Author: Guy Bolduc

New Azimut Magellano 30M (2021) THE MAGELLANO COLLECTION: THE PERFECT COMPANION FOR EXPLORING NEW HORIZONS ANNOUNCING THE ARRIVAL OF THE FLAGSHIP OF FLAGSHIPS: THE MAGELLANO 30 METRI Say the name Magellano and you immediately think of long, exhilarating voyages, the thrill of discovering far-flung new destinations and the insatiable desire to explore and constantly push … Continue reading New Azimut Magellano 30M (2021) →

New Princess Motor Yacht Y72 Finished to high standards throughout, the all-new Y72s design features are comparable to those of larger Y Class yachts. Her spacious saloon has a sociable layout with a bar area and open plan galley, complemented by a multi-zone Naim audio system. Eight guests are accommodated across four well-appointed en suite … Continue reading New Princess Yacht Y72 →

THE WORLD IS CHANGING, ITAYACHTSCANADA.COM IS ADAPTING! You like to see boats with total control in order to dwell on the sections that interest you, this is called a real 3D or 360 virtual tour, not a video presentation. New virtual tour, virtual lounge concept. Ita Yachts Canada brokers have created a section that contains … Continue reading New Virtual tour, concept virtual lounge. →

Four very important boat shows in 2020! The Monaco Yacht Show (canceled),  Cannes Boat Show (canceled), Annapolis Boat Show  (canceled) and the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show will be held this year. Here is the list of boats show still on the schedule : Cannes Boat show : sept 8-13 , 2020 (CANCELED) For the … Continue reading Boat Shows to come in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic →

EVOY, new 150 hp outboard motor completely electric. Here is the EVOY of 150 hp completely electric.   But since the writing of this first article many things have changed at EVOY. There is a lot of new stuff at this Norwegian manufacturer.  Here is the link to their website. They are also going to … Continue reading EVOY, new 150 hp outboard motor completely electric →

Super yacht "BOLD", an explorer yacht Here is an exceptional superyacht, which went into service in 2019. She was built in Australia by Draine owners whom were determined to produce a functional, efficient and durable yacht with intelligent naval architecture. The exaggerated luxury was immediately excluded in order to create a superyacht which can accommodate … Continue reading Super yacht “BOLD”, an explorer yacht →

BOAT WARRANTIES, ARE THEY ALL THE SAME, WHAT IS IT REALLY ABOUT! In this period of confinement, it is a perfect time for advice and reflection so I draw your attention to the guarantees that are offered when buying a boat built outside of North America. The concept of warranty is a well-established principle for … Continue reading BOAT WARRANTY, ARE THEY ALL IDENTICAL… →

The 15 largest fastest yachts in the world ... During this period of home confinement, why not be entertained with information about the fastest yachts in the world. Here are the 15 fastest the vast majority being jet powered and some builders add an engine with surface propellers. Note the speed units: 1 kn = … Continue reading The 15 largest fastest yachts in the world … →

What to do if an emergency while boating: First, you must stay calm, I know it's easy to say, but only preparation can help you stay calm since you'll know what to do. The people on board need to be aware of the different modes of communication and, above all, how they operate. So before … Continue reading What to do in case of an emergency while boating… →

PROPSPEED, all about this very effective concept ... It is common to see while boats are out of the water in Florida, propellers, shafts, rudders coated with a layer of silicone that gives the appearance of a yellow color, well this is the product PROPSPEED. Here is an article that démystifiés this product and why … Continue reading PROPSPEED, all about this very effective treatment … →

The next Boat Shows in 2020: Palm Beach International Boat Show, Mai 14-17  POSTPONED Cannes Yachting Festival, from September 8 to 13. CANCELED Montreal In-Water Boat Show, September 11-13 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Oct 28 to Nov 1   Here are the next must see nautical events if you are a Boat Show lover. … Continue reading The next boat shows in 2020: Palm Beach, Cannes, Montreal, Fort Lauderdale →

New Absolute Navetta 64 The Italian shipyard Absolute announces a new hull for the Navetta range. After last year's Absolute Navetta 68, we will be entitled to the new Absolute Navetta 64 model this fall for the Cannes Boat Show, 2020 edition. The great innovation of this model will be the arrival of the concept … Continue reading New Absolute Navetta 64 →

New Ferretti Yacht 500 and the announcement of the Ferretti Yacht 1000 The Italian Ferretti Group announces the upcoming release of the new Ferretti flybridge 500 and also on the largest Ferretti Yacht in the range with the one that will bear the name of Ferretti Yacht 1000. It will be presented at the next … Continue reading New Ferretti Yacht 500 and the announcement of the Ferretti Yacht 1000 →

New Azimut Yacht VERVE 47 Azimut Yacht understood that boaters are more and more interested in center console style boats.  You will be well served with the new VERVE 47. There is the VERVE 40, and now the family is growing with the new VERVE 47.  She will be more powerful with the four MECURY … Continue reading New Azimut Yacht VERVE 47 →

New Pershing 7X - 2020 During the Dusseldorf Boat Show (January 2020), Pershing Yacht, a division of the Ferretti Group, revealed its new Pershing 7X. The Ferretti Group defines it like this: AT THE LIGHT SPEED ... It is strongly inspired by other 8X and 9X models. I'm talking about the famous wings in the … Continue reading New Pershing 7X →

Sales statistics for 2019 in the United States. On the premise. It's always very interesting and informative to follow the large U.S. market in terms of boat sales. The supply is plentiful and prices are always more competitive than in the Canadian market. There are certainly critics of saltwater boats, but as there are here … Continue reading Sales statistics for the year 2019 in the United States. →

New Sunseeker Manhattan 55 RELAX. INDULGE. ENTERTAIN Exemplifying the latest in Sunseeker’s exceptional design capabilities, the Manhattan 55 has been meticulously designed to enhance comfort and cruising whilst providing owners with a vast array of social spaces – usually only seen in larger yachts. The exterior styling incorporates unparalleled amounts of curved glass and stainless-steel … Continue reading New Sunseeker Manhattan 55 →

The new environmental standards for diesel engines, mandatory for January 1st, 2021, pose a problem for yacht manufacturers worldwide. The new diesel emission standards promulgated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), which will come into force on January 1st, 2021, will make motoryachts over 24 metres (79 ft) both prohibitive and virtually impossible to build … Continue reading New environmental standard for yachts with powerful diesel engines →

Boats of the next decade... Trends... What will manufacturers need to do to keep boaters interested in the next few years (2020-2030)? That's a good question, but here's what the industry's leading thinkers predict... In particular, boats will have to get to the speed in terms of communication interface with the boater. The cockpits will … Continue reading The boats of the next decade (2020-2030)… the trends… →

Azimut Yachts, world leader for the 20th consecutive year In the Italian company’s 50th anniversary year, Azimut|Benetti confirms its place for the 20th time as the world’s leading builder of high-end mega yachts, based on the international Global Order Book 2020 ranking of top yacht builders recently published by the highly-reputed magazine Boat International. The … Continue reading Azimut Yachts, world leader for the 20th consecutive year →

Ferretti Custom Line NAVETTA 30 Ferretti Custom Line NAVETTA 30 The # 2 manufacturer in the world, FerrettiGroup (in Italy) announces the release of the new Navetta 30 from its Custom Line division. The Custom Line division of FerrettiGroup produces megayachts with semi-displacement and semi-planing hulls. The new model Navetta 30 is part of the … Continue reading Ferretti Custom Line NAVETTA 30 →

Pershing new generation called: TØ N.B. the zero is obliterated by a diagonal to signify a zero. PERSHING TØ The Pershing Yachtyard, which is a division of the Ferretti Group, announces the upcoming release of a new generation of sports yacht in the dimensions of 25 to 40 meters or 82 to 131 feet. This new … Continue reading Pershing TØ →

Marquis M42 (2020) Marquis Yacht M42, it was presented at the last Fort Lauderdale Boat Show 2019. It is a very original Day Boat. The boater will be able to choose between two modes of propulsion: from two to three outboard motors or shafts (propeller shaft). So you can opt for two or three Mercury … Continue reading Marquis M42 →

BELIZE 66 DAYBRIDGE The Australian shipyard RIVIERA has just put on the market a new brand: BELIZE MOTORYACHTS. Do not worry, these are not aft-cabin but sedan-bridge style yachts. There are two sizes available at the moment, the 54ft and the 66ft, both in Sedan (Express) and DayBridge (with flybridge) versions. This BELIZE division is … Continue reading Belize 66 Daybridge →

Princess Yachts Y95 - 2020 The flagship of our Y Class range – the all-new Y95, has been crafted with an emphasis on performance and inspired styling. With the latest hull form and an efficient wave-piercing bow, she will provide class-leading seakeeping, reaching speeds up to 26 knots. With a spacious garage and transformer bathing … Continue reading Princess Yachts Y95 – 2020 →

Sunseeker 65 Sport Yacht The English manufacturer Sunseeker prepares us a lot of novelty for the next year. Here is the (preliminary) picture of the new Sunseeker 65 Sport Yacht SKY HELM. It will be powered by two engines VOLVO IPS 1200 or IPS 1350. It can reach more than 38 kn. It will also … Continue reading Sunseeker 65 Sport Yacht →

2020 Sunseeker Manhattan 68 Nice surprise, the British manufacturer (UK) Sunseeker will present shortly a new Sunseeker Manhattan 68, an evolution of the very popular Sunseeker Manhattan 66. He is present at the SUNSEEKER YACHTS stand during the Dusseldorf Boat Show (January 2020). It will be presented to boaters at the upcoming Miami Yacht Show … Continue reading 2020 Sunseeker Manhattan 68 →

Princess V50 - 2020 This Princess V50 is available in OPEN version or with a patio door. The all-new V50 features our latest dynamic exterior design, voluminous space and the exceptional performance synonymous with our V Class range. Flexibility is offered in abundance starting with the option of an enclosed or open main deck configuration … Continue reading Princess V50 – 2020 →

Extension of the Prestige Yachts brand with the new PRESTIGE X line range. THIS IS THE FIRST OF THE RANGE:    PRESTIGE X70 At the Cannes Yachting Festival (Boat Show) in September 2019, the manufacturer Jeanneau announced a diversification of the Prestige Yachts brand. Indeed we will have for 2020 a new Prestige Yachts X70. … Continue reading Extension of the Prestige Yachts brand with the new X line range. →

World Yachts Trophies 2019, the winners... The Cannes Yachting Festival is now over (15 Sept 2019), so there was a presentation of the trophies for several categories as part of a special gala evening. Here is the list of awards for the AZIMUT-BENETTI group: Atlantis (Azimut) 45 : Best interior design trophy, category 45-64 pi … Continue reading World Yachts Trophies 2019, the winners is… →

New Sunseeker Predator EVO 60 - 2020 EMBRACING A BOLD DESIGN DIRECTION Stunningly crafted to perfectly balance style with practicality, the Predator 60 EVO is the first model of Sunseeker’s major new product development plan with innovative stand out features and a truly sophisticated interior design. Embracing a bold design direction, the model features all-new … Continue reading New Sunseeker Predator EVO 60 – 2020 →

New HORIZON YACHT FD87 The most popular model in the acclaimed FD Series, the FD87 embodies the space (LOA 90.1 ft), layout and performance that define the fast displacement range. Available in Open or Skyline (enclosed) bridge configurations, the FD87 features an expansive 23’ 3” beam, spacious on-deck Master with four guest staterooms and two … Continue reading New HORIZON YACHT FD87 →

New Catamaran LEOPARD 53 POWERCAT in february 2020 (Miami) The 4th Generation of Leopard Powercat Succeeding the most popular powercat of all time (Leopard 51 Powercat), this Leopard 53 Powercat ushers in the 4th generation with a yacht that features all the attributes that made her predecessor successful, while reimagining what a powercat should be. … Continue reading New Catamaran LEOPARD 53 POWERCAT in february 2020 (Miami) →

Purchasing a boat outside of Canada, simple and economically profitable. In the market for a boat and wanting to complete a transaction with very substantial savings?  Often, we have to take a look in the USA, the supply is at the moment very abundant and buyers rather rare. So, buying a boat in the U.S. … Continue reading Purchasing a boat outside of Canada, simple and economically profitable. →

New Azimut S8 - 2020   Definitely, Azimut is in the market to win back boaters looking for sports models. The range is being completely renewed.Indeed, at the next Cannes Yachting Festival (Boat Show) this autumn from September 10th to the 15th, 2019, Azimut will present not only the new S8 but make the official … Continue reading New Azimut S8 – 2020 →

Comparison between 3 Europeans boats:-      Jeanneau NC37 - 2020 -      Aquador 35AQ - 2020 -      Cranchi T36 - 2020 Please refer to the pictures of the boats at the end of this article.Recently, the magazine NEPTUNE ( a French magazine, May 2019 edition) did a great comparaison  between three boat models that are in the same category.But above … Continue reading Comparison between 3 Europeans boats. →

NEW LEXUS by MARQUIS YACHT  LY650 - 2020 LEXUS LY650 LUXURY YACHT CRAFTED IN THE SPIRIT OF AMAZING 65-foot Lexus yacht joins the LS sedan, LX SUV and LC coupé as the fourth Lexus flagship Lexus LY 650 is the first production maritime expression of Lexus design language, L-finesse Exploration into non-automotive ventures continues beyond … Continue reading New Lexus LY 650 – 2020 →

New Hatteras M90 Panacera A FIRST GLIMPSE OF THE UNFORGETTABLE Like a breath of fresh air, the all-new Hatteras M90 Panacera® has entered the market.  The latest model to arrive in the Hatteras fleet, this stunning open-concept features a crisp, light-filled interior that strikes a perfect balance of dramatic form and ingenious function. The M90 incorporates an … Continue reading New Hatteras M90 Panacera →

Princess Yachts on display during the Cannes Boat Show 2019 Following is the list of yachts that will be present at the Princess Yacht stand this fall at the Cannes Yachting Festival which takes place from  September 10th to the 15th, 2019.   Première :  The official presentation of the new Fly 55 (F55). Also the … Continue reading Yachts on display at Princess Yachts during the Cannes Boat Show 2019 →

How to know which side of the buoy you should pass… Here is the rule that must be remembered when traveling on waterways in North America, it will be different in other parts of the world, as in the Mediterranean, be vigilant. This is the three RRR rule for RED, RIGHT RETURNING that applies here … Continue reading Red Right Returning, understanding the buoys, correctly… →

Stabilization to reduce the roll and pitch offered by Humphree. You are looking for maximum comfort on board for you and you guests? There are now, and have been for several years, very interesting solutions including adding stabilization to built boat. Major manufacturers such as Azimut Yachts, Princess Yachts, Sunseeker Yachts, Sanlorenzo, Ferretti, Pershing and … Continue reading Stabilization to reduce roll and pitch proposed by Humphree →

New Monte Carlo MC52 - 2020 The Monte Carlo brand, which belongs to the Jeanneau-Beneteau group, has just shown, for the first time, its new MC52.  The exterior style of Monte Carlo 52 shows evolution and change, signed Novulari and Lenard. They have now integrated a very large window, in short, a much more modern … Continue reading New Monte Carlo MC52 – 2020 →

Tiara Yachts, Coupe 39, 44, 49 and 53 Tiara Yacht, a name unfamiliar to Quebec boaters but they are very popular with our neighbors to the south. An extremely rare event is that this manufacturer is still controlled by the same family for more than 50 years. They are manufactured in the city of Holland, … Continue reading Tiara Yachts, Coupe 39, 44, 49 and 53 →

STATISTICS AND SALES VOLUME IN THE UNITED STATES, MARINE RECREATIONAL SECTION IN 2018 NMMA has just published sales statistics for the US market for boats and/or pleasure yachts. It is interesting to analyse and understand the current market as it helps us to oriented our choices if one is looking to acheive an excellent transaction … Continue reading Statistics and sales volume in the United States, marine recreational sector →

Power Catamaran AMASEA YACHTS This is for the lovers of power catamaran, here is the new and spectacular AMASEA 25M (or 82 ft). It will be all aluminum, designed to cross the oceans with an autonomy of more than 6 weeks. More than 20 people can be on board. Its design presents a new concept … Continue reading Power Catamaran AMASEA YACHTS →

The 2019 nominees for MOTOR BOAT AWARDS It will be next May 7th in London where we will know the prize winners for each category. Here are the nominees by category: Boat up to 45 feet: Fairline Targa 43 Open    (Winner) Grandezza 34 OC Keizer 42 Pardo 43 Prestige 460S Boat over 45 feet: … Continue reading The 2019 nominees for MOTOR BOAT AWARDS →

Charter a yacht in America including the Caribbean and in Europe. Ita Yachts Canada's brokers also specialize in chartering a yacht. We have agreements with the most important charter managers in the world. We are here to assist you in your selection process and booking charter for here in America including the Caribbean, or for … Continue reading Charter a yacht in America including Carribbean and in Europe →

Cannes Yachting Festival 2019 This year, the Cannes Nautical Festival or the Cannes Boat Show,  runs from Tuesday, September 10th to Sunday, September 15th, 2019. This boat show, which is the first of the 2019-2020 season, reveals to the boating enthusiasts the novelties for 2020.  In addition, Cannes is the only boat show that offers … Continue reading Cannes Yachting Festival 2019 →

New Princess F50- 2019 and very good news for the UK Group Princess Yachts..   The new Princess F50 retakes the interior of the F49 but with the exterior look of the F55 much more harmonious with a new layout of the exterior windows. Here is the link with the current F49 for comparison for … Continue reading New Princess Yacht F50 →

New Fountaine Pajot 67 Power Catamaran The shipyard Fountaine Pajot announces the upcoming release of its CATA Moteur 67, it will be a derivative of the model Alegria 67 sailing catamaran. The race is evident between the manufacturers of Catamaran engines to produce units larger and larger, spacious to please the boaters expectations. In recent … Continue reading New Fountaine Pajot power catamaran 67 →

New Azimut 78 Fly & new Azimut Magellano 25 metre (82 ft) The world's No. 1 shipyard for pleasure yachts, Azimut-Benetti Group has announced the start of the construction of two new yachts. On this day of October 2020, he will be present at the Fort Lauderdale Boat show 2020 edition. New Azimut Magellano 25 … Continue reading New Azimut 78 Fly & New Azimut Magellano 25 metri (82 ft) →

New Sunseeker 74 Sport Yacht The cues are all there. The low profile. The sleek yet elegant flowing lines. This is a Sunseeker through and through. This beauty is only enhanced by cutting-edge technology and elegant finishes throughout. It’s everything you and your many guests could wish for. Space and socialising are key to this impressive … Continue reading New Sunseeker 74 Sport Yacht →

New project for Sunseeker : Sunseeker 8X The prestigious UK firm (UK) SUNSEEKER has just announced the production of a new range of yachts called: Sunseeker 8X This new range will be presented in the autumn of 2020, so probably for the Cannes Boat Show in September 2020. Sunseeker presented some preliminary pictures at the … Continue reading Project Sunseeker Yachts 8x →

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Gyro Stabilization by the Italian company Quick More and more as boaters are appreciating the stabilization that allows almost absolute comfort on board, especially when the boat is at anchor or at a speed under 10 kn, Gyro stabilizers as they are called are becoming very popular . Currently, the market is dominated by the … Continue reading New Gyro Stabilization by the Italian company Quick →

FRACTIONAL YACHT OWNERSHIP, FLEX YACHT Become the co-owner of a megayacht through the flexible buying method that allows purchasing a fraction of the vessel. This mode of purchase is already tried, tested and popular with private jets and more often with yachts in Europe. With this method, it will allow you to purchase the megayacht … Continue reading Fractional Yacht Ownership, FLEX YACHT →

Miami Yacht Show 2019 The Miami Yacht Show 2019 is being held this year from February 14 to 18, 2019 but what is very important for this year is the site change. Indeed we are no longer on Collins Avenue in Miami Beach but in downtown Miami. There are several denominations for this Boat Show, … Continue reading Miami Yacht Show 2019 →

US Boat Sales Statistics for the Year 2018 The National Marine Manufacturer Association in the USA, the NMMA has published the statistics of the nautical market in the United States for the year 2018. There was a growth of 4% in 2017. The United States represents a market of 41 billion US dollars for the … Continue reading US Boat Sales Statistics for the Year 2018 →

New Pershing 140, all details ... LATEST NEWS (February 2019) It is finally in the water, the superb Pershing 140. Click here to see the video of this launch and here for the most recent video (Monaco). Following this post. Finally, the details surrounding the manufacture of the first Pershing 140 are known. It will … Continue reading New Pershing 140, all details →

Latest news: May 3, 2019: The Maritime Association of Quebec mentions in a press release that the Canadian government will cancel the 10% surtax on the importation of boats built in the United States. The surcharge will be canceled retroactively to April 30, 2019. For the moment the customs officers continue to apply it since … Continue reading All about the 10% surtax on boats imported from the United States (NOW CANCELLED) →

The magazine BOAT INTERNATIONAL in its edition of January 2019 gives the world ranking of shipyards for the category of yachts of more than 24 meters or 78 feet. This ranking is made from orders of yachts (from customers) for the year 2018/2019. Not surprisingly, the top 3 is still dominated by Italians. 1- AZIMUT-BENETTI … Continue reading Global Order Book 2019, by BOAT INTERNATIONAL →

THE NEW BAVARIA R55 - 2019 REVOLUTIONARY MASTERPIECE. We wanted the BAVARIA R55 to set a benchmark and be something incomparable. A yacht so good that it’srespectful of its heritage, contemporary with the present, ready for the future. The result: a pioneering, dynamic hull design without equal. Then there is the intentionally low‐profile flybridge and … Continue reading New Bavaria R55 – 2019 →

NEW PRINCESS YACHTS R35 Experience the R/Evolution – an entirely new class of yacht. Forget everything you know about Princess, close your eyes and clear your mind. Jump in… the water’s lovely. The R35 is the first Princess R Class performance sports yacht, with an impressive speed range of 45 – 50 knots making for … Continue reading Princess Yachts, new R35 →

New Regal 38 Grande Coupe 2019 Regal is excited to announce the release of this new model, the 2019 Regal 38 Grand Coupe. The Regal 38 Grande Coupe is unparalleled in its luxurious style, size, and upscale amenities. With endless entertainment and relaxation areas, whether in the sun or the salon the 38 Grand Coupe … Continue reading New Regal 38 Grande Coupe 2019 →

Horizon PC74 Power Catamaran Before introducing you to the Horizon PC74 model, a powerful, luxurious and well built catamaran, following are a few facts about the company. Horizon is a major yacht manufacturer located in Taiwan and it manufactures very high quality yachts from 60 to 150 ft. This shipyard is rated in the prestigious … Continue reading Horizon PC74 Power Catamaran →

New Absolute Navetta 48 - 2019 Allow me to introduce the Absolute Navetta 48, in our opinion, the revelation of the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show 2018 edition. Really, it is rare to see so much available space in a yacht of only 48 feet. This Absolute Navetta 48 will definitely attract boaters with it's volume … Continue reading New Absolute Navetta 48 – 2019, Fort Lauderdale Boat Show 2018 →

Specialists in the import or export of yachts or boats from around the world. If you can not find the yacht or boat you want on the local market or in the North American market, then it is time to look further around the world. We are specialized brokers looking for yachts or boats that … Continue reading Specialists in import or export of yachts from around the world →

New Sunseeker 161 yacht with an aluminum hull The Sunseeker manufacturer has announced the construction of its first all-aluminum yacht. This will be the Sunseeker 161 Yacht. For this realization, Sunseeker partners with the manufacturer of ICON to realize this yacht. The major shipyards in the world are working hard to produce yachts over 100 … Continue reading New Sunseeker 161 yacht with Aluminum hull →

New Cruisers Yachts Cantius 46 for 2019 An complete english version coming soon... We expect the asking price to be in the range of $ 1.4 to $ 1.7 million CAD with full equipment. Of course, these are the retail prices suggested by the manufacturer for a 2019. To see a full evaluation, follow this … Continue reading New Cruisers Yachts Cantius 46 for 2019 →

Beneteau Swift Trawler 47, new model 2019 Beneteau continues with its successful Swift Trawler range. I must admit that it was time for Beneteau to present us with a new, more up-to-date model with today's trends. This vessel is more pleasing to the eye (exterior look), more windows, an improved open interior configuration, an interesting … Continue reading Beneteau Swift Trawler 47, new model 2019 →

ARCADIA A105, 2019 edition Here is the new Arcadia A105 that was presented at the last boat show in Cannes in September 2018. He is beautiful and full of innovation. Stay tune for the english version...(available soon)...please, see the french version. TECH SPEC  : LOA : 103.7 ft Beam : 25.06 ft Draft : 6.07 … Continue reading ARCADIA A105, new yacht for 2019 →

PRINCESS YACHTS ANNOUNCE SIX GROUNDBREAKING NEW YACHTS At the beginning of July 2018, Princess announced they would bring forward six new yachts including two new classes within the next 12 months, solidifying Princess’s position as the leading motor yacht brand for innovation, architecture, seakeeping and design elegance. The six new models announced on the 9th … Continue reading PRINCESS YACHTS ANNOUNCE SIX GROUNDBREAKING NEW YACHTS →

New Azimut 50 Flybridge, galley up edition... New Azimut 50 Flybridge, galley up edition ... The # 1 shipyard in the world, the Azimut-Benetti Group has understood the boater's message and has done its homework. The first version of the Azimut 50 Flybridge had the galley located near the staterooms, seperated from family and friends … Continue reading New Azimut Yachts 50 Flybridge, galley up edition… →

New Azimut Yachts 55 Flybridge, edition 2019 Here is the new Azimut 55 Fly, a very contemporary yacht that is the winner of the WORLD YACHT TROPHEES 2018 presented at the Cannes Boat Show 2018, precisely the BEST INTERIOR DESIGN trophy for the yacht category from 45 to 62 feet. Let's say that it arrives … Continue reading New Azimut Yachts 55 Flybridge →

New Absolute Yachts NAVETTA 48 and the Navetta series. The Italian shipyard Absolute really has the wind in its sails, several new yachts are on the drawing board and the pace of production continues to impress us. In recent years, people at Absolute seem to better understand the trends and requests of boaters. Indeed the … Continue reading New Absolute Yachts Navetta 48 and the Navetta series →

Azimut Yachts, Cannes Boat show 2018 The Cannes Boat Show 2018 is now over. the World Yacht Trophies have been handed out as every year. The Azimut Group has left hands full with these distinctions: -Best interior design in the category: . Azimuth 55, . Azimut Grande 32 METRI, . Benetti 50M Seven. - Best … Continue reading Azimut Yachts, Cannes Boat Show 2018, World Yacht Trophies →

New Riva 90 ARGO Chief commercial officer Stefano de Vivo added: "We started from the idea of our history and wanted to name this yacht after the oldest boat on the planet." The design is by Officina Italiana Design in collaboration with the Ferretti Engineering Department. The interior volumes are great for a yacht this … Continue reading New RIVA 90 ARGO →

New Ferretti 720 for 2019 et next year...   New Ferretti Yachts 720 - Project for the Year 2019 and more ... The Ferretti Group announces for 2019 the release of a new flybridge, the Ferretti Yachts 720. This length is prized by almost all manufacturers, and this will not be the first time that … Continue reading New Ferretti 720 (project for 2019) →

New Princess Yachts X95 New Princess Yachts X95 The famous English shipyard Princess Yachts announces the manufacture of a new generation of flybridge, called SUPERFLYBRIDGE, this is a range that will start with the letter X to introduce the X Class. Today we announce the X95. And it is now available in the market (released … Continue reading New Princess Yachts X95 →

Be aware… when you are looking into buying a used boat of European origin.   There are more and more boats for sale here in our territory that were originally manufactured for the European market, but that were imported here into the Americas by boaters or dealers given the low cost if acquired in Europe. … Continue reading Used or pre-owned boats from Europe. →

New Azimut Grande 25M - 2019 The famous Italian group, the world leader in the construction of luxury yachts announces this fall the release of a new model from the GRANDE series. Indeed, it will be a 25 meters, that is to say about 85 feet. This size is very popular among boaters around the … Continue reading New Azimut Grande 25M – 2019 →

FLIBS 2020 There are only a few weeks left before the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2020 to be held this year from Oct 28 to Nov 1 (Wednesday to Sunday) still at the same Bahia Mar site. For more information, click here The new generation of center-console of 40 feet and more asserts itself … Continue reading Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2020 →

Fountaine-Pajot announces the arrival of the new: MY40 power catamaran We are really in the era of the motor catamaran, the manufacturers have on their drawing tables several models in preparation to be ready to offer what the boater wants. Let's say that Fountaine-Pajot is part of the popular boat, at affordable price. All Catamarans … Continue reading Fountaine-Pajot announces the new MY40 for Dusseldorf 2019 →

Prestige Yachts announces the arrival of the new Prestige 590 Fly this fall. The French shipyard Jeanneau announces the launch of the Prestige 590 for the next Cannes Boat Show (this fall), and for us North Americans, the boat will be present for the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show 2018 edition from Oct. 31 to Nov. … Continue reading Prestige Yachts announces the arrival of the new Prestige 590 Fly. →

Support Yachts. A new generation of yacht appeared on the market requested by superYacht owners that can be called : Support Yacht. These are yachts that carry the equipment of additional navigations not to mention flying equipment such as helicopters and seaplanes. We can almost say that these yachts are designed to follow the superyachts … Continue reading Why yacht support ? The new concept. →

Ferretti Group to be the protagonist of the upcoming Cannes Yachting Festival taking place from 11 to 16 September 2018. 5 premières from the Group: Ferretti Yachts 670, Custom Line 120’, Custom Line Navetta 42, Riva 66’ Ribelle, and Riva 110’ Dolcevita Ferretti Group confirms a period of vitality and dynamism, with a consolidated production … Continue reading Ferretti Group prepares to shine with 5 new stars at the Cannes 2018 →

The mother company BRUNSWICK waives the sale of its prestigious brand SEARAY and MERIDIAN for lack of an interesting offer. BRUNSWICK also announces that it will continue to produce boats under the 40-foot mark, but will stop production of its larger yachts and sport yachts. This scenario is going to leave SEARAY dealers in a … Continue reading The BRUNSWICK waives the sale of its prestigious brand SEARAY and… →

The PRINCESS YACHTS announce the all-new Princess 70 flybridge for this fall. The strong exterior profile lines of the Princess 70 is typical of the latest Flybridge models while the interior has been reinvented, bringing a fresh light feel to traditional Princess craftsmanship and refinement. The generous Flybridge features a large U-shaped dining area, served … Continue reading The shipyard Princess announce the new Princess Yacht 70 Flybridge →

ATTENTION: read also on this subject, a more recent article of January 11, 2021, click here.   Yes, as for cars, your boat will park itself at your dock at the marina, here are the explanations. Here is the link with the full article published by Volvo Penta on June 16, 2018. Follow the link. … Continue reading Volvo Penta is working on a revolutionary concept: AUTO-DOCKING →

Latest news: May 3, 2019: The Maritime Association of Quebec mentions in a press release that the Canadian government will cancel the 10% surtax on the importation of boats built in the United States. The surcharge will be canceled retroactively to April 30, 2019. For the moment the customs officers continue to apply it since … Continue reading New import tax 10% for boats from USA (NOW CABCELLED) →

The winners of the Boat International’s World Superyacht Awards were announced at a ceremony held at the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, Italy, this week. Faith Faith, a 317-foot Feadship, was named Motor Yacht of the Year, and Pink Gin, a 176.8-foot Baltic, won Sailing Yacht of the Year. Azimut Grande 35M Azimut’s 115-foot Grande 35 … Continue reading World SuperYacht Awards 2018, the winner is… →

New Princess S65 Here is the superb S65 built in Plymouth, England. Quality, innovation, performance, luxury, design, here are the words that come to mind when I think about this model we visited in Florida and none is exaggerated to describe this exceptional yacht. You want a 65-foot sport yacht, but with a discreet flybridge … Continue reading New Princess S65 – 2018 →

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A english version follow ASAP.   Télésurveillance de votre bateau. Comme votre bateau est un bien de grande valeur, il est conseillé de le visiter fréquemment afin d’éviter des mauvaises surprises. Je pense à tous les systèmes qui fonctionnent à bord d’un bateau. À défaut de pouvoir vérifier votre bateau fréquemment et surtout facilement, je … Continue reading Remote monitoring system for your boat →

New Azimut S10 To celebrate its 50th anniversary next year, the Italian manufacturer AZIMUT will produce a sport yacht over 91 feet. The S10 promises a lot of superlatives (probably available for Cannes Boat show 2019). Azimut is the no. 1 worldwide for more than 19 years in a row, without interruption. It is time for … Continue reading New Azimut S10 →

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Buy a boat in the USA without paying taxes, it's possible !!! You have found the boat of your dreams but it is located in the United States.   You have heard all sorts of stories about purchasing in US territory, but what you have heard, is it true? Here are the facts: When you purchase a … Continue reading Buy a boat in the USA without paying taxes !!! →

NEW REGAL 42 GRANDE COUPE - 2018 Not subtle in its power or beauty, the Regal 42 Grande Coupe was designed to escalate what it means to indulge in ultimate entertainment and relaxation. Crafted with Regal’s standard of luxury while including an expansive array of innovative amenities, the 42 Grande Coupe sets a strong tone for … Continue reading New Regal 42 Grande Coupe – 2018 →

The AZIMUT-BENETTI shipyard has the wind in its sails, in addition to a 30% increase in its sales (the last 4 months 2017-2018), Azimut announces the arrival this fall (2018) of two new models. We are able to sell and deliver a new Azimut in Quebec, Florida or Italy before final delivery in North America. … Continue reading New Azimut S6 & S6 Fly and Azimut Grande 32M →