News: Debuts Under 100-feet At 2026 PBIBS

2026 PBIBS Sub-100-Foot Debuts
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This morning the 2026 edition of the Palm Beach International Boat Show (PBIBS) officially opened. The show is running from the 25th to the 29th of March. At this show there are many new models making their international debuts and many of them are under 100-feet long. In this article YF looks at some of the sub-100-foot yachts on debut.

The Scout 670 LXF is the center console flagship pushing the boundaries of how large outboard-power is willing to go in the market. This yard has 3 variants of the LX model with the LXS, LXF and the LXC. The first of those three that came to market was the LXS and now the LXF (the fishing-based platform) is making its debut at the show. The yacht has 5 600 horse power Mercury Verado V12 7.6L engines bolted to the back which easily give the fishing model a top speed of 35-knots. At more economical speeds the range of these craft is around 500 nautical miles. You can surely make a run into the Bahamas with this platform.

Keeping with the fishing theme, Viking has the 50 BF (Bill Fish) on debut at the show. The GRP vessel measures in at just under 52-feet long. The yacht can be used in fishing tournaments or leisure fishing and still retains serious offshore performance and capability. There is room for sleeping up to six guests too in her three cabin layout. This is the newest Bill Fishing boat from the builders line. The 50 BF builds on the success of the 37, 38 and 46. With its increased size, this model offers high fishing functionality and convertible-level comfort in an innovative, versatile package – with all the industry-leading engineering, performance and quality you expect from Viking.

The Solaris Power 52 Open ST was initially announced in 2025 and now you can see an example at the 2026 PBIBS. Up to 6 guests can be slept aboard overnight in 3 cabins. At 16-meters, the yacht will see use for shorter cruising operations and even day-boat duties. Certainly with the capacity and capability to sleep 6 overnight this vessel can run on more than day-trips. Speeds running above 35-knots also ensure the craft can zip between anchorages and ports along the way.

Manari Yachts is a relatively new name and showcased its first range to the market with yachts that span 12 to 34-meter lengths. Even though the new range is now hitting the market the new builder has released the design for the Manari 52 in 2025, a yacht with its lines drawn by Red Yacht Design. That Manari 52 is now making its debut at the 2026 PBIBS. Twin Volvo IPS drives are onboard to run this vessel all the way up to 47-knots.

Galeon is also represented with their 520 FLY which as the name suggests is a 17.2-meter flybridge yacht. The GRP-made production model has room for up to three cabins. Sliding side glass walls open up the main saloon area coupled with fold-down terrace on the aft and movable sofa backrest alters the views on the starboard side in a positive way for guests onboard. On the port side the glazing opens up in similar fashion but there are two bar stools turning this part of the galley on the outside into a small bar space. The flybridge allows you to go along with who is helming the boat as well as relax on the aft placed bench seating or have smaller meals or cocktails around the included table.

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