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Billfish Marina, family-run since opening in 1956, will have new ownership if all goes according to plan by April. The same owners behind Bradford Marine have an agreement to acquire not just the facility, but its affiliates, too. Fort Lauderdale Yacht Harbor (FLYH), run by father-and-son team John and Michael Kelly, acquired Bradford Marine lastContinue Reading
INTERIOR PHOTOS: JIM RAYCROFT PHOTOGRAPHY; EXTERIORS: YACHTCREATORS Those who dare to be different often hear something they want to do cannot be done. The reality, though, is that the naysayers either haven’t considered change or don’t want to consider it. Lucas Silva didn’t take no for an answer in dreaming of his current yacht. TheContinue Reading
If you got excited reading headlines like “Bill Gates Orders €500 Million Hydrogen-Powered Superyacht” over the weekend, your elation is about to end. The co-founder of Microsoft did not commission this particular concept project, from Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design. Furthermore, despite published claims to the contrary, Gates did not buy a hydrogen-powered Feadship. TheContinue Reading
Last year, Sunseeker revealed plans for the 87 Yacht, which had a particularly attractive feature. Her raked, recessed transom created four times the typical usable space for the swim platform. The design has been such a hit with clients, the builder says, that a whole new series, the Sunseeker Ocean Club, is rolling out. Furthermore,Continue Reading
Still searching for something special to do for your sweetie for February 14? Forget flowers, or chocolates, or even taking your beloved out to dinner at a favorite restaurant. You can charter Highlander for Valentine’s Day in the warm, sunny scenery of St. Maarten. The owner has a five-day gap to fill this coming weekContinue Reading
“Who is the owner of Stormbreaker?” asks Theodoros Fotiadis. It’s a rhetorical question, since he designed the megayacht. “The owner will go undaunted where only the bold dare; conquer the elements, explore the world, and experience the exhilaration and tranquility of global yachting first hand.” Available in two sizes, and ready to build according toContinue Reading