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The 65th Genoa Boat Show highlights a shift in the sailing market toward increased interior volume, refined finishes, and a strategic reduction in base prices for new models.0:56 Manufacturers including Solaris, Jeanneau, Beneteau, and Dufour are optimizing production and engineering to lower costs by approximately 8% to 15% compared to previous iterations.15:05 The Solaris 55 (16.90m) features a redesigned, watertight tender garage and a layout that moves steering positions further outboard to maximize cockpit space.3:09 Jeanneau’s Sun Odyssey 415 (11.99m) introduces a revamped interior with a brighter galley and flexible cabin configurations, while the Beneteau Oceanis 52 (15.31m) and Oceanis 47 (new generation) emphasize wider beams carried further forward to increase living area.22:45 The show also features the Stem 50, a custom-built aluminum yacht designed for high-latitude navigation, and the Beneteau First 30 (9.35m), a cruiser-racer equipped with a tiller and adjustable backstay.5:08 Industry leaders attribute these price adjustments to intensive engineering efforts aimed at restoring market competitiveness following post-pandemic inflation.15:12

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