Azimut Seadeck 7

Azimut will have one of the most impressive displays at this year’s Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (October 29-November 2), with the Italian builder showing 13 models across six series.

The display includes the flagship Grande Trideck (38m) plus the Grande 32M and Grande 26M from its superyacht series, as well as the Magellano 30M, Magellano 25M and Magellano 60. The Seadeck 7 and Seadeck 6 Sundeck represent the brand’s newest collection, while its other yachts on display comprise three Fly models (68, 62, 53), an S7 sportbridge, and the Verve 48 cruiser.

Pershing GTX70

Ferretti Group is showcasing the American debuts of Pershing’s new GTX70 – a world premiere earlier this year – and Wally’s wallywhy200, the 89ft, 200GT flagship of the brand’s ‘spaceship’ series. The group’s display also includes the Custom Line Saetta 106’, Ferretti Yachts Infynito 90, Riva’s 82’ Diva and 76’ Perseo Super, Pershing 8X and Wally’s wallypower58.

Sanlorenzo is staging the American premieres of the SL86A, SX100 and SP92, alongside the SX88, SD90 and SL90A, while sister brand Bluegame hosts the BG74, BG54 and the US debut of the BGM75 power catamaran. Sanlorenzo is also opening its new regional headquarters, located at Pier Sixty-Six Marina in Fort Lauderdale and designed by Piero Lissoni, Sanlorenzo’s Art Director.

Sanlorenzo SX100

Massimo Perotti, Chairman and CEO of Sanlorenzo, said: “At Sanlorenzo, we don’t just build yachts – we craft experiences and connect communities. Our new headquarters at Pier Sixty-Six embodies this philosophy and stands as a tangible symbol of our commitment to this key market for the brand’s future growth.”

Van der Valk, a leader in bespoke superyachts from 80-150ft, is exhibiting the 34m Lady Lene and the Edge 65, which can be viewed at Pier 66 A126 and D418A respectively. Custom built for her first owners by the Dutch shipyard, the all-aluminium Lady Lene features a fast-displacement hull, wave-piercing bow and Hull Vane transom wing, and is now available for purchase.

Van der Valk 34m Lady Lene

Lady Lene followed up a special commendation at the 2022 World Superyacht Awards by winning a 2023 Boat Design & Innovation Award, with the Dutch shipyard and Carla Guilhem Design receiving the prestigious Neptune trophy for Best Interior Design.

The Edge 65, also featuring a Guilhem interior, was launched in 2023 and later that year won the Custom Yacht category at the World Yacht Trophies. The yacht has a top speed of 40 knots and foldout aft sides. A second Edge 65 is under construction and available for purchase, with customisation options still open for technical spaces, equipment and exterior colour.

Van der Valk Edge 65

Damen Yachting is showing the 74m Casino Royale, an Amels 242. In its dedicated hospitality area, the Dutch shipyard will also offer guests an Amels 60 experience “powered by innovative Augmented Reality”, showcasing the options, configurations and possibilities for the Amels 60, as well as how the different interiors by Harrison Eidsgaard, Winch Design and Laura Sessa can be applied.

Cheoy Lee Yachts is staging the global debut of its custom-built 130 Explorer superyacht and teaming up with Nick Boksa of Boksa Marine Design to present Cheoy Lee’s Discovery Series of luxury, long-range, steel-hulled explorer yachts. CL Yachts, Cheoy Lee’s sister brand, will showcase its CLB72 and CLB65 flybridge motoryachts.

Absolute Navetta 62

Absolute is staging the US debuts of the 70 Fly and Navetta 62, just weeks after both models had their world premiere at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September. The inland Italian builder’s seven-yacht display also includes the Navetta 75, Navetta 70, Navetta 64 and Navetta 53 from its semi-displacement series, and the 56 Fly from its planing line.

Among catamaran builders, Sunreef will host the US premiere of the 60 Sunreef Power alongside the 80 Sunreef Power.

CGI of Aquila 36 Molokai

Aquila is staging the global premiere of the 36 Molokai and the US debut of its 46 Yacht, which had its world premiere at Cannes last month. The builder’s six-model display at Dock E in Bahia Mar Yachting Center also includes the 54 Yacht, 50 Yacht, 47 Molokai and 42 Coupe.

Among British builders, Princess’s 10-model line-up includes the North American premieres of the S80 and F58, the show debuts for the Y80 and S72, plus the S80, Y72, F65, F50, V55 and V50. Sunseeker is exhibiting its 100 Yacht, 95 Yacht, 76 Yacht, Predator 75, Manhattan 68 (2025) and Manhattan 55, while Pearl is hosting the American debut of the Pearl 63 alongside its 72 and 82.

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