ID Chips for Boats | Hinckley Sells Hunt | New Spanish Dayboat - 4/15/2026

FISH OR CRUISE The Schaefer V33 SF is a Brazilian 33-footer aimed at anglers who want a boat that still works after the  lines are in. A walk-around deck makes for practical fishing, while the aft seat, bow sunpad, galley, and forward berth allow day trips and casual overnights. Standard power is twin 300-hp Mercury Verados. 
 

WIDER AT ANCHOR Spanish builder Level Yachts has entered the market with the 43 ST, a Tony Castro design aimed at long weekends afloat. Twin Volvo Penta IPS drives sit beneath a cockpit built for time outside. Fold-down bulwarks widen the social space, while a hydraulic swim platform and tender garage make swim stops easier. Below, a full-beam owner’s cabin and separate shower support overnight runs.

SCAN THE BOAT Every new Axopar built from Q2 2026 gets an NFC chip embedded in the helm. Scan it with your phone and pull up factory specs, certificates, warranty info, and service records instantly. No app, no login maze. The same chip transfers a verified ownership history when the boat sells. Axopar is the first builder to bring this system to boats. Just like Axopar's iconic design, this feature will copied by much of the industry.
 

LOW HOURS ULTRA Sea Hunt built the Ultra 235 SE as a center console that works for fishing and sandbar days alike. This 2020 example carries a Yamaha 250-hp four-stroke, Garmin electronics, bow lounge seating, and cockpit rod holders with livewell. Indoor storage and reported low hours suggest a lightly used 23-footer ready for coastal runs.
 

SMARTER SEAMANSHIP Learning by trial and error on the water can take years. NauticEd’s training focuses on the fundamentals that matter most: docking techniques, Rules of the Road, coastal navigation, and electronic navigation tools. The courses help boaters move from casual cruising to confident trip planning and boat handling.
 

HUNT CHANGES HANDS One of boating’s best known deep-V names moves to a new home. DiMillo’s Yacht Sales has acquired key Hunt Yachts assets from Hinckley and secured the Ray Hunt Design license. Ocean Series models from 56 to 76 feet will continue in production, in a deal that reshapes a familiar corner of the New England boat market. Hunt's traditional lines will appeal to connoisseurs of  classsic styling.