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Volare Boats Artemis 23
The Artemis 23 is a 23-foot, all-electric day boat that merges performance with purpose for an easy and enjoyable boating experience. The Artemis 23 offers a best-in-class electric battery range, superior maneuverability with 360-degree joystick control and a seamless, low-maintenance experience from dock to destination and back. With a silky-smooth ride, whisper-quiet operation and a striking visual presence, the Artemis23 turns heads while turning the tide on traditional gaspowered boats. Its joystick system, ultralight hull design and intelligently optimized battery modules allow for extended cruising time, minimal upkeep and a driving experience so smooth it becomes second nature.
Wavve Boating Autoroute Modes
Autoroute Modes is an industry first advancement in marine navigation that allows boaters to customize how routes are calculated based on their situational preferences and water conditions. Developed over 18 months, this innovation addresses a fundamental limitation in traditional marine navigation systems. The impact of the Autoroute Modes feature in Wavve Boating was immediate and measurable during the 2025 boating season. In the first 10 weeks following launch, boaters generated 49,859 routes, representing nearly 900,000 miles of guided navigation. Boaters who engage with Autoroute Modes demonstrated a 15 % higher subscription retention.
Weems & Plath LX4 Steaming / Deck LED Navigation Light
The latest addition to Weems & Plath’ s OGM Series of LED navigation lights is the first of its kind to combine the two deck light options. Ultimately, enhancing on board safety and usability by allowing boaters to easily switch between white and red deck illumination with just the flip of a switch. The LX4 Steaming / Deck Light also stands out for its innovative design which makes it able to withstand the harshest marine conditions. It features smooth, rounded contours that help prevent sails and rigging from snagging on the light, reducing the risk of damage and possible detachment from the mast.
Yamaha Motor Corporation USA Yamaha CrossWave WaveRunner
The Yamaha CrossWave is designed as the industry’ s first modular walkaround PWC. The result is a platform that adapts to how people actually use the water ― fishing, cruising, relaxing and exploring ― often all in the same day. At nearly 13 feet in length with a wide, stable footprint, the CrossWave introduces a full walkaround deck that allows 360-degree movement from bow to stern. This open layout, paired with removable third and fourth seats, transforms the craft from a four-person cruiser into a spacious, gear-ready platform in seconds.
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