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A guide to notable yachts on display.

Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2007: Best in Show


Riva 75 Venere
Though smaller than her 115- and 85-foot cousins, Riva’s new 75 Venere does not want for style. In fact, this U.S. debut’s sporty and aggressive design one-ups her larger relatives with a dashing windscreen and a retractable bimini that shelters the dining area. For all that, this 75-footer remains close to the outdoors. Massive windows for the full-beam master and an open layout for the main deck allow sunlight to pervade the interior, which also has enough room for a double VIP and two twin singles. A mixed interior of bleached oak and black lacquer enhances the dark/light contrast of her exterior in an elegant balance that is reflective of the boat’s overall design by Mauro Micheli. Two 1,524-hp MTUs move the 75 Venere at a top speed of 33 knots. www.riva-yacht.com (Click image to enlarge)


Sunseeker 75 Yacht. Photograph ©Sunseeker. (Click image to enlarge)


Sunseeker 75 Yacht
Conceived as a more compact version of the Sunseeker 82, the 75 Yacht offers the same luxuries as her larger sisters combined with the superb handling seen on smaller craft. Inside, the 75-footer gives her owners versatile accommodations for up to eight guests and two crew, including a double-berth master and a VIP equipped with ensuite facilities and a walk-in wardrobe. Two additional ensuites round out the accommodations. Comfortable seating areas can be found in the panoramic main salon and on deck. An alternate layout gets rid of the internal staircase to expand the boat’s entertainment options. Owners may also choose the interior finishes, furnishings and drive systems. A choice of diesel engines allows the 75 to be enjoyed across a wide cruising range. www.sunseeker.com (Click image to enlarge)

Hatteras 72 Motor Yacht
The semi-customizable Hatteras 72 Motor Yacht offers a jaw-dropping list of options. Thanks to a 20-foot beam, the yacht can accommodate a roomy main-deck salon without sacrificing the side decks. Her optional full-beam master with his-and-hers head is complemented by three luxuriously appointed guest staterooms. Or, if preferred, other three-, four- or five-stateroom arrangements are available. Unique to this model, Hatteras included an optional and cleverly placed aft compartment with a galley, head and cabin that can serve as a crew area, or be used as a fifth guest stateroom. Cherry, mahogany or high-gloss maple keep the 72 in line with the quality of workmanship and materials one expects from a Hatteras build. www.hatterasyachts.com (Click image to enlarge)


Pershing 72. Photograph by Pershing Archives. (Click image to enlarge)


Pershing 72
Very few things can be described in simple terms, and more often than not there is some degree of complication. Yet it’s safe to say that for the Pershing 72, sleekness rules without exception. Conceived by Fulvio De Simoni in consultation with Tilli Antonelli and the Ferretti Group’s engineering division, the 72-footer’s daring lines, accented by elongated side windows, feel just as brisk as her 45-knot top speed. Her technological innovations are not only impressive, but they corroborate the craft’s seamless operation. On the upper deck, with the sunroof open, the salon and cockpit connect for a spacious layout. With the mere touch of a button, the sunroof closes and a glass partition rises from the floor, creating private spaces for the captain and guests. www.pershing-yacht.com 

Bertram 700 Convertible
Famous for building high-performance fishing yachts, Bertram Yacht unveils the largest model in its fleet, the flagship 700 Convertible. Responding to increased industry demand for yachts in the 67- to 74-foot range, Bertram and the Ferretti Group teamed to create the new 700 open flybridge model with performance, luxury and comfort in mind. A deep-V hull, exclusive anti-rolling gyro technology and modified hull strakes combine to give this 70-foot vessel a smoother ride and increased performance. Fishability is accounted for with an open sink area, built-in freshwater washdown, live-bait storage and upright rod storage. A flybridge rod locker or freezer can be added. Twin MTU 16V2000s boost the 700 to a 35-knot top end. www.bertram.com, www.ferrettigroupusa.com (Click image to enlarge)

Viking Sport Cruisers 70
Viking Sport Cruisers’ 70-foot motor yacht is by far the New Jersey company’s most popular model due to the level of performance and accommodations it offers at just 70 feet. Viking will feature this Bernard Olesinski-designed and TDI-decorated cruiser alongside its newer, smaller models debuting at this year’s show. Her spacious and luxurious accommodations culminate in a full-beam master on the lower deck with a walk-through dressing area, built-in entertainment system and roomy ensuite head. Rounding out the accommodations are two VIPs and a fourth guest stateroom. Brilliantly laid out to also include a large flybridge, a teak aft deck and a full-beam davit that can carry both a tender and a PWC, this yacht provides the utmost in luxury cruising. www.vikingsportcruisers.com (Click image to enlarge)


Mochi Craft Dolphin 64 Fly.
Photograph by Carlo Borlenghi. (Click image to enlarge)


Mochi Craft Dolphin 64 Fly
Seeking to create a truly graceful vessel, Mochi Craft adapted the Maine lobster boat design for its 64-foot Dolphin Fly series and came up with something that moves through the water with as much finesse as the name suggests. A variety of easy, beachy colors are available to enhance her voluptuous lines, which are highlighted throughout by teak decking and flooring. While the master suite is comfortable enough in its own right, the VIP is flanked by opening portholes, allowing guests to actually feel the waves rush by. To get even closer to the water, the lower deck also houses a hydro-electric opening tender garage large enough to fit an inflatable tender. Power comes from a pair of MAN V10 engines; upgraded V12s provide a top speed of 32 knots. www.mochicraft-yacht.com


Ferretti 630.
Photograph by Guido Cantini. (Click image to enlarge)

Ferretti 630
On display from the Ferretti Yachts 2006/2007 collection, the Ferretti 630 is notable for seeming more spacious inside than her 65 feet suggest. The result of yet another successful design pairing by Zuccon International with the Ferretti Group’s engineering department, her slender and aggressive exterior results in 360-degree sea views through an uninterrupted glazed surface extending from bow to stern. The lower deck has three staterooms and three heads. Open-view windows inset with two opening portholes on either side of the 18-foot-wide owner’s suite fill the midship cabin with light. Outdoor life is as nice when on the bow in the 630’s full-beam sun zone. The 630’s optional 1,224-hp MAN engines deliver a 33-knot top end. www.ferretti-yachts.com