The 32nd annual Palm Beach International Boat Show kicked off yesterday for its four-day run. More than $1.2 billion in yachts and boating accessories will be on display during the show. Here is the list of top 9 yachts on display in Palm Beach, created in order of descending length.
Lurssen - Martha Ann 70.2m
70.2m Martha Ann was built for Warren E Halle and is the latest of three yachts commissioned by the American entrepreneur from Lurssen. Refitted in 2014, the yacht is classified by Lloyds and MCA compliant. Her 6 cabin-layout can accommodate 12 guests in a full beam master cabin, a VIP on the upper deck and four double cabins on the lower deck. From a technical standpoint, Martha Ann is powered by twin Caterpillar engines of 2,010 hp each giving her a maximum speed of 15.5 knots and a range of 6,000 nautical miles at 13 knots. For maximum comfort, this yacht for sale is fitted with zero speed stabilizers.
Codecasa - Double Down 65m
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.
Trinity Yachts - Skyfall 57.91m
Built in 2010 by Trinity Yachts and featuring an interior by Patrick Knowles, Skyfall is described as “urban contemporary with overtones of Zen.” Her all-aluminum exterior with a shallow draft allows for access to shallow waters that yachts of her size typically cannot reach. Her interior sleeps 17 guests in seven rooms, including a split-level master suite, VIP stateroom and five guest staterooms. In addition, she can carry up to 13 crew. Her alluring amenities include a spacious entertaining areas on all decks, touch-and-go-helipad, splash pool and spa tub on sundeck, split-level master suite with panoramic vistas, gym, basketball hoop, state-of-the-art stabilization system, 42” TV screens and en-suite bathrooms in all cabins, 30’ TBC tender and 18’ Novurania tender and tender garage, beach club.
Feadship - Madsummer 55.5m
Madsummer, built by Feadship in 2005, features accommodation for 10 guests in five spacious staterooms, as well as a crew of 14. Her amenities include open deck areas, Jacuzzi, master suite with study and walk-in wardrobe, two waverunners, two kayaks, water skis and tows, swim platform, flat and plasma screen TVs.
Admiral - Quinta Essentia 55m
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The all-aluminum Quinta Essentia can accommodate up to 12 guests over 6 generous staterooms, including a large owner’s suite on the main deck, a VIP cabin with a 180 degree panoramic view on the upper deck, and 4 cabins on the lower deck. The owner and guests will get to enjoy a pool on the main aft deck plus a spa below decks. The spa contains a hammam, a sauna and a massage area. Powered by twin MAN engines, she reaches a maximum speed of 16.5 knots, with an impressive range of over 6,500 nm at a speed of 9.5 knots.
Feadship - Huntress 54.86m
Huntress is a 54.86m luxury motor yacht built by Feadship in 1997. With a beam of 9.58 m , she has a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. She is powered by CAT engines of 1270 hp each and a cruising speed of 12 knots. The motor yacht can accommodate 10 guests in 5 cabins and an exterior design by Terence Disdale.
Amels - Spirit 54.3m
Spirit is a 54.3m motor yacht built by Amels in 2011. The yacht's interior was designed by Nuvolari & Lenard and her exterior styling is by Tim Heywood Design. With a beam of 9 m and a draft of 3.5 m, she has a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. She is powered by MTU engines of 2100 hp each and a cruising speed of 12 knots. The motor yacht can accommodate 11 guests in 5 cabins.
Swedeship - Passion 52.7m
Passion accommodates up to 12 guests in six cabins and 14 crew in separate quarters. The master stateroom and primary VIP stateroom have king-sized beds and en-suite bathrooms. On the lower deck, there are four additional rooms. Passion has a fully outfitted gym featuring a full bath and steam shower.
Feadship - Blu 470 49.68m
Built by Feadship, Blu 470 is a vessel offering six staterooms with a completely new interior. She features refit with design by Adam Voorhees.
This month the 23.5-meter sailing yacht Pelagic 77 left the canopy at KM YachtBuilders in the Netherlands, where there were installed the keel and rudders. The boat has now moved to the outfitting shed. The representative of Pelagic Yachts Skip Novak and Jordi Griso also took part in the construction. Tony Castro (design) described yacht as "an evolution of the 22.5-metre Pelagic Autralis". The aluminium work is now complete and the interior is underway in the Dutch yard's joinery department. The next stage will include the mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems installed before interior outfitting takes place. Expeditionary ship Pelagic 77 is designed for expeditions in high latitudes. This implies an enhanced autonomy, ease of handling of sailing areas and simple technical systems that a crew can operate without any special assistance.Key features include a large pilothouse and a comfortable seating area, as well as a stern galley, which makes up most of the guest areas. The interior is made in bright colours and consists of six double cabins located in front of the wheelhouse, with two heads and shower cabins, divided between them.A yacht with a beam of 6.2 meters is expected to be delivered at the end of 2020.
April 8, 2020
Turkish builder, Alia Yachts, has presented its fully custom 135-foot (41.30-meter) superyacht, Rüya, designed inside and out by Sorgiovanni Designs.Rüya— which means ‘Dream’ in Turkish— is a high volume tri-deck motoryacht built in composite to Lloyd Register with a Gross Tonnage of 499 GT.Launched in July 2015, Rüya is a triumphant example of a pure custom creation. She demonstrates how a truly capacious yacht can be designed and built to grace the ocean with the timeless elegance of a far leaner vessel.Commissioned by experienced owners seeking a fully custom-built, go-anywhere superyacht, Rüya is a 499 GT Lloyd’s Register classed composite construction. Her clean, flowing lines flatter the tri-deck configuration, emphasising her length.The well-protected bridge and the open main-deck seating areas are further complemented with a fabulous 93 m² sundeck with full bar and a 10-person Jacuzzi. To fulfill the owner’s brief for a yacht that would facilitate relaxed living, the interior design is very much that of a luxe beach resort in the tropics.Exotic woods, bamboo and other natural materials create a sumptuous, tactile appeal, and a casual ambiance that belies the design discipline at work in this exceptional yacht.
April 8, 2020
Following Governor Ron DeSantis’ executive order issuing a Stay-At-Home directive through April 30, the Palm Beach International Boat Show has been postponed until further notice. Andrew Doole, President, Informa Markets U.S. Boat Shows and George Gentile, President of the Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County, said that the primary concern continues to be the safety and well-being of their staff, exhibitors, partners, and attendees. The team is closely monitoring the latest developments regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and how it might further impact their show. The Palm Beach International Boat Show has a total statewide economic impact of $682.7 million and supports 4,394 full-time Florida jobs. Team of the show continues to assess the situation and will provide a detailed update on the show’s status by April 17.
April 8, 2020
Ocean Alexander took the industry by surprise with the launch of the Divergence line. Their newest 45’ boat that transcends boundaries by flawlessly merging the comforts of a yacht with the size, swiftness and accessibility of a sport boat.The forward main deck holds a large and comfortable settee that can be converted into a table with wrap seating, making it the ideal spot for luxurious sunbathing and pure, restful relaxation.The helm on the 45D is completely focused on functionality while still maintaining the level of luxury you’ve come to expect from Ocean Alexander. The fibreglass helm station contains the latest Mercury and Garmin electronics and has the option of being customized with carbon fibre inserts. A/C vents and triple bolster seats ensure everyone at the helm is as comfortable as possible. As always, the console and display pod are designed for more ergonomic ease, enhancing the piloting experience.The spacious, open-air galley on the 45D is perfect for a quick snack or cooking up the catch of the day. Amenities include a Scandvik stainless steel sink, a U-Line refrigerator, Kenyon stove and fully enclosed fibreglass cabinets that provide plenty of storage space. The spacious salon is perfectly finished with dovetailed, solid-wood cabinetry, and features a hi-low walnut table as well as a U-shaped settee that converts into a comfortable queen berth with extra storage below. With a wet bar, Isotherm fridge, enlarged skylight and three windows, this area is the perfect spot to sit back and take a break from the outdoors.
April 7, 2020
Dutch shipbuilder Holterman Shipyard showcases new 32.65m superyacht X-Treme105. The yacht is made from the steel and aluminium and features Diana Yacht Design naval architecture and a robust exterior designed by Bernd Weel, while Trimm Design completed her interior designs. The X-105 features the latest technological developments such as a wet launch system. This system is suitable for a RIB up to 10m and contains an integrated 5m long swimming pool with adjustable depth due to a movable bottom. The midship holds a garage with doors folded on either side. The garage offers plenty of space for multiple water toys such as two jet skis and a RIB up to 3.45m. All essential technical systems are double-equipped for optimal reliability, such as bow thrusters, stern thrusters, stabilizers and watermakers. The two steerable nozzles do not only make the ship silent but also makes the ship more manoeuvrable.The outdoor deck flows seamlessly over into the spacious salon with a well-equipped and grand Galley. That same level holds the owner's quarters with ensuite sanitary facilities. On the lower deck, the 4 double guest bedrooms are accommodated with ensuite sanitary facilities as well. This deck also holds the crew area with two double cabins, of which one with bunk beds. The wheelhouse has an open connection to the salon and is located above the owner's cabin. The robust exterior and stylish interior make for an exclusive experience suitable for a yacht of this calibre.X-105 equipped with two Volvo D16MH engines and also can reach a maximum speed of 15 knots and cruise at 10 knots with 2,400 nautical miles. The first hull expected to be delivered in July 2021.
April 7, 2020