2026 is ‘functioning but unforgiving’ market for superyachts, says Ocean Independence
The superyacht brokerage market in early 2026 is proving less about volume and more about precision. According to Ocean...
Boat sales / yacht brokerage / dealerships
Next Yacht Group expands Adriatic sales network
Next Yacht Group, the Viareggio-based shipyard that produces superyachts under the AB Yachts and Maiora brands, has launched Next Yacht...
Yacht brands report younger buyers amid shifting ownership trends
Leisure marine may be attracting a younger audience, but whether that translates into sustained ownership growth is far less...
Forte Yachts appoints South of France dealer, teases new 58ft model
Italy’s Forte Yachts has signed a new dealership partnership with Cannes-based Adaly Yacht. Under the terms of the deal,...
Sebino Yachts on growing Bellini’s network in a cautious market
Strong customer interest is helping support confidence among some leisure marine dealers despite a market where buyers are taking...
Boat shows still seen as critical commercial platforms – but with a more selective strategy
For all the industry discussion around digital lead generation and changing customer behaviour, boat shows remain a central sales...
Boating design shifts toward safety and usability as sail-to-power buyers reshape demand, says RBS Marine
UK motorboat demand is being reshaped by a stronger focus on safety, onboard movement and ease of handling, particularly...
Rightboat and YachtOne partner to streamline brokerage workflows
International online boat marketplace Rightboat has formed a strategic partnership with YachtOne, an AI-powered brokerage operating platform to help streamline...
Premium buyers return as performance-led boating pushes back against ‘floating apartment’ trend
“People have forgotten what a boat should feel like,” says SE Yachts director Simon Rosier. For him, a shift...
Entry-level boating market under pressure as ownership costs rise?
For many would-be motor boat owners, the biggest barrier is no longer the sticker price on the hull. It...
Why boat shows still matter – even in a cautious market
Boat shows may no longer carry the same boom time energy they once did, but across the marine industry...
