📰 All the News That’s Fit to Float — Week of May 12, 2025
💸 Price Drops Making Waves
The 185-foot Starship (formerly M/Y Sienna) just got a massive price cut—down to $15 million. This aluminum-hulled beauty toured at FLIBS and is packed with custom features. No references to Below Deck in the listing (broker’s orders), but fans will recognize her instantly. She’s the star of this week’s YachtLens walkthrough—check it out here.
âš“ Boat Show Buzz: Venice & Anacortes
The Venice Boat Show kicks off later this month, highlighting a sharp rise in hybrid and full-electric propulsion tech. Meanwhile, in the Pacific Northwest, the Anacortes Boat Show & Trawlerfest starts this week with strong attendance and a flurry of brokerage activity expected. Reports suggest that trawlers, pilot house cruisers, and pocket yachts will be stealing the spotlight again this year.
🛥 New Launch: Sunseeker Predator 75
Sunseeker just unveiled the Predator 75, an aggressively styled performance yacht with twin MAN V12s pushing 3,800 total horsepower. With a 38-knot top speed and an interior dripping with dark woods and ambient lighting, this one’s built to impress and intimidate.
🧠Smart Tech of the Week: FLIR Thermal Docking Assist
Docking in low light just got smarter. FLIR’s new AutoDock Vision Assist system uses thermal cameras and AI-driven obstacle tracking to make tight slips a lot less nerve-wracking. It’s rolling out first on select Azimut and Prestige models.
