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Everglades 235CC – FLIBS 2020 Preview

Everglades 235CC

The first line in the spec sheet of standard features on Everglades’ new 235CC is reassuring: unsinkable construction. Indeed, the variable deadrise deep V hull (22’ 9” LOA w/o engine, 8’ 6” beam) comes with a lifetime warranty. The design of Everglades’ most petite center console focuses on flexibility, catering to both fishing and family cruising. A nice touch is the split bow rail which allows placing a ladder between so passengers can step off the boat right onto the beach. Fishing features include a standard pressurized 17-gallon livewell, integrated cup/rod holder combos in the deck, large transom fishbox and centerline storage compartments. She looks good, too, with high-gloss teak accents and upholstery with exposed stitching. A single 300-hp Yamaha outboard pushes the 235CC to 46 mph and a 35-mph cruise. evergladesboats.com

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Cruisers 42 GLS – FLIBS 2020 Preview

Cruisers 42 GLS

Cruisers is an apt name for this builder that creates eminently livable cruising yachts. Case in point, its newest offering debuting in Fort Lauderdale: the 42 GLS (42’ LOA w/outboards, 13’ beam). From bow to stern innovations abound that promote comfort and hospitality. The cockpit features a U-shaped dinette that faces the galley, a raised wet bar with stools for easy conversation flow, and covered by a hydraulic sunroof that comes standard. Forward, the bow lounge with table converts into a sunpad, and aft are dual “beach doors” that lower at the press of a button to expand the swim platform. Below is six-foot, seven-inch headroom in the aft stateroom and salon with dinette that converts to a berth. Triple 350-hp or 400-hp Mercury Verados power the 42 GLS and made easy to drive with joystick piloting. cruisersyachts.com

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Boston Whaler 240 Vantage – FLIBS 2020 Preview

Boston Whaler 240 Vantage

Boston Whaler will be debuting their new 240 Vantage at the show. With versatility and comfort the top priorities, the 24-foot, two-inch dual console (8’ 6” beam) has an array of amenities enabling fishing, cruising, beaching, watersports, and entertaining. It joins the Vantage series with a new flared hull for sharper entry and a redesigned bow available with both windlass and boarding ladder. Convertible port-side lounge seating adjusts to multiple configurations, and the port console hides a head and sink. Fishing features include rod storage accessible via the bow, a centerline fishbox, and an optional aft livewell. A cockpit prep center is another option as is the integrated hardtop. Power is courtesy of a Mercury Verado engine ranging from the standard 250 horsepower up to 400. bostonwhaler.com

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Regal 36 Grand Coupe | XO – FLIBS 2020 Preview

Regal 36 Grand Coupe | XO

In a company first, Regal’s 36 Grande Coupe and 36 XO were unveiled to the public via a live-streaming virtual event in late July. Now these two new models are coming in real life to Fort Lauderdale. Crossovers—in that they are suited for both overnighting or day cruising—the new models feature versatile bow seating accessed via an innovative “Windshield Walk-Thru” and an ample cockpit that can be upgraded with a glass enclosure. Their well-appointed cabins include a private stateroom, seating that converts to a berth, and a spa-like head with expansive walk-in shower. The difference between them lies in the power: the 36 XO (38’ 7” LOA, 11’ 6” beam) has outboards with platform wings on either side of the twin Yamahas. The 36 Grande Coupe (37’ 3” LOA, 11’ 6” beam) comes with sterndrive engines thus features a large swim platform. An optional Seakeeper can steady the seas. regalboats.com

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World Cat CC/DC Series – FLIBS 2020 Preview

World Cat Center / Dual Console Series

As any cat enthusiast will tell you, two hulls are better than one—certainly they’re more stable. World Cat, the world’s largest maker of power catamarans, understands this, and turns out boats that offer an enviably smooth ride. It has three such new models to show off at FLIBS this year. The 325CC (32’ 2” LOA, 10’ 6” beam) is an evolved, re-tooled version of the 320CC, featuring numerous enhancements, such as an improved removable transom seating arrangement, increased insulated storage, and elevated styling. The 235CC (22’ 7” LOA, 8’ 6” beam) also joins the center console family. Its ample beam allows for an oversized cockpit with 30-gallon livewell, fishboxes forward, and plenty of storage. Finally, the 325DC (32’ 2” LOA, 10’ 6” beam) is a new dual console with space for the whole family and sporty 45-mph WOT (wide-open throttle) performance to boot. worldcat.com

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Bertram 39 – FLIBS 2020 Preview

Bertram 39

Bertram is going in a new direction and introduces its first center console at the show, the Bertram 39 (40’ 4” LOA). Incorporating a classic deep V hull that’s wider than typical and a 13-foot, two-inch beam, it manages to fit four helm chairs side by side. Mercury was chosen for the outboard power; triple 300-hp engines come standard which are able to accelerate the Bertram 39 to more than 50 knots. Want to go faster? Upgrade to 400 horsepower and the boat will make in the upper 50s, or 450 horsepower to exceed 60 knots. The cabin includes a queen-size berth and private head with shower. Twin 40-gallon livewells come standard, and it’s optimized for an optional Seakeeper 3 gyrostabilizer. This is Bertram’s first center console, but definitely not its last. bertram.com

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Monterey Super Sports Series – FLIBS 2020 Preview

Monterey Super Sports Series

With the aggressive performance and style that the series is known for, two new Monterey Super Sports models will make their first appearance at FLIBS: the 255SS and the 215SS. Powered by a single 300-hp or 350-hp outboard, the 255SS (25’ 8” LOA w/platform, 8’ 6” beam) comes fully loaded with plenty of standard features and optional amenities. The aft seat is clever, converting from forward facing to rear facing to a full lie-down sunpad, and there is a thoughtful amount of space between this and outboard for launching water toys. An electric head and wet bar are tempting options. Its smaller sister, the 215SS, offers a similar layout in a 21-foot, eight-inch hull (8’ 4” beam) powered by a 200 to 225-hp outboard. montereyboats.com

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Tiara Sport 43 LE – FLIBS 2020 Preview

Tiara Sport 43 LE

Tiara Sport continues to grow its offerings with a new 43 LE, the first in its Luxury Express model line. After debuting virtually at the Palm Beach boat show, it can be seen in person at FLIBS. Highlights of the 43-foot, six-inch boat (13’ beam) include a full-beam hardtop with custom windshield system that has side opening windows. The transformative cockpit features a fold-down terrace to port and an aft lounge module that rotates to face the sea or the conversation. The helm chair and companion seat also can do an about-face to join the social zone, while the bow offers a chaise lounge. The vast cabin includes two staterooms and a generous head with walk-in shower. The Tiara Sport brand is all about outboard propulsion, and this 43 LE offers a choice of Mercury or Yamaha. tiarasport.com

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Albury Brothers 33B – FLIBS 2020 Preview

Albury Brothers 33B

The Florida and Bahamas builder is offering something new for 2020: brackets. Two “B” models are coming to the show. The 33B is an adaptation of the flagship 33-foot center console (11’ beam). It comes with a closed transom incorporating a large livewell and Armstrong brackets able to handle three outboards. This gives the cockpit 21 more inches of space. A Seakeeper gyrostabilizer and side doors are optional features. Three 350-hp engines will give the 33B a top speed of around 65 mph and a fast cruise at over 50 mph. All of this comes on Albury’s proven, strong hull that is renowned for its soft ride with no slamming. At press time, the builder was working on the B version of its 27-footer, which will also be on display in Fort Lauderdale. alburybrothers.com

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CL Yachts CLB88 – FLIBS 2020 Preview

CL Yachts CLB88

Flagship of CL Yachts’ CLB series, the CLB88 is making her global debut in Fort Lauderdale. Built in consultation with structural engineering firm Gurit, the 25-knot 88-foot, 11-inch (22’ 6” beam) hull is certified by RINA and constructed with a strategic use of carbon fiber and advanced resin-infusion technology. Her interior design is equally modern with an open-plan layout and oversized windows. Designer Jozeph Forakis has created a comfortable and inviting atmosphere on board with a sophisticated and bright design that flows seamlessly to the exterior decks. While brand new, she’s already an award winner, scooping the 2019 Good Design Award in the transportation category
presented by the Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design. clyachts.com

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Horizon Yachts’ FD Series

Horizon’s Fast Displacement series is rapidly becoming the builder’s most in-demand model. Just look at the lineup: U.S. debuts of the FD75, FD92, and FD102. With a voluminous design, floor-to-ceiling windows, on-deck masters, and an advanced hull design with a piercing bow, they have clearly struck a chord with today’s yacht buyers. The FD75 (75’ LOA, 22’ 4” beam) is the smallest in the family designed with the owner-operator in mind but with crew quarters as well. It has a “semi” on-deck master two steps down. The FD92 Crowned Eagle (93’ LOA, 23’ 3” beam) is a tri-deck adaptation of the more standard sizes offered in the series which shows the builder’s commitment to customization. The FD102, called Tò-Kalòn, is another such example. At 101 feet, 9 inches, (25’ 3” beam) she fits precisely on her home dock in Fort Myers, yet offers 50 percent more volume than the owner’s first Tò-Kalòn, a more traditional design of the same length. horizonyachtusa.com

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2020 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show Preview

The 61st Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

IT’S SHOWTIME!!! The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) is determined not to let a pandemic stand in the way of the 61st edition of the world’s largest in-water boat show.

Scheduled from October 28th to November 1st, organizers have new safety protocols in place, including contactless ticketing, mandatory face coverings, temperature checks at entry, all lines marked out in six-foot increments, and deep cleaning before, during, and after each day’s events. In addition, the main docks will be widened up to 30 feet with one-way pedestrian traffic flow implemented.

But not all builders are on board, so alongside our show preview, we’ve included the newest models to hit the water as well as the fall model debuts from builders who are showing their wares virtually or through semi-private showings.

Regardless, 1,300 boats and 900 exhibitors are expected in “the Venice of America” over seven locations hugging the Intracoastal Waterway, from the Convention Center south to the Las Olas Marina north. Bahia Mar remains the center of the action. The popular Windward VIP Club will be and indoor/outdoor arrangement with outside terraces on the main face dock at the Captain’s Lounge and Tower Building. A premium open bar, gourmet food, and concierge to book yacht tours will be on hand as always. For ticketing, parking, and hospitality packages, visit flibs.com.

Here’s a pre-show glance at some of the most exciting new boats!

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Palm Beach GT60

CL Yachts CLB88

Tiara Sport 43 LE

World Cat CC/DC Series

Regal 36 Series

Boston Whaler 240 Vantage

Pursuit S 428

Chris-Craft Calypso 35

More Models Coming Soon!

Horizon Yachts’ FD Series

Albury Brothers 33B

Monterey Super Sports Series

More Models Coming Soon

Palm Beach GT60 – FLIBS 2020 Preview

Palm Beach GT60

After the model was unveiled in Miami last February, the Palm Beach GT60 is making an encore appearance in Fort Lauderdale, this time with Hull No. 2. Both fast and fuel efficient, the 64-foot yacht (17’ 2” beam) has a low-resistance hull design with a fine entry and lightweight carbon fiber construction from the deck up. With twin 1,000-hp Volvo Penta IPS drives, the GT60 can make up to 42 knots wide open throttle, yet at 10 knots, she sips a measly six gallons per hour. All of this is wrapped in an elegant design featuring a large swim platform, a tender garage for a 10-foot RIB, and a full-beam cockpit flowing into the salon that features a concealed recessed sunroof. palmbeachmotoryachts.com