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	2008 Miami Boat Show Preview: Five Days in Paradise Jennifer Soderborg 02/01/2008
	For yachting enthusiasts, the 2008 Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail and the 20th annual Yacht and Brokerage Show are sure-fire ways to ease the winter doldrums and focus on the season ahead. Held at various locations around Miami Beach, this trio of shows kicks off on February 14, and winds down on Presidents’ Day, February 18. Each location promises something unique. Photograph courtesy of Show Management. (Click image to enlarge) Spanning 10 city blocks along the Indian Creek Waterway at Collins Avenue (State Road A1A), from 41st to 51st Streets, more than 500 boats line the docks at the in-water Yacht & Brokerage Show. Expect to see superyachts, express cruisers, sportfishing boats, family cruisers and ocean-going trawlers ranging in length from 24 to 160 feet and priced from $250,000 to over $20 million. The array of floating entertainment provided ranges from sampling international food and listening to live music, to sipping cocktails on floating barges. Nearby, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) will host its 67th annual event on land and in the water at the Miami Beach Convention Center, the Sea Isle Marina & Yachting Center and Miamarina at Bayside (Strictly Sail). Bringing together more than 2,200 exhibitors showcasing the latest powerboats, sailboats, engines and marine electronics and accessories for the 2008 boating season, the event is expected to draw 140,000 visitors. The exhibition also features interactive seminars and demonstrations about the boating lifestyle and enhancing time spent on the water. Rest & Relaxation While the fashionable Raleigh hotel, the art deco Setai or the chic Delano always are deserving favorites for time spent away from home in Miami, there’s a new crop of luxury hotels well worth consideration. The Angler’s. (Click image to enlarge) The Angler’s Boutique Resort: A four-building resort enclave with an elegantly casual, home-like atmosphere from famed interior designer/hotelier Wallace Tutt. Built in 1930 and abandoned for more than a decade, The Angler’s is the last significant part of South Beach’s Art Deco District to be renovated. 660 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, tel: 305-534-9600, www.theanglersresort.com. Gansevoort South: The hotel, spa and residences at the brand-new Gansevoort South bring the signature stamp of Manhattan’s Hotel Gansevoort to South Beach. The 22,000-square-foot rooftop retreat, complete with a 110-foot-long pool, bar/lounge and stunning ocean views, is worth a visit in itself. 2377 Collins Avenue, Miami, South Beach, tel: 305-604-1000, www.gansevoortsouth.com. Metropole South Beach: A newly opened, trendy boutique hotel in the heart of South Beach with stylish one- and two-bedroom studio and duplex suites. Offering a seven-night package from $325 for the Miami International Boat Show. 635 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, tel: 305-672-0009, www.metropolesouthbeach.com.The Tides South Beach: Notable interior designer Kelly Wearstler just completed a comprehensive redesign of this historic art deco hotel. The 45 luxury rooms include 35 oceanfront studio suites, seven premier oceanfront suites and three penthouse suites with decks. 1220 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, tel: 305-604-5070, www.tidessouthbeach.com. The Regent Bal Harbour: A 17-story hotel featuring 124 rooms and executive suites, with a curved glass façade offering panoramic views of the Atlantic, Haulover Inlet, the Intracoastal Waterway and the Miami skyline. An exclusive opening rate for a single or double occupancy is available through April 30. 10295 Collins Avenue, Bal Harbour, 305-866-2121, www.regenthotels.com. New Eats Bourbon Steak: Modern American fare with a focus on the finest meats and freshest seafood available worldwide. The new Michael Mina Restaurant at Aventura’s Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort & Club is modeled after the restaurateur’s Las Vegas Stripsteak at Mandalay Bay. Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort & Club, 19999 West Country Club Drive, Miami, tel: 305-932-6200, www.fairmont.com/turnberryisle. Brosia Miami: Authentic dishes from the Mediterranean region, including Spain, France, Italy, Greece and North Africa. Chef Arthur Artiles (formerly of Coral Gables’ Chispa) cooks up culturally inspired cuisine at this sophisticated Miami Design District newcomer boasting a 4,000-square-foot terrace. 163 NE 39th Street, Miami, tel: 305-531-8700, www.brosiamiami.com. DeVito South Beach: Italian chophouse with an extensive wine list and full bar. The partnership between South Florida restaurateur David Manero, famed actor/producer Danny DeVito and entrepreneur Michael Brauser brings a touch of Hollywood to Miami Beach. 150 Ocean Drive, South Beach, 305-531-0911, www.devitosouthbeach.com. La Marea. (Click image to enlarge) Grimpa Steakhouse: Brazilian steakhouse spanning two floors with an elaborate décor appropriately fitting for its home in Miami’s Mary Brickell Village mixed-use development. Vegetarians will appreciate the full salad bar. 901 Brickell Plaza, Miami, tel: 305-455-4757, www.grimpa.com. La Goulue: Authentic Parisian-style bistro set amid the high-end Bal Harbour Shops and serving up traditional French bistro fare. Guests may watch chef Christian Delouvrier create his signature menu in the glass-enclosed, semi-open kitchen. 9700 Collins Avenue, Bal Harbour, tel: 305-865-2181, www.lagouluebalharbour.com.La Marea at the Tides: Mediterranean-style cuisine created with seasonal ingredients and accented with Northern Italian flavors. Executive chef Pietro Rota (formerly of Il Sole in West Hollywood, California) puts together the diverse and ingredient-focused menu. The Tides South Beach, 1220 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, tel: 305-604-5070, www.tidessouthbeach.com. Macchiato Boutique Restaurant: A unique blend of Italian cuisine and traditional Venezuelan fare. The bistro-style, family operated restaurant is a local favorite because of its South American charm, colorful international cuisine and eclectic vintage décor. 8434 S. Dixie Highway (opposite the Dadeland North Metrorail station), South Miami, tel: 305-666-4477. Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink: Former chef and co-owner of Nemo’s on South Beach, Michael Schwartz, showcases his trademark contemporary American cuisine using local ingredients at this laid-back bistro. The menu includes homemade dishes divided into small, medium, large and extra-large plates. 130 NE 40th Street, Atlas Plaza, Miami Design District, Miami, tel: 305-573-5550, www.michaelsgenuine.com. Michael’s. Photograph by Simon Hare. (Click image to enlarge) Prime Blue Grille: Contemporary steak and seafood served overlooking the Miami River and Biscayne Bay in downtown Miami. Taking a modern approach to traditional steakhouse fare, the restaurant serves only all-natural, corn-fed, hormone-free premium beef. 315 S. Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, tel: 305-358-5900, www.primebluegrille.com. Rosa Mexicano: Upscale, authentic Mexican food in the high-end Mary Brickell Village. The menu features a range of award-winning signature dishes such as Guacamole en Molcajete, made in a traditional lava-rock mortar. 900 S. Miami Avenue, Miami, tel: 786-425-1001, www.rosamexicano.info. Tried-and-true: Azul at the Mandarin Oriental is still considered one of the best restaurants in town for its award-winning blend of Mediterranean flavors with Asian influences; David Bouley Evolution, the Michelin-star chef’s first restaurant outside of Manhattan, offering contemporary French and Japanese cuisine with global accents; the Ritz-Carlton’s DiLido Beach Club, serving light Mediterranean fare as the only oceanfront restaurant on South Beach; The Forge, featuring a world-class wine cellar and the "No. 1 steak in America"; Karu&Y, the upscale restaurant and ultralounge in downtown Miami’s Arts District that serves cuisine of the Americas; Nobu, the "place to be seen" at the Shore Club hotel in Miami Beach, offering a new twist on sushi and sashimi; The Restaurant at the Setai, "trans-ethnic" cuisine from new executive chef Jonathan Wright; the Regent Bal Harbour’s Table 8, where Wolfgang Puck protégé Govind Armstrong prepares contemporary cuisine at the second branch of his Los Angeles hotspot; Talula, where husband-and-wife team Andrea Curto-Randazzo and Frank Randazzo whip up creative American cuisine and a fabulous Sunday brunch; Wish at the Hotel on South Beach, boasting an exotic interior by Todd Oldham and serving up classic American cooking with Asian accents. - J.S.Westport 164, 130, 112 Westport 164. Photograph by Neil Rabinowitz. (Click image to enlarge) Westport recently extended its range of production motor yachts to include a line of 164-foot tri-decks (pictured). Interior and exterior design by Donald Starkey gives the new flagship an elegant layout with a surprising degree of flexibility for customization. The popular 130 line falls into a category often reserved for custom builds. Westport’s in-house design team provided the 130 with such luxuries as an on-deck master suite with split head. Despite the 112 being a middle child in her builder’s WP series, this raised pilothouse M/Y from Jack Sarin and Taylor Olson displays a timeless sophistication inside and out. A nearly 24-foot beam provides plenty of areas for guests to stretch out. W164: Miami Beach Marina, W130 and W112: Yacht & Brokerage Show. www.westportyachts.com Christensen Lady Joy If you’ve read about or boarded motor yachts Barchetta or Marathon from Christensen’s 157-foot Custom Series, and you missed seeing the yard’s fifth and latest Custom Series launch at last year’s Fort Lauderdale boat show, then Miami is your chance to catch a glimpse of tri-deck Lady Joy. Designed for outdoor entertaining, she features a custom foredeck and sun deck for sunbathing and dining. Guests and crew are housed within her roomy interior in six staterooms, a nanny cabin and six crew cabins. For more about this motor yacht and her Grammy award-winning owner, turn to page 98 for the full-length feature article from contributing editor Mark Masciarotte and Editor-in-Chief Jill Bobrow. Yacht & Brokerage Show. www.christensenyachts.com CRN Emerald Star Emerald Star. Photograph by Maurizio Paradisi. (Click image to enlarge) Emerald Star is the first hull of the recently launched CRN 43 displacement line and the largest composite vessel produced by the Ancona shipyard. CRN teamed with Zuccon International Project to create the 140-foot tri-deck motor yacht with a bulbous bow. Her large external volumes and open-air spaces connect those on board with the sea. An owner’s party of 10 is accommodated in four staterooms with large panoramic windows and an owner’s suite with private studio that faces out to sea atop a terrace exclusive to this yacht. The large sun deck is equipped with a Jacuzzi, barbecue, sun loungers, motor scooters and a bar. At its center, the large mainmast houses a dayhead. Two C32 Cats propel her at up to 15.5 knots. MIBS—Sea Isle Marina. www.crn-yacht.com Benetti Classic 120, 85 Legend 85 Legend. Photograph by Giuliano Sargentini. (Click image to enlarge) Benetti debuts two new hulls in Miami: a Classic 120 and the 85 Legend (pictured). Stefano Righini and François Zuretti designed the entirely composite Classic 120 M/Y. A modern design, lots of portlights and a widebody superstructure configuration forward make for a spacious, light-filled interior. Benetti presented the first hull of its 85-foot Legend series last year in Cannes. With in-house naval architecture and exterior styling by Stefano Righini, the Legend has softer lines than its larger composite cousins. Standard at-anchor stabilizers, Haarmann gray-water treatment plant and centralized Heinen & Hopman A/C make the Legend unique in its class. The vessel’s nearly 26-meter LOA and load line length of 23.98 meters deem it registrable for private use or charter. Yacht & Brokerage Show. www.benettiyachts.it Lazzara 116, 84, LSX Quad 75 Lazzara 116. Photograph by Scott Pearson. (Click image to enlarge) Lazzara Yachts lifted the veil on the largest motor yacht in its present production line, the 116 (pictured), last year in Fort Lauderdale. The first hull is offered as an open flybridge with an integrated hardtop for shade when cruising. Sleek window lines, walkaround main deck, large swim platform, electronically tinted galley skylight and redesigned interior also characterize the new model. The Lazzara 84 evolved from the smaller 80 and features a restyled, contemporary interior complete with an innovative galley skylight. The hardtop model on display boasts a contemporary, high-contrast interior finished in dark walnut. The LSX Quad redefines the term "control." Instead of a traditional helm, the open LSX uses a simple joystick control, thanks to Volvo’s Penta IPS system. Yacht & Brokerage Show. www.lazzarayachts.comHorizon Adriana III, Arrigoderci, Andrea V Adriana III. Photograph by Jim Raycroft. (Click image to enlarge) Gilman Yachts previews Adriana III (pictured) as an example of what a semi-custom model can be in the hands of a knowledgeable owner. This 107-foot tri-deck combines a streamlined profile with large external areas. Built for second-time Horizon owners, Arrigoderci was the first Horizon Raised Pilothouse in the States. Delivered last July, this 95-footer was designed for family, with three forward staterooms instead of the standard four and a large widebody salon. Andrea V also is enjoying her first public showing. A 20-foot beam with a main salon that is open all the way to the forward windshield keeps this 82-footer from feeling cramped. Yacht & Brokerage Show. www.gilmanyachts.com, www.horizonyacht.com Hargrave Tigers Eye, Lady Jan, Sandrine Tigers Eye. Photograph by Suki Finnerty. (Click image to enlarge) Hargrave Custom Yachts will display three new builds for 2008. The newly launched Tigers Eye (pictured) comfortably sleeps eight guests, 10 with Pullmans, in 98 feet of luxury decorated by Yacht Interiors by Shelley and Tami Frain. This skylounge model boasts a whirlpool spa, bar and lounge area up top. The other two are making their world premieres. The largest, Sandrine, is a tri-deck with an expansive 25-foot beam and an interior jointly designed by Sandy and Rick Sorenson, and Shelley DiCondina. Lady Jan, a 96-foot skylounge, sleeps eight to 10 in an interior envisioned by a design team including Jim and Jan Carell, Alberto J. Comas and Yacht Interiors by Shelley. Yacht & Brokerage Show. www.hargrave.org Maiora Temptation, Lady Nina Italy’s Fipa Italiana Yachts debuts two new Maiora 27 hulls at Miami’s Sea Isle Marina. The larger and faster of the two flybridge yachts, 90-foot Temptation (pictured), is a spacious hardtop version. She luxuriously accommodates eight guests in four cabins including an owner’s suite, VIP, and port and starboard guests cabins. Temptation’s open flybridge boasts ample sun pads and a Jacuzzi. At 86 feet, Lady Nina boasts a modern, dark-wood interior contrasted with cream-colored soft furnishings. Twin 1,670-hp Cat C32s propel her to a 27-knot top end. The Fipa Group will also display the sleek, 68-foot Med·USA from AB Yachts. This waterjet-propelled open model cruises at 44 knots and delivers a wave-skimming 50-knot top end. MIBS—Sea Isle Marina. www.fipagroup.com (Click image to enlarge) Pershing 90 Exclusive U.S. Pershing dealer MarineMax brings the aggressively sleek lines and speed of the Pershing 90 to Miami. With a specially designed hull and twin 2,400-hp MTUs paired to Arneson surface drives (more often used in offshore naval patrol vessels than pleasure craft), the 90 achieves an impressive 44-knot top end. This newer U.S. version of the 90, developed from the Italian yard’s standard European version, features three cabins instead of four to make space for a comfy lounge/theater area belowdecks. A brilliant silver finish and extreme tropical A/C also were added. Fulvio De Simoni collaborated with the Pershing and Ferretti Group design and engineering divisions for the 90-footer’s interior, which boasts contrasting open-pore varnished oak and wengé details. Yacht & Brokerage Show. www.marinemax.com (Click image to enlarge) Ocean Alexander 88 Making her Miami debut following her December delivery, the Ocean Alexander 88 is the newest addition to the builder’s line of motor yachts built in Taiwan. Ed Monk Jr. handled the yacht’s architecture and exterior styling, while Jon Pokela and Destry Darr outfitted her interior spaces. The 88-foot vessel’s standard layout sleeps eight in four ensuite staterooms, including a midship master, two identical VIPs and a double twin. An expansive aft deck offers ample seating and room for entertaining. Inside, her 22-foot beam allows for a larger-than-expected salon that is separated from the formal dining area with a wood centerpiece hiding a pop-up 42-inch Sony TV. A crew of three is housed aft. Yacht & Brokerage Show. www.oceanalexander.com (Click image to enlarge) Warren S87 Warren Yachts’ new four-stateroom version of its S87 motor yacht will no doubt make the already successful model even more popular. The four impeccably finished staterooms include a full-beam master aft and a VIP forward (both ensuite) and two guest cabins amidships. The aft deck houses a large sun pad and leads to the salon, where comfortable leather seating, an entertainment island, dining area and helm all blend seamlessly under the retractable roof to create an expansive, inviting space. The S87 has a sleek exterior designed by Peter Lowe with a crisp, contemporary interior styled in-house. A Besenzoni crane lifts the tender from storage in the lazarette. Her twin 1,500-hp MTUs reach speeds up to 34 knots. Yacht & Brokerage Show. www.warrenyachts.com (Click image to enlarge) Marlow Explorer 86 CMY With the Miami debut of the 86 Cockpit Motor Yacht, Marlow Yachts celebrates the launch of both its 100th explorer model and its largest build to date. The new flagship has amazing long-range cruising capability due to an extremely efficient hull design and 4,000-gallon fuel capacity. Marlow’s in-house design team sacrificed nothing in the artistic details of the interior while designing for maximum performance. The nearly 91-foot model comes certified by Bureau Veritas. A large toy box incorporated into the transom provides extra storage for water toys. Standard Cat C15 engine power gives the 86 a top speed of 18 knots and a 16-knot cruise. MIBS—Sea Isle Marina. www.marlowyachts.com (Click image to enlarge)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.