A distinct injustice? A distinct injustice? When is a RIB not RIB, nor dayboat, nor adventure craft? When it is an ADV from Highfield... You know, you would have to think so… Yes, they are dayboats. They're also adventure craft, which is why Highfield calls them the ADV7 and ADV9. Problem is, Highfield themselves call them RIBs, and as best as I can tell, they're actually not. by John Curnow, Global Editor, Powerboat.World Posted 9 Jun 22:00 UTC Barton Bulkhead Pipe Glands in Stock for Seawork Barton Bulkhead Pipe Glands in Stock for Seawork Nominated for an Innovation Award The Barton Bulkhead Pipe Gland is now in stock ready for immediate despatch. Discover this important new range at Seawork 2026 to find out how vital it is to meet MCA Workboat Code 3, the Sport/Pleasure Vessel Code and relevant IMO Standards. by Barton Marine Posted 5 Jun 16:00 UTC CRN launches Project Thunderball 70m CRN launches Project Thunderball 70m This creation combines a clean aesthetic defined by classic lines with technological innovation CRN's new full-custom steel and aluminium displacement superyacht was launched in Ancona at the Ferretti Group Superyacht Yard: Project Thunderball touched the water for the first time during an emotion-filled private launch ceremony. by CRN Posted 5 Jun 09:39 UTC Baglietto launches the first Fast50 Baglietto launches the first Fast50 A sporty yacht combining speed, comfort and exceptional liveability Baglietto has launched hull no. 10268, the first unit in the new FAST50 line, a full-aluminium yacht below 500 GT that introduces a new generation of sporty vessels capable of combining high performance, aggressive styling. by Baglietto Posted 5 Jun 09:38 UTC Galeon releases details of the Sky 700 cruiser Galeon releases details of the Sky 700 cruiser Featuring a brand new interior concept from Hong Kong's InSitu Design Galeon Yachts has released details of its latest 700 Sky featuring a brand new interior concept from Hong Kong's InSitu Design and the Galeon Interior Design Team. by Galeon Yachts Posted 4 Jun 12:50 UTC B&G Powers New Jon Buoy Smart Release System B&G Powers New Jon Buoy Smart Release System Life-saving breakthrough in partnership with Ocean Safety B&G has partnered with Ocean Safety to bring to market a breakthrough in man-overboard (MOB) response technology: the Jon Buoy Smart Release, the first ever Ocean Safety product to integrate directly with a vessel's navigation system. by B&G Posted 3 Jun 08:00 UTC Heesen Yachts unveils YN 21872 Project Ananda Heesen Yachts unveils YN 21872 Project Ananda A significant step forward in Heesen's engineering capabilities Developed in collaboration with Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design, this vessel represents the inaugural build under the shipyard's new strategic direction. by Heesen Yachts Posted 2 Jun 16:55 UTC 'Beaulieu River at War' 'Beaulieu River at War' Historian Dan Snow opens Buckler's Hard's new exhibition The Buckler's Hard Shipyard Trust has officially opened its latest exhibition, Beaulieu River at War, with historian and broadcaster Dan Snow attending the launch. by Buckler's Hard Shipyard Trust Posted 2 Jun 06:29 UTC First Itama 70 launched First Itama 70 launched Entering the water at the new Marina di Ravenna shipyard The first Itama 70 was launched last May 21 at Ferretti Group's new production site. The ceremony was attended by the owner and his family, who took centre stage at this event celebrating the intersection of tradition, innovation and passion for the sea. by Itama Posted 31 May 14:54 UTC Palm Beach Motor Yachts reveals the new GT50 RS Palm Beach Motor Yachts reveals the new GT50 RS Redefining the outboard category by combining performance with refined comfort Performance has always been central to the DNA of PBMY. Now, the company is taking that philosophy to a new level with the launch of the first Palm Beach GT50 RS, a yacht that combines exhilarating outboard-powered performance with the refinement. by Palm Beach Motor Yachts Posted 30 May 17:00 UTC British International Harmsworth Trophy is back British International Harmsworth Trophy is back The inaugural challenge took place in sparkling weather conditions The world's most famous motorboat racing trophy is back, still rewarded for outstanding design and innovation, but now a challenge for electric powered boats, and not a race, but a time trial between Poole and Cowes. by British International Harmsworth Trophy Ltd Posted 30 May 12:51 UTC Numarine delivers first 27XP explorer yacht Numarine delivers first 27XP explorer yacht As next-generation silent energy package debuts at sea Numarine, the Turkish yacht builder renowned for its long-range explorer yachts, has delivered the first unit of its all-new 27XP model. by Numarine Posted 28 May 13:24 UTC Azimut Yachts and JHSF: an exclusive Seadeck fleet Azimut Yachts and JHSF: an exclusive Seadeck fleet For the debut of Fasano Sardegna Azimut's Seadeck Series inspires a new experiential dimension of signature hospitality: a fleet of yachts that guests of the Fasano Al Mare Hotel can also choose as their private residences on the water. by Azimut Posted 28 May 12:30 UTC Lürssen delivers 114m Nausicaä Lürssen delivers 114m Nausicaä A vessel that establishes an entirely new definition of yachting Lürssen has delivered the 114.2-metre NAUSICAÄ, a vessel that establishes an entirely new definition of yachting. Built under the project name COSMOS, she was designed in her entirety by acclaimed Australian industrial designer Marc Newson. by Lürssen Yachts Posted 24 May 16:24 UTC Super sales at SCIBS for Maritimo & Caribbean Super sales at SCIBS for Maritimo & Caribbean It has been an exceptional Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show It has been an exceptional Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, with bookings to visit the Maritimo on-water display stand at the highest level ever. by Maritimo Posted 24 May 07:29 UTC TYKUN reveals DNA behind high-performance dayboats TYKUN reveals DNA behind high-performance dayboats Blending MED Group's technical know-how with concept by engineer Benedetta Iovane When it comes to finding a luxury solution that boasts the flexibility to serve as a dayboat, superyacht tender, or chase boat, there is a combination of faculties that mark a model as something of a holy grail. by TYKUN Posted 24 May 06:05 UTC SAY32 world premiere at Salone Nautico Venezia SAY32 world premiere at Salone Nautico Venezia Compact design meets high-performance carbon engineering SAY Carbon Yachts GmbH, the German yacht builder renowned for its pioneering use of carbon fibre and precision performance, will unveil the all-new SAY 32 at the Venice Boat Show, marking the global debut of its most compact and versatile model to date. by SAY Carbon Yachts Posted 23 May 09:54 UTC Barton Bulkhead Glands now in stock Barton Bulkhead Glands now in stock A highly robust, water and vapour proof seal for cables, pipes and hoses The Barton Bulkhead Gland is easy to install and provides a highly robust water and vapour proof seal where electrical cables, pipes, hoses and control lines pass through a bulkhead. by Barton Marine Posted 21 May 13:30 UTC Maritimo S50 Sedan motor yacht - Global launch Maritimo S50 Sedan motor yacht - Global launch New, subtle, and yet distinctive - all in one Maritimo, Australia's world-class luxury motor yacht builder, expands its next-generation model line-up with its highly anticipated global launch of the all-new S50 Sedan Motor Yacht at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, May 2026. by Maritimo Posted 20 May 23:01 UTC Horizon Yachts announces the Lexus LY680 Horizon Yachts announces the Lexus LY680 A masterclass in automotive excellence on the open water continues to captivate the industry Horizon Yachts is proud to highlight the Lexus LY680, which has solidified its position as a masterclass in automotive excellence on the open water since its impactful global debut at the 2026 Horizon Open House in Kaohsiung. by Horizon Yachts Posted 19 May 17:09 UTC