Sunseeker’s latest Ocean model designations are based on gross tonnage. Whether we call these yachts enclosed flys or mini tridecks, they offer a lot more volume than conventional designs of the same length. In fact, the second of these models, the Ocean 156, has a length overall of 82 feet, 6 inches, but is substantially bigger in gross tonnage than Sunseeker’s 95 Yacht or 100 Yacht.

The advantage with this approach is the amount of space on the main deck. The helm on the Ocean 156 is on the enclosed upper deck, along with a good-size sky lounge, which means the main salon is all about the guests. It has not only a pair of conventional doors leading aft to the cockpit, but also a similar setup forward, allowing passage to a foredeck terrace with a pair of sofas. Yes, there’s an air seal on those front doors to keep them watertight, and guests get a walk-through experience from bow to stern with 360-degree views through the glazing.

Even the staircases up and down are enclosed in glass. Guests can also walk completely around the main deck outside without having to negotiate steps. Side-deck doors amidships help with guest and crew flow, and the bulwarks amidships have long glass panels for allowing natural light to shine through.

The standard main-deck layout has lounge and dining areas with an open bar and galley to starboard. Some owners may prefer the galley aft or want a main-deck owner’s space. The latter option would increase the yacht’s four staterooms to five but hinder that wondrous walk-through design. Sunseeker says that of the 156s sold to date, 40 percent have amidships galleys, 40 percent have galleys aft, and just one has a main-deck owner’s stateroom.

Interior color schemes are contemporary, with light and dark options from the UK studio Design Unlimited in association with Sunseeker’s in-house creative team.

The Ocean 156’s semi-displacement hull is fulsome. The maximum beam extends slightly farther forward than the beam on the 4-foot-longer Sunseeker 88 Yacht, and the beam itself on the Ocean 156 adds 3 inches. That may not sound like a lot, but I could feel the generosity of space as I moved around the new model.

Belowdecks, the four guest staterooms are en suite. Three have double berths, and one has twins. The grander double spans the full beam amidships. In the absence of a main-deck owner’s stateroom, it would be the obvious choice, with rectangular picture windows, a forward-facing super-king berth, a sofa, a vanity/desk and a dressing room. Another double-berth stateroom is in the bow with great headroom. Quarters for two crew are near the engine room.

Power-wise, the Ocean 156 is available with twin 1,300 hp MAN V-8 or twin 1,650 hp V-12 diesels. Of the first 15 boats sold to dealers, just one, bound for Hong Kong, had the standard engines with a top reported speed of 20 to 21 knots. The hull that I got aboard had the bigger blocks, delivering 25 knots at half-load, with a likely range of 950 nautical miles at 10 knots or 350 nm at 20 knots.

My experience at the upper-deck helm included superb visibility with a real connection to the outside world via a sunroof, a drop-down window to starboard and a sliding door to port. There’s a gyrostabilizer option, but this Ocean 156 had Interceptor trim tabs and electric Humphree All Speed fin stabilizers set farther aft than usual. They reduced pitch and heel through surprisingly quick turns while keeping the bow up.

This yacht is quiet too, with V-boxes that allow the engines to be located well aft. I registered just 57 decibels at 19 knots, and only 59 decibels at full chat at the helm—figures lower than the level of normal conversation. And at speeds below 12 knots, I got even lower readings.

For exploring ashore, the yacht’s hydraulic swim platform is large enough for a 14-foot jet tender along with a personal watercraft.

To me, though, it was the interior on the Ocean 156 that made a real statement. I imagine we will soon see other builders copy this design approach. That’s how good it felt to be aboard.  

Feeling is Believing

Calling a yacht “light and airy” is a cliché, but light and air are hugely important on board, and the Sunseeker Ocean 156 has a startling amount of both. In my 35 years as a yachting journalist, I have never been aboard any three-deck yacht with an enclosed main deck that had more light, more access to air or better views.

In Motion

Power-wise, the Ocean 156 is available with twin 1,300 hp MAN V-8 or twin 1,650 hp V-12 diesels.

Choices, Choices

The Ocean 156 that I got aboard had twin 17.5-kilowatt Cummins-Onan generators. The standard setup has one 29 kW genset. A bow thruster is also standard, with a stern-thruster option. Owners can also have a second pilot seat, as well as display upgrades such as two 22-inch Garmin touchscreens instead of the standard 16-inch units.  

Inside Matters

There was a light, contemporary interior with a white-gray oak sole and midtone walnut veneers on the Ocean 156 I got aboard, which was bound for the Mediterranean. Other schemes include dark walnut, light oak, smoked eucalyptus and flame mahogany. Sunseeker says half the orders so far have been with light schemes.

Take the next step: sunseeker.com

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Numarine has launched the second hull in its 30XP series, a 98-foot explorer yacht equipped with diesel-electric hybrid propulsion. Like its sistership Minella, which debuted at the Cannes Yachting Festival in 2024, the new 30XP offers an efficient, low-noise cruising experience with a range of 3,500 nautical miles at 8 knots. Unlike Minella though, this hull sports a more traditional white exterior and a revised interior palette in light tones and dark accents.

Designed by Can Yalman, the raised-pilothouse yacht balances performance and comfort with a focus on space and sea connection. The yacht’s 213-gross-ton volume is used to great effect, especially in areas like the semi-open beach club, where fold-down platforms expand the deck space to 46 square meters. A portside tender garage houses a 5.65-meter diesel tender, while the raised deck overhead creates a unique lounging area just steps from the water.

The flybridge features space for a wet bar and multiple social zones, and the foredeck is fitted with a broad sun pad. Inside, full-height windows flood the salon with natural light, and the master suite is located forward on the main deck for enhanced views and privacy. Below, four en suite guest staterooms offer generous accommodation.

The hybrid system consists of twin electric motors powered by four 108-kW diesel generators, delivering a top speed of 13 knots and notable efficiency at low speeds. Sound levels in the guest cabins remain below 40 decibels underway—quieter than a soft rain—thanks to acoustic design by Silent Line. Optional solar panels, eco-friendly materials and onboard waste management systems further support the builder’s sustainability goals.

As part of a seven-model fleet ranging from 22 to 47 meters, the 30XP fills a niche for owners seeking an efficient, go-anywhere superyacht with serious cruising credentials and a whisper-quiet onboard experience.

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VisionF Yachts has launched the second vessel of its E-Cat 80 line, a 23.97-meter all-electric catamaran built in carbon fiber at the company’s shipyard in Tuzla, Istanbul. With its expanded solar panel array—62 panels now generating 24.8 kW per hour—the new model improves on the original with more self-sufficient cruising capabilities and updated creature comforts, including a jacuzzi on the flybridge and a kid-friendly fifth guest cabin.

With a nearly 11-meter beam, the E-Cat 80 offers serious volume, including space for up to 12 guests across five staterooms and a sprawling flybridge with four distinct seating areas. A hydraulic tender garage aft houses up to two tenders or a pair of Jet Skis, while the yacht’s twin 180 kW electric motors and optional generators ensure a range of over 1,000 nautical miles when backup power is needed. Tailored for private ownership or charter service, this second E-Cat 80 continues VisionF’s push toward energy-efficient multihull cruising.

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In April, Heesen Yachts announced that Dutch entrepreneur and yachting enthusiast Laurens Last had completed his acquisition of the shipyard. The plan is for strategic expansion in key international markets. “I am honored to take the ownership and ensure the brand continues to flourish for generations to come,” Last announced.

It’s a significant undertaking, given the speed with which Heesen continues to sell and turn out new builds. So far this year alone, the yard announced the sale of the 180-foot Project Angelica and 164-foot Project Orion, delivery of the 180-foot yachts Solemates and Serena, and launch of the 180-foot Project Agnetha.

According to Heesen, yachts in this size range have defied market downturns in other categories. Buyers, the yard says, “are increasingly drawn to vessels that are as versatile and efficient as they are comfortable and stylish.”

Solemates, the most recent delivery, certainly fits that description. It’s the second Heesen for this owner, with significant interior customization by Luca Dini Design and Architecture. Heesen’s team says the interior was transformed enough to feel bespoke, with features such as a redesigned main staircase with acrylic panels embedded with gold flakes and crystals.

“The latest Solemates reflects an evolution of an already great product,” says Rupert Connor of Luxury Yacht Group. “The team at Heesen should be complimented on their willingness to constantly improve their product with every single iteration of their designs.”

That’s what is required for a brand to flourish, the new yard owner says, for many generations to come.

Project Frida

The 180-foot Project Frida is in build now and scheduled to launch this year. Interiors are by Luca Dini Design and Architecture. Heesen describes the style as reinterpreting “classic yacht design through a modern lens.”

Project Agnetha

Accommodations are for 12 guests in six staterooms, with a 925-square-foot master.

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Italian shipbuilder MED Group is entering the superyacht-tender market with its TYKUN chase-boat series. The company, known for its custom commercial craft for public administration and military clients, is leveraging its experience in this line of high-performance-focused yacht tenders.

Designed by Italian architect Tommaso Spadolini, there are three TYKUN models measuring 28, 34.5 and 41 feet length overall. The boats have durable aluminum hulls, which reduce the need for molds, allowing for a high level of customization. Owners can select layouts, colors, fabrics and finishes. 

Designed for performance and handling, the chase boats are capable of speeds exceeding 55 knots. The hull design comes from the company’s background in supplying RIBs to law enforcement and security agencies. These vessels meet NATO and EC standards.

Building on our years of experience creating vessels for the defense sector at MED Group, we are very excited to showcase TYKUN to the market. Created with the quality of a superyacht, to the very demanding standards of military vessels, these boats combine the power and grit of a military vessel with the elegance and comfort of a superyacht tender,” stated Marco Galimberti, MED Group CEO, in a press release.

The first 34.5-foot TYKUN is under construction and is scheduled to debut at the Monaco Yacht Show in September. A 41-foot model is also on order, with delivery expected in 2026.

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Fish tales are the best tales. We’re told that some of them are occasionally even true. But whether it’s a story about the catch of a lifetime or the one that got away, it all starts with getting out there.

It doesn’t matter if you’re the hardest of the hardcore tournament fishermen heading out in any weather to find your quarry because that’s the day you have to fish, or if you’re a fair-weather angler who goes when it’s light and variable. The thrill of feeling a fish pulling on the other end of the line is the same.

A solid center-console is one of the best ways to get out there. From speed to style to pure fishability, the following six vessels are ready to take you to where your next fish tale starts.

Aquila 47 Molokai

Run Far, Run Fast

The Aquila 47 Molokai’s power options range from standard twin 600 hp Mercury Verados up to quad 400 hp Mercury outboards. When Yachting ran the 47 Molokai, we saw a top speed of 60-plus knots with the quads. At 47 knots, range is 600 nautical miles.

Rigged to Fish

For live-bait aficionados, there are two 42.5-gallon transom livewells. There’s also a 53-inch-wide casting platform, two 50-gallon aft-deck fish boxes, 510 gallons of total fish-box space amidships, and two 74-gallon coffin boxes forward. Whether it’s bigeyes or baitfish, there’s room for everything and then some. There’s also a cockpit bait-prep station and no less than 34 rod holders spread out among the gunwales, transom and hardtop. Just add outriggers.

Notable Features

The Aquila 47 Molokai has a double-stepped hull form that slices a seaway while its increased center tunnel clearance reduces sneezing. Construction is a vinylester-resin-infused hull and deck, as well as carbon-fiber primary bulkheads forward and aft.

Axopar 29 CCX

New Horizons

Finnish boatbuilder Axopar created the adventure-boating concept, and its Axopar 29 CCX expands the company’s boundary-breaking design with this fishing-focused craft.

Have It Your Way

Axopar offers numerous options to fine-tune the 29 CCX’s angling experience. Some of the amenities include a 33-gallon livewell abaft the helm seats, an 18.5-gallon livewell to port, a 19-gallon macerated fish box forward, a tackle station, a foldable aft leaning post with six rod holders, and four in-gunwale rod holders. Up to 16 rod holders can be added, and the builder can prep the boat for a trolling motor.

Built for Seas and Speed

The Axopar 29 CCX’s twin-stepped hull has a knifelike entry with a 20-degree transom deadrise. The lean-forward hardtop and three-sided glass enclosure provide protection from the elements. Raised bulwarks ensure safe transit around the boat in the chop. Power options are a single 350 to 400 hp Mercury Verado V-10 or twin 200 hp Mercury V-6 outboards. Top speed is reportedly 50 knots.

Contender 29Bay

Inside or Outside

Don’t let the name 29Bay fool you. This Contender Bay series flagship—there’s also a 23- and a 26-footer—is equally at home running off to cobalt waters in search of pelagics or stalking the shallows, thanks to its 16-inch draft.

Fishin’ Is the Mission

Wherever the day’s piscatorial pursuits lead, the Contender 29Bay has an armada of standard and optional angling gear to be ready for whatever is around. Standard equipment includes two 30-gallon in-sole fish boxes aft, two 26-gallon transom livewells, an 85-gallon fish box forward, casting platforms fore and aft, and an aluminum leaning post with four rod holders. Some options include a hardtop or soft top with rod holders, electric reel outlets, an upgraded leaning post with an extra livewell, Power-Poles, a trolling motor and outriggers.

Range to Roam

The 29Bay accommodates up to 700 hp. With a 185-gallon fuel capacity, the builder says, maximum range is 400 nautical miles. A standard Seakeeper Ride system ensures those are smooth miles.

Grady-White Canyon 386

It Starts With the Ride

The Grady-White Canyon 386 has the North Carolina boatbuilder’s SeaV2 hull form, with a wave-slicing entry that transitions to an ever-changing variable-deadrise form to ensure a softer ride in the chop. Deadrise at the transom is 20 degrees. The hull and deck are built with hand-laid fiberglass.

Triple Threat

Power options for the Canyon 386 include triple 350 hp or 450 hp Yamaha outboards. With the larger motors, this center-console has a top-end speed of 52.5 knots at 6,000 rpm. At 4,000 rpm, cruise speed is 33.8 knots with a 45.4 gph fuel burn. Fuel capacity is 410 gallons. The most efficient cruise speed is 26 knots, and fuel burn is 30.3 gph.

Get Catching

Designed from the get-go as a hardcore fishing boat, the Canyon 386 includes two 35-gallon livewells, two 149-quart in-sole fish boxes, a 291-quart fish box aft with a chill plate, 10 rod holders, four underwater LEDs, and a lean bar with a rigging station, sink and six rod holders. Options include 18-foot Gemlux outriggers and four hull colors.

Scout Boats 377 LXF

Style Meets Substance

The Scout Boats 377 LXF’s broad bow flare and sweeping sheerline catch the eye, but there’s a lot more beneath this center-console’s surface. Directly speaking, there’s a twin-stepped hull form that creates an efficient running surface with a 19.5-degree transom deadrise. There’s also a lithium-ion battery system to power all hotel loads silently, eliminating the need for a generator. Construction is equally modern with carbon-fiber-infused epoxy, creating a strong and relatively lightweight structure. Dry weight is 14,120 pounds.

Ready to Fish

The 377 LXF has a 30-gallon livewell, two in-sole fish boxes aft, and 12 flush-mounted gunwale rod holders. Eighteen- or 20-foot Taco outriggers are available to round out the offshore angling arsenal.

Ready, Set, Run

Owners can choose twin 600 hp Mercury Verados or triple 400 hp Mercurys. With the twins, top speed is about 59 knots with a 38.6-knot cruise speed. With the triples, top hop is about the same and best cruise is around 34.5 knots.

Tiara Yachts 48 LS

Dial It In

Tiara Yachts adopted a cockpit-module concept with its 48 LS, enabling owners to outfit their boat however they live their life on the water. With regard to fishing, owners can select the Adventure Module, which provides a 30-gallon livewell, a cutting board, four rod holders, stowage boxes, tool holders and more. Other angling options include 2o-foot Taco carbon-fiber outriggers and a hardtop rocket launcher with seven rod holders.

Get Up and Go

The Tiara 48 LS has triple 600 hp Mercury Verados. According to the builder, top speed is 50.8 knots. It’s a virtual tie for most efficient cruise speed at 33.3 and 38.3 knots, which results in 0.51 and 0.49 nautical mile per gallon, respectively. Maximum range at these speeds are 302 nm and 293 nm, respectively.

Finer Things

Belowdecks, there’s a queen berth forward and an amidships stateroom with twins. A 9 kW Kohler diesel genset powers the 48 LS away from the dock. The foredeck lounge is the place to relax after a day of catching dinner with the family.

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Australian boatbuilder Maritimo is well-known for crafting rugged, long-range vessels. Its boats are built to tackle the demanding waters of the land Down Under, where sheltered harbors are few and the seas can be unforgiving.

It’s a hard-won reputation earned over more than 22 years. Maritimo’s latest release—the M600 Offshore Flybridge Motor Yacht—made its US debut at this year’s Palm Beach International Boat Show. Fans of the brand lined the docks for a firsthand look, and they were not disappointed.

Like every Maritimo, the M600 is engineered for adventure, emphasizing a robust design and extended cruising capabilities. True to the builder’s “keep it simple” philosophy, the yacht is powered by twin 800 hp Volvo Penta D13 engines with straight shafts positioned at an efficient 8-degree angle, minimizing draft to less than 5 feet and increasing options to explore remote anchorages. Performance-minded owners can opt for upgraded 1,000 hp D13s.

The M600 is also designed for extended cruising, with 1,200 gallons of fuel distributed across three tanks—a 607-gallon centerline tank and two wing tanks—strategically placed to lower the vessel’s center of gravity and further enhance stability. In another nod to simplicity, refueling all three takes place from a single fill point located on each side of the vessel.

Abaft the climate-controlled enclosed bridge, the flybridge deck provides more than 118 square feet of protected outdoor space, with an aft station and a retractable rear awning. Optional clear inserts can convert this area into a hybrid indoor-outdoor space. It’s equipped with a sink, grill and top-loading refrigeration, along with seating for family and friends to chat with the cook until lunch is ready.

The M600’s three-stateroom, two-head layout maximizes the interior space within the 17-foot-​2-inch beam. Forward is an offset queen stateroom with an adjoining en suite. The offset berth arrangement provides greater practicality for guests to walk around the berth without navigating steps. To starboard, a twin-berth stateroom offers flexibility, with the option for the inner bed to slide outboard, forming a double. Amidships, the full-beam, king-berth master stateroom showcases the brand’s signature panoramic hullside windows.

“We’re thrilled to introduce the M600 to the North American market,” says Keith Teynor, Maritimo’s managing partner for the Americas. “It embodies everything that makes a Maritimo special: exceptional accommodations, fit-and-​​finish, volume and seakeeping ability. For many owners, it marks the beginning of an incredible journey, and we’re committed to supporting them every step of the way.”

For those who are drawn to adventures that lay far beyond the conventional cruising grounds, the Maritimo M600 Offshore Flybridge Motor Yacht is well worth a closer look.

Take the next step: maritimoamericas.com

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Sanlorenzo has introduced the SX120, the largest model in its crossover yacht range. Measuring 120 feet with a gross tonnage of 270 GT, the SX120 represents an update to the SX line, which combines best characteristics of flybridge and explorer yachts.

According to Sanlorenzo CEO Tommaso Vincenzi, the SX120 is intended to build on the existing SX concept, placing emphasis on onboard space, open-plan layouts and a connection to the environment.

A key exterior feature is the superyacht’s extended beach area, which can expand from approximately 430 to 753 square feet via folding side terraces. Oh, there’s a retractable pool here as well.

The SX120 is also the first superyacht to use Volvo Penta’s new IPS Professional Platform. The propulsion system has four 1,000 hp engines with pod drives and counter-rotating props. This setup takes up less engine room space, improves maneuverability and overall performance. The system also includes Eco Mode, which adjusts power output based on real-time demand to reduce fuel consumption and emissions.

The additional interior volume gained from the compact propulsion system allowed Sanlorenzo’s team to reconfigure the yacht with a four-deck scheme. Belowdecks, are four guest staterooms, one of which can convert to a lounge, crew quarters and even a hammam. The  main deck is notable for its salon, a staircase designed by Piero Lissoni, a dining area for up to 14 guests and a forward owners’ stateroom with private access to the bow.

The SX120’s upper deck is designed as a flex space with panoramic views, intended to serve as a media room, dining area or playroom. Above, the sun deck has a modular-seating arrangement called the “Smart Island,” which can be rearranged myriad ways.

Interior design elements include wooden paneling across the ceilings and bulkheads, steel-effect finishes and alternating parquet and carpet soles. The owners’ stateroom has a decorative backlit headboard that separates the sleeping space from the closet area.

The Sanlorenzo SX120 has a reported top speed of approximately 23 knots and a max cruising range of about 2,000 nautical miles. Look for the SX120 to debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival from September 9–14, 2025.

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Designed by Giorgio Maria Cassetta, the all-steel yacht follows the successful debut of GO and represents growing interest in Tankoa’s compact-yet-capable platform. The series now includes another 45-meter build in progress, alongside two larger 50-meter T500 yachts already under construction.

Singolare was commissioned by a South American owner and tailored to suit his lifestyle, from the layout and materials to the warm, contemporary interior palette by Brazilian architect Debora Aguiar. Notable features include an enclosed upper-deck veranda that converts into a climate-controlled salon, an elevator connecting the main and sun decks and a dedicated wellness zone with a sauna, gym and private cinema.

The flush foredeck hides a fully integrated tender garage, while the main deck offers a spacious master suite and a salon with sliding glass doors and floor-to-ceiling wine cellars. Belowdeck, guests are accommodated in four staterooms, with a professional galley setup and additional space for crew.

“Singolare strengthens our presence in key international markets,” said Tankoa Vice President Guido Orsi. “It’s an important milestone for the shipyard.”

Delivery is set for this summer, with the yacht heading to the Mediterranean before a winter season in the Caribbean.

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VisionF Yachts has announced that its latest model, the Superfast 46, a 46-foot power catamaran designed for speeds up to 80 knots, will debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September.

The Superfast 46 marks a departure from the Turkish builder’s cruiser models, focusing on high-speed performance with lightweight composite construction. The hull is built using infusion and vacuum bagging techniques with multi-axial carbon fiber materials to reduce weight while maintaining strength.

With a beam of approximately 12 feet and a sub-2-foot draft, this power cat is designed for stability and access to skinny water. Notable features include a carbon fiber spoiler, a custom carbon dashboard and high-gloss gelcoat.

Propulsion comes from a pair of 450 hp Mercury Racing Sportmaster outboards with Mercury’s Active Trim system and Racing Revolution X lower units. The boat also has a VesselView 903 display, 6-inch electric hydraulic jackplate and hydraulic steering. A Mercury Joystick Piloting system is an option.

There are twin 158.5-gallon fuel tanks, providing approximately two hours of run time at high speed. The helm is equipped with a 19-inch Garmin (1623 XSV) display and a Silva 85E compass. Perko pop-up navigation lights are also installed.

Interior seating has a shock-absorbing system designed for comfort during high-speed operation. Safety equipment includes three 2,000 gph bilge pumps and two fire extinguishers. Some options include an anchor and rear camera systems.

Entertainment is handled via a Fusion Apollo audio system with four 6.5-inch speakers, a 10-inch subwoofer and an MS-RA770 stereo unit. The Superfast 46 is part of a lineup, which includes eight other models: the fully-electric VisionF E-Cat 62 and 80, aluminum models in 80-, 82-, 101-, and 120-foot lengths and the flagship VisionF 155.

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