Miami Boat Show 2013 January 23, 2013
It is not too early to start making plans to attend one of the best boat shows of the year, the Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail. The five-day show takes advantage of the long Presidents' Day weekend February 14-18, 2013, to bring visitors a dazzling array of more than 2,000 companies showcasing over 3,000 boats, many making their world debut. The show offers thousands of the newest recreational boats for sale, along with the hottest new gadgets, marine accessories, engines, and gear. It is no... Read More
Another Marine Engine Rebuild with AYS Services
Looking out the window over the marina below our office this morning I saw more activity on the docks as a new boat was being moved into one of the slips adjacent to our service department. It was a Mangusta yacht and according to our service manager, Brian, she was in for a rebuild on her port engine. So I hopped on down and took a few pictures and thought to throw it on the blog. We see a fair amount of yachts that are in need... Read More
World Superyacht Awards nominees announced
After receiving a massive amount of nominations, Boat International Media's expert team of editors have refined the nominees to an impressive list of World Superyacht Award finalists who now stand in contention to receive a renowned Neptune trophy. Over the next few weeks the judges will be personally visiting the contenders, with at least one judge inspecting each vessel, to inspect the details and quality the yachts. Not only does the physical inspection come into play, however. When the judges convene at the YCCS Virgin Gorda Clubhouse on the... Read More
2012 World Superyacht Award Winner: Feadship “Tango”
As soon as you see her signature Feadship lines and her muscular profile from afar you can quickly identify the Feadship yacht Tango. Launched in 2011, this 254' yacht has seven cabins which provide exceptionally comfortable accommodations for up to 14 guests. Quadruple MTU diesel engines allow her crew of 22 to cruise at speeds up to 21 knots. A few notable features of this Feadship include a full-beam main lounge, guest suites on the main deck, and a private owner's deck. There is a contra flow... Read More
Price Reduction on the 108′ Hargrave yacht “Freedom R” January 21, 2013
Freedom R is a 108-foot raised-pilothouse motor-yacht with a traditional yacht profile and an interior that is unique in style, arrangement, and function (when compared to a 101' Hargrave). Her interior was upgraded in 2010 to include a new full-width, king size master stateroom with a well designed bath along with additional decor improvements throughout. Freedom R's master stateroom has a his-and-hers bath aft, and dual hanging lockers forward. Her interior features rosewood cabinetry with sapelli bulkheads. Aside from the master, there are three guest staterooms on Freedom R. Forward... Read More
Feadship has launched it’s sixth 147′ F45 yacht January 18, 2013
Cruising on a Feadship yacht is an experience to be enjoyed on every sensory level. 2012 has been another exciting year for the shipyard because they received several awards and launched some very exciting new yachts such as the "Venus" Project. The first journey is one of those never to be forgotten pleasures. After over two years of development, Feadship has begun a limited edition production of the spec-built Feadship Vantage F45. The design and technological concept have merged into a yacht that meets the highest standards... Read More
“Chopi Chopi” Superyacht Launch
An enormous celebration of 3,000 people gathered for the launch of superyacht “Chopi Chopi” in Acona, Italy on Saturday. The 80 meter megayacht is the largest vessel built by prominent Italian builder CRN Shipyard, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. The vessel is one of the biggest ever made entirely in Italy, boasting naval architecture by the CRN Engineering team, exterior lines and interior layout by design studio Zuccon International Project and interior furnishing and design by Studio Laura Sessa. (more…)
Great deal on a spacious 70′ motor yacht January 17, 2013
For 70', this yacht delivers a lot of space. Built in 1996, this 70' Maiora yacht was launched out of a boutique shipyard in Italy to head to her new owner in the United States and "Georgina M" is the perfect combination of Italian design and US equipment. She is maintained with an open checkbook and it shows. Step aboard via the gangway aft up to the spacious aft deck or board via port or starboard entry doors. The vessel features a large aft deck and full walk-around... Read More