The 156-foot motor yacht Themis, custom built in 1998 by Trinity Yachts features the sophisticated exterior design and engineering that are the hallmarks of this shipbuilder. With an aluminum hull and superstructure, the tri-deck Themis has a cruising speed of 18 knots and is capable of a top speed of 21 knots with a range…
Las Olas Boulevard is the place to be after a long day of viewing the offerings at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. In this bustling shopping and entertainment district you’ll find a wealth of dining options, many of them alfresco, major international art galleries, a charming historic hotel, 65 shops filled with clothing, accessories,…
Gracious living characterizes the 155-foot One More Toy manufactured by Christensen in 2001. Every square foot of this luxury yacht, both inside and out is attuned to comfort. Relax, dine or simply enjoy the scenery on the shaded aft deck, then take a few steps into the main salon to entertain guests, enjoy a conversation…
With the myriad of restaurants on Fort Lauderdale’s Las Olas Boulevard, it can be difficult to choose. One that you definitely should not miss during your time here is the Wild Sea Oyster Bar & Grille located in the historic Riverside Hotel. Chef de cuisine Jon Sanchez, an alumnus of Thomas Keller, is making a…
One of the first high-profile super yachts confirmed for the 2014 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) beginning later this month is the 140-foot Veloce, built by Benetti. The Veloce, part of Benetti’s Fast Displacement range, will make her world debut at America’s premier yacht show, Oct. 30-Nov. 3. Chracterised by her D2P hull, Veloce…
Earlier in 2014 it appeared that Privilege Yachts, the superyacht shipyard based in Civitavecchia, Italy, was undergoing massive financial difficulties, due to media reports about protests by employees alleging unpaid wages. The reports also left in question the future of the shipyard’s in-build 127m motoryacht. Benjamin Meggs, joining the shipyard in June, has worked since…
Hatteras Yachts has announced its all new Hatteras Express Series of luxury boats that will debut at the 2014 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Oct. 30 to Nov. 3. The first model in this new series, that is expected to take the company’s style and innovation to a new level is the Hatteras 45EX, which…
2014 Mega Yacht Sales Reach 300 Unit Level: Yacht sales have reached a significant milestone in 2014 with the recent sale of Sunseeker’s 26.84m Gatsby, the 300th yacht to be sold this year. Sales in 2013 didn’t reach that level until December. Even so, 355 total sales occurred in 2013, making it a record year…
If you’re in the market for a quintessential tri-deck motor yacht, Destination Fox Harb’r Too could be the boat of your dreams. This 161-foot yacht, built by Trinity in 2008 with 28-foot beam features zero-speed stabilizers for a smooth ride and a bright, contemporary paint scheme that makes this yacht ideal for private or charter…
Organizers of the Genoa Boat Show, held Oct. 1-6, reported that over 100,000 visitors came to the show, but even with those figures, the show’s future is uncertain. Angelo Alfano, Italian Minister of the Interior, who attended the show, noted that the show exhibits Italy’s pride in its private maritime section, showing growth , progress…