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.

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