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The Boot Düsseldorf 2024 boat show highlights a growing industry trend toward motorboats adopting displacement hulls and energy-efficient designs, alongside sailing yachts incorporating motorboat-style layouts. Notable new models include the Moody 48, which features a deckhouse and a cockpit level with the saloon, and the Omikron 60, a motorboat marketed with a sailing-focused philosophy. Conversely, the Sun Fast 30 One Design targets club racing with a minimalist, high-performance interior, though its 2-3 million NOK price point may limit fleet adoption. The show also emphasizes electric propulsion, with manufacturers like Oceanvolt, Hanse, and Dufour testing various voltage systems ranging from 48V to 400V. While the X-Yachts XC47 showcases advanced hydro-generation, the multihull section remains sparse, featuring only models and drawings rather than physical boats. Rising production costs have significantly increased entry-level pricing, with basic 35-foot-equivalent models now costing upwards of 1 million NOK.

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