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Miami Boat Show Preview 2006: Must See Megayachts
A Megayacht Lover’s Look at the Miami International Boat Show.

137' NEWCASTLE EXPLORER *
A solid expedition design with true yacht finish, this newly minted Newcastle features innovative interior design by Luiz de Basto. She features an aluminum superstructure atop a steel hull with an impressive 28-foot beam, which gives great dimensions to her interior spaces, wide side decks and acres of stowage. The tender well forward carries a 31-foot sportboat. Two efficient Caterpillar 3412E engines power her to a top speed of 12.5 knots. Yacht & Brokerage Show. Contact International Yacht Connection at 954-522-2323. www.yachtcollection.com


Newcastle Explorer. (Click image to enlarge)


130' WESTPORT *
This tri-deck composite motor yacht offers luxury, convenience and privacy in a vessel of elegant lines and spirited performance. Guests are housed in five staterooms, including an on-deck master suite. Up top, the 130 features an enclosed skylounge with bar, outdoor spa and curved sun lounge. An optional hardtop has been added. She cruises at speeds in the low- to mid-20s. Yacht & Brokerage Show. Contact Westport Yachts at 954-316-6364. www.westportyachts.com


Westport. (Click image to enlarge)


124' TRIDENT Full Bloom
Trident Shipworks’ 124-foot tri-deck motor yacht features a floating mahogany staircase that accesses all decks. Her four staterooms include a full-beam main-deck master with king berth, his-and-hers sinks, Jacuzzi tub and shoji screens. Three guest staterooms are located below. Full Bloom also features a large sun deck with dining area, a spacious pilothouse in tan and black leather and a skylounge. She cruises at 16 knots on twin Detroit Diesel 16V2000 engines. Yacht & Brokerage Show. Contact International Yacht Collection at 954-522-2323. www.yachtcollection.com


Full Bloom. (Click image to enlarge)


121' CRESCENT Baroness
Delivered in 2003, this raised-pilothouse motor yacht comes with very low hours. Guests are accommodated in five staterooms, including a king-sized master located amidships.Upscale furnishings and granite countertops complement her dark mahogany interior. Baroness cruises at 18 knots on twin MTU 16V200 engines. Yacht & Brokerage Show. Contact Churchill Yachts at 954-527-2626. www.churchillyachts.com


Baroness. (Click image to enlarge)


118' TRINITY Time for Us
This motor yacht’s semi-displacement raised-pilothouse design offers excellent performance and long-range capabilities. Built in 1999, Time for Us accommodates eight guests in four lower-deck staterooms. Her stylish interior, designed by Claudette Bonneville, combines American cherry with madrone burl wood and flame-mahogany accents; granite and marble countertops complement throughout. Twin 1,100-hp Caterpillar 3412B engines power her to cruise at 17 knots, with a maximum speed of 20 knots. Yacht & Brokerage Show. Contact Burger Yachts Sales at 954-463-1400. www.burgerboat.com


Time for Us. (Click image to enlarge)


116' FEADSHIP Utopia II
Utopia II is a classic 1970 canoe-stern Feadship with a recent $3.5 million refit. Upgrades include a newly designed interior by Anita’s Interiors and exterior painting. She accommodates guests in a king-sized owner’s suite with marble bath and three additional staterooms. Two Detroit Diesel engines power her to a cruising speed of 12.5 knots, with a maximum of 13 knots. Yacht & Brokerage Show. Contact Merle Wood at 954-525-5111. mail@merlewood.com


Utopia II. (Click image to enlarge)


114' HATTERAS Camille
Camille boasts a flying bridge, walkaround decks and a designer décor. Passengers are accommodated in a king-sized, full-beam master suite and three additional staterooms with ensuite heads. With amenities such as an eight-person spa on her flybridge and a swim platform, Camille is designed with active living in mind. She cruises at 17 knots on two DDEC/MTU 2000 engines. Crew quarters sleep five in three cabins. Yacht & Brokerage Show. Contact Merle Wood at 954-525-5111. mail@merlewood.com


Camille. (Click image to enlarge)


112' WESTPORT Georgia on My Mind
Guest accommodations aboard Georgia on My Mind include a forward full-beam master stateroom with his-and-hers heads and three guest staterooms. The full-beam salon sits adjacent to a country-kitchen galley with dinette. With only 970 original hours, she comes with warranties on her twin MTU/DDC 16V2000 engines. Yacht & Brokerage Show. Contact Westport Yachts at 954-316-6364. www.westportyachts.com


Georgia on My Mind. (Click image to enlarge)


* Indicates new model or U.S. debut.