Opening the gates to the world’s largest Boat Show
It’s that time of year again for the world’s largest international boat show to raise its gates, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, lives up to its nickname as “Yachting Capital of the World”, hosting the 51st Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show on October 28-November 1, 2010. With more than 3 million square feet of space over five locations, the show’s transportation network of bus shuttles, water taxis, and riverboats ensures attendees can easily navigate the boat show and its expansive waterways system. Here is a sneak preview to some of the new boats and yachts that will be launched at the this year’s show.
Italian style at a 160mph, UIM Class 1 Maggiore GP
It was a clinical performance by the World Champions who mastered the difficult conditions and poor visibility, to complete a flag to finish 18th career win for Al Zafeen and Bin Hendi, and secure a seventh European crown for the Victory Team, completing the 16 lap 64.60Nm course in 39mins 31.20secs at an average speed of 180.25kmh/112.03mph.
The bashful new Bertram 511
The Bertram 511 is the latest breakthrough sport-fish yacht from Bertram which captures the classic spirit of earlier Bertram models. The 511 exudes a new edge and modern appeal from its previous predecessors, without compromising the traditional look of a Bertram boat.
Fishing for a top catch with the new Pershing 92
The new Pershing 92’, pencilled by the Designer Fulvio De Simoni together with the fundamental support of the technical staff of Pershing and the close collaboration with Norberto Ferretti, the AYT (Advanced Yacht Technology) and the Centro Stile of the Ferretti Group, is characterized by its slim and aggressive external profile, with tight lines that permit the enlargement of the internal volume, creating more room especially in the hall and the stern cockpit on the main deck.
Riva 86 Domino rally still going, find out why?
Some products are developed with the precise aim of carrying out a function, others go far beyond this, Riva’s new 86’ Domino is one of these.
For your eyes only, the new Princess 72 Motor Yacht
British boat builder, Plymouth-based Princess Yachts International revealed its new Princess 72 Motor Yacht to great acclaim at the London Boat Show in January and has already created an enormous amount of interest around the world for her exquisite elegance and refined style. She perfectly combines the sophistication and detail of a true motor yacht with the agility and performance of a sports cruiser. On display at the Southampton Boat Show for the first time, the new 72 Motor Yacht is the ultimate craft for combining luxurious long-range cruising and sophisticated entertaining.
Sassy act from new Sessa Marine 54 Sports Coupe
Sessa Marine once again pulls out all the stops this year with the presentation of its new 54-foot open yacht project: 16 metres expressing all the Italian shipyard’s creative force and proficiency launched at Cannes Boat Show 2010 we discover this new stroke of genius.
Australia film release Maritimo flagship 73 for Europe
Australia’s youngest luxury boat building company, Maritimo, has launched its new flagship, the spectacular Maritimo 73 Motoryacht. Stretching a little over 80 feet in overall length, this new boat leads a fleet that has expanded to 14 models in just seven years.
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