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float magazine reports on everything that moves us on the #water – #boats, people, places and things. #Sailing, #sustainability, #motorboats, #regatta, #electromobility and #liveaboards are some of our topics. Since 2016, from #Berlin.
When the all-female crew of The Famous Project CIC set off from Brest on November 28 to take on the Jules Verne Trophy, they knew they were facing a colossal challenge. #Circumnavigation #JulesVerneTrophy #Maxitrimaran #TheFamousProject
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January 29, 2026 at 10:13 PM
A house on the water? More like an estate on the water. Big boats spread their luxury-cruising comforts across multiple levels and even up on the flybridge, life feels downright grand.
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January 17, 2026 at 12:36 PM
Sailing on multiple hulls continues to gain popularity. Multihulls offer plenty of space while still delivering impressive speed. The Dragonfly trimaran spans eight meters in beam and reaches a top speed of 23 knots. And who really needs heel when sailing?
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January 14, 2026 at 1:07 AM
The marriage was long overdue: daycruiser meets RIB. A V-shaped hull with inflatable tubes delivers stability, safety, and ride comfort, reduces heel in turns, and keeps spray at bay.
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January 13, 2026 at 11:47 PM
The industry's "lighthouse" is shining brightly once more. At the official opening press conference for boot Düsseldorf 2026 (17-25 January 2026), the organizers presented key industry figures and delivered a largely optimistic forecast.
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January 11, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Sail bigger~ That’s what the show organisers promised, and once again they’ve managed to bring some truly large yachts to the Rhine. Low effort, plenty of space, and even more comfort: these XL-format sailing yachts deliver exactly that. #Beneteau #CNB #Dufour
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January 9, 2026 at 2:19 AM
The mobility transition on the water can be highly enjoyable. From dinghies like the Amare AMY 330e to cruisers like the Lasai 32KS, electric propulsion offers nothing but advantages - and the early limitations, like restricted range, have largely been overcome.
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January 9, 2026 at 1:05 AM
The management carousel continues to spin at Germany’s largest series boat manufacturer. Hanse Yachts is reshuffling following the recent change in ownership.
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January 2, 2026 at 8:05 PM
If the Excess were a car, it would certainly be a Volkswagen Bus, the "Hippie Van" that generations of globetrotters have driven around the world. #Excess13 #ExcessCatamarans #Multihull
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January 2, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Looking for a sports car on the water? These daycruisers offer everything convertible drivers love: power, agility, elegance. Nordkapp calls its models Coupé and Noblesse, two concepts that fit naturally together in this boat segment.
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December 30, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Not everything used to be better, but much of it was more beautiful. Following this principle, neo-classics embrace modern technology while remaining aesthetically uncompromising. Trends come and go; the appeal of these designs endures. #Elling #GrandBanks #NorthStar
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December 30, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Last year, the French boatbuilding group Beneteau celebrated its 140th anniversary and brought gifts! Throughout the 2024 jubilee year, the world’s largest recreational boat manufacturer unveiled a series of new models. #Beneteau #SwiftTrawler54
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December 23, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Pure performance for the long haul: Aluminum yachts from the Baltic for the world's oceans. Pure Yachts in Kiel, Germany, is building a new production model for long-range cruising. The Pure 42 is a statement.
#PureYachts
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December 22, 2025 at 3:08 PM
30 nautical miles at 30 knots - electric! Former VW executive Michael Jost and his startup eD-TEC are getting closer to their goal. Their foiling electric boat is fast, and more efficient than ever. #37thAmericasCup #AmericasCup #edtec #Electricboating
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December 15, 2025 at 3:08 PM
"Electric is absolutely already here" 👉 For more than 20 years, electric motors for boats large and small have been built in Upper Austria. The fact that manufacturer Aquamot is remarkably crisis-resistant comes down to several factors. #Aquamot #Electricboating
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December 11, 2025 at 3:47 PM
The five-star hotel on two hulls 👉 When the Prestige M7 motored into Cannes for its premiere, it turned heads. Just days earlier, we had stepped aboard for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look.
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#Boattest #Luxuryyacht #motorcatamaran #Motoryacht #Motorboat
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December 11, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Eleven meters of elegant sailing 👉 At boot Düsseldorf 2026, the new Hallberg-Rassy 370 will make its world premiere. We sailed hull No. 1 off Gothenburg.
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#HallbergRassy370 #HallbergRassy #floatmagazin
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December 10, 2025 at 9:37 PM
A first milestone for electric mobility on the water has been reached, or more precisely, four of them. North of Berlin, Germany’s first contiguous regional charging network for electric boats will begin taking shape in 2026.
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December 10, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Highfield Boats has stepped out of its safe RIB territory and ventured into new waters with a crossover model. The Highfield ADV 7 blends two worlds: rigid inflatable boats and classic day boats. #HighfieldADV7 #HighfieldBoats #RIBCrossover
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November 26, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Abused at sea 👉Out at sea, solo female sailors face risks too. A “blacklist” now names 350 skippers.
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#blacklistedskippers #CrewBörsenn #Crewbay #femalesailors #Guardian #MeToo #Mitsegeln
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November 26, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Molabo just unveiled a new 48-V hybrid drive built with Fischer Panda’s generator tech. Think “range extender” like found in some hybrid autos, but for boats: the electric motor drives the vessel, and a compact diesel genset tops up the batteries.
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November 19, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Volvo Penta’s new D6 DPI 480 is the brand’s most powerful and most intelligent diesel yet. With 480 hp from its 5.5-litre six-cylinder engine and the refined Assisted Docking system, mooring even in strong wind feels effortless.
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October 23, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Meet the XO 44 Explorer — a 13-metre aluminium powerhouse from Finland that blurs the line between expedition yacht and luxury cruiser.
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October 23, 2025 at 1:27 AM
When a commuter is cool, it’s this Condor. Seaworthy, sleek, and surprisingly fun, the new Silver Condor Cabin turns everyday boating into an adventure. Built in Finland, this aluminium-and-fibreglass commuter glides through wind and rain with Nordic confidence.
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October 7, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Cádiz celebrates, Team Germany impresses. After their victory in Geneva, Team Germany followed up with another strong SailGP performance in Spain, reaching the final once again and finishing third in Cádiz.

#Cadiz #DylanFletcher #ErikHeil #PeterBurling #SailGP #fl
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October 6, 2025 at 3:13 PM