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The Salone Nautico di Genova 2025 showcases current production sailboats and marine accessories, highlighting design trends in deck layouts and onboard technology. The Beneteau Oceanis 47, presented in an owner’s version, features a modular cockpit table that converts into a large lounge area and a high-quality interior finish.2:08 The Bavaria Yachts C46 debuts with an optional hardtop structure designed for increased protection, utilizing synthetic decking materials that resist heat and moisture.21:08 For performance-oriented sailors, the Pogo 36 offers a sandwich-construction hull, dual tiller steering, and a forward-facing navigation station, prioritizing speed over cruising amenities.40:40 The Grand SOLEIL 44 emphasizes deck cleanliness with lines routed under the coachroof, a recessed mainsheet traveler, and B&G instrumentation.51:04 Notable accessories include the Click mooring buoy system, which uses a remote-triggered line to retrieve mooring pendants, the Walder boom brake for controlled gybing, and the E-Wincher 2, a portable electric winch handle compatible with standard manual winches on boats up to 52 feet.32:05

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