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Best Boats at Newport Boat Show 2025 | Hylas, Beneteau & Lagoon

12 September 2025 · 29 min · 105K views · Newport, Rhode Island

What this video covers

The Newport Boat Show 2025 features a variety of new sailing and power vessels, including the Beneteau Swift Trawler 54 and 48, the Lagoon 38, and the Atlantic 70 biplane catamaran.Watch The Atlantic 70 utilizes a rotating, freestanding mast design that allows for downwind sailing without sail blanketing and enables the crew to luff sails directly into the wind to shed power.3:38 The Beneteau Swift Trawler 54 incorporates a joystick-controlled docking system that integrates engine throttles and bow and stern thrusters, alongside a hydraulic tender lift on the aft deck.9:25 Interior layouts for the 54-foot model include a full-beam master cabin and a VIP berth, though the head design features a door that obstructs entry when open.12:00 The 48-foot model offers a more compact layout with a smaller flybridge and restricted cabin access compared to the 54.14:00 The show also highlights emerging electric sail drive technology for catamarans, typically rated at 15 kilowatts.1:41

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Boats in this video

Island SPIRIT 525Their boatLagoon 38TouredHylas 54Toured

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