The project has been forked and updated by various developers following the original deprecation. Key updates include:
Fuel & Energy Overhaul
Interactive Cockpit Dashboard
Landing Gear & Surface Interaction
Team-Based Link System
The boating industry is full of "updates" that are purely cosmetic. The Eagle Craft 116 Updated is different because the engineers respected the DNA of the original. They didn't try to turn a rough-water warrior into a cocktail cruiser.
Instead, they removed the friction—the awkward maintenance, the poor visibility, the wet rides in a crosswind. What remains is a pure, capable, and now thoroughly modern offshore machine.
If you see one on the horizon, give it a wide berth. That boat is going where you wish you could go, and it will get there comfortably.
Specs Snapshot:
For more details or to arrange a wet test at the Coomera yard, contact the new Eagle Craft factory direct. The legend has officially returned to the water.
Disclaimer: Specifications are based on the 2025 production model. Prices and options vary by dealer. Always conduct a sea trial before purchase.
A new "Eagle Connect" app allows owners to monitor fuel burn, tank levels, battery state, and bilge alarms from a smartphone anywhere in the world. This is a major leap in connectivity.
Instead of a fixed bench seat, the updated model offers a modular aft deck. Owners can choose between a beach club setup (with a lowering transom), dive compressor storage, or a traditional alfresco dining table. eagle craft 116 updated
The headline update is the introduction of a parallel hybrid propulsion system. Owners can now specify a 200kW electric motor integrated into each main shaft, paired with a lithium-battery bank. This allows for:
Gone is the utilitarian plywood-and-vinyl finish. The updated interior is now designed by VYD Studio, featuring satin-walnut paneling, Corian countertops, and indirect LED lighting. The saloon now competes with Northern European semi-custom yachts.
Where the "updated" tag becomes most evident is on deck: