Daily coverage of the 2009 Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show begins Thursday, October 29th with news, debuts, images and commentary from YF's dock walkin', yacht talkin', boat boardin' bandits.



This year, the Bahia Mar Resort is hosting the YF Crew, supplying 'round-the-clock coffee and a place to crash while we put FLIBS on your desktop. Come tag along as we capture the chaos, rip on rogues, and guess the credit scores of posers...

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While all builders strive for excellence; a select few produce a yacht that is more than simply notable. Queenship’s new 74’ is one of those; endowed with that rare, particular quintessence that registers logically and ignites creatively; a boat experienced cruisers will instantly appreciate.



The Queenship 74’ strikes an elusive balance of elements that will appeal to a broad range of yachtsmen. What makes the Q74 so attractive is what lies beneath; good, solid boat building by people who really know boats. In many ways, the Q74 rises to a very short list of desirable yachts… [Read More]

The Cheoy Lee 78’ Bravo registers like a custom built yacht, yet this is a production yacht from one of the world’s foremost builders, backed by 140 years of ship building by the same family. Cheoy Lee’s near-legendary credentials certify a history that reads like an adventure novel.



Cheoy Lee’s 78’ motoryacht brings an impressive list of amenities, including three equally proportioned staterooms; a first for a yacht this size. Join us for an in-depth look at a yacht that stands out in its class, and a company well-positioned to emerge even stronger in the economic storm... [Read More]

Patterned after the classic and Presidential yachts of the 1920s, Burger’s new classic, fantail cruiser ‘Sycara IV’ ushers in a new era in old world craftsmanship, rightfully taking her place as one of the most exciting yacht concepts of this new century.



Sycara IV’s owners cast a fascinating challenge; to capture the golden age of yachting, bringing it forward while paying homage to the past. Burger’s craftsmen took up the gauntlet. The result is a show-stopping reappearance of all that is right about yesteryear. Join us for a cruise back in time... [Read More]

Lila Lou Design has created a radical and possibly revolutionary idea, a swing-sail system with side-by-side, matching masts and booms splitting to port & starboard, harnessing wind power AND electrical power with vertical axis wind turbines.



Featuring booms that slide fore and aft, this staggered system doubles the sail area, generating so much power that twin sub-surface foils and a sliding keel bulb are needed to keep it upright. Revolutionary isn't always ridiculous. Check it out… [Read More]

Oceanco will be spotlighting several new scale models at the 2009 Monaco Yacht Show, including the futuristic "Y708", shown here with angular, sculpted surfaces and a sinister, yet elegant silhouette.



Also docked at Oceanco's 'mini-marina' will be two more 110-meter projects; one designed by Nuvolari & Lenard and the other by Sam Sorgiovanni. Join us as we peer into the future and discover, it's small world after all... [Read More]

Baglietto’s latest launch, the 141’ 'Ancora' (which means Again), generates a well-deserved ovation, bringing high style to the high seas. This sparkling debut surely crowns the contemporary fashion show of yachting-fine-art.



If ever there might be a yacht version of Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit issue, this smokin’ hot, ultimate display of indulgent imagination would surely rate a cover, all by herself. Join us for a look at a "Yacht Deco"… [Read More]

International Shipyard Ancona (ISA) is again expanding it's line of semi-custom yachts with their latest offering - the ISA 390 - a 39 meter (128 foot), steel/aluminum displacement yacht designed by Andrea Vallicelli.



Smooth, but aggressive lines that seemingly sweep with the wind and taper to a sharply raked stern, this new design creates an air of perpetual forward motion. Join us for a preview of yet another ISA masterpiece in the making... [Read More]

The Westport 130' Trideck was originally introduced, to much acclaim, at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in 2001. Since then, it has proven to be a solid, stable platform from which engineers have continued to amass information, further refining subsequent builds... some 28 of them to be exact!



The new Westport 130' benefits from the knowledge accrued in producing multiple reiterations of the breed, but with an added bonus; it's now the biggest bow-rider ever built! With an all new view, perched upon a decade of ingenuity, come aboard with us for a full YF review... [Read More]

Blohm & Voss is developing a series of pre-designed custom yachts that will lead to shorter delivery times and reduced building cost. The first project out of the series is the radical new Blohm & Voss 110-meter Fast Yacht Concept.



As a direct descendant of the infamous 74-meter fast yacht 'Eco', now named 'Enigma', this new 110-meter Fast Yacht Concept is set to supersede Eco and prove that speed and luxury are no Enigma. For expanded specs and renderings… [Click Here]

With tasteful discretion and vigilant execution by the talented artisans at Oceanco, yachting's latest lady flaunts a title recalling that hallowed Duchess - "Anastasia", a grand new dame breathing fresh life into a fabled mystery.



Attention to extras is a mantra of Oceanco, whose other prize-winning ladies include such names as Lola and Christine. Perhaps upstaging the accolades and awards of Alfa Nero, Oceanco’s Anastasia could well-assume the title of Grand Duchess. For the complete review… [Read More]

Roscioli’s Donzi 80' is designed and built under one protocol, to be a tough, strong contender in the arena of hardcore guys who know their business. For the dedicated sportfisherman, the R-80 promises the best of everything, based on a proven platform by a builder who busted open the super sportfish segment.



Crafted by Bob Roscioli, a long-time builder who demands nothing but the best, the Donzi 80’ Sportfish is a brawny, capable, and beautiful tournament model. It offers a legendary stamp of approval in a larger, more sophisticated sportfish yacht... [Read More]

Combining a traditional trawler with a motoryacht, Cheoy Lee has magically bridged the gap between efficiency and style. Drawing on a lineage of Long Range Cruisers, Cheoy Lee developed a new hullform and morphed it with a contemporary superstructure giving the appearance of a modern motoryacht.



The Serenity 68' LRC is a trawler-yacht laden with innovative material processes, old-world craftsmanship and a rich heritage in shipbuilding. Join us for a look at a trawler set to become a favorite new pick in the passage-making community... [Read More]

Introduced at the 2009 Miami Boat Show, the new Viking 82' Sportfish Convertible was breathtaking to behold, but stupefying in size. To say it's big is a misnomer. This behemoth dwarfs its little brothers like a hormone experiment gone wrong.



Still, Viking’s beautiful, trademark sheerline softens her size, while the GT styling shows her true intent. The Viking 82' isn't just larger, it's mere presence injects a level of bold promise big enough to kick-start an economy. For an in-depth review of the new 82'... [Read More]

Horizon steps out of its noted, successful presentation of luxury motoryachts to enter the strongly competitive world of Tournament Sportfishing with a secret weapon from the Far East, a hull inspired by the well-respected Japanese offshore fishing craft which are long proven to find fish.



With SCRIMP resin infusion technology, along with a nice interior/exterior layout and Horizon’s competitive pricing, the new Tournament 52' could be a serious contender in a market long dominated by American sportfish builders. Let’s get ready to rumble… [Read More]

From the aggressive sheer of her bow, to the sculpted silhouette and sleek, chiseled swoop of her superstructure, the new Marquis 720 is a pleasure of the seas and senses. But style is only one aspect of her many attractive qualities.



Marquis has done an outstanding job of fit and finish, especially for a semi-production yacht. But beauty is only skin deep. It's engineering that counts and this is where Marquis' years of experience come to the surface. Join us for a look at a yacht setting new standards...[Read More]

Burger Boat Company’s 101’ Tò-Kalòn takes her title from the ancient writings of Plato, meaning “The Beautiful.” Burger’s design team enlisted Cor D. Rover for exterior styling, along with Donald Blount Associates for the latest advances in naval architecture and technology.



The result is a mid-size super-Burger. Designed for speed, she is spacious for her footage and most assuredly striking. Fashioned from Alustar for lighter weight, she packs a pair of monstrous 2400hp MTU’s, sending her screaming like a graped ape. To take the tour… [Click Here]

Tiptoeing nimbly into the world market, Moonen Shipyard’s new Sofia II 97’ (its 75th build) presents a fresh measure of elegance into the semi-custom 74’ / 125’ yachting arena.



The 2nd in Moonen’s new line of 97-foot, steel-hulled displacement cruisers, she follows her predecessor with added room and innovations, not to mention first-class construction and engineering methods. To see why Moonen has garnered so many accolades... [Read More]

At the 2008 Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show, Hargrave Custom Yachts stepped outside the box and debuted a brand new 84’ Raised Pilothouse Motoryacht with an innovative interior design concept that quickly became the buzz of the docks.



Hargrave's president Michael Joyce, a veteran of the yacht industry, questioned the status quo and in doing so, may have very well influenced the future of the Raised Pilothouse Motoryacht. To see what all the buzz is about… [Read More]

In ‘Destination Fox Harb’r Too’, Trinity Yachts has drawn on their 500-ton conformation begun in 2005 with ‘Zoom Zoom Zoom’ to create a classic yacht design which may well be their finest presentation of private naval architecture to date.



In Trinity’s short tenure, an illustrious eleven years since their first launch, they have raised the par with yet another fabulous addition to their rapidly expanding fleet. Next to the 19th hole, Destination Fox Harb’r is the last, best place to be… [Read More]

Not shaken, yet stirring, Christensen’s 163’ ‘Casino Royale’ draws owner John Staluppi’s fifth allegory/portrait of 007. In this showcase interior, a genuinely mysterious urgency prowls the furtive vibes lurking everywhere. Enticingly plush; even “Q” would acquiesce to this dramatic stage at sea.



Having built several of the world’s fastest yachts, Staluppi, a velocity aficionado, throttled back, trading speed for comfort balanced by a groovy indulgence. Casino Royale, the latest in his stable of Bond-named boats is a fitting sequel in his tribute to 007...[Read More]

Stylish and sleek, with touches of past glories, this exciting new design by Hakvoort yachts is the voguish new jewel for the chartering trade. Hakvoort’s "My Trust" is the first Dutch motoryacht built according to new guidelines for Commercial Cruising Vessels (CCV).



With a Naval-pursuit bow and an interior that vividly captures the spirit of a splendid yachting period, she is certain to enthuse new charterers with a sense of wonder and grace. Making her world debut, YachtForums presents Hakvoort's latest triumph... [Read More]

Every generation has an individual who stands out and raises the bar. In yacht design, names like Hargrave or Bannenberg come to mind. In recent years, the duo of Nuvolari & Lenard have made their bold, edgy impact.



In early 2004, a gent with an unusual level of knowledge about yacht design joined YachtForums. Although his name was new, his designs struck a familiar cord with classic, traditional styles mixed with contemporary elements. Designing the future classics, today...

YachtForums is proud to present the work of Lars Modin!