Canadian Boating’s 2025 Gallery of Great New Boats: Part 3
40 new boats you need to know about!
It’s boat show season! From cruisers to pontoons to deck boats, there are so many exciting new vessels hitting the market in 2025. Are you planning an upgrade? Or are you getting ready to buy your first boat? Whatever you’re looking for, the team at Canadian Boating Magazine is here to help. We’ve put together an expansive gallery of great new boats that we’re super excited about this boat show season. Whatever your boating style, we’ve got something for you!
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Monterey Elite 30 OB
The new Monterey Elite 30 offers the perfect blend of luxury and performance. With 200-gallon (750L) fuel capacity and dual 250 Mercury outboards (max 600hp), the Elite 30 is ready for big days out in speed, comfort and style. The hardtop and glass windshield offer 360 degrees vision and a comfortable, sheltered ride no matter what the conditions. At the helm, a standard Simrad 15” Ultrawide with digital switching makes navigation easy and allows for total vessel control. The 4-person transom seating articulates to face aft or create a sun pad for lounging, and side passageways around the cockpit allow easy access to the spacious bow.
Monterey Elite 30 OB | 32’6” / 9.91m | 9’10” / 3.0m | 8,600 / 3,901kg | Base price: $200,172 USD | www.montereyboats.com
Navan C30
The new Navan C30 is an adventurer’s dream. With a fully enclosed pilothouse, 400L fuel capacity and a host of innovative features, this vessel is built to explore. Single and twin-engine configurations are available up to 600hp, giving the C30 speeds of up to 58 mph. The cabin layout is spacious and comfortable for both relaxing during the day and overnight adventures, and the cool lighting and forward deck hatch contribute to the ambiance and accessibility. 12-volt A/C keeps things cool below, and the 12-person capacity makes the C30 incredibly versatile for every kind of boating experience.
Navan C30 | 33’7” / 10.24m | 9’10” / 3.0m | 9,359 / 4,245kg | $232,000 USD | www.navan-boats.com
Nimbus C9
The Commuter 9 is the third of the 9-meter Nimbus series, and is purpose-built for year-round commuters, active day-trippers, or for longer voyages and overnight stays. Design and functionality take center stage, with a spacious cockpit with a large, sliding glass roof hatch and swiveling cockpit chairs. Panoramic windows offer 360-degree visibility and loads of natural light, while below deck there is a comfortable forward cabin (double berth) and separate head and kitchenette. Max 350 hp delivers speeds above 40 knots, making the C9 ideal for every kind of boating journey.
Nimbus C9 | 30’8” / 9.35m | 9’8” / 2.95m | 6,989 / 3,170kg | Well-equipped price: $309,166 USD | www.nimbusboats.com
Princecraft Sport 188
The next generation of Princecraft’s popular series, the Sport 188 is designed to maximize comfort while cruising and fishing with 43-percent more space between the bow and the cockpit and loads of seating options. Two exciting upgrades are the 12 extra inches of running surface and the market’s only aluminum hull cut nose, designed for extra stability and fuel efficiency. Plenty of customization options allow boaters to set up the Sport 188 exactly as they’d like, and fishing enthusiasts will find plenty of great features such as a livewell with an option for an extra, four rod holders in the V-berth, and up to three fishing seats. The base model comes with a Mercury Marine 115 hp Outboard and includes a trailer.
Princecraft Sport 188 | 18’8” / 5.69m | 8’3” / 2.51m | 1,931 / 876kg | Base Price: $64,034 CAD with trailer | www.princecraft.com
Princecraft Vogue RL 25 & 27 Pontoon
Princecraft has announced the next evolution of their Pontoon series this season with the Vogue RL Pontoon 25’ and 27’. Building on the Vogue 23, the all-new Vogue configurations offer sleek, modern designs, a wakeboard tower, and an optional 15-inch Ultrawide Simrad MFD. With 40 per cent more storage, an easy step boarding ladder, and standard high-performance Hertz audio, this vessel is built for entertaining days on the water. Other great customization options include a 12V fridge under the driver’s seat, a storage/sink unit, and private, enclosed head. And with 4 metallic colour options, the new Vogue RL models will certainly turn heads on the water!
Princecraft Vogue RL 25 (Preliminary Specifications) | 25’11” / 7.9m | 8’6” / 2.59m | 3,250 / 1,474kg | Price TBD | www.princecraft.com
Ranger Tugs R-31 Command Bridge
The new Ranger Tugs 31 CB combines the quality and features Ranger Tugs are known for in a larger model for extended cruising and on-water comfort. Designed for a smooth and functional on-water experience, the 31 CB comes standard with bow and stern thrusters, plus lower and flybridge helms. The flybridge also retracts to allow the vessel to be trailered. Indoors, the crowd-favorite Ranger Tugs galley design maximizes space, while a starboard side door provides easy access to the bow and side decks. The Volvo D4 320 hp engine provides ample power and maneuverability and a cruising speed of 16 knots.
Ranger Tugs R-31 CB | 34’10” / 10.62m | 10’0” / 3.05m | 12,500 / 5,670kg | $439,937 USD | www.rangertugs.com
Regal 43 SAV
The 43 SAV is the new leader in Regal’s Sports Activity Vessel series and features Regal’s OceanTrac2 hull, which is designed for exceptional handling and a smooth and dry ride in any conditions. There are hundreds of possible customization combinations for every boater. Premium fishing features include 15 rod holders, dual pressurized live well, and optional 18’ outriggers. The innovative layout includes mezzanine bench seating, spacious bow seating, and quad multi-position helm seating. The open floor plan surrounds a refreshment island, which includes dual refrigeration, dual grills and a sink for entertaining. Dual 22” displays at the helm make navigation seamless, and the bow-thruster makes docking easy.
Regal 43 SAV | 44’1” / 13.44m | 13’2” / 4.01m | 28,000 / 12,700kg | Well Equipped Price $1,544,320 CAD | www.regalboats.com
Rossiter R23 Picnic Boat
The Rossiter R23 combines functionality, aesthetics and comfort into a beautiful day boat. The R23 quickly reaches plane with little to no bow lift, creating a smooth ride to your favourite anchorage, while seating for up to 10 passengers and a large swim platform with a deep boarding ladder offers a great day of entertaining with friends and family. Standard features include a large self-draining ice chest/fish box, ample 12V plugs and USB ports, and teak trim. A self-draining cockpit and a flip up bolster for stand-up driving create a sheltered, pleasurable driving experience.
Rossiter R23 | 22’5” / 6.83m | 8’6” / 2.59m| 3,220 / 1,460kg | MSRP $157,890 CAD | www.rossiterboats.com
Sailfish 232 Center Console
The Sailfish 232 CC offers something for everyone. The center console layout leaves plenty of deck space for cruising or fishing, and the full-height windshield protects the driver and co-pilot while underway. Large fuel capacity (408L) gives the 232 CC great range and adds to its versatility. Sailfish’s unique VDS hull design has 3 distinct running surfaces, enhancing both stability and performance and making the 232 CC a great choice for long days out on the water. Standard power is 200hp with an optional 250hp upgrade from Mercury, Yamaha or Suzuki.
Sailfish 232 Center Console | 23’0” / 7.01m | 8’6” / 2.59m | 4,450 / 2,018kg | www.sailfishboats.com
Schaefer V44
Building on the success of the V33, Schaefer Yachts will introduce the new V44 this year. The new model expands the accommodation capacity of the V line with a standard 4-berth setup in a styled and comfortable interior. The forward berth is particularly comfortable with windows on all sides. On deck, a single level cockpit with 360 degrees of visibility leads to a back deck with 2 hydraulic balconies that open out to create an amazing outdoor entertaining area including a huge sun pad, just inches above the water. Propulsion options include sterndrives or triple outboard engines.
Schaefer V44 | 44’7” / 13.59m | 13’8” / 4.17m | 19,200 / 8,708kg | Base price: $1,389,230 CAD | www.schaeferyachts.us
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