{"id":548352,"date":"2026-07-19T01:29:28","date_gmt":"2026-07-19T01:29:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/548352\/"},"modified":"2026-07-19T01:29:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-19T01:29:28","slug":"nine-boats-to-buoy-your-summer-months-as-temperatures-hit-the-high-cs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/548352\/","title":{"rendered":"Nine boats to buoy your summer months\u00a0as temperatures hit the high Cs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Looking for a new launch for the lake or a gleaming ocean-going yacht that can cross the Atlantic at a cruise? The sheer number of boats on the market can make buying a craft overwhelming. Our tip is to pick a vessel that prioritises speed and manoeuvrability. With this in mind, here are nine of the best runabouts for a summer at sea.<\/p>\n

1.
Pedrazzini Special
Switzerland
Augusto Pedrazzini built his first boat after moving from Como to Z\u00fcrich in 1906. More than a century on, his family firm is still building vessels<\/a>, headlined by the Pedrazzini Special. \u201cThis yacht is the result of the many years that we, as a family, spent on the water,\u201d says fourth-generation co-owner Alessandro Pedrazzini. Inspired by classic mid-20th-century runabouts, it\u2019s defined by elegant lines, a mahogany hull and polished chrome accents. Each launch is custom-built to specific desires.<\/p>\n

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2.
Candela C-8
Sweden
Swedish manufacturer Candela\u2019s<\/a> latest launch uses hydrofoil technology to provide an exceptionally clean cruising experience. An electric system lifts the boat\u2019s hull out of the water, allowing it to glide effortlessly across the surface. This feature enables the C-8 to achieve impressive speeds with minimal consumption. \u201cThe boat uses 80 per cent less energy than conventional vessels,\u201d says Candela\u2019s head of product development, Niklas Nord\u00e9n. \u201cThe electric engine is so quiet that you can have a normal conversation even at top speed.\u201d<\/p>\n

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3.
Axopar 25
Finland
Since 2014, Helsinki-based Axopar<\/a> has drawn from the Finnish passion for outdoor adventures to develop a range of well-designed and high-precision boats. Boasting great manoeuvrability, the brand\u2019s popular Axopar 25 is just eight-metres long and ideal for cruising or practising water sports. Thanks to its deep V-hull, the vessel can ride through rough conditions with great stability. \u201cThe idea was to design a boat that is accessible to first-timers and makes the riding experience an easy one,\u201d says co-designer Jarkko J\u00e4ms\u00e9n. \u201cIt delivers Axopar-grade functionality and manoeuvrability in a compact size.\u201d<\/p>\n

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4.
Eelex 8000
Sweden
Swedish entrepreneur Konrad Bergstr\u00f6m doesn\u2019t just want to build the world\u2019s most sustainable boats \u2013 he\u2019s intent on creating the most beautiful ones too. His brand X Shore has been decades in the making but only recently has technology made it possible for sales of his electric-powered vessels to take off. \u201cConventional boats need so much fuel because it takes a lot of energy to drive anything in water; they deal with a lot more friction than a car on the road,\u201d he says, taking Monocle through the design of X Shore\u2019s first vessel, the Eelex 8000. This small, handsome boat can skip across the water at more than 30 knots (about 56km\/h) and can comfortably make a journey of some 100 nautical miles (185km) \u2013 almost the distance from Barcelona to Mallorca.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Thanks to vast improvements in electric-vehicle manufacturing since Bergstr\u00f6m trademarked his idea in 1996, the Eelex 8000 has become a viable contender in the leisure-boat market. Perfect for day trips, it is manufactured in Nyk\u00f6ping and has a compact electric motor that runs on two fast-charging, liquid-cooled lithium-ion batteries. Though its point of difference is its sustainable attributes, its sleek design makes it a compelling offer for anyone. \u201cI wanted the boat to have a silhouette that you could see from a kilometre away and still recognise as an X Shore,\u201d says Bergstr\u00f6m.<\/p>\n

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5.
Boesch 860 Monaco Deluxe
Switzerland
Swiss boat-maker Boesch has been a fixture on the banks of Lake Z\u00fcrich for more than a century. Its workshop in Kilchberg looks out at the water and thrums with activity as workers sand, screw and scrub boats into shape. Fourth-generation owner Markus Boesch spends his days on site. \u201cMy great-grandfather trained as a boatbuilder in Z\u00fcrich and in 1920 the Spr\u00fcngli family, which owned the chocolate factory next door, gave him a loan to take over this shipyard,\u201d he says. \u201cHe used to build anything that clients asked for, including rowing boats and sailing boats. When my grandfather took over just before the Second World War, he began to build runabout-style boats with powerful petrol engines.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

These have changed remarkably little in the years since. The company\u2019s mahogany-hulled motorboats \u2013 such as the Boesch 860 Monaco Deluxe \u2013 are built by hand with such care that only 12 to 15 are produced each year. While all servicing and repairs take place at the lakeside site, for the past 50 years the boats have been built in a leafy valley a 20-minute drive from Kilchberg. When Boesch\u2019s grandfather built the workshop, he based its design on the car factories that he visited in Detroit in the 1950s. \u201cHe went to the US to find engine suppliers and to study the automobile industry,\u201d says Boesch. \u201cHe used the ideas he picked up there to become the first to employ serial production methods to build motorboats.\u201d<\/p>\n

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6.
Swan Shadow
Finland
Finnish boat-maker Nautor\u2019s Swan is renowned for its cruising and racing yachts. This recent launch is its first powerboat. The 13.2 metre-long Swan Shadow can be used as a tender or a weekend runabout, making it ideal for day trips and overnight stays in ports. \u201cFor many years we\u2019ve been thinking about launching a powerboat,\u201d says Nautor\u2019s Swan\u2019s owner, Leonardo Ferragamo, son of Salvatore Ferragamo. \u201cBut we resisted this temptation until we had something really unique to present.\u201d<\/p>\n

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7.
V10 Pic Nic
France
Beacher\u2019s boats are well suited for a Med summer. Take the V10 Pic Nic, which, as the name suggests, is perfect for a day of eating and drinking on the water. Its deck plan ensures easy access from its sundeck to its in-built 10-seater dining table. \u201cThere\u2019s freedom of movement, offering everyone on board the chance to find their perfect place,\u201d says Beacher\u2019s president, \u00c9ric Delas.<\/p>\n

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8.
Poldo \u201923
Italy
Third-generation boat-maker Giovanni Colombo keeps alive a tradition established by his grandfather, Leopoldo, who founded his namesake company in 1943. With a boatyard on the shores of Lake Como, Colombo Leopoldo produces wooden vessels that are ideal for nipping around an Alpine lake or using as a head-turning tender. Our pick is the Poldo \u201923, first launched in 2017 to celebrate Leopoldo\u2019s 100th birthday. With room for eight passengers, it features a mahogany hull and sides, while its screwless construction ensures a smooth exterior finish.<\/p>\n

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9.
Y8
Germany
This 80-foot (24-metre) sailboat, constructed at Y Yachts\u2019s manufacturing facilities on the Baltic Sea, boasts an entirely carbon fibre hull. It\u2019s lightweight construction lessens the reliance on engines and allows easy sailing, even in the light wind conditions typical of the Mediterranean. The yacht is more than capable of an Atlantic crossing and will be used to race in regattas around the globe. \u201cOn the deck, it\u2019s all about racing: you lift off the sunroof above the outdoor banquette, pull up the windshield and unfurl the sails, and suddenly you have this machine built for speed,\u201d says Danish architect David Thulstrup, who collaborated with Y Yacht on the boat\u2019s lower deck, bringing a mix of materials to the project.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Matt-finishes typically associated with domestic environments complete the space, with cedar-veneer on the floor and walls, and solid mahogany on the steps and handrails. \u201cWe wanted to create a sense of relief for your eyes below deck. When you\u2019re sailing across the Atlantic for three weeks, it\u2019s extremely important that you have a space that helps you feel grounded and calm,\u201d says Thulstrup.<\/p>\n

The project wasn\u2019t just about translating Thulstrup\u2019s residential design language into a new environment \u2013 the fit-out needed to be engineered for travelling at speed too. \u201cIt means that we were always looking for a balance between material weight, strength and beautiful design,\u201d says Francesca Modica, leader of Y Yacht\u2019s in-house design team. \u201cThere\u2019s a different relationship with time on a yacht,\u201d adds Thulstrup. \u201cIt\u2019s all about waiting \u2013 waiting for the right weather, for food and supplies. It\u2019s very much about coming down in tempo as a human, and even though the Y8 is a racing boat designed to go quickly, you need to have a calm space to balance that out.\u201d<\/p>\n

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