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November/December 2012

Fort Lauderdale 2012: Monte Carlo 76

We first saw this refreshingly innovative flybridge yacht in Cannes in 2010, where Monte Carlo Yachts made its world debut with the first MCY 76, Georgia. Built in Italy, this brand belongs to Groupe Beneteau, a French company with deep roots in the US market.

SeaKeepers Bal de la Mer in Monaco

The energetic Patty Elkus, a founding member and board member of the International SeaKeepers Society, spearheaded the Women in Yachting & Ocean Advocacy Honorary Host Committee for the 2012 Bal de la Mer. Patty is a committed advocate for the health of the ocean and advancement of science.

The 53rd Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

Looking for a deal on the brokerage market? There will be plenty of attractive superyachts for sale at FLIBS this year, but don’t expect a steal. Contrary to persisting rumors, brokers tell us that, while prices dipped drastically in 2009 (up to 40 percent), they have recovered and have been holding pretty steady ever since.

Ocean Alexander 120: To Boldly Go

Ocean Alexander, with the launch of its OA 120, opens a new chapter in its 34-year history. The alluring new flagship was developed over a period of five years—from the first conversation with designer Evan K. Marshall—and debuts at the 2012 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in October.

Fort Lauderdale 2012: Cantiere delle Marche Darwin 86 – Percheron

The Percheron is a beautiful and muscular horse, bred for its intelligence and willingness to work. The same goes for Cantiere delle Marche’s Darwin series, a range of sturdy explorer-style vessels “bred”—or rather, developed—for their long-range and seakeeping abilities.

Fort Lauderdale 2012: Rendova XT 11

With yachts carrying so many toys aboard these days, a compact but powerful and reliable tender is a must. If you’re looking for something matching this description, you might want to consider Rendova’s line of boats.

Fort Lauderdale 2012: Chris-Craft Catalina 29 Sun Tender

Low-profiled and sleek, the Catalina 29 Sun Tender is a speedy center console from Florida-based Chris-Craft. With U-shaped bench seats both in the bow and stern plus two seats forward and aft of the center console, this compact tender is more than capable of ferrying a group of friends and family.

Fort Lauderdale 2012: Williams Dieseljet 565

This UK-based boatbuilder, founded in 1995 in a backyard shed, has quickly expanded to serve the global tender market. In Fort Lauderdale this year Williams Performance Tenders will show off the Dieseljet series including the 565.

Fort Lauderdale 2012: Riva Iseo 27

While on the small end of the Riva line, the Iseo isn’t short on credentials. Officina Italiana Design and Ferretti’s AYT engineering group worked together to devise a practical and beautiful boat.

Fort Lauderdale 2012: Pursuit 36

The Pursuit 36 Sport Yacht is the newest boat from the Florida-based company, a division of S2 Yachts in Holland, Mich., which also manufactures Tiara Yachts. Pursuit Boats has teamed with Yamaha to offer its powerful outboards as its standard engine package.

Fort Lauderdale 2012: Monte Carlo 76

We first saw this refreshingly innovative flybridge yacht in Cannes in 2010, where Monte Carlo Yachts made its world debut with the first MCY 76, Georgia. Built in Italy, this brand belongs to Groupe Beneteau, a French company with deep roots in the US market.

SeaKeepers Bal de la Mer in Monaco

The energetic Patty Elkus, a founding member and board member of the International SeaKeepers Society, spearheaded the Women in Yachting & Ocean Advocacy Honorary Host Committee for the 2012 Bal de la Mer. Patty is a committed advocate for the health of the ocean and advancement of science.

The 53rd Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

Looking for a deal on the brokerage market? There will be plenty of attractive superyachts for sale at FLIBS this year, but don’t expect a steal. Contrary to persisting rumors, brokers tell us that, while prices dipped drastically in 2009 (up to 40 percent), they have recovered and have been holding pretty steady ever since.

Ocean Alexander 120: To Boldly Go

Ocean Alexander, with the launch of its OA 120, opens a new chapter in its 34-year history. The alluring new flagship was developed over a period of five years—from the first conversation with designer Evan K. Marshall—and debuts at the 2012 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in October.

Fort Lauderdale 2012: Cantiere delle Marche Darwin 86 – Percheron

The Percheron is a beautiful and muscular horse, bred for its intelligence and willingness to work. The same goes for Cantiere delle Marche’s Darwin series, a range of sturdy explorer-style vessels “bred”—or rather, developed—for their long-range and seakeeping abilities.

Fort Lauderdale 2012: Rendova XT 11

With yachts carrying so many toys aboard these days, a compact but powerful and reliable tender is a must. If you’re looking for something matching this description, you might want to consider Rendova’s line of boats.

Fort Lauderdale 2012: Chris-Craft Catalina 29 Sun Tender

Low-profiled and sleek, the Catalina 29 Sun Tender is a speedy center console from Florida-based Chris-Craft. With U-shaped bench seats both in the bow and stern plus two seats forward and aft of the center console, this compact tender is more than capable of ferrying a group of friends and family.

Fort Lauderdale 2012: Williams Dieseljet 565

This UK-based boatbuilder, founded in 1995 in a backyard shed, has quickly expanded to serve the global tender market. In Fort Lauderdale this year Williams Performance Tenders will show off the Dieseljet series including the 565.

Fort Lauderdale 2012: Riva Iseo 27

While on the small end of the Riva line, the Iseo isn’t short on credentials. Officina Italiana Design and Ferretti’s AYT engineering group worked together to devise a practical and beautiful boat.

Fort Lauderdale 2012: Pursuit 36

The Pursuit 36 Sport Yacht is the newest boat from the Florida-based company, a division of S2 Yachts in Holland, Mich., which also manufactures Tiara Yachts. Pursuit Boats has teamed with Yamaha to offer its powerful outboards as its standard engine package.

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