BOAT International US Edition is the leading magazine for American big boat owners. Originally launched as ShowBoats International in 1983, it has established itself as an indispensable guide for discerning, affluent buyers in the multi-billion dollar US luxury yachting market. From its base in Fort Lauderdale, the international yachting capital, BOAT International US Edition delivers the definitive inside stories on the remarkable yachts, the outstanding owners and the exceptional wealth that shapes this multibillion-dollar industry. Its readers include high-net-worth yacht owners and industry leaders. BOAT International US Edition is the must-read for achievers and aspirers, covering the breadth of the megayacht industry and the fabulous lifestyle that accompanies it.
Boat International US Edition
EDITOR'S LETTER
CONTRIBUTORS
On Board • REVEALING THE LATEST NEWS, TRENDS AND TECH
NEWS • Beach club designs to inspire / remarkable restorations of two historic yachts / the Miami boat show's biggest offerings / fossil-fuel-free Feadship for sale
SPOTLIGHT NEW TO THE MARKET
SPOTLIGHT SERIOUSLY FOR SALE
Will the industry win top Trump's? • As US president-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House, Gabrielle Lazaridis examines how his policies may affect the superyacht market
ON BOARD Edit • NEW TO CHARTER IN 2025
Boat Life • CELEBRATING EXCEPTIONAL STYLE AND DESIGN
THE AGENDA • Your inside guide to the hottest tickets around the world this month. By Belle Rice
Joy rider • Simon de Burton takes the serotonin-inducing Morgan Plus Four for a spin
Fountain of life • Belle Rice explores what's new at the forefront of medical well-being at Palazzo Fiuggi
Beats per minute • This smart CardioWatch from the team behind Frédérique Constant could be a lifesaver, says Simon de Burton
Live well • Ruth Bloomfield gets the scoop on the latest fitnessand wellness-focused homes around the world
ON THE MARKET
Power up • The latest treatments, products and health retreats for mind, body and soul
BOAT LIFE Edit • WINTER SKINCARE FOR FRESHER FACES
Owners’ Club • LIVING THE DREAM ON THE WORLD'S BEST BOATS
Tolga Vural • Every fisherman needs a beat… and the founder of an aquaculture empire has taken delivery of a custom explorer, as Risa Merl discovers
TOP DIVES BODRUM, TURKEY
Members’ Logbook • Looking forward to high speeds on an eco-cat and looking back at diving remote Pacific atolls — two owners share their enthusiasm
BIG NIGHT IN THE BIG APPLE • BOAT International hosted a cocktail party for the Owners’ Club and Generation BOAT at New York club Casa Cipriani
BOB EICHLER • The Seattle-based owner of Altair tells Kate Lardy how, after a rocky start, he came to love sailing
YOU'RE GOING TO NEED A BIGGER BOAT • This ultimate sportfisher blends superyacht lifestyle with an arresting profile and the speed and gear for some serious fishing. Risa Merl steps on board 171ft Special One
40/80 SMALL WONDERS • The latest launches from the world of more petite boats, from eco-minded speeders to capacious comfort cruisers
40/80 NEWS • From sport speedsters to pocket passage makers, Sam Fortescue and Cecile Gauert bring us the newest players under 80ft
HERE'S WHY • The new wallywhylOO answers competing demands in a neat, angular package. Sam Fortescue steps on board for a finely honed on-water experience
MAKE A SCENE • Pardo's new GT75 crossoveryacht is perfectly suited for leisurely voyages in La Dolce Vita style, Gabrielle Lazaridis says
GROWTH CURVE • Sensuous lines and cushioned comfort define the Zeelander line. Sam Fortescue finds the Dutch...