New vessels review
ACUA Ocean launches new SWATH unmanned surface vessel
Autonomous unmanned surface vessel (USV) developer ACUA Ocean, United Kingdom, recently completed the test launch of the USV Pioneer from its base at Turnchapel Wharf, Plymouth, England.
The Pioneer-class program began in 2022 with funding from the UK Department of Transport’s Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition. Initial concepts and designs were developed by naval architect John Kecsmar of Ad Hoc Marine Design, specializing in small waterplane area twin hull (SWATH) vessel design. The design phase was completed in February 2024, and construction began at Aluminium Marine Consultants (AMC) on the Isle of Wight in March 2024.
Palm Beach
According to ACUA, the 46.5' vessel exceeds the stability and seakeeping performance of monohull vessels over 10 times its displacement and three times its length.
announces new GT RS Series
Palm Beach Motor Yachts isn’t a builder that tends to shy away from a thrill ride and its new GT RS series should thrill any boater. The hulls will use Palm Beach’s unique V-Warp technology, which besides lightweight construction, according to the builder also includes “a fine entry, a graceful curvature amidships and minimal deadrise at the transom.”
The GT70 RS can be outfitted with triple Volvo Penta 1,000-hp IPS 1350s, while the GT60 RS will be powered by quad V12 600-hp Mercury outboards and the first GT50 RS will sport quad V8 500-hp Mercury Racing outboards.
Germany’s first fully electric seagoing vessel completes trials
The first fully electric seagoing vessel in Germany, a catamaran ferry, has completed its acceptance trials and is preparing to be deployed. It joins a growing number of battery-powered ferries that are demonstrating the growing opportunities for electric power.
The vessel, E-Kat, designed and built by Damen Group in Gorinchem, Netherlands. The ferry is built of aluminium with a length of approximately 106 feet (32.3 meters) and a capacity for up to 150 passengers. It has a payload of 11,250 kg.
The first-of-its-kind ferry for Germany will operate at speeds of 16 knots (19 maximum capability) between Norddeich in western Germany on the North Sea and the Norderney, one of the East Frisian Islands. That will make it possible to reduce the travel time by almost half to just 30 minutes. They expect to make up to eight trips a day.
MasterCraft Boats has announced the all-new XStar lineup
With a complete redesign spanning from bow to stern, the new XStar lineup will include both a 23-foot and a 25-foot model. For nearly three decades, Mastercraft has offered the XStar as its gold standard in performance and innovation.
“The new XStar is more than just a boat—it’s the ultimate embodiment of MasterCraft’s dedication to innovation, performance, and luxury,” said Greg Miller, Vice President of Global Sales at MasterCraft, in a press release. “As the flagship of our fleet, it stands as both a testament to our rich legacy and a bold vision for the future. Our team is unwavering in its commitment to crafting high- quality, high-performance boats that serve as the centerpiece of unforgettable moments with friends and family. This latest XStar iteration redefines the boating experience, taking it to unprecedented heights without compromise.”
The XStar 23 and 25 will both debut the all-new MasterCraft Aft Audio Experience (MAAX) - a transom audio system with six subwoofers, 10 interior cockpit speakers, four tower speakers, and six transom speakers. With seven customizable audio zones, including dedicated zones for surfers, the XStar audio system redefines towboat audio performance.
42 | ISSUE 111 | MAR 2025 | THE REPORT
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