 Sanlorenzo 108. Photograph by Shaw McCutcheon. (Click image to enlarge)
Sanlorenzo 108
Italy’s Sanlorenzo teamed with New Jersey-based Viking Custom
Yachts to breach the U.S. market with a new yacht line that premiered with the
SL88. While the larger 108 is highly customizable, comfort is non-negotiable.
Thanks to Susan Kerns of TDI Design, the first of the 108-foot series to reach
the States feels like a beach house with a hull. Rich mahogany runs throughout,
and the galley features a large marble island that will draw in guests at
mealtime. The full-beam master is a retreat unto itself with a Jacuzzi tub and
intimate settee. Guests can choose from two VIPs and a spacious twin. Space
continues to abound down to the crew quarters. Twin 2,400-hp MTUs keep the 108
sporty by providing a 28-knot top speed. www.vikingcustomyachts.com,
www.sanlorenzoyacht.com
 Calixas 105. Photograph by Neil Rabinowitz. (Click image to enlarge)
Calixas 105
The first build in Texas-based Calixas Yachts’ new semi-custom
series is a contemporary tri-deck voyager built for ocean crossings. Adventuring
owners will enjoy the social areas often overlooked on expedition-style vessels
and feel safe knowing that all onboard systems and equipment are DNV and/or MCA
certified. Gregory C. Marshall is responsible for the 105’s innovative design
and contemporary styling. All structural fabrication and assembly took place at
the yard’s new Taiwan building facility, and New Zealand’s SMI designed the
interiors. Coming in at just under 106 feet, this 2007 summer debut offers the
topside space of a 140-footer. High-tech and eco-friendly, this quiet-running
and fuel-efficient voyager has a 3,000-nm range on twin Cat 3406Es.
www.calixas.com
 Obrigado. Photograph by Avatar Productions. (Click image to enlarge)
MCP Yachts Obrigado
Obrigado is Portuguese for "thank you," but whatever
language you choose, the owner of any Global Fast Trawler (GFT) series yacht
from Brazil’s MCP Yachts will be saying much the same thing. MCP describes its
GFT series yachts as being designed for the yachtsman who wants the safety,
economy, comfort and global reach generally associated with trawlers, but also
speed. Obrigado’s comfortable main-deck master suite, four guest
staterooms and bounteous salon add to her versatility. Yet long-range comfort
isn’t her only strong point. Two 1,650-hp Caterpillars give this 98-foot
passagemaker a top speed of 25 knots for a range of 3,000 nautical miles at 10.
The completion of two transatlantic crossings by her sistership leaves no
question as to her seakeeping ability. www.merrillstevens.com  Ocean Alexander 98
Ocean Alexander will bring seven yachts to the show, with at
least one boat each from its Veloce, Classico and motor yacht lines. The yard’s
largest offering will be the OA 98. The 98-footer’s generous 22-foot beam makes
for an expansive interior, accentuated by elegant curving bulkheads and a roomy
salon. Interior adornments are in rich sapele, sakura and dark ebony.
Accommodations include a master, VIP and two guest rooms, plus an additional
guest cabin in the bow. Crew quarters and living spaces are aft behind the
engines to ensure privacy without compromising comfort. Her solid-bottom
construction, designed by Ed Monk Jr., shows Ocean Alexander’s continued concern
for passenger safety. Standard power comes from twin 1,400-hp Cats.
www.oceanalexander.com (Click image to enlarge)
 Cheoy Lee 95
Cheoy Lee has spent 135 years creating a legacy as a builder of
high-quality yachts. It now showcases the flagship of its new Sport Motor Yacht
series. This new line celebrates the pairing of Cheoy Lee with naval architect
M.G. Burvenich and is the first launch from the new yard in Doumen, China. Cheoy
Lee innovatively turned the raised pilothouse into a comfy lounge with
spectacular views and placed the helm in an enclosed flybridge. Once inside the
yacht’s beamy expanse, the owner will have a hard time choosing between the two
amenities-filled masters. The 95 Sport is remarkably strong and lightweight,
thanks to the latest infusion composite construction technology. Two Cat C32s
provide a respectable 27-knot top speed and 22-knot cruise.
www.cheoylee.com (Click image to enlarge)
 Donna Marie. Photograph by Dana Jinkins. (Click image to enlarge)
Hargrave Donna Marie
The 93-foot Donna Marie is one of four new custom yachts
on display from Hargrave Custom Yachts. Teak decks and an aft dining table give
this raised pilothouse a classic feel, well representing her owner’s personal
taste. The crafted cherry columns gracing her interior continue this traditional
theme. Six guests are housed in three ensuite staterooms, including a full-beam
master amidships. A comfortable captain’s cabin and crew quarters are in the
bow. Donna Marie makes use of the outdoor space afforded to her with
a large flybridge that offers plenty of room for lounging. Outdoor dining is
available on the aft deck, and she also comes with a full list of features for
sportfishing or watersports. Twin C32 Cat engines reach 24 knots and cruise
at a brisk 20 knots. www.hargrave.org
 Pershing 90. Photograph by Pershing Archives. (Click image to enlarge)
Pershing 90
Aggressive, sleek and fast, the Pershing 90 doesn’t stray from
the Italian yard’s need for speed. Her 44-knot top end and 38-knot cruise are
due to a specially designed hull and a pair of MTU 16V2000s paired to Arneson
surface drives. Available in both the standard European and U.S. versions, the
latter will make its second showing in Fort Lauderdale. This newer version
features three cabins instead of four to make space for a comfy lounge/theater
area belowdecks. Fulvio De Simoni collaborated with the Pershing and Ferretti
Group design and engineering divisions to give the yacht a megayacht-level
interior, as seen in the contrasting open-pore varnished oak and wengé details.
Blending balanced curves with straight lines, her design well suits her sporty
nature. www.pershing-yacht.com
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