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Prestige Yachts has built its reputation on creating approachable, stylish cruising yachts. The M7, at 59 feet, is the b...
06/06/2026

Prestige Yachts has built its reputation on creating approachable, stylish cruising yachts. The M7, at 59 feet, is the builder’s most ambitious step into the multihull space, combining the stability and volume of a power catamaran with the familiar design and ease of use long associated with Prestige’s monohull models.

In many ways, the M7 is designed to serve as a bridge between the two worlds. It offers the broad, villa-like footprint that multihull owners value while still presenting the handling, proportions and lifestyle cues that resonate with traditional monohull buyers. For cruisers ready to expand their horizons without jumping into a significantly larger platform, the M7 delivers an experience that feels refreshingly open, yet recognizable.

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Marine teknology’s TEK sensors are invisibly fitted to the space between a yacht’s decks and belowdecks ceilings. These ...
06/05/2026

Marine teknology’s TEK sensors are invisibly fitted to the space between a yacht’s decks and belowdecks ceilings. These sensors detect intrusions as well as enable helpful automations.

Each TEK sensor module is composed of four to 16 individual sensors that are bonded in resin and wired together. TEK sensors detect pressure (weight) that’s exerted on the decks or steps above their installation locations. They’re connected to a dedicated electrical board equipped with a local area network that, in turn, is networked with the vessel’s third-party automation system.

TEK sensors can be professionally fitted aboard new builds and refits. They allow installers to create scenarios that, for example, open doors or activate lights if the sensors detect friendly activity, or conversely trigger third-party alarms, cameras and lights if an intruder is detected.

“The biggest challenge was how to position the TEK modules in the lower deck ceiling to monitor the main deck area, since the ceilings of superyachts don’t have flat surfaces, but rather a multitude of steel beams,” says Stefano Barducci, Marine Teknology’s owner. He says the company solved this problem by creating an installation scheme that uses bigHead threaded pins that are glued to the ceiling, and steel brackets, washers and nuts that hold the TEK sensors in place.

The result, Barducci says, eliminates the need for welding or for drilling through vertical stringers or composite surfaces. TEK sensors are designed for yachts measuring at least 78 feet, bow to stern. TEK sensor installations are invisible, and the sensors do not require any maintenance, nor do they physically degrade over time. Each TEK sensor is a module that’s composed of four to 16 individual sensors, which are bonded in resin and wired together. TEK sensors can be ordered in sizes ranging from 11 to 43 square feet, and they have cable tails that are up to 492 feet long for easy installation.

Boaters, mark your calendars! The inaugural Windy City Boat & Yacht Show drops anchor at Burnham Harbor June 12–14, 2026...
06/05/2026

Boaters, mark your calendars! The inaugural Windy City Boat & Yacht Show drops anchor at Burnham Harbor June 12–14, 2026.
Whether you're shopping for your next boat, upgrading your gear, or simply love life on the water, this is your chance to experience what's next in powerboating.
Ticket information here:
https://checkout.conventions.leapevent.tech/eh/Windy_City_Boat_Show/?cc=Yachting
Explore 100+ boats from 60+ top brands, compare the latest center consoles and cruisers, and discover cutting-edge marine tech, electronics, and gear from 50+ exhibitors.
Highlights include:
• On-water sail training with a certified captain
• Free Cruisers Classroom educational sessions
• The Yacht Club Lounge – a waterfront space to relax, connect, and talk boats

When Garmin launched the Phoenix 8 Pro last year, it was the first smartwatch to have inReach sat-comm technology as par...
06/05/2026

When Garmin launched the Phoenix 8 Pro last year, it was the first smartwatch to have inReach sat-comm technology as part of the package. From all kinds of locations, a wearer could push a button and call for emergency help, as well as make calls or send texts without having a cellphone. Just about everything necessary for a hiker or bicyclist to communicate from an off-grid playground was right there on the wrist.

Now comes the marinized version of that technology, Garmin’s quatix 8 Pro. “Imagine being offshore anywhere and your cellphone doesn’t work,” says Dave Dunn, Garmin’s senior director of marine sales. “You can press a button on your wrist and communicate with emergency personnel. You get the benefits of that connectivity on your wrist.”

The trick that Garmin pulled off to make this possible was shrinking the technology that makes inReach work. There are a handful of limitations for boaters, including the fact that the smartwatch needs a clear line of sight to fixed satellite positions in the sky—wearers may have to move if something like a tree is in the way when they go ashore. Parts of the world above 65 degrees north are problematic, but many popular cruising areas, particularly in the United States and Europe, are on Garmin’s online coverage map.

Garmin packaged this inReach technology behind a bright amoled screen, and combined the tech with features that boaters have come to expect from previous versions of the quatix smartwatch. For instance, LiveTrack location sharing enables check-ins, and the smartwatch can adjust compatible Fusion stereos that are installed on board.

“You can control your autopilot with it,” Dunn says. “You can navigate with it. Do a trolling motor. The Garmin ecosystem is all tied in together.”

He adds that having a smartwatch with inReach capability is like having a life raft ready to go: “You hope you never use those features, but it’s there if you need it.”

Nordhavn Yachts has unveiled the new N100, a long-range expedition yacht that builds on the success of the builder’s N96...
06/05/2026

Nordhavn Yachts has unveiled the new N100, a long-range expedition yacht that builds on the success of the builder’s N96 while adding greater volume, expanded outdoor spaces and enhanced livability.

At 100 feet overall, the N100 represents an evolution of the California builder’s established passagemaking formula. The design retains the seaworthy, ocean-crossing capabilities that have defined the Nordhavn brand, while incorporating practical updates aimed at improving onboard comfort and functionality.

According to Nordhavn, the N100 gains both length and usable volume through the addition of a larger traditional cockpit and fully extended side decks. Those changes are intended to create more generous exterior spaces for entertaining, relaxing and line handling, while also allowing for expanded accommodations and interior common areas.

The yacht’s lineage traces directly to the Nordhavn 96, a model known for combining serious long-range cruising credentials with a highly livable onboard experience. With the N100, the builder appears to be refining that concept for owners seeking even more space without compromising the engineering and safety standards expected of a true expedition yacht.

While additional technical specifications have not yet been released, the N100 is positioned squarely within Nordhavn’s tradition of globe-capable yachts designed for extended independent cruising.

There’s a lot to be learned after building and delivering more than 142 powercat hulls over a six-year span. All of the ...
06/04/2026

There’s a lot to be learned after building and delivering more than 142 powercat hulls over a six-year span. All of the lessons and hard-won knowledge Leopard acquired producing its first-generation 53 PC have been poured into the upgraded, next-generation version of the venerable powercat—which is also the flagship of the builder’s three-model powerboat series that includes a 40- and 46-footer.

One of the primary refinements in the Leopard 53 PC is outside space usage. The cockpit’s former setup had only built-in furniture, but owners can now have a modular, loose-furniture arrangement to tailor the area for how they live on their boat.

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British studio Humphreys Yacht Design has revealed the first details of its new FTX110 explorer yacht concept, a 111-foo...
06/04/2026

British studio Humphreys Yacht Design has revealed the first details of its new FTX110 explorer yacht concept, a 111-foot flagship for the builder’s Fast-Transit Explorer Series. The series is expected to span models from roughly 49 to 108 feet, with the FTX110 positioned as the largest concept to date.

The aluminum-and-composite explorer is designed around a compact 180 GT platform, with Humphreys targeting fuel-efficient offshore cruising at relatively high speeds. Naval architects at the studio say the project draws on the company’s long-running experience with offshore performance hulls and passagemaking yacht design.

Power is expected to come from triple Volvo Penta IPS 2700 engines paired with an IMO Tier III-compliant SCR emissions system. Humphreys projects a top speed of 40 knots, with cruising speeds between 20 and 30 knots. At 20 knots, the yacht is expected to deliver a range of approximately 1,000 nautical miles, while range extends beyond 2,000 nautical miles at 12 knots.

According to Tom Humphreys, co-director of the studio, the FTX110 evolved from a client commission tied to the company’s high-performance superyacht platform. While that larger carbon-fiber concept targeted speeds approaching 58 knots, the FTX110 shifts the focus toward greater long-range efficiency in the 20-to-30-knot cruising band.

Founded in 1974, Humphreys Yacht Design has developed a reputation for offshore sailing yachts and performance-oriented naval architecture, with projects spanning custom superyachts and production designs for brands including Oyster and Arksen.

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