{"id":118112,"date":"2025-12-08T14:07:42","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T12:07:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vetus.com\/?page_id=118112"},"modified":"2026-03-19T11:41:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T09:41:54","slug":"blog-boat-show-round-up","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vetus.com\/da\/blog\/blog-boat-show-round-up\/","title":{"rendered":"Blog – Boat show round-up"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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As the 2025 boat show season draws to a close, VETUS reflects on an inspiring series of events across Europe, from the bustling exhibition halls of Poland to the vibrant marina settings of Barcelona and Valencia. This year\u2019s shows highlighted the growing diversity of the marine industry, as well as the continued trust and enthusiasm for VETUS systems among OEMs, dealers, and boating enthusiasts.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n

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Poland Boat Show 2025, innovation meets momentum<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Poland Boat Show once again proved to be one of Central and Eastern Europe\u2019s most significant marine industry gatherings, attracting over 28,000 visitors. VETUS Poland presented a comprehensive range of products, from electric and diesel propulsion systems to thrusters, anchor windlasses, and exhaust and seating solutions.<\/p>\n

Key industry themes included:<\/p>\n

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  • A growing presence of both electric and combustion outboard engines<\/li>\n
  • Rising adoption of hydraulic control systems<\/li>\n
  • Strong interest in yacht heating and air conditioning<\/li>\n
  • Slower progress in full electrification, primarily due to the high cost of drives and batteries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Among the many products on display, the M-Line series diesel engines, V-Quipment steering systems, and thrusters drew the most attention. Visitors were particularly interested in how these systems combine reliability with ease of installation and service, hallmarks of the VETUS brand.<\/p>\n

    \u201cThe Poland Boat Show 2025 was a great success. We had the opportunity to connect with many partners and boatbuilders, share technical insights, and discuss the latest VETUS innovations.\u201d said Tomasz Gonciarz, VETUS Poland.<\/strong><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

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    Barcelona & Valencia: Performance and Precision on Display<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Further west, the Spanish boat show season offered two standout events, Barcelona and Valencia, both of which saw strong participation from catamaran builders and major OEM brands. A defining topic across both shows was joystick integration, particularly in combination with powerful multi-engine configurations.<\/p>\n

    VETUS showcased the advanced capabilities of its BOW PRO thruster systems, featured in several live demos:<\/p>\n

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    • The DeAntonio Yachts D60, powered by 4x Mercury 600HP engines, demonstrated BOW PRO integration with the Joystick Piloting for Outboards (JPO) system.<\/li>\n
    • Maxim Yachts also presented models with 3x Yamaha 425HP engines, showcasing the same seamless control integration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Fuel efficient marine diesel engines and Maxwell anchor arm systems attracted consistent interest from visitors, highlighting the market\u2019s focus on performance, precision, and sustainability.<\/p>\n

      OEM engagement was strong across the board, with leading brands such as DeAntonio Yachts, Maxim Yachts, Sasga Yachts, Rodman, Kumbra Yachts, Bali, and Leopard all featuring VETUS systems within their showcases.<\/p>\n

      A highlight from Barcelona was a short film produced aboard the DeAntonio D60, where the vessel\u2019s captain praised the smooth performance and maneuverability offered by the BOW PRO and JPO integration, a clear testament to VETUS engineering excellence.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section><\/section>\n\n

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      Southampton International Boat Show<\/strong><\/p>\n

      September welcomed the show\u2019s 56th<\/sup>\u00a0edition including a new layout, with the VETUS team taking pride of place during this unmissable event on the South Coast. The expansive stand was conveniently located next to the entrance to the water, connecting with many of the 100,000 visitors over a period of 10 days.<\/p>\n

      The VETUS team connected with a range of boat users, with many expressing their interest in maintenance and upgrading their existing vessels, taking the opportunity for a deep dive on the wide range of solutions on display, alongside many OEMs in the water.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

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      Grand Pavois La Rochelle<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Attracting nearly 60,000 visitors, this show on the French Atlantic coast is going from strength to strength. There was a strong focus on fishing and sailing including 10 themed areas, a standalone fishing competition and numerous 2026 product launches, combining to create an engaging atmosphere and a thriving marine community.<\/p>\n

      VETUS products that generated the most interest included the BOW PRO Thrusters and M-Line engines, with many positive conversations around the system and wider VETUS range.<\/p>\n

      IBEX<\/strong><\/p>\n

      IBEX 2025 welcomed 7,600 professionals from more than 70 countries to the Tampa Convention Centre, cementing the fact that it remains one of the key shows for VETUS, offering multiple, high-quality connections within the North American market.<\/p>\n

      During the show VETUS\u00a0welcomed many existing and potential customers onboard two fully integrated demo boats, these included the\u00a0\u2018VETUS\u2013Suzuki Marine\u2019 showcasing the integrated joystick control system – combining Suzuki\u2019s advanced controls with\u00a0VETUS\u00a0BOW PRO thrusters. The \u2018VETUS\u2013Ultraflex-Honda Marine\u2019 was also in attendance demonstrating seamless integration across propulsion, steering, and control systems.<\/p>\n

      Alongside the demo boats, the VETUS and Maxwell Marine Team manned their own stand within the Technology Pavilion alongside YANMAR, where they strengthened connections within the industry and shared plans for the following season.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section><\/section>\n\n\n

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