Motoryachts & Express Cruisers to see at FLIBS 2016
Must-see Motoryachts & Express Cruisers at the 2016 Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show.
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PMY Editors
MCY 105
OUR TAKE: When Monte Carlo Yachts introduced a motoryacht longer than 100 feet, boaters around the world took notice. See the latest version of this superyacht as she makes her U.S. debut.
Absolute 50 Fly
OUR TAKE: The Absolute 50 Fly welcomes you with an open-plan aft galley that makes sense when you consider how the boat will be used. Combine that with a segment-disrupting amidships master and Volvo Penta IPS propulsion, and you may understand what you’ve been missing.
Fairline Targa 48 Open
OUR TAKE: The Targa 48 Open presents plenty of lounging space in two seating areas beneath a fabric sunroof that provides open-air enjoyment at speed, with sunpad space to match. Cruisers can choose between two- and three-stateroom layouts.
Numarine 60 Fly
OUR TAKE: Numarine brings its special flair for exterior styling to the latest model hitting U.S. shores—the 60 Fly. With three staterooms, this boat is a clear example of making good use of onboard space. And Numarine’s partnership with Bradford Marine will make service a snap.
Riva Rivamare
OUR TAKE: There’s a brand-new Riva coming to the U.S. The Rivamare is a 39-footer that, as Rivas do, will be able to hold her own on both the speed front—40 knots, thanks to a pair of Aquamatic stern drive-equipped Volvo Penta D6s—and in her peerless style.
Ocean Alexander 100
OUR TAKE: Ocean Alexander has been wowing the yachting world for years now. So it’s no surprise that the builder would reexamine the layout of its popular 100 to give the world a main-deck master suite. Perhaps this is what you’ve been waiting for?
Rio Yacht 42 Air
OUR TAKE: When you look at that latest launch from Italian builder Rio Yachts, you’ll notice that she’s designed with the idea that texture and materials can set a boat apart. While it’s those details that will stop you, it’s her performance and versatility that will really make you think.
Princess 75
OUR TAKE: The glass is a bit more than half full on the new Princess 75, a yacht that makes the view a priority. But when you combine that with a handsome profile, a big flying bridge, and power options that can get into the mid-30-knot range, you may be looking at your next step.
Beneteau Gran Turismo 46
OUR TAKE: When a boatbuilder puts in the work to reinvent a new line, it’s impressive. When it rolls out refreshed models to augment the line within five years, that’s when you know the company is serious about upping its game. The Gran Turismo 46 shows Beneteau is a deserving contender.
Westport 125
OUR TAKE: Westport calls its freshly minted 125 “the new flagship of line,” and it’s no wonder, since heavy investments in naval architecture and engineering are apparent. The on-deck master forward is complemented by four guest staterooms in this raised pilothouse design.
Outer Reef Trident 620
OUR TAKE: Not too many cruising boats with the long-range chops of the Ward Setzer-designed Trident 620 can carve turns at 18 knots. It’s a reassuring feeling, to have that speed at your fingertips, and one that can change the whole game. See for yourself.
Sunseeker Manhattan 52
OUR TAKE: Sunseeker is a boatbuilder that understands the elegance of being at sea the right way, and it doesn’t matter what size boat you’re on. The Manhattan 52 shows that the company’s designers understand that any boat can evoke that very special state of mind.
Delta 88
OUR TAKE: Swedish builder Delta Powerboats began with the concept of lots of carbon fiber and clean Scandinavian design, which some find striking in its geometry. Now the largest of the company’s fleet, the 88, will be coming to our shores for her U.S. debut.
Ferretti 850
OUR TAKE: Ferretti Yachts has been on a run of late, filling gaps in its range of cruisers with new models that build on its recent successes. The 850 has a four-stateroom layout and draws on a design palette that we expect will continue to impress as it evolves.
