British Motor Yacht Show opens tomorrow with expanded lineup

The British Motor Yacht Show 2026 opens its doors tomorrow (14 May 2026) at Premier Marinas’ Swanwick Marina on the River Hamble, and runs until 17 May 2026.

Organisers have confirmed an expanded exhibitor list for this year’s show, and a broader selection of motor yachts and marine services. The appointment-based event continues to focus on scheduled viewings and meetings for prospective buyers.

British boatbuilders remain central to the 2026 edition, with founding partners Fairline, Princess and Sunseeker returning to the event.

Fairline is due to present the latest additions to its Targa range, including the Targa 47 GT and Targa 50 Edition, both introduced for 2026.

Princess plans to exhibit models from its flybridge and V Class ranges.

Sunseeker has confirmed a display of models ranging from 55ft to 90ft. The lineup includes the Superhawk 55, Predator 55, Manhattan 55, Manhattan 68, Predator 75, 82 Ocean Enclosed and 90 Ocean.

The display spans several areas of the builder’s current range, including sports cruisers, flybridge yachts and long-range models.

Ancasta is returning with a multi-brand display featuring Prestige, Beneteau Power, Bluegame, Sanlorenzo, Swan and Protector Boats.

The company plans to exhibit a range of motor yachts spanning long-range cruising, multihull and performance-focused models. Confirmed displays include the Prestige F5.7 and Prestige M48, alongside Beneteau Power models such as the Grand Trawler 63, Swift Trawler 54, Swift Trawler 37 and Gran Turismo 35.

The Grand Trawler 63, Swift Trawler 37 and Gran Turismo 35 are making their UK debuts at the show.

Bluegame is showcasing its BG54, while Sanlorenzo plans to exhibit the SX76. Protector Boats will display the Protector 380 Targa.

Other models set to appear at the show include the Absolute 52 Fly, Fleming 55, Van den Hoven Voyager 56, Galeon 560 Fly, Pardo 38, Azimut Fly 68, Bavaria SR41 and Jeanneau Merry Fisher 795.

Vortec Marine is also returning to the event during its 20th year in business. The company is the UK dealer for Viggo and Rib-X Solus tenders.

New exhibitors confirmed for 2026 include Marex, Targa, Sasga, Viggo, Haines and Interboat. Williams Jet Tenders, Meridien Modena Ferrari and Silwy UK are also part of the exhibitor lineup.

Cockwells Modern & Classic Boatbuilding returns to the show for a second consecutive year, where it will exhibit the Hardy 45 European Lady Ella alongside a Duchy 35 motor launch. The Hardy 45 European, which recently received a Highly Commended accolade at the Motor Boat Awards 2026, is the first hull in Cockwells’ latest launches.

Cockwells will also present a highly specified Duchy 35 fitted with twin Yanmar 350hp engines, a Seakeeper gyrostabiliser, onboard WiFi and a range of bespoke interior and exterior finishes.

Cockwells will showcase the Duchy Sport 25, a new model for 2026. The company says it is the first trailable, outboard-powered Duchy model.

Shoreside exhibition area

The event’s shore-based exhibition space will again include marine service providers and supporting brands connected to yacht ownership and operation.

Show sponsors CGI Finance and Pelican Insured are joined by host and founding partner, Premier Marinas, which runs over 15 marina locations across the UK south coast, including Swanwick Marina.

Companies including Nautafix Global, Maritime Yacht Services, Global Marine, Knight Marine and Atlantis Marine Power are on hand to provide information on engineering, maintenance and aftercare services. Aquadeck, Permateek and Elite Teak will present decking and onboard finishing products.

Graham Bristowe, general manager of Premier Marinas Swanwick, says: “What makes the British Motor Yacht Show stand out is its focus. It’s not about scale for the sake of it, it’s about bringing together the right brands, boats and audience.

“The continued growth in both returning exhibitors and new names joining the show reflects the strength of that approach.”