The 48th annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show lives up to its moniker yet again as the greatest boat show on earth, with the largest in-water display in the world. Here are some of the newest models and brokerage gems expected to be on hand at this year’s show at time of press.
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257-foot (78.4-meter) Lürssen M/Y TV
The MCA-compliant TV built by Lürssen in 2008 and refitted in 2011 has classic exterior styling by Espen Øino and a luxurious interior by Alberto Pinto. The master suite spans the entire upper deck and has its own balcony and hot tub. The sundeck has a forward facing swimming pool with jets and a swim-up bar as well as a 16-person hot tub. TV was designed for entertainment with multiple salons, dining and relaxation areas. She has a helipad with a refueling station and carries 25 crewmembers.
238-foot (72.5-meter) Abeking & Rasmussen M/Y Cloudbreak
At 237 feet, 10 inches, the exploration yacht Cloudbreak was built to do more than cruise from the Mediterranean to the Caribbean and back. Designed by Espen Øino, with interiors by Christian Liaigre, she has an ice-class hull and was conceived as a floating chalet for an outdoorsman and sports enthusiast. Her helideck carries a custom Bell 429 Global Ranger. With cruises planned to northern climes, heli-skiing figures into this yacht’s program. An après ski fireplace and sauna are on board, too.
181-foot (55.3-meter) Damen M/Y New Frontiers
At 181 feet, 5 inches, New Frontiers is Damen’s first luxury yacht support vessel with three owner and guest staterooms in addition to quarters for a quartet of staff and crew. She is just the ticket for a spontaneous weekend away from the mothership, with a main deck lounge, a sundeck for dining and relaxing, and what Damen calls an “adventure center” aft for diving gear, sports equipment and more.
164-foot (49.9-meter) Tankoa M/Y Vertige
Designed by Francesco Paszkowski, Vertige, at just less than 500 gross tons, has accommodations for 12 in six staterooms plus a gym, home cinema, 23-foot tender garage, and forward space for two personal watercraft and a rescue tender. Sole-to-ceiling windows provide natural light in the interior. Foldout hydraulic terraces are part of the owner’s suite and the aft deck guest area. The modern interior design is by Margherita Casprini in collaboration with Paszkowski.
163-foot (49.8-meter) Heesen M/Y Home
Formerly known as Project Nova, Home is the world’s first Fast Displacement hull equipped with hybrid propulsion. Heesen says the 163-foot, 4-inch aluminum yacht is efficient on fuel and quiet underway. The two sources of propulsion power, diesel mechanical and diesel electrical, can be used separately or simultaneously. Exterior design is by Omega Architects, with interiors of white lacquer and warm woods by Cristiano Gatto. Of particular note is a stainless-steel lounge chair in the salon.
154-foot (47-meter) Turquoise M/Y Razan
Razan, designed by H2 Design in collaboration with Turquoise Yachts, sports a profile of cantilevered decks that create a floating effect. Deck and interior spaces are conceived to be flexible for guests of all ages. In a package less than 500 gross tons, the 154-foot, 2-inch Razan has accommodations for 12 including a master stateroom, two VIPs and three guest staterooms. The beach club at sea level has a gymnasium, a scuba shop and an extended swim platform.
Sanlorenzo SD126
At 124 feet, 6 inches (37.95 meters), the 126 is the flagship of the SD line, which also includes the SD92 and SD112. She is a four-deck composite motoryacht with a semi-displacement hull. The SD126 has accommodations for 10 guests in five staterooms. With optional propulsion packages, she can achieve a maximum speed of 16 to 17 knots. Look for her on the docks near Sanlorenzo’s SD112, SL86 and SL78.
Benetti Fast 125 M/Y Skyler
This composite and carbon Fast 125 (38.1 meters) is a four-deck, semi-wide-body yacht with five staterooms. Skyler has a displacement-to-planing (D2P) hull form with a wave-piercing bow that Benetti says combines the advantages of a displacement hull at low speeds with the benefits of a planing hull at high speeds. She also has a Rolls-Royce Azipull propulsion system made of carbon fiber for reduced weight. Skyler’s contemporary interior is by Redman Whiteley Dixon in collaboration with Benetti.
Westport 125
This raised pilothouse design is the newest model from Westport, whose yachts range from 112 to 164 feet length overall. She accommodates 10 guests in five staterooms, including a full-beam, on-deck master. The salon and dining area have large windows to let in natural light. The aft deck is designed to allow for boarding at the stern. The 125 (38.1 meters) has a cruising speed of 20-plus knots and a maximum speed of 25 knots.
ISA Sport 120 M/Y Clorinda
Hull No. 11 of ISA’s Sport 120 series, the 119-foot, 7-inch (36.45-meter) Clorinda is the first yacht launched at the Ancona yard under its new Palumbo Group ownership. She has three 1,790-kW MTU 16V 2000 M96 engines coupled to a pair of port and starboard Kamewa water jets with a middle Kamewa booster. Top speed is 33 knots, and she has a cruising speed of 27 knots. Her sundeck has sofas behind a windscreen, a starboard navigation station and a wet bar with a dumbwaiter connected to the galley.
Ocean Alexander 112 Megayacht
This new 112-foot (34.14-meter) trideck motoryacht designed in collaboration with Evan K. Marshall accommodates 10 guests and six crew. In the salon, interior configurations can include a full bar and circular, starboard-facing seating. Aft on the main deck is a fold-down bulwark for an intimate Champagne toast. The master stateroom with panoramic views occupies the forward end of the main deck.
Hargrave 100 Raised Pilothouse M/Y Sunny
The 100-foot (30.48-meter) raised pilothouse Sunny has a walnut interior design by Shelley DiCondina that is new for Hargrave. The four-stateroom yacht also has a country kitchen-style galley forward. She is powered by 1,800-horsepower Caterpillar C32 Acerts that are Tier 3 certified. Top speed is reportedly 23 to 24 knots, and she cruises at 20 knots.
Viking 93
Making its world premiere, Viking’s 93-foot tri-deck motoryacht has an enclosed bridge that can be accessed from the main deck salon or lower aft deck. The upper deck is accessed via sliding glass doors for alfresco grilling and dining. The main deck features a formal dining space. Accommodations include a full-beam master suite and four guest staterooms. Crew quarters comprise two staterooms and a galley with dinette.
Hatteras M90 Panacera
This yacht’s hull is similar to that of Hatteras’ 100 Raised Pilothouse and M75 Panacera, with a draft of 6 feet, 2 inches. The M90 Panacera can be ordered with an open or enclosed flybridge. A fold-down balcony is off the port side of the salon—a first for Hatteras. The open floor plan in the salon, lined with frameless windows, allows close interaction with the sea. The forward galley benefits from an overhead skylight.
Outer Reef 860 Deluxbridge
The 860 Deluxbridge layout has four staterooms and an upper helm station, which increases space on the main deck for the salon and a country kitchen-style galley. The sky lounge adds dining and entertaining space. Other upgrades include 1,140-horsepower Caterpillar C18 Acerts, 55-horsepower hydraulic bow and stern thrusters, ABT-Trac stabilizers and twin 38 kW Northern Lights generators.
Horizon FD85
Hull No. 3 of Horizon’s FD85 is the first to arrive in the United States. Designed in collaboration with Cor D. Rover, the FD85 has an exterior that maximizes the use of glass, including sole-to-ceiling windows and sliding doors in the salon. Horizon’s High Performance Piercing Bow (HPPB) is designed to add slow-speed efficiency and high-speed performance. The Horizon RP110 also debuts, with exterior design by JC Espinosa.
Marlow Explorer 80E
Newly arrived in the United States, this command bridge motoryacht is an updated model with smart appointments throughout—not only in the guest accommodations, but also in the machinery spaces. Equipped with 1,800-horsepower Caterpillar C32 Acert engines, she has 3,800 usable gallons of fuel for an extended cruising range. Top speed is about 30 knots. Also expected at the show are Marlow’s 58E and 53E.
Lagoon Seventy8
Lagoon goes big on this powercat, with a foldout balcony in the owner’s suite. Making her U.S. debut, she gets bonus points for making the Atlantic crossing on her own bottom after her world premiere at the Cannes Yacht Show in September.
Adler 76 Suprema
Nuvolari Lenard designed the interior and exterior of this hybrid-propulsion yacht. The hull, constructed from carbon fiber, Kevlar and fiberglass, is sporty and efficient. It reaches a maximum speed of 30 knots and can cruise at 22 knots. Pull back the throttles to 10 knots and the diesel-electric propulsion system reportedly offers a vibration- and noise-free ride. Systems are iPad-controlled, even from shore.
Sunseeker 76 Yacht
When Sunseeker set out to re-imagine its brand, the designers paid attention to what boaters liked, and then they poured it on. It’s apparent when you see this latest addition to the builder’s Yacht line.
Absolute Navetta 73
This flagship motoryacht from Absolute is making her U.S. debut with a hull design that offers significant volume for her length overall. Vertical windows and a glass door between the salon and cockpit add to the spacious feeling aboard. She is equipped with twin 1,000-horsepower Volvo Penta D13-IPS1350 engines. The helm stations are operated with joysticks.
Cheoy Lee Bravo 72
The Bravo 72 is an updated Cheoy Lee flybridge with Volvo Penta IPS drives and a low-drag hull for enhanced fuel efficiency and performance. Howard Apollonio handled exterior design, while Sylvia Bolton did the interior. Four staterooms include a full-beam master; there’s also a country kitchen-style galley and an on-deck day head. Extra lounge spaces include an aft swim deck and a foredeck lounge. The Global 104 will also be on display.
Azimut S7
Stefano Righini conceived this 69-foot-11-inch high-performance carbon game-changer. She has three 800-horsepower Volvo Penta D13-1050IPS engines for a top speed of 36 knots. Creature comforts include four staterooms, a teak-beach platform expander, and a garage for a tender and personal watercraft. Interiors are by Francesco Guida. The galley is in an unusual position: forward on the main deck. In the dining area, two convertible tables can transform the space into a lounge area.
Sirena 64
This Turkish-built yacht has exteriors by Frers Naval Architecture & Engineering and interiors by Design Studio Spadolini. She has a semi-displacement hull that the builder says provides 20 percent better fuel consumption at cruising speeds of 16 to 19 knots. The 410-square-foot flybridge has an opening hardtop. Two versions of the yacht will be on display at the show. Interiors can be customized.
Fairline Targa 63 GTO
With an interior by superyacht designer Alberto Mancini and naval architecture by Vripack, the 63 was created by quite the dynamic duo.
Princess 62
It all comes together in the latest motoryacht from this British builder, where carefully crafted design meets infused construction for an onboard experience that delights the senses.
Delta 60 Open
Sportboat performance and open-air excitement come together in this Swedish-designed carbon-fiber dayboat-plus build, powered by Volvo Penta IPS.
Grand Banks 60
With a relatively feathery displacement of 63,900 pounds and a top speed of 30.5 knots, this isn’t your old man’s Grand Banks. Fort Lauderdale marks the third autumn show for Grand Banks’ new flagship, and there’s no reason to doubt she’ll be a star of this one as well.
Palm Beach 55
This yacht is a redesign of the model that made her U.S. debut in 2011. Built of lightweight carbon fiber, the PB 55 achieves speeds of about 42 knots with her twin Volvo Penta IPS800s. The yacht accommodates six guests and can be ordered with the galley forward or aft on the main deck, or belowdecks.
Vicem 46 IPS
Though Vicem is known for cold-molded wood boats, the 46 IPS is its first fiberglass/composite hull. Another first for Vicem is the use of Volvo Penta IPS pod drives. The builder says twin 435-horsepower IPS600s produce a near-30-knot top end. Below deck are a guest stateroom, two enclosed head/showers and a master stateroom with a queen-size island berth in the bow. There’s sliding-door entry into the main salon from the cockpit, and the salon has an L-shaped lounge, mahogany credenza with television and two-person bench abaft the starboard-side helm station.
Sabre 45 Salon Express
Delivering the comfort and class of a traditional Down East design, Sabre Yachts’ 45 Salon Express brings modern precision control and advanced performance. A U-shaped settee transforms her cockpit into an elegant, livable space suited to entertaining. Her functional side decks, raise the bar on security and comfort aboard. Living areas include two staterooms with two full heads and a salon that flows down two gentle steps to a bright half-up galley. A utility space between the engine room and guest stateroom can house accessories like washer/dryer units, additional freezers or wine chillers.
Greenline 39 Hybrid
Greenline’s hybrid boats use a diesel engine, an electric motor, a clutch system and a bank of lithium batteries for propulsion. The boat can motor under diesel power or solely use the electric motor, which is powered by the battery bank. Sleek and modern on the outside, the 39 Hybrid has a European vibe. Inside is a two-stateroom layout and a main salon with the galley aft. The open after end of the main salon connects with the cockpit. You can cruise the 39 Hybrid silently at 6.5 knots under electric power, or at up to 18 knots with the base 220-horsepower Volvo Penta diesel.
Bertram 35
The Bertram 35 evokes the character of the legendary Bertram 31, but has been updated with modern building materials and technology. She has one-piece construction, is easy to maneuver and is said to be a jewel to drive on the open water.
MJM Yachts 35z
With a pair of 300-horsepower Mercury Verados, the 35z is capable of a 40-knot top end and a 30-knot cruise. Mercury’s Joystick Piloting is on board, with Skyhook station-keeping and autopilot functionality. The main deck has a similar layout to the rest of the MJM model lineup. There’s protected seating inside the airy, open cabin house, with additional seating in the cockpit. A V-shaped dinette converts to a berth below, and there’s a full galley and an enclosed shower/head compartment.
