappointing and that … Continue reading Market trends for the end of 2022 and for the year 2023 for buying or selling a yacht. →