The 63rd Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
The 63rd Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) is expected to draw record exhibitors and attendees when it takes place October 26-30 across seven locations including the Bahia Mar Yachting Center and Broward County Convention Center. The show, owned by Marine Industries Association of South Florida and produced by Informa Markets, attracted more than 100,000 attendees last year, and promoters expect similar attendance this year for the world’s largest in-water boat show. Attendees are encouraged to park at the Convention Center, which has 3,000 parking spaces. Shuttle bus and water taxi services will take attendees to the other show locations: Bahia Mar, Las Olas Marina, Hall of Fame Marina, SuperYacht Village at Pier 66 South, Pier 66 Marina, and Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina.
Some of the attractions organizers have planned for the five-day show include: Superyacht Village, featuring superyachts and exhibits; Windward VIP Club, an exclusive club with gourmet food and premium bar; Culinary experience, featuring 100 food concessions and satellite bars; The AquaZone by Nautical Ventures, freshwater pool with in-water demos; Marine and Electronics tent; educational seminars for adults, and a kids’ corner. A one-day general admission ticket is $39, a two-day general admission pass is $66, and the special Wednesday preview ticket is $60. The Windward VIP ticket is available for $300 and includes early entry. This year, FLIBS is offering military veterans and first responders free admission on Sunday, October 30th, with a valid picture ID. Here’s a pre-show glance at some of the new models that will be on display at the docks and the Convention Center.
Here’s a pre-show glance at some of the most exciting new boats!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 FD92Crowned 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
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!
A savvy and experienced owner sets his sights on just the right kind of cruising yacht, and the Horizon PC65 delivers.
Richard Alexander knows all about the new Horizon PC65—he owns one. “I bought my first yacht in 2004 and didn’t know anything except that I wanted one,” he says, as a bit of a smile complements the sparkle in his eyes. “I picked it up in Fort Lauderdale, hired a captain and drove the boat to Texas where my wife and I lived. That’s how I learned a couple of things and very quickly after that, a lot more.”
Boat Life
The Alexanders (and their pooch) aboard their Horizon PC65.
With retirement coming some four years later, the Alexanders divested everything terrestrial, moved on board and began cruising. “The family was grown, out of the house and taken care of, and we wanted this time for ourselves,” he says. “We were so committed; we were able to flip boats every year for the next three years. The travel and lifestyle were as good as it gets.”
When they decided to put their then-owned 84-footer on the market, these sufferers of terminal wanderlust began to look for something really special and the right vessel that would fit their particular needs. That’s when they found Horizon Power Catamarans.
Innovation on the Horizon
Since 1987, and under the visionary tutelage of co-founder and naval architect John Lu, Horizon has consistently pioneered innovative advances throughout the industry and garnered a well-deserved reputation for its sophisticated craftsmanship and building techniques across its wide-ranging model lineup. The design and development of the
PC Series (PC for Powercat Company) is the successful and impressive collaboration between Horizon Yachts, designer J.C. Espinosa, naval architect and catamaran specialist Angelo Lavranos of Lavranos Marine Design, and Stuart Hegerstrom and Richard Ford of The Powercat Company.
Alexander, an engineer by profession, including an eye for design, knew he had found something special when he first toured a Horizon PC. After several trips to Taiwan and
building the PC52 hull number two followed by a PC60 Skylounge, it wasn’t long before the noted builder’s PC65 came into sharp focus.
The ability to interface directly with the yard was a big plus for Alexander and enabled him to not only get what he wanted but also what he needed. “As far as I am concerned, the level of detail Horizon goes to is unprecedented,” he says. “My boat, as with all the others they build, is a shared effort, and it shows all during the build. They even paid special attention to the fact that we travel with our dog.”
The Design
The hull of the PC65 is a new design and not just a lengthened 60 or dammed up 74. It is engineered and designed to handle the weight. At 52 tons, she upgraded from the CAT 850-hp offering to a pair of 985-hp CAT C12.9 diesels with two Onan 21.5kW generators. The design also achieves the necessary and efficient cruising speed for their needs (24 knots at 80-percent load with less than 3.5 gpm, according to Alexander) and provides abundant storage, entertainment, dining, and food preparation space as well as everything else the wide-range cruising Alexanders require. The Alexanders enjoy extended time at sea, so the boat is designed to run efficiently at half load.
The hull is hand laid and then bagged, after which it is resin-infused for optimum strength-to-weight ratios. The bows are reinforced with carbon fiber to the keels and the stringers are bonded and foam-encapsulated. As with everything on this boat, strict attention to quality control and detail starts from day one, through launch and continues long afterward.
There are 750-gallon fuel tanks in each hull and a 300-gallon water tank on the port side. “When it came to my port side water tank, I am about a half inch low when full and when empty, high for the same value,” Alexander explains, meaning that Horizon engineered the boat to have the hulls balanced whether the tank is full or empty.
The Exterior
The PC65 is a big boat and given her 24-foot, 6-inch beam, she shows much bigger than her measured 65-foot length and offers an opportunity for the owner to customize her interior and maximize use of her exterior space.
A pair of wide stairways from the swim platform offer access aboard. The aft main deck features a spacious dining and entertainment area that takes full advantage of the yacht’s
wide beam. Walkways on either side lead to the bow, and there is an easy-to-navigate staircase from the aft deck up to the bridge deck. With the Alexander’s skylounge upper deck option, there is also an interior stairway starboard that leads directly to the galley/salon area. Two separate steering stations to port and starboard on the aft deck provide close-quarters docking. A pair of large hatches in the deck allows access to the engine room space that has plenty of room for all critical engine checks and maintenance.
Topsides, the enclosed Skylounge model (the Flybridge model is open on each side) creates its own separate room and given Alexander’s cruising lifestyle, suits them well. Fully air-conditioned and comfortably outfitted with an impressive and fully laid-out centerline helm with Stidd pedestal seats, it features an entertainment center with galley and bar, refrigerator, and day head, the kind of space that adds an important dimension to the yacht’s mission.
“When we’re running, I can get her on autopilot, turn on a football game and watch it on my Garmin screen and with the dog curled up on the couch, either of us can cook a light meal and be really relaxed by the time we get to where we’re going for that day,” says Alexander. Outside on the large aft deck is a cabinet for an electric smoker, storage space, seating, and room for the tender and ES1500 Steelhead davit.
The Accommodations
“We had so much room to work within the salon, we were able to move the aft glass sliding door inward some two feet and still create the kind of space we wanted in both places,” says Alexander. “My wife and I like to dance while dining alfresco.” The couple wanted a personal statement for the interior and worked closely with the Horizon team. Dramatic curves highlight a fabric headliner and balance a full galley to port, curved counter for informal dining and seating to starboard.
There is ample interior entertaining space.
A seriously appealing master suite.
The upper skylounge of the Horizon PC65.
The Horizon PC65 contains a well-appointed saloon.
Dine alfresco, if you wish.
The attention to detail in the high-gloss walnut woodwork and décor typifies the builder’s abilities. In fact, once entering the salon, your eye is encouraged to naturally follow the
design forward to where the main deck master suite is located. The centerline, full-beam master suite offers spacious and elegant quarters dressed with beautiful cabinetry, plentiful storage, separate toilet with basin and cabinets, separate walk-in shower, and a portrait of their dog adorning a bulkhead.
Living accommodations in each hull are accessed via stairways to either side. The port stateroom offers large quarters, ensuite head and, as with everywhere aboard this yacht, more than enough storage for extended times away from home. Equally sized staterooms, each with ensuite heads, are on the starboard side. Both sides are extremely well-appointed and surrounded by expert woodwork, tasteful décor and the kind of presentation one would expect from Horizon.
Happy Customers
“Our boat is truly a custom Horizon,” says Alexander. “When Richard and Stuart offered us the chance to be a part of the inaugural build for the new PC65, my wife and I jumped
on the opportunity, and we have no regrets. This PC65 version of POMBOO is our seventh large motor yacht, and the family at The Powercat Company and the Horizon Yacht Company in Taiwan did not disappoint. We had requests above and beyond that pushed installations of equipment to places that another builder might not have been able to do, but as you can readily see, they not only achieved it but did it right.”
The Alexanders plan to live on board and spend time in The Bahamas before heading up to Maine for the summer. Eventually, they’ll ship her to Sydney Harbor, Australia, for a year’s travel before returning to the U.S.—the goal to stay water-bound for 5 to 10 years before they are ready to return to terra firma, but who knows? Perhaps there’s a larger yacht on the horizon from this prominent builder.
The Horizon PC65 features a cutting-edge power catamaran hull design ensuring a comfortable, efficient ride in all conditions. Built with state-of-the-art construction techniques, the P65 design shows a modern clean line with large panoramic windows.
A large aft deck with lounging sofa and dining table seats eight comfortably. The interior is fully custom-built to owner’s specifications. The full-beam ensuite master stateroom features a king bed, and layout options include either three or four ensuite cabins down below and an open flybridge or sky lounge.
All living areas are very spacious and comfortable and finished to Horizon Yachts’ highest customary quality. Powered by twin Caterpillar 850-hp engines, she hits a top speed of 25 knots and cruises 480 nm at 20 knots.
What do you do with a line of yachts that have been in production for more than 19 years and has proven to be a success for just as long?
If you’re David Marlow, you re-sharpen your pencil, make improvements in some standard (and not-so-standard) places and reintroduce it to the masses. He has done just that with the new Marlow Yachts 70E Mk2.
It is said that beauty is only skin deep, but an in-depth look proves that beauty takes different forms and runs deep throughout this yacht.
Interior Space
Marlow’s initiative to add more interior space and utilize it without sacrificing exterior deck size is simple, yet ingenious. For example, the access staircase from the forward main deck to the lower accommodations was moved to the port side (typically found on the starboard reaches), which allows access from the lower deck to the flybridge to stay along one side without having to cross through the galley area.
The side build-outs behind the salon seating are narrower due to the adjustment of the intake/exhaust airflow from the engine room. Instead of vents running along the side of the house, adjacent within the salon walls, Marlow turned them 90 degrees to create vertical plenums and positioned them in the aft corners behind the curio cabinets. The move freed up space behind and under the salon furniture that increased the usable space and footprint within the salon without changing the dimensions.
Now, there’s more space to move about the salon, and one would never guess the vent piping is there. In addition, the exterior vent blades have been designed to maximize air input yet minimize rain and moisture intrusion. The salon is decked out with a starboard-side sofa, twin port-side chairs and a high-gloss teak coffee table with drawers built into the base.
The Galley
A gleaming and spacious kitchen will impress chefs and guests alike.
The pencil was surely sharpened a few times with the redesign of the country kitchen. Sure, it still contains an oversized dinette seating area and remarkable counter space, but it’s been flipped. Instead of a dinette/table forward next to the lower helm with the galley aft, the galley is now forward with the dinette placed behind it. Marlow’s bold thought process for this significant design, change is to give those tending to the meals and galley duties a panoramic view as they work.
A departure from so many yachts that have galleys midship to accommodate feeding from a central location, this update actually keeps the work area segregated from the other social places on board yet serves perfectly as its own socializing area thanks to the openness, voluminous counters, and center island. Everyone can pitch in at mealtime.
Under the windshield along the countertop to the left is a dual-basin ceramic sink, and a five-burner Schott Curan induction cooktop with pot guides is to the right; a Dacor convection oven is below. The U-shaped counter workspace design runs along the starboard side above four Sub-Zero fridge/freezer drawers. Additional fridge/freezer drawers are found port side and under the large walk-around center island, which also houses a Fisher & Paykel dishwasher. Depending on cruising style and destinations, there’s room for cold provisions as well as dry goods thanks to the cabinet and drawer storage.
Just aft on a raised platform is the U-shaped dinette settee with twin-post teak table. A commanding forward view is still offered without having to be situated at the front window. The galley is finished to match the rest of the interior: grain teak hardwood cabinetry with satin finish, teak and holly flooring, carpeting, and white ceiling panels. It’s not an afterthought workspace but an inviting area with full views and classy styling. The owner chooses the layout with this custom builder, and Marlow invites clients’ imaginative ideas.
Exterior Access
As with most Marlow yachts, there’s full exterior access, from the generous aft deck to the covered side decks and a Portuguese bridge and foredeck. Fully non-skid decks ensure safe footing, and high bulwarks and railings make for secure transiting. The generous aft deck offers transom seating, a large high-gloss teak table and room for additional chairs and is protected by the flybridge overhang. The spacious foredeck is large enough for a party to mingle or a few lounge chairs and is slightly crowned with holes in the aft corners for proper drainage. Access to the Lewmar windlasses, anchors and chain lockers is on a raised deck at the peak.
The Portuguese bridge is also redesigned. Instead of a center door to the foredeck with separate seating on either side, Marlow created two smaller doorways, port and starboard, that allow for a large center settee to be the focal point and with split fiberglass tables, the space is now a centered, open-air lounge and dining area.
Below-decks
Ample headroom and luxurious appointments are just a few of the features in the master suite.
Access to the staterooms is via the forward port-side curved staircase, with a roomy landing and hallway. The staircase incorporates storage cabinets with curved doors and is enhanced with teak paneling. There’s room underneath the staircase for a washer and dryer, and a large hatch in the hallway deck provides access to a lower machinery space where the hot water heater, pumps, filtration, plumbing, and other gear not required in the engine room are located.
An open space with plenty of light awaits in the main salon.
Finished in bright paint and with teak grate floor panels, the space also works well for dry storage. “Grand” describes the midships, full-beam master stateroom. A walk-around, center king berth, vanity/desk, more drawers and lockers than may ever be needed, flat-screen TV, and six large, rectangular portholes create a distinctive retreat. The ensuite private head has his/her sink basins and a well-sized shower stall with seat. A large mirror, opening portholes and glossy ceiling adds to the brightness. A VIP stateroom is nestled in the bow with a center island berth, overhead hatches, and ensuite head with shower stall. Two additional staterooms, one with side-by-side berths and the other with upper/lower bunks, complete the guest accommodations.
The Engine Room
Marlow has made some significant changes that may not seem obvious, but below deck and aft through a side deck staircase or via the transom door are the crew quarters and access to the engine room forward and lazarette aft. Marlow designed a dedicated mechanical room on the port side that houses the twin Cummins Onan 21.5 kVA generators. Complete with workbench, watertight door and tempered glass windows for visual inspections, it is a well-insulated and quiet space.
The lazarette allows access to the steering gear, twin Glendinning shore cable systems with custom Marlow-built metal guide channels that support cable movement, deck drain manifold, and more. Embedded arms that extend from the hull structure carry the large transom door aft a few inches, and hydraulic actuators tilt the door up for access between the lazarette and swim platform. It’s one solid, well-designed piece of machinery.
The stand-up engine room houses the fully accessible CAT C18 diesel engines. These powerplants give the 70E Mk2 an impressive ride and cut of speed as I experienced firsthand on my sea trial. Flexible drive couplings reduce any vibration, and Marlow’s Velocijet Strut Keels protect and support the shafts. Embedded between the fuel tanks is the “condo box,” as Marlow puts it, that houses the Seakeeper gyro. It’s forward of the engines on the centerline with a glass insert for viewing.
Marlow asserts the results are better with it positioned as close to center on both axes. It’s part of his current modus operandi: “Things work well; I want to make them work better.” To remove the Seakeeper, the ceiling of the box is the salon floor, and there’s a lifting block and slide in the salon ceiling to get it up from its base and out the aft doors. Now that’s some forethought.
Top it Off
Up close and personal.
The enclosed Command Bridge is fitted with twin helm seats, room for three multifunction displays and side space for charts, guides, etc. The observation seating aft offers an L-shaped settee and high-gloss teak table. A first for Marlow Yachts is the addition of a private captain’s cabin with head and shower and desk area. Out the aft door to the flybridge deck is another L-shaped settee with table and fridge and room to store a tender or other water toys on deck thanks to the sleek davit. With a sharp pencil, Marlow has redesigned a tried and true yacht and made it even better. The Marlow 70E Mk2 is the next generation graced with beauty that goes to down the bone.
