Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show® Offers the complete boating experience, with everything from luxurious Super Yachts to fun for the whole family. Whether you are traveling to Fort Lauderdale on vacation or already live in the “Venice of America,” the 52nd annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show® is a must-see event for everyone who enjoys anything marine related. From Oct. 27 through Oct. 31, 2011, the City of Fort Lauderdale welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors to the largest in-water boat show in the world.
Queen yachts have launched their new Queen 86. Designed by Architects Vienna & Locarno of the TDF Studio in Milan, with the support of the technical staff of Queens Yachts, and built by Flag Marine shipyard. The flagship model from Queen Yachts has been another step forward for the Italian brand and encapsulates new design and innovation.
Ferretti Yachts, one of the icons of made in Italy luxury products worldwide and historic brand of the Ferretti Group presents the new Ferretti 690 project, yet another outstanding result of the working relationship between Studio Zuccon International Project, AYT – Advanced Yacht Technology, the Groups naval research and design centre of the Group, and the team of skilled architects and designers at Centro Stile Ferrettigroup, who continuously research aesthetic, functional and innovative solutions. The Ferretti 690, that will be presented during Spring 2012, is a further step forward of the Ferretti Yachts fleet, characterized by the new design of outer lines, which are now sportier, with a sleeker and more dynamic profile. The wider glazing makes exteriors lighter and provides an amazing quantity of natural light to interior spaces.
Italian boat builder Fiart Mare has launched their new flagship model the Epica 58. Fiart Mare’s continuing range expansion sees their new flagship enter the 50 foot plus market supported by their under 50 foot learnings. Fiart Mare has a distinct design and feel that is unmistakable, dare we say it that the Italian brand has a certain soul and flair that surrounds its range and its something you will notice when you come into contact with the Fiart Mare Epica 58.
Polish boat builder Galeon has kindly given World Sports Boats the first exclusive pictures of their eagerly awaited Galeon 420 HTC. The world premier of this project is in 2 weeks time with the first off the production line hitting the water in the early part of 2012. The 420 Hard Top Coupe has fresh futuristic styling done by Tony Castro and shares its hull with the 400 Fly that was launch this year.
The World Premier of the Princess 98 Motor Yacht took place at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show and was an immediate hit with potential customers and drove huge interest from the public. The new 98 Motor Yacht provided a showcase for the brand’s interior design expertise and, through its unique ownership, its close relationship with some of the World’s most luxurious fashion houses and fellow LVMH brands.
The Koot 54 is built in Tunisia by a team led by Italian Designer Francesco Maria Giulini. The exterior is designed by the KOOT Design Team, the interior is a project of Arch. Francesco Maria Giulini, whereas the water lines are designed by the renowned Naval Engineer Sergio Cutolo. With its 16,5 meters in length and a beam of 4,9 meters, KOOT 54 is a yacht which offers unique uninterrupted spaces: the absence of cabins is compensated by a large lounge area directly connected to the upper deck communicating to the outdoor area and the sea.