In the company’s line of Luxury Performance Sport Yachts, the Sea Force IX 94.5 (LOA 94’8″; Beam 22’11”; Draft 5’8″; Displ. 160,000 lbs.) is the largest of six models that begin at 81 feet. All are equipped with enclosed flybridges, though the 94.5 also features an open skybridge one level higher with a helm station, obviating the need for an add-on tower.
In addition to the enclosed helm on the flybridge, there is also an exterior helm on the open-air deck aft, well-suited for maneuvering when the fish is hooked up. There are four general layouts available, three of which include a full beam master. Standard power is twin 2,600-hp MTU 16V2000 94 diesels turning traditional shaft drives in performance prop pockets. Top speed is 36 knots, and easy cruise is 27 to 28 knots, according to the builder.
With more than 60 years of experience building traditional, cold-molded custom sportfishing yachts, ACY stays current on the latest materials and techniques to satisfy performance-oriented customers.
Double Take (above) is an ACY 67 (LOA 67′; Beam 18’8″; Draft 5’4″; Displ. 92,000 lbs.) built for a customer who plans on extensive travel globally and fishing everywhere. Twin 1,900-hp Caterpillar C32 ACERT Tier 3 diesels easily achieve 32 knots at cruise, and with 2,000 gallons of fuel, the yacht has a predicted cruising range of 450 nautical miles at that speed. The cockpit is equipped to tackle a wide variety of species, with three large livewells, a pair of Eskimo ice machines and six tuna tubes. Mezzanine seating helps keep the cockpit clear and the off-watch refreshed.
The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is always an incredible time. You’ll find everything there–superyachts to tenders; electronics to décor; fuel injectors to galley supplies; FLIBS is a completely different experience than any other show.
Photos cannot always do the event justice. But we’ll do our best to try. Here’s the Best of FLIBS. Enjoy!
First Stop: Formula One
The stern of this boat boasts ample space on the swim platform for water activities.
Crisscross, oh my gosh
This Sportfish trio stays tight to the dock with crisscrossed lines.
Megayachts, Mega Swim Platforms
Here’s a neat trick: push a button, get an enormous swim platform.
I spy with my little eye…
This section of boats explains why Fort Lauderdale is the Yachting Capital of the World.
Tender Storage
It’s just my boat’s boat.
Boat Shows: not just for boats
Lions, Jaguars, Lamborghinis, oh my!
More is More
If the yachts weren’t enough for you.
Another day, another $256,445.
This Bentley Bentayga is a pricey beauty.
SB&Y interviews Pershing
Southern Boating’s writer Doug Thompson conducts an interview.
It’s a Luau Party
Some boats really get into the festivities!
Big and Beautiful
Stunning from all angles.
Members of the media enjoy the show
Members of the media walk the docks and see the sites.
Home gyms, I mean… yacht gyms
I guess there’s no excuse for not working out on board.
It’s On My Radar
You’re coming in loud and clear.
Exhibitors Walk the Show
Exhibitors get a much needed break with some frozen lemonade.
An Engineering Marvel
Miles of additional floating docks make this many boats possible.
The Super-est of Superyachts
At 273 feet, the M/Y Savannah was the largest at the show.
More is More
This center console boasts FIVE, yes FIVE, outboards.
Coming in for a Landing
Panorama
Boats, beaches, city, and sky: The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
With room for 10 people and a six-person crew, the new Westport W125 is steeped in luxury. The yacht features a full-width master stateroom on deck forward with his-and-her baths. Four ensuite guest staterooms enjoy natural light and outside views thanks to hull windows of toughened, laminated glass integrally molded into the hull. The integrated stern boarding area and veranda dining opens up to the main deck salon and formal dining area.
The main deck galley is secluded from guest view and includes a casual breakfast nook dinette. Private crew quarters forward on the lower deck include a captain’s stateroom, two crew double staterooms and a crew’s mess. Powered with twin 2,600-hp MTU diesel engines, the W125 (125′ LOA, 26’2″ beam) cruises around 20 knots. westportyachts.com
The Prestige 630 is recognizable by the yacht’s well-balanced exterior design, its bold, clean lines and the elegance of the bright interior layout. Generous living spaces are designed for comfort with an immense salon, three ensuite cabins, a centerline owner’s cabin, and flybridge.
By choosing high-tech design solutions, such as construction by infusion and the selection of an IPS 950 pod transmission, the Prestige 630 (62’4″ LOA, 16’10” beam) is at the cutting edge of technology. Thanks to Garroni Design, the luxurious interior furnishings reveal a selection of materials, color harmonies and a level of equipment normally reserved for large cruising yachts. prestige-yachts.com
The Pershing 5X is the first of the X Generation with a focus on performance and innovation. The 5X (54’2″ LOA, 14’4″ beam) cockpit is protected on the sides by two aerodynamic wings that can be separated or joined to the salon thanks to a unique opening and closing system for the glass door and glazed surface. The main deck features a living room with a dining table, the helm station to starboard and a second forward lounge.
The lower deck has been designed around the spacious, full-beam ensuite master. In the prototype layout version, the VIP cabin is located forward and the dinette is in front of the galley. As an option, a guest cabin or a crew cabin accessible from the deckhouse can replace the dinette. pershing-yacht.com
Perhaps his love for the ocean and his upbringing in a little village of the Czech Republic with a deep connection to bohemian craft made his career choice as a fine art glass artisan a given. Meet Marek Landa, the mind behind Crystal Caviar, a company with a leading team of artists who create unique pieces of glass and crystal art that adorn hotels, cruise ships, as well as private homes and yachts. crystalcaviar.eu/en/
SB: What is the story behind Crystal Caviar? How did it start? ML: I started a company under my name Marek Landa in 1995 producing engraved glassware for hotels and custom made chandeliers. In 2010 the company was renamed Crystal Caviar. A crystal wall finish I invented that looks like caviar was the inspiration behind the name. Since then we’ve used these “caviar” tiles as luxury frames for one-of-a-kind mirrors. We’ve also used it as a finish for 100-square meter fountains on Allure of the Seas and Oasis of the Seas—among Royal Caribbean International’s largest cruise ships. The material was also used as a finish on several private yachts and as wall art in private residences. Because the clear “caviar” tiles have excellent optical properties, they are ideal for chandeliers. Crystal Caviar has created many chandeliers from these tiles, including a 3,000 lbs. chandelier for a private palace in Riyadh, Saudia Arabia.
“Cone” by renowned artist Jan Frydrych.
The tile and its caviar-like finish (Landa’s creation) was the inspiration behind the company’s name—Crystal Caviar. Pictured a caviar tile with 24K Gold.
Marek Landa, Owner, Crystal Caviar.
Crystal Blanket Chandelier.
Chandelier by renowned artist Jan Frydrych.
SB: How did you know that you wanted to work with glass? ML: Glass and Crystal are such beautiful materials and it is a true pleasure to work with them. The beauty of glass speaks for itself as to why I fell in love with it. It is also an extremely luxurious material to create art. I love art and now more than 70 renowned artists produce their art pieces in the Crystal Caviar premises.
SB: When did the marine world become part of your work? ML: From the years 2000 to 2006, I had to pleasure to become close to the yachting industry and I came to realize that there were no chandeliers on yachts—yacht designers were afraid to use chandeliers because of their moving parts, how they vibrate and how easily they could break, damage something or cause injuries. Because of my nautical experience I convinced several designers and asked them to trust me into building several luxury chandeliers for yachts. Since then, we’ve built more than 100 sea worthy chandeliers on many yachts and Crystal Caviar is considered to be the expert in building chandeliers that don’t rattle, that are safe and don’t deteriorate in hard marine environment.
I must proudly say that until now we haven’t had to repair any single part of our chandeliers installed on yachts. However we are often asked to repair chandeliers on yachts produced by others companies.
SB: What goes through the creation process? ML: The collection of Crystal Caviar pieces available for clients consist of more than 500 glass art sculptures and more than 3,000 designs for chandeliers. We also have in our workshops 15,000 samples of various glass techniques.
The client usually comes to us with the kind of style for the chandelier they want to build and based on that information (it could be a sketch, drawing or photography) we prepare a computer visual for their approval. Then chandelier, mirror, sculpture, glass wall, or glass floor is produced and installed by Crystal Caviar. For example, this is how we produced a 4-meter high chandelier for SERENE—a more than 430-foot private superyacht.
SB: What can you tell us about some of the art pieces for yachts that you’ve worked on or will be working on in the future? ML: We just produced with world-renowned artist, Mr. Beránek, two sculptures made of Bohemian crystal—100 kg each (220.5 lbs.). Mr. Beránek also produced with us a 2-meter-long art table. For another client, Crystal Caviar is working on an 8-meter-long crystal staircase sculpture. Another world famous artist, Mr. Frydrych, just produced a 250 kg optical sculpture, which will be soon installed on a 60-meter yacht. At the moment we are producing art chandeliers for seven private yachts. We also now have on our drawing boards the first crystal fountain with water.
SB: What is your main objective when you are creating a work of art? ML: We always try to follow the client’s taste and we never let the client down if he or she requires unusual or “crazy” art pieces. That is why we have become a company that people approach if they want something that nobody else has. “Crazy” ideas are born from creative minds and that is the main reason why Crystal Caviar cooperates with more than 70 artists.
SB: What do you enjoy most about being an artist? ML: Freedom, challenge and uniqueness.
SB: Can you tell us about one or two of your favorite pieces? ML: One of the most interesting work we have done was a 4-meter chandelier on SERENE, which we did in cooperation with Mr. Frydrych. His multifaceted components created a special effect as if stone jewelry were hanging above the dining table. The most difficult, but also very unique and enjoyable piece I’ve produce was a 4.5-meter chandelier on 314-foot superyacht Kismet. But in general we supply art for more than 50 yacht projects and each of the project is fun and so different from the other. On Talisman C we used more than 700 crystal components, which was really fun to put together while making sure that nothing fell down.
SB: What do you enjoy most about the marine industry? ML: I spent seven years cruising on different yachts and one can say that sea is in my blood. I also use my boating experience when designing chandeliers that do not rattle, rust and are safe on board.
SB: Do you own a boat? ML: I have a little sailing catamaran and a little foldable boat, which I use in the summer to go out on a lake nearby. (There is no space for large yachts in the Czech Republic.)
SB: Where would be some public spaces where we can see and enjoy some of your art? ML: A lots of Crystal Caviar pieces can be seen on exhibitions such as the Monaco Yacht Show, the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, or SuperyachtDesign Week. Some of our unique sculptures can be seen in South Florida, in a showroom of IK Yacht Design.
Southern Exposure, Nathalie Gouillou, February 2016
Benetti, the Italian boat builder and sister company to Azimut Yachts, premiered the Zaphira Delfino 93 at the 2014 Rio de Janeiro Boat Show—the longest and arguably, the most luxurious vessel of the event. The Zaphira Delfino—the fifth model in the Delfino 93 series—is a custom-built motor yacht packed with all the luxury and décor attributed to megayachts.
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The Zaphira Delfino invites guests with a spacious salon fitted with Italian leather sofas and custom teak countertops, while a custom ebony and glass table complements the dining area. Large windows provide ample natural light during the day and modern fixtures by Oluce and Estro illuminate at night. Restrooms impress with marble baths and statuaries for the owner and guests. The flybridge and sundeck areas include a six-person Jacuzzi and electric awnings.
The Zaphira is constructed with a bulb keel for better hydrodynamic performance and increased safety against underwater collisions. Electric fin stabilizers ensure a smooth cruise with reduced noise and vibration below deck. The Zaphira Delfino 93 is powered by two MTU engines for a max speed of 14 knots.
