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

77' MARLOW EXPLORER *
Sporting a completely new pilothouse, longer waterline and greater fuel capacity than other yachts in the series, this long-range cruiser features an interior built using lightweight veneered Nida Core and an innovative synthetic teak exterior that saves maintenance time by extending varnish life. The 72E-LR is designed with a bulbous bow to perform smoothly and be fuel efficient at a top speed of 21 knots. She has a range of more than 3,000 miles at trawler speed on standard Lugger 700-hp engines. MIBS-Sea Line Marina. Contact Marlow Yachts at 941-729-3370. www.marlowyachts.com


Marlow Explorer. (Click image to enlarge)


76' HORIZON *
Horizon premieres its new 76-foot motor yacht. Accommodations include four guest staterooms. An innovative country kitchen incorporating a lower helm station is also included. Designed by John Lindblom in cooperation with Horizon’s in-house design team, the 76 features hydraulic bow and stern thrusters, stabilizers, twin Onan 27.5-kW generators, watermaker and full electronics and AV packages. She is powered by 1,500-hp MTU 10VCR engines. One aft bunkroom houses two crew. Yacht & Brokerage Show. Contact Horizon at 561-626-5615. www.horizonyacht.com


Horizon. (Click image to enlarge)


76' LAZZARA Amora
Launched in 1995 and completely refitted in 2002, this 76-footer accommodates 10 guests. Amora’s composite walkaround hull and superstructure sport Awlgrip paint. Her customized teak overlaid aft deck and matching transom steps are flanked by two pods: One houses a Yamaha 70 WaveRunner, and the other stores dive gear. She cruises at 22 knots on 1,150-hp MTU engines. Quarters for two crew lie forward. Yacht & Brokerage Show. Contact MarineMax at 305-367-2727. www.marinemax.com


Amora. (Click image to enlarge)


68' FERRETTI 680 *
Ferretti’s 680 motor yacht offers generous power and easy handling. Guests are accommodated in an amidships master cabin with marble-floored master bath, a VIP cabin forward and two central guest cabins. Amenities include an electric barbecue on the fly deck and Miele dishwasher, washer and dryer. She cruises at 31 knots with a maximum speed of 34 knots. Yacht & Brokerage Show. Contact MarineMax at 954-618-0440. www.marinemax.com


Ferretti. (Click image to enlarge)


68' RIVA EGO *
The Riva Ego makes its U.S. debut in Miami. Designed by Mauro Micheli of Officina Italiana Design, this yacht puts a new spin on open-style yachts by matching a modified deep-V hull and sleek lines with motor yacht spaces and luxury. Built at the company’s new La Spezia shipyard, this yacht completes the Riva range, which now spans 33 to 115 feet. Cruising speed is 34 knots with a maximum speed of 38 knots. She is powered by twin MAN V12-1550 CRM engines. MIBS-Sea Isle Marina. Contact Ferretti Group USA at 800-695-5096. www.ferrettigroupusa.com


Riva Ego. (Click image to enlarge)


65' MARQUIS *
Until the 78- and 86-footers arrive later this year, the 65-foot flybridge is the largest of Carver’s premium Marquis line, all designed by Nuvolari and Lenard. The team’s experience with large yachts has been well translated into this efficient sport yacht. Thoughtful design maximizes her nearly 18-foot beam, allowing her to accommodate six guests with an option to add a captain’s cabin. Plenty of portlights and almost seven feet of headroom below make this 65 feel big. Power is provided by MTU. Yacht & Brokerage Show. Contact Marquis Yachts at 920-822-1575. www.marquisyachts.com


Marquis. (Click image to enlarge)


64' SUNSEEKER Giddyap
Sunseeker’s Manhattan 64 cockpit motor yacht sleeps six in three staterooms. The aft master stateroom and portside VIP stateroom feature queen berths, while the guest stateroom has twin berths and day-head access. Giddyap cruises at 26 knots on a 1,050-hp inboard MAN diesel. Crew are accommodated in two berths. Yacht & Brokerage Show. Contact MarineMax at 954-618-0440. www.marinemax.com


Giddyap. (Click image to enlarge)


64' HATTERAS *
This 64-footer showcases a new hullform, allowing more interior space forward and providing for a gentler rough-water ride. Accommodations include a full-beam master stateroom with 83 inches of headroom, a port guest stateroom with side-by-side twins and a bow stateroom. Hatteras also offers the 64 in three other arrangements: upper deck, flybridge and with an optional fourth stateroom. She is powered by twin CAT diesels and has a top end of over 30 knots. MIBS-Sea Line Marina. Contact Hatteras at 252-634-4895. www.hatterasyachts.com


Hatteras. (Click image to enlarge)


* Indicates new model or U.S. debut.

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Compiled by Jennifer Soderborg.