New motor boats 2018 : the selection of the Grand Pavois

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The Salon du Grand Pavois will open its doors in La Rochelle from 26 September to 1 October 2018. While waiting for the opening of the Atlantic Coast show, here are the novelties announced by the organization and that it will not be necessary to miss on the pontoons.

The Wetton 56, a tire with an integrated road trailer

The Wetton 56 is a semi-rigid boat of less than 6 m designed in France by the architect Vincent Lebailly and assembled by the company Wettoncraft based in Tourcoing, in the north of France. Its particularity is that it integrates its trailer to be able to move easily, without worries of logistics. Autonomous on land, it can be towed by most passenger vehicles up to 130 km/h on the road.

The Flipper 880 ST, the star with a retractable roof

Comfortable and practical, the Flipper 880 ST puts the emphasis on life on board. With a retractable sport top, the deck opens completely to the outside. Inside, there is enough sleeping space to accommodate 6 people on board. The Flipper 800 can be powered by up to 2 x 300 hp engines to combine speed and family sailing.

The Abacco 800, the new Ocqueteau open

It is through its Ostrea range, fishing boats with excellent marine qualities, that the Ocqueteau shipyard has built its reputation. Today, the shipyard presents a brand new model: the Abaco 800 a 7.8m open boat for comfortable family outings or for the pleasure of speeding at almost 50 knots!

In the front there is a saloon with a U-shaped bench seat that can be converted into a sunbed. The center console is equipped with a tilting bench seat for 3 people, under which there is a kitchen area with sink, cooler or refrigerator. Finally, under the deck, a double berth and a toilet make the boat habitable.

A new 27.2 at Targa

After 6 years of loyal service, the 27.1 - one of the Finnish shipyard's best-sellers - is replaced by the 27.2. New hull, new design of the side windows, new dashboard... While keeping the marine qualities that we know of the boats.

Electric boats

Alize Electronic will present its latest products: the Lagon 55 and the Oxoon, both of which are equipped with electric propulsion. Some of the boats are equipped with a twin-engine electric joystick control.

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