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YACHT SHOWCASE

EDITIONSneak a peek at the hottest

boats on the market

+ GUIDE FOR THE BRIDE

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Chad and Jen Carroll

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Barbeito also is a founder and partner of Dynasty Yachts (megayachtgroup.com), whose huge shipbuilding facility is in Wuhan, China. Though not as well known as some other Asian builders,

venture into a new and exciting economic

alternative to many European facilities,” says Barbeito.

Most custom yacht owners have owned numerous vessels and therefore have built a solid knowledge base.

a company such as AMB Design Consulting Group (ambdesigngroup.com) to carry you from dream to concept to design to construction. “We specialize in very large yachts, usually up to around 80 meters (262 feet)”, says AMB founder Arthur Barbeito. “We have our own design team of naval architects and work with shipyards around the world.”

luxury lifestyle quite like boating. Whether you’re on a gorgeous, custom mega-

to hit the market or even a posh runabout, there’s nothing like the experience of having the wind blowing through your hair, the warm sun shining on you, and the salt-laced ocean spray splashing around you.

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As you’d expect, the market for super yachts stands as comparatively small next to smaller yachts in the 35- to 100-foot range. Today’s recreational marine industry could hardly be more international. The dramatically successful Van Dutch Yachts serve as a perfect example. Started in 2008 as a Netherlands company building avant-garde vessels from the designs of Dutch naval architect Frank Mulder, Van Dutch has sold hundreds of its high-speed boats around the world. Last year, Van Dutch struck a deal with Wisconsin’s Marquis Yachts to build its 30-, 40-, 40 Walk-Around, 45-, 55- and 70-foot models. That makes the upscale

buyer who can now avoid overseas shipping costs and currency exchange fees as well as potential delivery delays

a remarkably steady business segment, even

vessels rival many of the super yachts in comfort and technology, but they’re designed

“machines.” They can run from about 40 feet up to 130 feet long and cost between $1 million and $20 million. All are capable of surprisingly high speeds, yet most of the larger examples

allow the owners and crews to avail themselves

As with other boats, you can choose to go the production boat route where the boat is built and, other than minor interior changes, it is what it is. Or you can start from scratch

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“All the amenities you’ve become used to in your home are available – often as standard equipment – on your new boat.”

and build a custom boat exactly to your

genre include Viking, Hatteras, Buddy Davis and Egg Harbor – all iconic brands in business

provide considerably more interior space,

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extends the full 21-foot-width of the vessel with his and hers heads, huge walk-in closet and even a study. For more information, visit montecarloyachts.it.

BENETTI VELOCE 140The Benetti Veloce 140, the queen of this

in the company’s new fast displacement-hull mega yachts. The Veloce 140’s unique hull design allows it to reach planing speeds

displacement hull stability.

Enticing features include an intimate lounging area on the bow deck, a large, full-beam gym on the main deck forward, followed by a dining room for 12 and large main salon aft. Below-deck accommodations include the owner’s cabin, two double-bed cabins and two additional cabins equipped with twin and Pullman beds.

Subsequent examples of the Veloce 140 line are currently under construction, with the

its premiere at the Monte Carlo Boat Show this past summer. At 86 feet long with a 21-foot beam, this yacht can carry an owner and guests in lavish luxury anywhere they choose to go. Though not the fastest yacht on the market, the 24-knot cruising speed and 7,100-gallon fuel capacity assure that remote spots far from the madding crowds now lie within reach.

Beautiful interiors decorated with rich fabrics by Hermès, Armani, Poltrona Frau and Pierre Frey along with rare woods and materials such as white alabaster from Volterra, cedarstone marble, moka cream limestone and handmade Venetian mosaics by Murano glass make every area one of a kind. Every interior will certainly exceed even the most demanding tastes.

tasking ability for dining, sunning, partying and yes, hot tubbing. A favorite design element can be found in each hull side. Large sections of the hull open outward on hydraulic rams, providing exquisite “patios” and unobstructed views from the interior. And so you don’t feel

MONTE CARLO 86

If you’d like to clarify the kind of yachting that most appeals to you, the world’s great boat

available. You can go to one of several of the planet’s largest boating and yachting displays right here in South Florida. The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, held

the world. In 2014, it exhibited more than $4 billion worth of yachts from 15 feet to more than 200 feet long.

Fort Lauderdale and Miami are America’s premier shows, while Europe boasts Monte Carlo and Genoa. Remember, too, that numerous shows that don’t include in-water exhibits also exist around the world.

At the recent Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, several boats worth noting debuted. In alphabetical order, they include:

MONTE CARLO 86The Monte Carlo 86 (built by Beneteau, the largest boat builder in the world today) had

SHOW STOPPERS

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VIKING 92 EBViking Yachts, a 50-year-old builder in New Gretna, N.J., creates incredibly seaworthy

show witnessed the debut of the company’s

Enclosed Bridge.

with those of comparably sized motor yachts

space. One look at the salon with its formal dining area, full galley (with a walk-in pantry), and a day head tells you that.

Amidships houses a full-beam-width master cabin featuring sculpted port lights, a sitting area, a state-of-the-art entertainment system, maple-lined walk in closet, vanity and his and her heads.

Accommodations for eight additional guests plus separate crew quarters mean you’ll need to be particularly creative when coming up

second yacht in the series expected to launch before year’s end. For more information, visit montecarloyachts.it.

FERRETTI ALTURA 840

this fall. A notable departure from the usual

stunning and stylish ambience. Ambient light throughout the main deck is nothing short of amazing thanks to some strong, laminated-glass balustrades. A large window in the diningarea opens for an al fresco feeling.

Below decks, Ferretti provides accommodations for eight in four cabins. All guests reside forward while the massive master suite rests aft by itself

second aft-cabin boat in Ferretti’s history.

but make no mistake, it handles rough seas with aplomb. For more information, visit ferrettigroupamerica.com.

with excuses for not taking your in-laws along. For more information, visit Vikingyachts.com.

HATTERAS 100 RAISED PILOTHOUSE MOTOR YACHTHatteras holds the distinction of building the

very long way since then, building both highly

cruising motor yachts. An impressively large aft deck and mammoth salon make relaxing and entertaining a breeze. Another feature

world craftsmanship, granite countertops and Hatteras’s signature elegant décor, which are

need a new yacht. For more information, visit Hatterasyachts.com.