Achieving the “squaring of the circle” is the hallmark of the largest yachts showcased at boot Düsseldorf, typically spread across three decks: private quarters, a beach club and salon, and a panoramic top level. Leading this category are manufacturers from Italy and the UK, renowned for their “big boats” on display in Hall 6. Sweden and France also contribute to the question: Do I just need the boat, or should I hire a captain as well?
In the last two years, the term “eco-balance” found its way onto the to-do lists of most marketing departments, reflecting the zeitgeist. But the clocks seem to be ticking backward now. Beyond luxury and performance – with few commendable exceptions – there’s little focus on true innovations that could excite a wealthy audience as early adopters for the necessary transition. Why not apply this to larger boats?
Because one thing is clear: superyachts, the next size category, are currently among the largest emitters of greenhouse gases in recreational boating. Here are the latest luxury motor yachts to be unveiled at boot Düsseldorf 2025.
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To celebrate its 140th anniversary, Beneteau has introduced its largest Swift Trawler, the 54, positioned between the nearly 70-foot Grand Trawler and the family-oriented models. Unveiled as a world premiere in Düsseldorf, this travel yacht impresses with clever interior design solutions.

The characteristically angular cruising yacht has three decks: the sleeping area below, the main deck with central cockpit and helm and the flybridge. A spacious, optional T-top can protect the upper deck. So when the weather is nice, the “top” is the main lounge area for guests.
The guests are usually grandchildren because Beneteau deliberately builds its cruising yacht for boomers who like to take their children’s offspring with them. With its extensive living space, the large vessel is ideal for more extended tours—whether inland or near the coast.
Nimbus 495 Fly
Sweden’s Nimbus Boats enters the luxury segment with the Nimbus 495 Fly, a flybridge yacht that balances Scandinavian design with modern functionality. At first glance, the silhouette of the Nimbus 495 Fly looks like a further development of the familiar coupé cruiser series but with a hull length of 44 feet, the flybridge yacht is in a different class. At this German premiere, Nimbus Boats presents windows set into the hull for the first time, as is standard practice at almost all shipyards today.

Proven elements of the coupé cruisers have been adopted: the good accessibility of the side decks, the galley as the “epicenter” of life on board, and the best comfort for passengers thanks to cozy furnishings. Scandinavian design is essential for the brand and is everywhere in the Nimbus 495 Fly.
The boat is equipped with D6 engines from Volvo Penta, each delivering 480 hp as an IPS 650. At the stern of the boat, directly below the bathing platform, gentle tunnels are molded into the hull. This ensures faster acceleration than the shaft drive, a higher maximum speed, and a particularly good propeller grip, not to mention a smaller turning radius.
Although the Nimbus 495 Fly is a large boat, it is very easy to turn into tight bends, and the joystick is much more pleasant than the steering wheel and throttle. We reach the maximum at 28.6 knots and 3,830 rpm. An Explorer version with a longer range and hybrid motorization is being considered.
Sanlorenzo SP92
According to the Italian shipyard, a Sanlorenzo ship is wholly tailored to the owner’s needs, much like a tailor-made suit. With the claim “Nothing is standard,” the company sets standards for the industry. This includes craftsmanship at the highest level, ensuring that every customer requirement matches the shipyard’s standards.

At almost 28 meters in length, the Sanlorenzo SP92 offers plenty of space: 6 to 8 guests find their permanent home on board, and up to 4 crew members can be accommodated. The elegantly flat silhouette of the SP series does not conceal just how sleek and fast the ship is: two MAN V12 engines can propel the Sanlorenzo to a maximum speed of 38 knots on request. With a tank capacity of 8,500 liters, even longer journeys can be made without stopping.