The new M59’s (59′ LOA, 17′ 11″ beam) powerful dynamic profile belies its calm, luxurious interior. A wider beam gives maximum volume within. There’s plenty of room for flexible accommodations, which include a full-beam master with study and ensuite bath, a double at the bow and a third cabin with two singles that convert into a double. Two more guests can be accommodated with a fold-out bed in the enclosed flybridge. All of the M59 ‘s characteristic traits are found on the Maritimo M59: wide walkaround decks, an interior staircase to the enclosed flybridge and a sunroof. A hydraulicswim platform is an option.
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Grand Banks 60
Representing Grand Banks’ return to its roots of building long-distance cruisers, the new Grand Banks 60 (66′ 10″ LOA, 19′ 2″ beam) has a range well over 2,000 nautical miles at 10 knots or can be pushed to more than 30 with the 900-hp Volvo Penta D13 engines. Coupling these with the bow and stern thrusters in a joystick-controlled system allows for a really cool feature: Express Positioning, which holds the 60 in place by GPS.
A well-protected flybridge and aft deck, wide side decks and high bulwarks show the boat to be a true ocean-going vessel. A single level encompasses the salon, aft galley, and lower helm. Below are three staterooms with the master in the most comfortable position amidships.
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Tiara debuts Tiara SPORT
Tiara is not only launching its latest model at the Fort Lauderdale show but also a brand-new line: Tiara SPORT, the first Tiara boats to be outboard-powered.
Eventually encompassing models from 29 to 42 feet, the initial offering will be the 38LS (38′ 1″ LOA, 12′ 6″ beam). LS stands for Luxury Sport and the 38 embraces this philosophy. Features include walkaround capabilities, watercraft/toy storage, an island-style outdoor galley, an elegant cabin, and multiple social zones. Triple Yamaha 300s or optional 350s provide power with joystick steering reaching a top speed of 50 knots and cruising comfortably in the mid-30s.
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EdgeWater 262CX
EdgeWater’s newest model, the EdgeWater 262CX, is a Deep-V Crossover that (26′ 5″ LOA, 9′ 3″ beam), represents an evolution of its offshore boat. New features include a double-wide helm and ClearView windshield. The dash can hold a 16-inch Garmin screen, and all is protected by a sleek integrated hardtop. EdgeWater’s new Ultra Lounger is the centerpiece of the cockpit offering multiple seating options and incorporating an insulated
fishbox. There is also redesigned seating at the bow with plushier amenities. The EdgeWater 262CX cockpit includes coolers, a cutting board and stainless steel sink, and owners can choose to add a grill or refrigerator. Fish ready, the transom has a large baitwell. The deep-V hull is driven by twin Yamaha F200 four-stroke outboards.
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Nordhavn 59 Coastal Pilot
Nordhavn 59 Coastal Pilot
Nordhavn acknowledges that not everyone wants to fish or dive, so its new version of the Nordhavn 59 Coastal Pilot is for those who don’t need a cockpit. Extending the aft and main deck all the way back, the Coastal Pilot has a roomier salon/galley and engine room, which has full standing headroom aft. Water babies will still get their fix of the sea thanks to an integral swim step.
The Nordhavn 59 Coastal Pilot is capable of both fast cruising speeds and extended passagemaking. Powered by twin Cummins QSM 11 715-hp diesel engines, the 59 CP runs up to 20 knots and can cruise more than 1,000 miles at reduced speeds. She offers a modern profile with a contemporary, open interior that emphasizes stainless and horizontal grain accents and radiates light throughout.
Main deck accommodations provide for a large galley, dinette and a lower helm station with double helm seat. This arrangement is very appealing for a coastal cruising couple as it eliminates the isolation and separation of a raised wheelhouse.
Nordhavn acknowledges that not everyone wants to fish or dive, so its new version of the 59 Coastal Pilot is for those who don’t need a cockpit. Extending the aft and main deck
all the way back, the Nordhavn 59 Coastal Pilot has a roomier salon/galley and engine room, which has full standing headroom aft. Water babies will still get their fix of the sea thanks to an integral swim step.
58’9″ LOA, 17′ beam
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Marlow 53 E & 58 E
Marlow takes an uncompromising stance on speed, ride and interior comforts and continually customizes each successive hull. The latest Marlow 53 E model (61′ LOA, 17′ 3″ beam) coming to Fort Lauderdale offers stand-up machinery space and unusually generous accommodations with a side-by-side twin cabin, a centerline queen-berth cabin and the largest master possible.
The 58E (67′ 8″ LOA, 18′ 6″ beam) at the show features exotic joinery and the new 12.9 Caterpillars that offer high 20-knot speeds with turbine-like smoothness. Finally, a new 80E (86′ 8″ LOA, 21′ 6″ beam) will be on display, showing off the popular Command Bridge option. Thanks to 1,800-hp Caterpillar C32s, the 80E tops out at 30 knots or can cruise for 3,000 miles at displacement speed.
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Wellcraft 262
The new Wellcraft 262 has everything a fisherman needs for a day on the water. The center console has a fiberglass T-top, ample rod holders and rod storage, port and starboard baitwells/livewells, raw water wash-down, and port and starboard fish boxes with macerators.
The bow area features a unique sliding cooler for multiple seating layouts, and the optional dive door makes boarding and departing easier. A deluxe leaning post delivers with a backrest and cooler, and a folding aft seat provides more room to fish as well as extra seating when open. The 262 (26’4″ LOA, 9′ beam) is designed to handle twin engines with up to 500 horsepower. wellcraft.com
Wajer 55
Based on the award-winning 37- and 38-foot models, the Wajer 55 is a perfect balance of beauty and performance. Comfortable seats will keep the pilot and passengers secure when running in big seas. When lounging in the intracoastal, Wajer provides large sunpads aft and near the transom. The swimming platform on the Wager 55 can also be used as a swimming ladder or gangway. Built-in steps with teak decking make getting in and out of the water easy. Below-deck, Wajer will customize the cabin but most buyers of the smaller models opt for a small cabin for the family to get out of the sun.
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Viking Yachts 37 Billfish
Now an integral part of the Viking Yachts lineup, the Viking Yachts 37 Billfish (37’8″ LOA, 13’10” beam) is built to be a canyon-ready tournament contender that’s equally at home fishing for blue marlin in The Bahamas or Pacific sailfish in Costa Rica.
The day-boat style offers unfettered access to the 86-square foot cockpit equipped with a bait freezer, tackle stowage, a transom door with a lift gate, insulated fishboxes, and a transom livewell. The open salon provides all-weather protection with a comfortable U-shape dinette and hi-lo fiberglass table that converts to a bunk opposite a cushioned lounge. At the end of the day there’s plenty of room to relax in a comfortable environment—a significant element missing from today’s wide-open, large center-console boats. vikingyachts.com
All In the Family: Palm Beach PB65 and PB42
Palm Beach’s flagship yacht, the PB65 (70′ LOA, 19’2″ beam), has received a substantial upgrade for 2017. The Palm Beach PB65 has a high-quality build, finishes and teak styling blend seagoing competence with beauty.
A vast, light-filled interior features a salon with power windows, spacious cabins and a rear cockpit that can comfortably host up to eight people. Twin Volvo Penta IPS 950 engines deliver a top speed of 32 knots with a range of 700 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 25 knots. Palm Beach is also debuting the new PB42 (46′ LOA, 14’6″ beam). Her semi-displacement bottom and low center of gravity provide a confident and stable ride.
A spacious, light-filled interior includes luxury staterooms with ample headroom throughout. The climate-controlled salon delivers premium comfort, and power windows forward and aft bring nature closer.
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Don’t Miss: Numarine 60Fly
Making its U.S. debut, the Numarine 60Fly offers exceptional space on board. The full-beam suite with large picture windows at water level fills the cabin with light and offers picturesque views for those reclining in bed. Three ensuite guest cabins come loaded with stowage space.
The use of glass, leather and stainless steel give the Numarine 60Fly (60’4″ LOA, 16’8″ beam) a contemporary feel. The galley is incorporated into the main salon and divided by a useful bar. Flipping open hatches in the windows or electrically lowering the forward side windows in the main salon allows fresh air to circulate throughout the boat. The new 60 Flybridge is the first Numarine yacht to use all LED lighting.
Vicem Custom 65′ Flybridge
One word describes the Vicem Custom 65′ Flybridge at FLIBS: spacious. With her 65-foot LOA and 18’5″ beam, there’s sufficient interior volume for owners to choose from two- and three-cabin designs. Configurations offer a luxurious galley-up or galley-down choice, with a convertible office or a dinette below.
The galley-up version offers a below-deck layout with three cabins plus an additional berth accessible from the VIP cabin for eight guests. Powered by twin Volvo Penta D11 625-hp engines, the 65′ Flybridge is equipped for long voyages and offers a cruising range of 915 nautical miles at 10 knots, with a top speed of 19 knots. Designed by Vicem’s in-house design team, the 65′ Flybridge has a classic look and offers a quiet, smooth ride. vicem.com
Sunseeker’s Predator 68 & Manhattan 52
The redesigned Sunseeker Predator 68 MK II (71’2″ LOA, 16’7″ beam) features a cockpit door that lowers into the yacht’s deck, opening it up for warmer climates. A full-width sliding sunroof draws in the sunlight while a smart widow design provides natural light for the living space. A generous salon offers U-shaped seating, bar and social seating at the stern. Powered by MAN V8-1200 engines or upgrade to MAN V12-1550.
The new Manhattan 52 (56’5″ LOA, 16′ beam) is the smallest flybridge model Sunseeker has introduced in more than a decade. The yacht is designed to maximize entertainment, light and living space, with curved glass, a unique main deck layout and well-equipped bathing platform, all ideal for entertaining. Powered by Volvo Penta D11-725 or Volvo Penta IPS-950 engines. sunseeker.com
Novurania Catamaran 24 Diesel
No matter the final destination, the Novurania Catamaran 24 Diesel I/O gets you there in style. The yacht tender, also available with an outboard motor, has a twin-hull design and inflatable collar.
An opening bow ramp is operated electronically, adjustable to any height and makes off-loading people or cargo a breeze. The bow ramp safely accommodates wheelchairs and motorized power chairs. Various deck layouts are available, with side, center console or custom seating arrangements. The Novurania Catamaran 24 Diesel has a low profile and stable, dry ride make the new luxury yacht tender (23′ LOA, 8’6″ beam) perfect for any use.
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Sea Ray Fly 460 and L550 Fly
The new Sea Ray Fly 460 (46’8″ LOA, 14’12” beam) is spacious for its size, with storage solutions that increase livability including an expanded flybridge made for entertaining. Both helm stations feature Raymarine widescreen displays, and an available joystick control system provides for effortless docking and control of twin 550-hp Cummins inboards. Inside, the full-beam aft ensuite master and additional forward ensuite guest cabins offer customization options.
The sunlit salon features a convenient aft galley and a flush-threshold multi-pane door that opens onto the social cockpit. Sea Ray’s new L550 Fly (56’3″ LOA, 15’7″ beam) utilizes advanced technologies including vacuum infusion structures and a state-of-the-art digital switching system and three cabins. A well-appointed flybridge is geared for entertaining. Twin 850-hp Caterpillar inboards are available with joystick control. searay.com