
The last boat shows held in 2021 have revealed that the trends of seamanship that we can also expect in Mallorca.
In boats with outboard motor, it is worth noting the increasing supply and demand for vessels open. The most well-known brands have introduced new models of boats ride of between 8 and 12 meters in length. Without a doubt, the facilities provided by the new qualifications for this type of boats and the simplification of procedures via digital has been a great impetus to the demand and, therefore, the brands have wanted to respond to this activation of the nautical market.
The semi-rigid high comfort will also be a trend. A good indicator of this is the impressive success of the range sport the brand Highfield, semi-rigid with features that make them a real boat ride.
Although, without doubt, the great protagonists of this year by 2022, will be the electric motors, the electronic security systems and solutions to minimize the environmental impact of the activity of sailing.
In terms of the electric motors, it is important to note that they are still far from achieving the performance of the engines, gasoline or diesel. However, the commitment of leading brands like Volvo Penta it is all an indicator that the trend towards the electrification of the motor yacht inboard is a path that you too will soon be a reality.
While the brand had announced for 2021 launch of its hybrid engines and electric, the pandemic has postponed this milestone. The last steps of the Swedish company, with the acquisition of a Norwegian specialist in batteries and electrical propulsion systems and the alliance with Danfoss Editron, forecast to 2022 can be a key year for the development and presentation of its electric motors.
In the field of outboard engines, electrification is more advanced. During this year we will see the presentation of models with powers equivalent to 100 HP.