Sailing yacht premieres at boot 2026

German Premiere & EYOTY Finalist CNB 62

The French shipyard CNB, now part of Solaris Yachts, has been building superyachts since 1989, quickly becoming synonymous with elegance. In 2008, the yard entered the semi-custom yacht segment with the Bordeaux 60 – an immediate success, as the knowledge and experience gained in the superyacht league could be perfectly applied. It is no coincidence that the now-legendary Bordeaux 60 was sold 46 times between 2008 and 2016. Its legitimate successor is now the CNB 62. Designer Philippe Briand has conceived it as a refined, seaworthy, and high-performance cruiser that, despite its considerable size, can be easily sailed by a couple, i.e., without a crew.

Key features include the enormous space on and below deck as well as the safe, sheltered cockpit with wheel stations positioned far forward and a targa bar for mounting the mainsheet. The hardtop is optional, and the tender garage accommodates a 3 m dinghy in a longitudinal position. A true semi-deck salon offers a 360-degree panoramic view. The galley, located in front of the main companionway, spans the full width of the yacht and sits slightly lower than the salon. This cleverly conceals any mess in the kitchen while creating a fantastic sense of space.

The owner’s suite in the forepeak features a huge bed and a bathroom that deserves the name more than a simple wet room, offering the comfort of a residential bathroom. This gives it the character of a suite – something definitely unusual in this class. The two aft cabins also each have their own bathroom; the starboard cabin can optionally be configured as a double or single berth. The interior, which follows a linear design with straight surfaces and a minimalist aesthetic, exudes superyacht appeal, thanks to Cabinet Piaton Yacht Design.

When it comes to sailing, everything is top-notch. Both helm stations are identical, allowing operation of the electric furling systems for the mainsail, genoa, and cutter staysail, as well as the bow and stern thrusters, from either wheel.

CNB 62, Hall 16/B18

Hull length: 18.47 m, Beam: 5.30 m, Draft: 2.95/2.45 m, Weight: 29 t, Sail area: 196 m², Price (excl. VAT): from €1,680,000

EYOTY Finalist Dragonfly 36

For two and a half years, Jens Quorning and his team worked intensively on this 36-foot trimaran. It is designed as a performance cruiser and is available in a Touring version with self-tacking jib, as well as a Performance version with a mast two metres taller and an overlapping genoa. Both variants come standard with a carbon mast and Wavepiercer bows – now, for the first time, also on the main hull, which incorporates a fixed bowsprit with an anchor system. The advantage: a longer waterline, more volume, and therefore greater buoyancy, comfort, and safety, especially at high speeds. Speaking of which: with a top speed of 23 knots, the Dragonfly is among the fastest production yachts in the world.

A new dimension of space is offered in the deep cockpit and below deck. The two steering wheels and four electric winches are positioned so that the yacht can be easily handled single-handedly while keeping guests in the forward area undisturbed. Below, there is a double-berth cabin both fore and aft, along with a bathroom, galley, and a spacious dinette. The standard furniture is made of ash, with elm available as an alternative.

Of course, the Dragonfly 36 features the yard’s patented Swing-Wing system, first introduced 35 years ago and continuously optimised since. With the Dragonfly 36, the beam can be reduced from 8.12 m to 3.7 m within seconds and without any tools. New in this context is a composite construction that makes the system lighter, stronger, and even easier to operate.

Dragonfly 36, Hall 16/D39

Hull length: 11.55 m, Beam: 3.70–8.12 m, Draft: 0.67–2.0 m, Weight: 4.5 t, Mainsail: 61/73 m², Self-tacking jib: 29/30 m², Genoa: 32.5/37 m², Price (excl. VAT): €598,000

German Premiere & EYOTY Finalist Dufour 48

The Dufour shipyard, part of the catamaran manufacturer Fountaine Pajot, has become the world’s second-largest producer of sailing yachts (after Beneteau) through this merger. The new Dufour 48 once again makes a striking impression with its generous beam. Designer Umberto Felci has been signalling this trend for years: the hulls are increasingly wide and taper very little aft. To maintain stability when sailing upwind, the bow section also needs significant volume. While this concept is now adopted by many shipyards, Umberto Felci remains the pioneer. With the Dufour 48, which is a notable 11 centimetres wider than its already spacious predecessor, the Dufour 470, he creates a truly luxurious sense of space over 15 metres.

An interesting feature is the secondary cockpit on the foredeck. This padded lounge area with glass holders is likely to become a favourite spot in light winds and at anchor. The main cockpit is largely free of sailing equipment: the mainsheet is led along the side coamings to winches positioned ahead of the wheel, while the genoa winches sit on the coamings to either side, allowing the foresail to be trimmed with clear sight of the lines. An optional hardtop with a window to the mainsail is also available.

The aft layout completes the design. When the bathing platform is lowered, two steps appear on the starboard side, providing easy access to the lower deck. This area also serves as a base for the onboard grill, as a mini galley with a grill is integrated into the aft transverse passage – a concept Dufour pioneered many years ago.

Below deck, the layout is available in either three- or four-cabin versions, with a conventional L-shaped galley opposite the saloon table. Alternatively, the galley can extend across the full width of the yacht in front of the main companionway – a feature borrowed from luxury yachts, making the saloon more homely and creating an additional lounge area.

Dufour 48, Hall 16/B39

Hull length: 14.32 m, Beam: 4.85 m, Draft: 1.75–2.35 m, Weight: 13.9 t, Sail area: 117 m², Price (excl. VAT): from €355,000

German Premiere & EYOTY Finalist Excess 13

Part of the Beneteau Group, the shipyard has positioned its catamarans between true performance models and classic cruising designs. The first generation of the Excess range was developed by the renowned VPLP design office and Patrick Le Quément. The Excess 13 represents, in a sense, a fresh start, with the project entrusted to Marc Lombard and his team. Their mission was to retain the DNA of the range while giving the second generation a more dynamic appearance and, overall, creating a catamaran that excels under sail while offering more interior space and comfort. To achieve this, the wetted surface of the hulls was reduced, weight trimmed, and the sail plan optimised. The chines are now more pronounced, while the hull lines and hatch shapes have been retained.

Below deck, Jean-Marc Piaton implemented a design concept based on the “less is more” philosophy, developed through in-depth analysis and extensive interviews with dealers, charter companies, owners, and staff. Noteworthy features include the rainwater recovery system on the roof, which collects rain in a tank, and an efficient ventilation system that largely eliminates the need for the installed air conditioning. Creative solutions can also be seen in the dual-function cabin doors, which alternately open access or storage, creating more circulation space. Small details, but collectively they make a big difference.

The yacht is available in either four- or three-cabin layouts. In the three-cabin version, the owner’s suite is aft, complemented by a walk-in wardrobe and a small office amidships, with an almost oversized bathroom in the forepeak. The layout in the opposite hull is conventional, with two double cabins and two bathrooms, while the L-shaped galley in the saloon serves as a connection between interior and cockpit.

Excess 13, Hall 16/B42

Hull length: 12.99 m, Beam: 7.25 m, Draft: 1.48 m, Weight: 10.6 t, Sail area: 113 m², Price (excl. VAT): from €465,000

EYOTY Finalist First 30

Beneteau’s sporty First range has been winning regattas worldwide for some time and is therefore renowned for excellent sailing performance. A key part of this reputation was established by the First 30, launched in 1977, which is now being replaced. The new model, like its larger sibling the First 36, is built by a top-tier team at the Slovenian Seascape yard and is offered in both cruising and racing versions.

For the design, Seascape’s co-founders Andraz Michelin and Kristian Hajnsek once again enlisted the French designer Sam Manuard. He created a typical planing hull that is flat aft, but not excessively so. This ensures a degree of heel even in light winds, minimal wetted surface below the waterline, and consequently very appealing sailing performance. Manuard paid particular attention to the rocker (longitudinal curvature) in the stern – a critical aspect for a planing yacht and a delicate balance. If the rocker is too low, the boat planes quickly, but the bow struggles to lift over waves under gennaker. If it is too pronounced, the onset of planing is delayed.

The First 30 is steered via a tiller, with twin rudders and a T-keel (1.98 m) as standard. Slovenian laminate specialists at Pure-Design developed a weight-optimised laminate plan for the hull, while Italian star designer Lorenzo Argento is responsible for the styling. The interior is spartan but can be made more comfortable with the optional premium package. Accommodation for four is arranged in two cabins.

First 30, Hall 16/B42

Hull length: 9.35 m, Beam: 2.99 m, Draft: 1.68/1.98 m, Weight: 3.04 t, Sail area: 54.7 m², Price (excl. VAT): from €116,000

World Premiere Hallberg-Rassy 370

The renowned Swedish shipyard presents the new Hallberg-Rassy 370, featuring an aft cockpit. As usual, it was designed by Frers Yacht Design, resulting in a yacht with a broad stern, twin rudders, a lead keel, and a bowsprit. The voluminous foredeck ensures balanced sailing performance, while the genoa, sheeted well inboard on the coachroof, delivers good upwind ability. A self-tacking jib is available as an option. With the fixed windscreen, the blue stripes on hull and superstructure, and the high cockpit coamings that provide security even in adverse conditions, the yacht is immediately recognisable as a Hallberg-Rassy – brand identity at its best. The mainsail is sheeted via a traveller mounted on the coachroof ahead of the windscreen, enhancing comfort for crew and providing an ideal setup for a bimini. New in this class are optional bow and stern thrusters.

Below deck, numerous hull and deck hatches create a bright, airy atmosphere and allow good ventilation. The sense of space is remarkable thanks to the 3.75 m beam. The interior is available in either traditional Khaya mahogany or modern light oak. The layout includes two cabins: the fore cabin can be fitted with either an island berth or a conventional V-berth, both with seating. On starboard, directly adjacent to the companionway, is a bathroom with an oilskin locker and a separate shower, while on port side there is an L-shaped galley. In addition to the standard fridge, a top-loading fridge can be ordered, and an extra freezer can be installed in the seat in front of the navigation station. The saloon features a conventional L-shaped settee, folding table, and bench opposite, with an alternative layout offering two sofas with a bar and bottle storage – a first for Hallberg-Rassy.

Hallberg-Rassy 370, Hall 16/A58

Hull length: 11.32 m, Beam: 3.75 m, Draft: 2.0 m, Weight: 8 t, Sail area: 79.6 m², Price (excl. VAT): SEK 4,620,600 (approx. €421,000)

EYOTY Finalist Hanse 590

The French design duo Berret-Racoupeau have been responsible for Hanse’s new yachts for four years, and the Hanse 590 represents a complete redesign of the flagship. The goal was to develop a hull concept that, while retaining the typical Hanse characteristics, delivers on design, space, and sailing performance. The result is a hull with a voluminous bow that tapers very little aft, providing generous interior space. In the foredeck area, Racoupeau employs hard chines to optimise above-waterline volume and add liveliness under sail. Meanwhile, the narrower section below the chines ensures a smooth entry into waves and good motion in rough seas.

At the stern, careful attention was paid to reducing wetted surface. Racoupeau avoided a flat U-section and hard chines, instead creating a strongly tapered underwater hull; the yacht only becomes wide well above the waterline. This design allowed him to equip the Hanse 590 with a single rudder, eliminating the need for a twin rudder arrangement. The two-spreader rig comes standard with a conventional mainsail and self-tacking jib, and the integrated bowsprit includes an anchor fitting. The deck layout is straightforward: all sheets are led to winches positioned either side of the wheels, while halyards and backstays are handled via winches in front of the wheels. Hanse emphasises the yacht’s single-handed sailing capability, but for everyday sailing the key benefit is that the entire cockpit remains free of sailing gear, allowing crew and guests to move around comfortably. Additional highlights include the hardtop with a central fabric sliding roof and a tender garage accommodating a 3.10 m dinghy athwartships.

Below deck, the interior layout offers three to five cabins, providing a high degree of customisation. The owner’s suite can be configured with either an island berth or a side double berth.

Hanse 590, Hall 16/C17

Hull length: 16.90 m, Beam: 5.30 m, Draft: 2.18/2.53 m, Weight: 23.5 t, Sail area: 151 m², Price (excl. VAT): from €824,900

German Premiere & EYOTY Finalist Lagoon 38

Marc Van Peteghem and Vincent Lauriot Prévost, the highly regarded French designers from VPLP-Design, have once again managed to maximise the usable space on a relatively small catamaran in a way previously thought impossible. The new Lagoon 38 almost doubles the usable volume compared with the previous 38, last built in 2019. It now even offers more space than the Lagoon 40, which it replaces as the new entry-level model.

Anyone assuming this compromises sailing performance would be mistaken. Thanks to pronounced chines, the designers have made the hulls extremely wide above the waterline along their entire length, while keeping the critical underwater wetted surface low. For catamarans, which do not heel, this is even easier to achieve than with a monohull.

The Lagoon 38 places the owner’s cabin in the forepeak rather than the more usual aft location. Here, a luxurious bathroom is installed, while amidships opposite the companionway there is a hanging locker and a desk. In the charter version, the Lagoon 38 offers four cabins, each with a large hull hatch, and an amidships bathroom in each hull. A clever feature is the sliding door between the saloon and cockpit, which disappears completely to create a single shared space. The seating arrangements inside and outside on the port side create a true social hub when the door is open.

Special mention goes to Patrick Le Quément, responsible for the exterior design. He has successfully incorporated features typically seen only on larger cats onto a 38-foot yacht, including a foredeck lounge and sunbeds on the saloon roof or flybridge and in the cockpit. The elevated helm station aft of the coachroof provides easy access to all sailing controls. The vertical cabin windows – first introduced by Lagoon over 20 years ago – have been slightly enlarged, offering panoramic views.

In terms of sailing, the Lagoon 38 comes standard with a self-tacking jib, and it is also equipped with a bowsprit to fly a Code 0 or gennaker.

Lagoon 38, Hall 16/B40

Hull length: 11.38 m, Beam: 6.65 m, Draft: 1.26 m, Weight: 10.24 t, Sail area: 77.7 m², Price (excl. VAT): from €465,000

German Premiere & EYOTY Finalist Oceanis 52

The French shipbuilding giant Beneteau has refreshed its Oceanis range with two new models, one of which is the Oceanis 52, designed by Roberto Biscontini. It replaces the 51.1 and fully embraces current trends in yacht design. This is particularly evident in its beam: the hull is extremely wide above the waterline and tapers very little aft, while the underwater hull remains remarkably slender for a cruising yacht. This results in minimal wetted surface – almost like a modern racing yacht. A sporty look is further emphasised by the outward-angled twin rudders and soft chines, which start just above the waterline in the foredeck and rise toward the stern. These features create more space forward, limit beam aft, and moderate heeling when sailing upwind. The yacht’s inherent form stability keeps heel minimal, ensuring very comfortable sailing.

The cockpit layout is notably generous. The open U-shaped settees each feature their own drop-down table and can be converted into sun loungers. The wheels are positioned wide outboard for good visibility to the foresail, and a galley unit can be installed between the settees aft as an option. The mainsheet is led via the targa bar and through German Main Sheeting to the winches beside each wheel. For the foresail, owners can choose between a self-tacking jib or genoa; the genoa tracks are mounted at the base of the coachroof, well inboard, allowing excellent upwind performance.

Below deck, the layout offers either three cabins with two bathrooms or five cabins with three bathrooms. In both versions, a forepeak skipper cabin is included, which can also serve as a sail locker. The standout feature is the owner’s suite in the forepeak, boasting a large island berth, seating area, and a bathroom with a separate WC.

Oceanis 52, Hall 16/B42

Hull length: 15.31 m, Beam: 4.84 m, Draft: 1.92/2.36 m, Weight: 14.47 t, Sail area: 94/143 m², Price (excl. VAT): from €445,000

World Premiere PURE 42 at BOOT Düsseldorf 2026

Pure Yachts is a new German shipyard specialising in long-range performance yachts made from aluminium. Located in a former large shipyard in Kiel, now transformed into a “transparent manufactory,” the company builds high-end yachts ranging from 42 to 55 feet using state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques.

The Pure 42 is the brand’s first production model and was immediately nominated as Europe’s Yacht of the Year. No surprise, given that it presents an exciting new concept: a robust deck saloon yacht, designed to be ice-capable, with the performance characteristics of a cruiser-racer.

The yacht’s excellent sailing performance is due to the lightweight foam-sandwich construction and the hydraulic lift keel. The lead bulb sits at a depth of 3 meters, providing the Pure 42 with significant righting moment and large safety reserves. Thanks to a solid guide system, the keel can be locked in any desired position without play. With the fin retracted, the Pure 42 has a draft of just 1.2 meters, allowing for beaching or storage on land without the need for a cradle. The yacht stands stable on the keel and robust twin rudders.

The modern interior layout features a deck saloon with a seating area, large galley, and a panoramic 360-degree view, as well as a midship cabin below the saloon. Additionally, there is an “Individual Room,” which can be customised by the owner to include extra berths or a spacious boat office. The compact toilet is separated from the luxurious shower room, and the owner’s cabin is located in the forepeak. Other features include a walk-around cockpit and high safety reserves provided by three collision bulkheads and sea valves above the waterline. The premium price is justified by the top-tier build quality and the comprehensive standard equipment, which includes, among other things, a bow thruster, heating, Andersen electric winches, Maffioli Dyneema ropes, a full set of upwind sails, autopilot, and complete navigation electronics.

PURE 42, Hall 16/A 57

Overall length: 13.80 m, Beam: 4.20 m, Draft: 1.20 - 3 m, Weight: 9.8 t, Sail area: 99 or 110 m² upwind, Price (excl. VAT): €947,000

World Premiere Saffier SE 28 Leopard

The new Saffier model combines the best features of its sisters – the compact size of the Saffier SE 27 Leisure, the spaciousness of the Saffier SE 33 Life, and the modern design of the Saffier SE 24 Lite. The hull has been completely redesigned, featuring a reverse bow, a wide, flat stern, and modern, efficient appendages (keel & rudder) – all of which contribute to excellent sailing performance and enjoyment. The carefully designed ergonomics of the cockpit layout and single-handed sailing capabilities remain intact. All halyards, vang, and sheets can be controlled from the helm station, with the high coaming providing comfortable seating. The low windscreen offers protection without compromising the sporty lines of the flat coachroof.

Below deck, the Saffier SE 28 Leopard offers surprisingly spacious accommodation and comfort for a model of its type, with a double berth in the forepeak, two berths amidships, and a two-part galley. There is even space for an (optional) head, allowing the daysailer to be transformed into a weekender for up to four people. A range of versions, options, and equipment packages are available to tailor the boat to individual needs. For example, instead of the traditional Yanmar inboard diesel (15 hp), you can opt for an electric pod drive (7.5 kW), replace the standard tiller with twin wheels – on a 28-foot yacht, mind you! – and choose from three keel variants (depth: 1.15 – 1.75 m). Additionally, two equipment packages are available: the “Comfort” package includes all accessories for relaxed days on the water, while the “Racing” package is geared towards performance-oriented use, including a carbon mast and an exclusive 3Di sail wardrobe from North Sails. Of course, all extras can also be customised à la carte.

Saffier SE 28 Leopard, Hall 16/B19

Hull length: 8.40 m, Beam: 2.70 m, Draft: 1.15/1.45/1.75 m, Weight: 2.2 t, Sail area: from 40 m², Price (excl. VAT): from €114,500

German Premiere & EYOTY Finalist Sun Odyssey 415

In 2017, French shipyard Jeanneau invented the so-called walkaround cockpit, first implemented on the Sun Odyssey 440, which was promptly named Europe’s Yacht of the Year. The concept has since been extended across six models between 35 and 49 feet, allowing seamless movement from the cockpit to the foredeck and back – a unique and undeniably comfortable feature on a cruising yacht.

The latest addition to this range is the Sun Odyssey 415, largely based on the SO 410 but featuring a modified stern. Its hard-chined hull gives it a striking appearance, and the genoa, sheeted via 3D hole points, is particularly noteworthy. The yacht is available with deep or shallow keel, as well as a swing keel – another unique feature in this class. Twin rudders and a voluminous foredeck are standard, the latter designed to prevent the bow from digging in when sailing upwind. The deck layout is ideal for single-handed sailing, and a bowsprit for flying a Code 0 or gennaker, as well as a large folding swim platform, are fitted as standard.

Below deck, the layout offers two or three cabins, each with equally sized double berths (1.50 x 2.0 m), and one or two bathrooms. Significant changes have been made in the saloon compared to the SO 410: the galley is no longer centrally located but is now in a conventional L-shape adjacent to the companionway. This creates space for a traditional saloon comprising a U-shaped settee with a large table and two opposite single seats with a small table, which can also serve as a navigation or coffee spot. Owners have options in the forepeak cabin, choosing between an island berth with or without a washbasin, or a version with a diagonally arranged double berth and a fully equipped bathroom.

Worth noting: Jeanneau offers this model at a very competitive price.

Sun Odyssey 415, Hall 16/C21

Hull length: 11.99 m, Beam: 3.99 m, Draft: 2.17 m, Weight: 8 t, Sail area: 80.4 m², Price (excl. VAT): €219,000