Jennifer Soderborg
02/01/2007
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Hatteras, 80 Motor Yacht, 77 Convertible
The just-launched Hatteras 80 Motor Yacht features an open
flybridge or optional skylounge and the builder’s popular convex hull design
with a durable solid-fiberglass hull bottom. Another recent Hatteras debut,
the 77 Convertible (pictured) is designed to appeal to both cruisers and
sportfishermen with a wide selection of interior layout options and
specifications. Standard with an enclosed flybridge, sweeping interior stairwell
and Cat C32s, the 77 can be optioned with top-rated 2,400-hp MTUs. Fuel capacity
of 3,000 gallons gives her an impressive range of 500 nautical miles. Contact
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Hinckley, T55, T38R Convertible. Photograph by Onne Van Der Wal. (Click image to enlarge)
Hinckley, T55, T38R Convertible
At just more than 55 feet in length, Hinckley’s Bruce
King–designed T55 will be on display at this year’s Miami show. This cruising
vessel features Hinckley’s DualGuard hull constructed with the SCRIMP
resin-infusion process and a three-mode JetStick integrated steering control
system. Twin 800-hp Cats come standard for a range of 411 nautical miles, while
upgraded 1,000-hp Cat C18s deliver a 31-knot cruise and impressive 38-knot top
end. Building upon the success of its T29 runabout, Hinckley will also show its
new T38R Convertible (pictured), designed by Ward Setzer and featuring the
marine industry’s first push-button convertible top. Contact The Hinckley
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Neptunus Yachts’ 70 Skylounge. Photograph by Anton Fercher. (Click image to enlarge)
Neptunus Yachts, 70 Skylounge, 70 Motor Yacht, 62 Motor Yacht,
56 Flybridge, 55 Cabrio
Neptunus Yachts’ 70 Skylounge (pictured) makes its first public
showing in Miami. Designed and styled by Gregory Marshall, the 70 features a
comfortable, climate-controlled helm and lounge area with dayhead that offers
easy interior access to the accommodations. The enclosed-flybridge 70 Motor
Yacht, which also has a climate-controlled helm area, departs from the skylounge
model with flybridge windows that can be opened or removed completely for
uninhibited airflow. Also on display is the Neptunus 62 Motor Yacht, the 56
Flybridge and the 55 Cabrio. Contact Neptunus Yachts at 905-937-3737.
www.neptunusyachts.com
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Nordhavn, N76. Photograph by David Shuler. (Click image to enlarge)
Nordhavn, N76
A joint effort by naval architect Jeff Leishman, the Pacific
Asian Enterprises (PAE) design and engineering team and PAE’s Ta Shing factory
in Taiwan, the semi-custom Nordhavn 76 is based on the hullform and specs of her
builder’s smaller Nordhavn 72. Like the N72, this Northwest-style trawler
features an aft pilothouse and foredeck tender storage. Three ensuite
staterooms, a gourmet galley, large salon and dining area, as well as three
open-air entertainment areas, round out the accommodations on this large-scale,
modern passagemaker. The N76, which can be configured with either a bulbous or
conventional bow, is available with a choice of twin engines or a single Series
60 MTU. Contact Nordhavn at 949-496-4848. www.neptunusyachts.com
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Endurance. Photograph by Neil Rabinowitz. (Click image to enlarge)
Northern Marine, 78' Endurance
Endurance, a tri-deck Northern Marine 80 launched in 2003, is an
expedition yacht built for reliable, long-term operation along coasts or across
oceans. Part of the flagship line of its builder’s expedition yacht series, this
infused-composite vessel has a spacious, luxuriously appointed interior and
functional interior arrangement featuring an on-deck owner’s suite and two
king-berth staterooms. The pilothouse, equipped with a dayhead and pilot’s
berth, affords spectacular views for the captain and guests. Endurance is
powered to a top speed of 11 knots by a 600-hp Cummins K19M diesel main engine,
for a range of 4,000 nautical miles at a 10-knot cruise. Contact Northern
Marine at 360-299-8400. www.northernmarine.com
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Viking Custom Yachts, Sanlorenzo 108
Designed to provide maximum serviceability and reliability in
the American market, Viking Custom Yachts’ just-launched Sanlorenzo 108 is a
stunning example of Italian craftsmanship and style mixed with American
engineering and design. Created to be a "seaside estate," this fiberglass motor
yacht’s interior design features a new layout built around an evolved country
kitchen and comfortable salon/dining leisure areas. Two MTU 16V2000 M93 diesels
power the 108 to a top speed of 28 knots for a range of 525 nautical miles at
cruise. Contact Viking Custom Yachts at 561-840-1940.
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Warren Yachts, S87. Photograph by Brian King. (Click image to enlarge)Warren Yachts, S87
Winner of a 2006 ShowBoats International Award for Best Semi-Production Yacht, Warren Yachts’ S87 is part of her Australian builder’s Sport Yacht series that also includes the S77 and now the S120. The second S87, the first of a new three-stateroom arrangement, made her U.S. debut at the recent Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show and will also be shown in Miami. Evolved and elegant, the S87 is available in a variety of three- and four-stateroom configurations and with several power and drive options. Twin 1,500-hp MTU 10V2000 M93s power this RINA-classified yacht to a top speed of 34 knots, giving her a range of 550 nautical miles at a 30-knot cruise. Contact Warren Yachts at +61 7 3893 6911. www.warrenyachts.com
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Westport, W164. Photograph by Scott Pearson. (Click image to enlarge)Westport, W164, W130, W112
Teaming with Donald Starkey and William Garden, Westport pulled out all the stops for its new tri-deck flagship, the 164 (pictured). Served by a crew of 13, this benchmark motor yacht luxuriously accommodates 12 guests in six staterooms, splendidly balancing interior and on-deck spaces. Also on display, the Westport 130 features a William Garden–designed hull and styling by Gregory Marshall. This elegant yet low-maintenance tri-deck motor yacht has a five-stateroom arrangement and enough social areas to encourage extended cruising. The smaller Westport 112 features an advanced hull design that delivers a 25-knot cruise speed and a 5.5-foot draft. Contact Westport at 954-316-6364. www.westportyachts.com
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In addition to the yachts listed on the previous page that will be shown by their builders, additional boats will be on display in Miami from yacht brokers. Here are some appealing examples of pre-owned yachts that will be shown by brokers.
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