Arguably the main yacht show in the United States, the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is set to start to start on the 1st of November and last for a total of 5 days. Earlier this year Informa, the parent company of the Monaco Yacht Show, spent $133 million to acquire a portfolio of shows, which included FLIBS. We now look at the largest yachts on display at the upcoming show.
#1 TV
Length: 78m (255 ft)
Yard: Lurssen (2008)
Asking price: €92,000,000
Originally built as Madsummer for American billionaire, Jeffrey Soffer in 2008, the yacht was later reportedly sold to her current Mexican owner and renamed TV. She was then listed for sale in September 2014 asking €130,000,000, with a price reduction to €92 million in July 2016. She has remained on the brokerage market.
With a length of 78.4 meters (257 ft), TV was built by Lurssen to an exterior design by Espen Oeino and an interior by Alberto Pinto. The yacht is capable of accommodating 18 guests in 10 cabins and carries a crew of 27. Amongst the yacht's key features are a large spa pool, a massage room and a master cabin with a panoramic view.
From a technical standpoint, TV is powered by twin Caterpillar engines giving her a maximum speed of 18 knots and allowing her to cruise for up to 6,000 nautical miles at 12 knots. TV is available for charter from €850,000 per week.
#2 Cloudbreak
The explorer superyacht Cloudbreak, built by Abeking & Rasmussen in 2016, owes her name to a big wave in Fiji that very few surfers dare defy. For a good reason, she is often described as a high-tech floating chalet, able to accommodate 12 guests in 6 cabins within her interior space, designed by Christian Liaigre.
Her amenities, conceived to suit the lifestyle of a young and adventurous owner, include playing, airfield, comfort and party zones, as well as a research and sports center. Cloudbreak is a substantial go-anywhere vessel with a steel hull and aluminum superstructure.
#3 Double Down
Designed by the Codecasa team, Double Down features a high-quality stabilization system to ensure maximum stability while cruising or at anchor. Twelve guests are accommodated in 8 staterooms, including a master suite, five double staterooms and three twin cabins.
The main deck’s salon is home to a grand piano, accented by rich mahogany and sumptuous furnishings. She accommodates 20 crew members. Her alluring features include a four-deck glass elevator, fully outfitted gym, movie theater, upper deck dining area with bi-fold sliding glass doors allowing 270-degree views, eight-person Jacuzzi, large sun beds and shaded lounging on aft bridge deck.
#4 SuRi
Length: 63.7m (209 ft)
Yard: Halter Marine (1978 / 2007)
Asking price: $43,900,000
Converted into a superyacht in 2007, Suri may have an unconventional layout, but she was fitted with arguably more toys than any other yacht of her size. Found chartering in destinations such as South East Asia, Antarctica and Tahiti, she prefers to explore off the beaten track.
Accommodating up to 12 guests in 8 cabins, Suri was extended amidst ship in 2012 by 11 meters, which extended her sundeck, arguably the nicest area on the yacht, and extended the helipad. Amongst the yacht's special features are a large cinema room on the lower deck with a glass-bottom floor to observe the fish and an observational lounge on top of the bridge.
#5 Apogee
Length: 62.5m (205 ft)
Yard: Codecasa (2003)
Asking price: $24,950,000
One of the largest yachts ever built by Italian shipyard, Codecasa, Apogee was delivered in 2003 and currently charters from $275,000 per week. She was last refitted in 2013. With 6 cabins for a total of 12 guests, Apogee has a maximum speed of 14.5 knots, powered by twin Caterpillar engines of 2,260hp each.
#6 Mine Games
Length: 62m (203 ft)
Yard: Benetti (2010)
Asking price: $29,950,000
Built by Benetti, the Italian superyacht gigafactory, Mine Games has a steel hull with an aluminum superstructure. Notable features include an elevator that accesses all decks, an air-conditioned gym, a baby grand piano, a beach garage, a helicopter landing pad and a master suite on the bow with an 180 degree view.
#7 Rock.It
The newest Feadship of her class currently on the market, Rock.It was built for an experienced yacht owner who custom designed her for personal, charter and corporate use. Reaching a top speed of 15 knots, she can accommodate a total of 10 guests.
Italian shipyard Sanlorenzo launches new 52 Steel yacht last month.Key features of the 52-meter motor yacht include a 94-square-meter beach club and a glass bottom pool.Lady Lena also has a 31-square-meter gym with direct access to the saloon of the main deck, a garage for unloading at the tender of 7.5 meters and a separate garage for lifeboats and toys.
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The 52 Steel model has a beam of 9.35 meters and is equipped with a pair of CAT 3512 C engines with a maximum speed of 16.5 knots. Accommodation for up to 12 guests and a crew of nine.
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February 18, 2020
The concept of the 29.1-meter SL96A is the result of a collaboration between designer Chris Bangle, SanLorenzo and designer Bernardo Zuccon of the Zuccon project. The interior of this recently sold SL96A was designed by Roman designer Laura Sessa.The yacht has an asymmetric design and an interesting layout.For example, the pavement on the port side was eliminated to free up 10 square meters of internal space. She can also place a 4.5 meter tender on board.The Sanlorenzo SL96A delivers an impressive top speed of 28 knots and speeds up to 26 knots.
February 18, 2020
Wallytender is the first fruit of the newly formed Wally-Ferretti Group. It is also the first model in a new production mode.Model 48 has a wide aft platform with a hydraulic pendulum that serves as a swimming ladder. The boat has two hinged hydraulic wings at the stern, which increase the area for sunbathing by four square meters.There is a storage space under the top of the sun panel, or the entire pillow rises to access the engine room. The boat has a speed of about 35 knots.The interior is simple and includes a V-shaped pier. The emphasis is on the large solar panel on the bow, another at the stern and a flexible seating area right at the helm. The task was to raise the freeboard high enough to accommodate a more voluminous interior without compromising the lines.The finish is good in everything, with a neutral teak interior and linen upholstery.
February 18, 2020
The class of yachts, mainly from 20 to 30 meters long, exploded in the world market and at the beginning of this year raised shipyards.This is a new generation of 20-30-meter yachts, which is easier and cheaper on average of only 3-4 people, and attracts a wide range of owners looking for one-day boats and short routes without the hassle associated with operating a superyacht.This sector, dominated by Sanlorenzo, Azimut, Sunseeker and Princess, is distinct from superyachts, offering a clear line of yachts and shorter delivery times. Despite their smaller sizes, prices for new buildings in this range remain high.Indeed, new prices for the construction of yachts such as the 27-meter orbit of Azimut Grande are about 4 million euros, depending on the options, while a 40-meter brokerage yacht could be bought with the same budget. Nevertheless, annual costs of 40 meters are almost three times more than 27 meters, which gives another idea of why the average size of yachting since 2008 has been experiencing difficulties.A reflection of this trend by UHNWI, choosing smaller yachts, also showed up in their design, which now includes larger owner cabins and more open deck areas than previously built models.
February 18, 2020
The X95 Princess Yachts project was launched in Plymouth. This yacht is a project of the British naval architectural bureau Olesinski and the Italian design house Pininfarina.The new X95 chassis, developed in collaboration with Olesinski, is developing the Deep-V concept to increase efficiency by 15% with added stability in any marine environment. In total, the ship extends for almost 22 meters.All guest rooms are located on the lower deck, with the main cabin occupying the full moon on medium ships, and two double and one double VIP suites are located in front.The maximum speed range is 24-26 knots. The ship was created for longer voyages and is equipped with a distant 13,400-liter fuel tank.
February 17, 2020