The 63rd annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) will take place at October 26–30 in South Florida. The Show is taking place across seven locations, including the Broward County Convention Center (BCCC) and the Bahia Mar Yachting Center. 



Owned by the Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF) and produced by Informa Markets, this monumental event showcases more world and U.S. debuts than any other boat show in the country. This year's show will welcome 157 yachts above 24 meters. Here is the list of five newest yachts to see in the 35–50m range. 

Maverick 
Overmarine 
50m 



The flagship of the displacement long-range line, the Mangusta Oceano 50 makes her U.S. debut at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. The Mangusta Oceano 50 is a 499 GT, steel and aluminum displacement yacht designed and developed jointly by the shipyard’s technical departments, designer Alberto Mancini, and P.L.A.N.A. The furniture and furnishings have been designed by Alberto Mancini, who teamed up with the shipyard’s technical and interiors departments to develop solutions that would fully embody the requests of the Florida-based owner. This vessel is equipped with two MTU 12V 2000 M86, 1700 hp engines that will push her to a maximum speed of 16 knots. She has a range of up to 4,500 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 11 knots.

Ocean Z 
Heesen 
49.9m 



The 49.9-meter Ocean Z was launched by Heesen at the Oss facility in December 2021 and delivered in April 2022. The yacht exterior lines were drawn by Clifford Denn. The owners and their team are working closely with Reymond Langton to customize the interior to suit their taste and family lifestyle. Ocean Z can accommodate ten guests in five luxurious staterooms, including the master suite located forward on the main deck, and the remaining guest cabins on the lower deck. Two MTU 8V4000 M63 engines give her a top speed of 15 knots and a range of 3,800 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 13 knots.

Chapter 3 
Numarine 
37.16m 



Chapter 3 became the second hull of the Numarine’s 37XP series and delivered for an American client. At 37.16 meters in length, the crossover exterior styling of the 37XP series is by Can Yalman with naval architecture by Umberto Tagliavini. The yacht can accommodate up to 12 guests in six staterooms with a crew of seven. The twin CAT-MAN 800-hp engines provide a redline speed of 14.5 knots, a cruising speed of 12 knots and a range of 6,000 nautical miles at 8 knots.

Rocket One
Gulf Craft 
37m



First time in the US for the Majesty 120, motor yacht Rocket One, following her European premiere during the summer. The 37m Rocket One was designed by Gulf Craft’s in-house studio and is constructed with advanced composite materials. She features two 2,500 horsepower engines and a draft of just over six feet, she has the ability to navigate shallow waters, meeting the needs of European marine enthusiasts looking for world-class performance and handling. Her interior was made by Cristiano Gatto Design Studio and can accommodate up to 12 guests across six cabins, including an owner cabin and VIP cabin on the lower deck, as well as a family-friendly lounge.

Goga
Benetti 
36.9m 



The first of the B.Yond 37M series to be launched, the hybrid B.Yond 37M is described as the shipyard's greenest model to date. The interiors of the superyacht, designed by Benetti architect Mauro Izzo, her exterior was made by Stefano Righini Design. Goga boasts an impressive 8,200 nautical mile range at 9 knots in Eco Transfer mode, which lowers fuel consumption, CO2 emissions, and NOx emissions by up to 80% compared to conventional propulsion systems. 

Credits: Benetti, FLIBS, Gulf Craft, Heesen, Numarine, Overmarine

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