New Boats for 2025: A Sneak Peek

Here’s a look at some of the exciting new sailboats hitting the water in the coming years.

Lagoon 38

The Lagoon 38 has just been unveiled to the public. This highly anticipated catamaran, succeeding the iconic 380, is versatile and offers a fresh perspective on life aboard. The fully retractable bay window separating the cockpit from the saloon transforms the spaces according to your desires and the weather. The new hull shapes optimize the available volume while enhancing performance. The rationalized sail plan simplifies maneuvers for a reduced crew.

Specifications:

• Length: 11.38 m
• Width: 6.65 m
• Engine: 2 x 29 hp
• Draft: 1.26 m
• Light Displacement: 10.24 t
• Sail Area: 77.7 m2

Dufour 54

The flagship of the Dufour range, the 54 will be presented to the public in the fall of 2025. This brand-new boat caters to the needs of demanding owners by offering the rare possibility for a production boat of extensive customization with no less than 52 different layouts. Emphasis has also been placed on a permanent connection to the ocean with an innovative forward cockpit, while at the rear, the volumes are ingeniously designed to provide space and conviviality, both while sailing and at anchor.

Specifications:

• Length: 15.90 m
• Width: 5.25 m
• Draft: 2.40 m
• Engine: 80 hp / 110 hp or 50 kW

BENETEAU First 30

Unveiled at the Düsseldorf boat show last January, the First 30 (the 3rd of its name) is designed by architect Samuel Manuard. Its credo: “the pleasure of gliding, exceptional maneuverability, safety, and cruising comfort.” And it works: initial tests have shown that the monohull planes in less than 15 knots of wind. The strength of the new First 30 is the ease with which it reaches double-digit speeds without needing a crew of pros on board. And as a bonus, the First 30 can comfortably accommodate a crew of four.

Specifications:

• Length: 9.35 m
• Width: 2.95 m
• Engine: 14 hp
• Draft: 1.98 m
• Loaded Displacement: 3,150 kg
• Sail Area: 58 m2

Mojito 32

The first two hulls of the Mojito 32 are currently being finished. No. 1 is a racing-oriented boat, while No. 2 is more cruising-focused with a program for a tour of the Atlantic. This fast boat, capable of planing very early on reaching or downwind, features a “scow” bow, a specialty of its architect David Raison, a hull that has proven its effectiveness in numerous races. The advantages are numerous: increased power, speed, and living space, as well as better stability under sail.

Specifications:

• Length: 9.80 m
• Width: 3.45 m
• Engine: 21 hp or electric motor
• Draft: 1 m / 2.73 m
• Loaded Displacement: 3.7 t
• Sail Area: 70 m2

Leopard 46

With the Leopard 46, the South African shipyard has designed a comfortable unit without sacrificing performance. The very large opening between the saloon and the cockpit is appreciated in order to fully enjoy all the space when the weather is favorable and to be well protected if needed. The classic front door, one of the shipyard’s signatures, is obviously present, with direct access from the interior to the forward cockpit. Available in versions from three to five cabins and with classic diesel or electric hybrid engines.

Specifications:

• Length: 13.90 m
• Width: 7.35 m
• Engine: 2 x 25 kW – 2 x 45 hp or 2 x 57 hp
• Draft: 1.65 m
• Light Displacement: 17.65 t
• Sail Area: 152.10 m2

Ovni 490

100% built in aluminum, integral centerboard, integrated wheelhouse: the brand-new OVNI 490 is faithful to the shipyard’s DNA and is indeed a long-distance cruising boat. The number 1 of the series (five other 490s are on order) will be presented in a world premiere and has the particularity of being equipped with an electric motor powered by 1,600 W of solar panels and a generator. Performing, robust, and comfortable, the OVNI 490 is particularly suitable for offshore sailing off the beaten track.

Specifications:

• Length: 15.95 m
• Width: 4.80 m
• Engine: 2 x 20 W – 2 x 50 hp
• Draft: 1 m / 3.10 m
• Loaded Displacement: 21 t
• Sail Area: 129 m2

Windelo 51 Sport

Windelo builds fast, comfortable, and eco-designed cruising catamarans. 2025 will see the launch of the Windelo 51 “Sport,” an optimized version allowing for 10% more performance under sail. Weight savings on the construction with 500 kg gained, inverted bows, optimized hull, elongated waterline as well as daggerboards, new rudders, and of course racing rigging and sails boost performance compared to the “Adventure” or “Yachting” versions already known to be very fast.

Specifications:

• Length: 15.54 m
• Width: 7.95 m
• Engine: 2 x 20 kW – 2 x 50 hp
• Draft: 1.03 m / 2.93 m
• Loaded Displacement: Not communicated
• Sail Area: 290 m2

Outremer 48

The Outremer 48 was designed to combine comfort and performance in an optimized length of 48 feet compared to the 45 it replaces in the manufacturer’s range. The possible customization of the layouts is impressive with no less than 10 different versions, in order to meet all the requests of the owners. This 48 features the very successful helm station of the 52 and 55 equipped with the now famous adaptable steering wheel in four different positions according to the needs of the moment and the weather. To be discovered in 2026.

Specifications:

• Length: 14.63 m
• Width: 7.56 m
• Engine: To be determined
• Draft: 1.25 m / 2.1 m
• Loaded Displacement: 10.5 t
• Sail Area: 117 m2

Excess 13

The new architectural signature (Marc Lombard Yacht Design) does not change the fundamentals of Excess: the Excess 13 is a comfortable boat for life on board AND fun to steer! The catamaran (available in three or four cabins) manages to maximize the available space. Kudos to the tilting skirts designed by the shipyard which are both safe in the closed position while sailing and open at anchor. The two helm stations located at the rear of the floats and the interesting weight/sail area ratio are also appreciated.

Specifications:

• Length: 12.99 m
• Width: 7.25 m
• Engine: 2 x 40 hp
• Draft: 1.48 m
• Loaded Displacement: 10.6 t
• Sail Area: 115 / 124 m2

Fountaine Pajot NEW 41

With a launch announced for the summer of 2025, the new boat signed Fountaine Pajot is currently only known under the code name “New 41.” The entry-level catamaran from the manufacturer is a true offshore boat, responding to many different programs. The proof is in the available versions ranging from two to three or even four double cabins. Just like for the other novelty of the year, the New 44, the New 41 offers a deck plan optimized for navigation and relaxation.

Specifications:

• Length: 12.10 m
• Width: 6.92 m
• Engine: 2 x 20 / 40 hp or 2 x 25 kW
• Draft: 1.35 m
• Loaded Displacement: 12.7 t
• Sail Area: 100 m2

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