In mid-February, will be held 32nd annual Miami Yacht Show. More than 400 yachts and superyachts are getting ready for the attention of the audience. This year's One Herald Plaza will bring together some 32,000 visitors from all over the world.


The exhibition will include more than 200 exhibitors demonstrating the latest marine accessories, as well as 15 new yachts at the exhibition, including the debut in the USA of the 85-meter yacht SilverYachts Bold, Riviera Yachts, Horizon Yachts, Invictus Yachts and Majesty Yachts.


85-metre SilverYachts superyacht Bold


The Bold super-yacht is the largest high-speed and efficient motor shipyard project and the result of a collaboration with the designer Espen Oeino.


The same studio developed the Bold naval architecture and worked with SSPA from Sweden to create the most efficient installation. Decor experts at Sabrina Monte-Carlo were selected to work on the design of the interior and exterior deck of the yacht.


Yacht benefits include an increase in internal volume due to a longer waterline, as well as a decrease in drag, resulting in a higher maximum speed. Bold is equipped with two compact MTU engines each, which reaches a speed of 24 knots. The huge aft main deck with folding handrails and hydraulic folding legs includes an approved helipad.


Tested during her first voyage, Bold's hydrodynamics was designed for high-speed long-haul flights. Power to achieve this is provided by two compact engines MTU 16V 4000 M73L, each of which develops a power of 2880 kW.




Riviera 505 SUV.



The next yacht to be brought to the attention in 2020 is the Riviera 505 SUV. 




The concept of an SUV is based on a large cabin located low above the water to maximize the action and adventure of the entire spectrum of water sports.


The SUV 505 includes a main cabin, a separate bathroom and a dressing room, and is equipped with two guest cabins. And, of course, there is a Volvo Penta Glass Cockpit navigation system, as well as a smooth and economical performance of two Volvo Penta IPS turbodiesels with a lightweight joystick.



Six new Horizon luxury yachts also were unveiled this year, ranging from the PC65 power catamaran to the debuting FD102, including the FD75, FD80, FD87 and RP100 motor yachts.


FD75 Horizon yacht.


The FD75 itself is an outstanding achievement in terms of design and naval architecture. The FD75 has a raised wheelhouse design, includes a fully functional main deck cabin equipped with a bathroom and walk-in closets, two or three spacious cabins on the lower deck. An undoubted advantage is the beach club located aft.

 




FD102 Horizon superyacht.


The new FD102 series is the first "superyacht" in this series. Equipped with innovative amenities, the FD102 features double salons, a main deck cabin and a spacious four-floor layout on the lower deck. The FD102 accommodates up to six crew members, and a walk-around design at bridge deck level ensures privacy in the interior, providing a smooth transition between outdoor entertainment areas. 




Horizon FD102 is the first FD series superyacht model from a Taiwanese shipyard. Due to its own naval architecture and interior design, the GRP super-yacht is distinguished by its external design from the drawing boards of the Dutch design studio Cor D. Rover Design. On board, it accommodates up to 10 guests in five cabins, including on deck. main cabin. On board, up to three crew members can be accommodated, and on the bridge deck there is a walk-around structure that provides a smooth transition between outdoor entertainment spaces. Equipped with two Caterpillar C32 Acert diesel engines with 1,600 hp each, Horizon FD102 can reach a maximum speed of 21.4 knots. The case has a length of 33.07 meters and a width of 7.68 meters.



FD87 Skyline Horizon yacht.



The most popular model in the FD series, housing 12 of the FD87 Skyline is fully utilizing the advantages of a highly efficient design and is equipped with stabilizers for maximum performance and comfort. 





RP100 Horizon Catamaran.


RP100 is an extension of the RP97, tuned to accommodate a spacious four-floor layout attractive to the Australian market. Completes the new PC65 from the Horizon Power Catamaran series. This spacious multihull yacht features four cabins, including a full-featured main deck kit with  three additional cabins with lower decks.





Invictus GT 370 yacht.


Invictus GT 370 one of the newest from Invictus Yachts.


With this model, have been achieved new frontiers of beauty and elegance. A distinctive element of this case, cut out of a material almost the same as natural elements, is a typical GT “semi-reverse” bow. Solid windows on each side open into a large area created to enhance the exclusivity of the cruise. 





All Invictus boats are the result of a comprehensive design project in which every detail is part of an idea that makes the life of the boat consistent, from the first paper sketch to the start of sailing. Invictus offers a wide selection of chromatic settings for its models. Thanks to a wide selection of colors and tones, each boat will be unique and valuable.


Majesty 175 yacht.


And the last but not the least are Majesty Yachts.


The newest yacht from Majesty Yachts by experienced and award-winning Gulfcraft builder, the 54-meter Majesty 175 from Italian design studio Cristiano Gatto.




The voluminous design masterfully includes a layout with seven cabins complete with private owner's apartments on the upper deck and VIP rooms located on the main deck. Enlarged windows and a high level of light create a modern atmosphere on the yacht and provide full interaction with the environment. This sense of space is further enhanced by the swimming pool, beach club and gymnasium on the main deck.

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