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	September 19-22. The Monaco Yacht Show: There simply is no other like it in the world.
2007 Monaco Yacht Show 08/01/2007

Royal Denship 85 Flybridge
Royal Denship recently celebrated the launch of its 85 Flybridge, the latest in its new range of semi-custom production yachts that includes the smaller 82 Open and will extend up to 105 feet. The most notable feature on the Bill Dixon-designed 85 is an enormous salon. An owner’s stateroom and four guest cabins are equipped with fully integrated entertainment and navigation systems from Lantic. A command station, lounge area and optional hot tub are all found on the flybridge, and a hydraulic platform aft provides easy access to the tender or serves as a swim platform. Her substantial interior and superstructure come at no sacrifice to her sleek look or the performance of her two Cat C32s that easily achieve 33 knots. www.royaldenship.com (Click image to enlarge)

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Aviva II. Photograph courtesy of OceAnco. (Click image to enlarge)

OceAnco Aviva II
This 60-meter global cruiser, formerly named Alfa Four, was built for oceAnco’s owner to serve as a high-profile entertaining platform for Olympic VIPs at the 2004 Athens Olympics. In 2005 she was sold and claimed her current moniker. Now she is in search of a new owner. The yacht features a magnificent interior by Andrew Winch featuring huge window areas and high-gloss surfaces. Six oversize staterooms, including a master duplex suite and VIP, spaciously accommodate guests. Recently completed yard work outfitted this full-displacement vessel with new zero-speed stabilizers. Two 1650-hp Caterpillar 3512B engines provide Aviva II with a 16-knot top end and 14-knot cruise. When motoring at 12 knots she has a range of 6,000 nautical miles. www.merlewood.com

Helios2. Photograph by Dana Jinkins. (Click image to enlarge)

Palmer Johnson Helios2
In ShowBoats International’s June/July issue we revealed this 51-meter tri-deck as the winner of this year’s ShowBoats International Award for Best Refit/Reconfiguration. She will leave Monaco with this coveted honor. Launched in 2002 by Palmer Johnson as Anson Bell, her original owner sought the safest family yacht available. Working with naval architect/exterior stylist Murray & Associates and interior designer Patrick Knowles, her new owner upgraded her to better suit the charter market and his young family’s play needs. Updates performed at Global Ship Systems in Savannah, Georgia, included adding five feet to the transom and installing a new swim platform, increasing toy storage, raising and extending the bow, and making numerous mechanical and amenities upgrades. New teak decking and a new skylounge were also added. www.northropandjohnson.com

Christensen Nice N Easy
Yachtsman and co-owner of Millennium Super Yachts John Rosatti’s attraction to this 157-foot boat (previously named Liquidity and owned by Christensen principal Henry Luken) arose after the yacht emerged unscathed from Hurricane Katrina. The yacht’s impressive build quality is also manifest in her details: fine black walnut panels and superb nickel-insert marble work in the master bath. Nice N Easy had a three-month refit that resulted in a striking refinish of the engines that turned them into chrome works of art. The refurbished seating and dining areas from Carol Williamson exude sophistication with custom walnut furniture and plush Ultrasuede upholstery. Nice N Easy has six staterooms for up to 16 guests and five cabins for crew. Her turbo-charged MTU diesels reach up to 17.5 knots and have a range of 4,500 nautical miles. www.merlewood.com (Click image to enlarge)

Christensen/Palmer Johnson Ionian Princess
This stately 150-foot tri-deck embodies sophisticated luxury. Twelve guests may be accommodated in her six staterooms, including two full-size masters. An onboard crew of nine attends to guests. This stately Princess comes ready to entertain, with a full toy inventory including a sailing dinghy, inflatable tenders, kayaks and WaveRunners. A large sun deck with hot tub round out her amenities. Twin MTUs give her a top speed of 15 knots; 12 knots at cruise. www.cavendishwhite.com (Click image to enlarge)

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