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Miami Beach hosts its annual trio of boat shows.


2008 Miami Boat Show Preview: Five Days in Paradise

Azimut Poupee
Merrill-Stevens invites you to come aboard its new 85-foot fly, Poupee. Azimut in Viareggio teamed with exterior designer Stefano Righini and interior designer Carlo Galeazzi to imagine this "grand tourer of the sea." Stately, luxurious and panoramic, her concept is to act as a floating home away from home. Aboard Poupee, great importance is given to the owner’s areas, which include a full-beam (nearly 22 feet wide) suite amidships, private access to the lounge and two separate ensuite baths. Equipped with many upgrades and extras, she achieves a 30-knot top end with twin C32 Cats. An Atlas converter provides optional U.S./Euro power. Yacht & Brokerage Show. www.merrillstevens.com (Click image to enlarge)

Pacific Mariner 85


Pacific Mariner 85. Photograph by Neil Rabinowitz. (Click image to enlarge)


Freedom of movement drives the 85-foot Pacific Mariner raised pilothouse series shown by Westport. With the help of William Garden and Gregory C. Marshall, the yard created a boat that on all levels allows for maximum cruising enjoyment with minimum worry. The 85’s true pilothouse arrangement positions upper and lower helm stations on centerline for exceptional visibility. An array of features from two generators all the way down to dock lines and fenders come standard. Integration of the entire topside makes for a more stable and rigid structure. Perfectly laid out for family cruising, the yacht has four dining areas and four ensuite staterooms decorated in-house that comfortably sleep eight. Twin 10V2000 MTUs power the 85 to a smooth 24-knot cruise. Yacht & Brokerage Show. www.pacificmariner.com, www.westportyachts.com

NorthStar 80 Sportfish
Shown by International Yacht Collection, this handsome 80-foot sportfisherman designed by Howard Apollonio is a distinct departure from previous NorthStar designs, all of which have been cruising motor yachts. NorthStar Lady II was engineered for serious offshore fishing with a 23-foot beam for stability and a tank-tested hull shape that minimizes vertical accelerations and slamming, even when powering along at close to 30 knots. The 190-square-foot cockpit equipped with a live-bait aquarium, wet sink, barbecue, Sea Breeze cold plate freezer, fish hold with Eskimo ice chipper and built-in tuna tubes will impress any offshore angler. Her contemporary interior sports rosewood joinery and luxurious soft goods. A spacious four-stateroom layout houses guests in a full-beam master, two doubles and a VIP. MIBS—Sea Isle Marina. www.yachtcollection.com, www.northstaryachts.com (Click image to enlarge)

Outer Reef 80
Florida’s Outer Reef Yachts first debuted the timeless appeal of its new 80-foot raised pilothouse motor yacht last year in Palm Beach. A big sister to the 73, the 80 is the ultimate cruising vessel, catering to those clients who prefer a small crew. Along with the spacious master amidships, the 80 offers two guest staterooms forward. The yard’s in-house design team can customize the interior to suit any owner. Engine options are available from two 800-hp C15 Cats to two 1,650-hp C32s, the more powerful of which provide a top speed of 24 knots and a range of 1,400 nautical miles at a 20-knot cruise. Yacht & Brokerage Show. www.outerreefyachts.com (Click image to enlarge)

The yachts selected for inclusion in this preview met the submission guidelines and deadline. Yacht attendance is subject to change without notice.