The French boat industry remains extremely active and creative in the motorboat market, multiplying the offers and investing in all the niches in response to a global market that is undergoing massive changes. The basic trends are still towards declining consumption, ease of use, and greater comfort.
Cabin Cruisers
Jeanneau : Voyage 42
This is without a doubt Nautic’s most important world preview. Jeanneau has taken a new look at all the parameters of a modern motor yacht, to provide greater autonomy and economy without sacrificing pleasure, quite the contrary…. The Voyage 42 incorporates the strengths of the latest luxury yachts: a longer hull lowering consumption and improving the handling in choppy seas, a large flybridge and superstructures completely redesigned for more space and light. Combine the quality of life of a trawler with the speed of a speedboat, while offering the shape of a yacht and lowering consumption, now th at is an amazing feat well worth taking a look at!
Jeanneau : Merry Fisher 855 Marlin 4
Fishing-Cruising boats are an integral part of the French coastline, and there is always an abundance of craft to choose from. The fashion for Scandinavian boats sparked a reaction from Jeanneau in 2011, which at that time was presenting the Merry Fisher 6 Marlin. Success materialized and two new Marlin versions are being launched this year: the Merry Fisher 755 and 855 Marlin.
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Targa : Targa 27
Still in outboard, for easier maintenance and more lightweight, the French offensive sees the big names of Finland respond this year by presenting a much more economic offering of outboards, like the Targa 27.
Jeanneau : NC14
NC stands for New Concept, the aim being to provide maximum space and light for living loft-like on the water. After the success of the NC 11 and 9, Jeanneau is introducing this year a 14-metre version, the amenities of which will leave you no reason to envy bigger more fuel intensive boats, or even an actual apartment…with direct access to the sea besides! The NC14 also features a long and sophisticated hull, in line with that of the Voyage 42, a guarantee of comfort and autonomy.
Jeanneau : Prestige 450, 550 et 650
Jeanneau has developed its Prestige range as a fully-fledged high-end make in its own right, which has been outstandingly successful commercially competing against Italian and American craft. The new models for 2012 will be shown in Paris, including the 450, which is still offering exceptional value for money, a very successful design and a remarkable standard of equipment.
Bénéteau : Barracuda 7
After the Barracuda 9 launched last year, Bénéteau is driving the point home with this fishing-cruising boat with well-pronounced Scandinavian design, like the Marlins by its cousin Jeanneau. In less than 7 metres, so no need to pay a French registration fee, we find a vertical wheelhouse, a small fore cabin and a deck layout ideal for fishing. All powered by an outboard motor, which makes it possible to lower the price some more and keep the boat lightweight. Consuming half as much fuel as 15 years ago, quiet, reliable and powerful, outboard motors are thus continuing to make their way back to the transoms of a number of new models.
Rhéa Marine : Open 27
Rhéa Marine is now backed by a financial group which has notably taken over the activities of Arcoa to offer several boat ranges with a strong character. Two new must-see models from Rhéa this year: the 27 Open 1 and a small trawler bursting with charm, the Trawler 36. The Open borrows all the keys to success from the 23 launched last year, a real alternative to the American or Italian boats, to offer a modern practical boat, with a very strong identity and the most chic of designs…
Zodiac
The Zodiac group has overhauled its offering the past three years, providing several ranges to meet the needs of each niche. The Hypalon® neoprene floats are available again for high-end models, a guarantee of reliability and above all longevity. A partner of the Vendée Globe, which is setting up the race’s command post in the same pavilion at Nautic, Zodiac is presenting a limited series of RIBs sporting the Vendée Globe colours, as well as the latest developments in the NZO range.
Brunswick : Valiant
As if in response to the Zodiac group offensive (which also include the makes Bombard, Avon and Sea Hawk), the Brunswick group too has redeployed its range of RIBs under the trademarks Black Fin, Quiksilver and Valiant, ranging from access models in PVC to professional RIBs. New for 2012, the Valiant Fishing DR 630 will be presented in Paris along with the entire line, superb with its black Hypalon® floats, its grey hull and amenities.
Top-of-the-range RIBs
Nautic is also the opportunity to discover the Italian makes, including the splendid Nuova Jolly, BWA, Capelli, Lomac and SACS, as well as the French Sillinger, Zodiac and Zeppelin. Diverted for a few days to Porte de Versailles from the waters of Porto Cervo or Porto Vecchio, these spectacular boats are always worth coming to see.
Hybrid and Electric Boats 9
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There are always a number of innovations to discover at Nautic when it comes to eco-friendly propulsion systems. Among the already successful products, we can mention Greenline, whose small model GL 33 now offers a second cabin, in response to customer demand.
Cabin Cruisers
Jeanneau : Voyage 42
This is without a doubt Nautic’s most important world preview. Jeanneau has taken a new look at all the parameters of a modern motor yacht, to provide greater autonomy and economy without sacrificing pleasure, quite the contrary…. The Voyage 42 incorporates the strengths of the latest luxury yachts: a longer hull lowering consumption and improving the handling in choppy seas, a large flybridge and superstructures completely redesigned for more space and light. Combine the quality of life of a trawler with the speed of a speedboat, while offering the shape of a yacht and lowering consumption, now th at is an amazing feat well worth taking a look at!
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Jeanneau : Merry Fisher 855 Marlin 4
Fishing-Cruising boats are an integral part of the French coastline, and there is always an abundance of craft to choose from. The fashion for Scandinavian boats sparked a reaction from Jeanneau in 2011, which at that time was presenting the Merry Fisher 6 Marlin. Success materialized and two new Marlin versions are being launched this year: the Merry Fisher 755 and 855 Marlin.
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Targa : Targa 27
Still in outboard, for easier maintenance and more lightweight, the French offensive sees the big names of Finland respond this year by presenting a much more economic offering of outboards, like the Targa 27.
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Jeanneau : NC14
NC stands for New Concept, the aim being to provide maximum space and light for living loft-like on the water. After the success of the NC 11 and 9, Jeanneau is introducing this year a 14-metre version, the amenities of which will leave you no reason to envy bigger more fuel intensive boats, or even an actual apartment…with direct access to the sea besides! The NC14 also features a long and sophisticated hull, in line with that of the Voyage 42, a guarantee of comfort and autonomy.
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Jeanneau : Prestige 450, 550 et 650
Jeanneau has developed its Prestige range as a fully-fledged high-end make in its own right, which has been outstandingly successful commercially competing against Italian and American craft. The new models for 2012 will be shown in Paris, including the 450, which is still offering exceptional value for money, a very successful design and a remarkable standard of equipment.
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Bénéteau : Barracuda 7
After the Barracuda 9 launched last year, Bénéteau is driving the point home with this fishing-cruising boat with well-pronounced Scandinavian design, like the Marlins by its cousin Jeanneau. In less than 7 metres, so no need to pay a French registration fee, we find a vertical wheelhouse, a small fore cabin and a deck layout ideal for fishing. All powered by an outboard motor, which makes it possible to lower the price some more and keep the boat lightweight. Consuming half as much fuel as 15 years ago, quiet, reliable and powerful, outboard motors are thus continuing to make their way back to the transoms of a number of new models.
Rhéa Marine : Open 27
Rhéa Marine is now backed by a financial group which has notably taken over the activities of Arcoa to offer several boat ranges with a strong character. Two new must-see models from Rhéa this year: the 27 Open 1 and a small trawler bursting with charm, the Trawler 36. The Open borrows all the keys to success from the 23 launched last year, a real alternative to the American or Italian boats, to offer a modern practical boat, with a very strong identity and the most chic of designs…
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Zodiac
The Zodiac group has overhauled its offering the past three years, providing several ranges to meet the needs of each niche. The Hypalon® neoprene floats are available again for high-end models, a guarantee of reliability and above all longevity. A partner of the Vendée Globe, which is setting up the race’s command post in the same pavilion at Nautic, Zodiac is presenting a limited series of RIBs sporting the Vendée Globe colours, as well as the latest developments in the NZO range.
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Brunswick : Valiant
As if in response to the Zodiac group offensive (which also include the makes Bombard, Avon and Sea Hawk), the Brunswick group too has redeployed its range of RIBs under the trademarks Black Fin, Quiksilver and Valiant, ranging from access models in PVC to professional RIBs. New for 2012, the Valiant Fishing DR 630 will be presented in Paris along with the entire line, superb with its black Hypalon® floats, its grey hull and amenities.
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Top-of-the-range RIBs
Nautic is also the opportunity to discover the Italian makes, including the splendid Nuova Jolly, BWA, Capelli, Lomac and SACS, as well as the French Sillinger, Zodiac and Zeppelin. Diverted for a few days to Porte de Versailles from the waters of Porto Cervo or Porto Vecchio, these spectacular boats are always worth coming to see.
Hybrid and Electric Boats 9
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There are always a number of innovations to discover at Nautic when it comes to eco-friendly propulsion systems. Among the already successful products, we can mention Greenline, whose small model GL 33 now offers a second cabin, in response to customer demand.
