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FLIBS 2025 Mid-Size Powerboats: Top Builders, New Models, and Market Leaders in the 26–39 ft Range

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U.S. Brands Dominate; Axopar, BRIG, and Other Europeans Expand the Mix at FLIBS 2025

The 2025 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) showcases one of its most competitive segments yet — the 26–39 foot new boat category. This size class is the core of the premium outboard market, balancing offshore capability, comfort, and manageability for owner-operators. With over 120 models on display, buyers and competitors alike are closely watching which brands lead in volume, pricing, and innovation.

American Builders Command the Market

U.S. manufacturers continue to dominate the 26–39 ft range in both model count and brand presence.
Pursuit Boats takes a leading position with six new 2026 models on display, including the S 328, DC 326, DC 365, S 358, OS 325, and OS 355 — priced from roughly $480,000 to $760,000. The lineup underscores Pursuit’s strength in the high-end offshore and dual-console markets.

Blackfin Boats brings a full spread of center consoles and dual consoles — 252CC, 272CC, 302DC, and 332CC — priced between $165,000 and $400,000, appealing to both serious anglers and families.

Grady-White Boats, one of the most established names in the U.S. segment, showcases the Freedom 285, 325, 345, and 375, alongside the Express 340, reinforcing its position as a premium dual-console leader. Other key American players include Cobia, Sailfish, Southport, Cobalt, and Regal, each contributing new 2025–2026 models across the upper mid-size category.

European and International Builders Bring Design Contrast

From Europe and beyond, innovation and style take center stage. Axopar Boats & BRABUS Marine (Finland) present a strong 29–37 ft lineup — 29 Sun Top, 29 XC Cross Cabin, and 37 XC Cross Cabin — showcasing the Scandinavian take on modular, adventure-ready performance.

Colnago USA (Croatia-built) introduces the C38 Open, while Mag Bay Yachts (Mexico) features the 38CC, both aimed at high-end sport and luxury buyers.

RIB specialists BRIG RIBs (Ukraine) also exhibit this year, with the Eagle 8 and Eagle 10 at Booth 1075. Though RIBs remain a smaller niche in the U.S. than in Europe, their inclusion adds diversity and highlights the segment’s growing cross-Atlantic appeal.

The boats and yachts at that length at FLIBS 2025 remain a sector where premium offshore performance meets lifestyle luxury.

  • U.S. builders lead in volume, pricing range, and production variety.
  • European entrants such as Axopar and BRIG bring distinctive design and brand differentiation.