Fort Lauderdale is the place to be this weekend to see the biggest and baddest BRABUS boats.
For the fourth year running, Axopar Boats and BRABUS Marine are back at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, better known as FLIBS, to show off what they’ve been working on. It’s the world’s biggest in-water boat show, and if you’ve ever walked the docks, you know it’s where buyers come to find their next ocean voyager. This year, both brands have arrived with a fresh lineup, smarter tech, and a few surprises that perfectly capture what makes them leaders in the luxury boating world.
The biggest head-turner this year is the BRABUS Shadow 1500 XC Cross Cabin Phantom Grey, making its world debut right here in Florida. After its first public outing in Cannes, the 45-foot beast now hits U.S. waters with 1,500 horsepower courtesy of three Mercury Racing V8s. Every detail, from the carbon accents to the “Ice” upholstery, feels tailored for those in search of the same kind of precision and performance found in the BRABUS’ supercars and superSUVs.
Axopar’s approach this year leans into more intelligent boating, thanks to the new Axopar Connect app and its redesigned user interface. It’s a digital ecosystem that combines real-time data, safety alerts, and trip information into one clean, intuitive layout. Integrated with Simrad’s multifunction displays, the new UI feels like the future of boating, with less fuss, more insight, and a genuinely enjoyable way to stay connected to your boat. Visitors at FLIBS can actually try it out on-site, and it’s easy to imagine this kind of tech becoming standard across the industry in a few years.
Meanwhile, the BRABUS Performance Line is expanding across the entire Axopar range, which means even the smaller 22, 25, and 29 models can now sport that distinctive BRABUS styling. There’s real performance tuning behind it, but the aesthetic touches are hard to miss, with blacked-out details, red stitching, and that unmistakable BRABUS steering wheel. It’s the upgrade that speaks to people who want more personality in their boat, something that’s as exciting to drive as it looks docked in the marina.
And then there’s the Axopar 37 Iconic Edition, a nod to the brand’s best-selling U.S. model and one that’s earned its place as a true modern classic. The new edition doesn’t reinvent the wheel but refines it with new colors like Icon Grey and Glacier Blue, free package upgrades, and fresh upholstery options. For a boat that’s already topped its segment in U.S. sales, it’s a well-deserved celebration of everything that’s made it so popular.
Together, Axopar and BRABUS Marine are proving once again that performance boating doesn’t have to be predictable. Whether it’s a 1,500-horsepower powerhouse or a smarter, more connected helm, both brands are steering the conversation toward what’s next.
Source: BRABUS Marine
