Boat International US Edition

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

A Damen double act • Dutch yard Daman Yachting delivers the first Xplorer 60, accompanied by a support vessel

News • New concepts from Extra Yachts and Hargrave / Denison Yachting and OneWater Yacht Group merge / Princess Yachts builds bigger / Riva's Flexjet collaboration

SPOTLIGHT: NEW TO THE MARKET

SPOTLIGHT: SERIOUSLY FOR SALE

The branded boom • Real-estate developer and yacht aficionado Miki Naftali tells Terry Ward about his big plans for Fort Lauderdale living

The state of 2025 • After the busy European boat show season, Gabrielle Lazaridis asks the industry to clarify how tariffs, conflicts and feelings of economic uncertainty are affecting it

TALKING LOUD • Ultra-light, devilishly handsome and oh-so speedy, SAY Carbon Yachts' newest flagship is a fine piece of carbon-fiber engineering, says Gabrielle Lazaridis

Hit the road • From shades to helmets, gain the edge with the latest bicycle gear

NEW ARRIVALS • FLIBS showcases the amazing variety the boating world offers, and this year the new models tend to be at the smaller end of the market. To whet your appetite, we've picked out a few of the known debuts planned, along with familiar brands returning with new hulls from existing series

SUPERYACHTS TO SEE

Best bites for FLIBS foodies • In town for the boat show? The Fort Lauderdale food scene is growing, and the Michelin Guide has now made its debut here. Local gourmet and restaurant authority Michael Mayo highlights the city's new hot spots and its old favorites

The rise of a superyacht king • Captain Grant Du Preez is the steady hand behind superyacht King Benji's floating empire and success, trusted to navigate the world of luxury at sea

Turn it up • From artistic acoustics to customized cars and new-season wardrobe updates, we've got 24/7 style figured out

Sunny side up • Property prices tell a tale of two markets in Fort Lauderdale, Ruth Bloomfield discovers

ON THE MARKET

Formal wear with flair • After-hours outfits that rise to the occasion for an evening to remember

ON YOUR MARQUES… • Get set for the new wave of customizable cars taking personalization to new heights, says Simon de Burton

A FEAST FOR ALL • From Caribbean cuisine to florals in Florida, keep up to date with this month's openings and events

Party pieces • Whether engraved, embossed or bespoke, personalized gifts make perfect party favors for friends and family

“My friends told me I was crazy” • The owner of Danzante Bay on the world-class resort he built in Mexico

ON BOARD WITH Owen Perry • The property developer fell in love with Loreto, Mexico, and reshaped a wild stretch of Baja into a worldclass retreat. He tells Cecile Gauert his story of risk and success

Owen Perry timeline

Call of the deep • Loaded with a submarine and custom-built for expedition by Feadship, Shinkai had adventure built...