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A very successful first quarter of the year for Bradford Marine

May 03, 2012

One of the world´s largest undercover yacht repair facilities, Bradford Marine, has recently reported a great success at both the Miami Yacht & Brokerage Show as well as the Palm Beach International Boat Show, closing a very successful first quarter of the year. The company is busy during this period at their Fort Lauderdale Shipyard, and also at their workshop at Lauderdale Marine Center, working on the motor yacht Misty as well as the Le Bon Jou Jou superyacht and the luxury yacht Golden Osprey.

Motor Yacht Golden Osprey - 98ft yacht by Knight and Carver

Motor Yacht Golden Osprey - 98ft yacht by Knight and Carver

Captain Jay Fortier from the superyacht Le Bon Jou Jou and Captain Rob Martimbeault from the M/Y Golden Osprey are both at the yard at the moment. They are taking advantage of the free bottom jobs that they won during the Miami and Fort Lauderdale boat shows.

Several of the vessels that visited Bradford Marine Fort Lauderdale this past season are: the 164′ motor yacht Boardwalk, the 122′ luxury yacht Ar-De, the 163′ superyacht Big Eagle, the 151′ Bella Bri superyacht, the 115′ charter yacht Texas Star, 132′ Unity, 142′ M IV, 116′ Utopia II, the 125′ superyacht Odalisque, 123′ Blackhawk and many more.

LE BON JOU JOU Superyacht - Photo Credit Lazzara Yachts

LE BON JOU JOU Superyacht - Photo Credit Lazzara Yachts

Motor yacht Metsuyan IV with her Captain Clive Carrington-Wood is also back at Bradford Marine. This splendid vessel arrived at Bradford Marine this past week for a short yard period before heading back to the Mediterranean for the summer season.

Bradford Marine would like to recognize Captain Jeff Hardgrave, and the owner and crew of the 1977 125´ Burger luxury yacht Mimi, for their support. The owner has been a valued client of Bradford Marine for the past 34 years. This beautiful vessel was launched in 1977 as the Arara III.

Horizon Yachts at the 2012 Palm Beach Show a Great Success

April 06, 2012

Horizon Yachts recently exhibited a new motor yacht V74 and the CC105 superyacht, together with the catamaran yacht PC58 as well as the solar-powered catamaran SC23, at the 2012 Palm Beach Boat Show from March 22nd to 25th along Flagler Drive in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Horizon Yachts at the 2012 Palm Beach Boat Show

Horizon Yachts at the 2012 Palm Beach Boat Show

With a backdrop of perfect, sunny weather and at an ideal show location, Horizon saw very high traffic throughout the four day event, where visitors were eager to experience the unparalleled craftsmanship, quality and luxury offered by the Horizon yachts on display.

Many visitors shared their anticipation for the arrival of the new expedition yacht EP69 due to make her East Coast debut in mid April at the Horizon Yachts office in North Palm Beach, as well as the official launch of the new ice-class expedition yacht EP148 in June at the Horizon shipyard.

Palm Beach Boat Show 2012 a Great Success for Horizon Yachts

Palm Beach Boat Show 2012 a Great Success for Horizon Yachts

Horizon will continue its showcases into the summer, participating in Open Houses and touring the EP69 yacht on the U.S. East Coast and the V74 yacht on the Florida West Coast.

Maxi-Open Mangusta Yachts presented at Boat Shows in Palm Beach and Moscow

March 28, 2012

Two important events saw the Mangusta Maxi Open by the prominent Italian builder Overmarine again protagonist on the nautical scene: Marine Max exclusive partner for the United States attended the Palm Beach Boat Show, running from March 22 to 25 with the spectacular motor yacht Mangusta 92 and the Mangusta 130 superyacht on display. Burevestnik Group, on the other hand, was the star of the Moscow International Boat Show, taking place from March 20 to 25 exhibiting the scale models of the luxury yacht Mangusta Oceano 148, the superyacht Mangusta 92, the Mangusta 165 as well as Mangusta 130 yachts.

Mangusta 92 Superyacht

Mangusta 92 Superyacht

MANGUSTA 92 ( an example of Mangusta 92 is the motor yacht ILLUSION )
Stylish and fast luxury motor yacht Mangusta 92 represents perfect proportions. She offers an ambitious layout that permits for 3 beautiful staterooms and a relax room or 4 staterooms, each with high-tech entertainment centers. Run by twin MTU 16V2000M94 of 2600Hp each and Kamewa 56S3 jet drives, the Mangusta 92 achieves the exciting speed of 37 knots.

Luxury motor yacht Mangusta 130

Luxury motor yacht Mangusta 130

MANGUSTA 130 ( for example the charter yacht Ability )
Mangusta 130 superyacht combines pleasure and performance. Her lower deck provides 4 lovely staterooms and a salon or 5 staterooms. When the twin 3640-hp MTU16V4000 M93L are fired up and bring the vessel to a full speed of 39 knots, the peaceful as well as relaxing feeling remains, as there is no noise or vibration.

Megayacht Mangusta 165

Megayacht Mangusta 165

MANGUSTA 165 ( an example can be the luxury charter yacht ZEUS )
The biggest fiberglass Open Yacht ever built, the luxury megayacht Mangusta 165 brings together state of the art technology with extreme comfort. With a speed of 39 knots, the Mangusta 165 exceeds all expectations in terms of performance, with the stabilizers that provide the smoothest ride. This majestic and elegant vessel offers extraordinarily spacious interiors with four or five staterooms and a living space.

Superyacht Mangusta Oceano 148

Superyacht Mangusta Oceano 148

MANGUSTA OCEANO 148
Mangusta Oceano 148 superyacht is built to provide her Owner with the utmost in luxury and comfort aboard by integrating the latest technology processes with the most advanced marine equipment available in the market. Her interiors can be built in any kind of wood and with the style (design) selected by the Owner.

Optimism of Marine Industry at the 27th Annual Palm Beach International Boat Show

March 26, 2012

There were signs at the Palm Beach International Boat Show, held the last weekend along the waterfront on magnificent Flagler Drive in West Palm Beach, that the much anticipated turnaround of the yachting industry has begun. In comparison to 2011, attendance was up 12 percent cumulatively the first two days of the four-day show.

Palm Beach International Boat Show

Palm Beach International Boat Show

Show Management, the company which produces the boat show, reported more yachts on display in several categories this year, including a 35 percent increase in yachts over 100 feet and 29 percent more yachts in the 80 to 100 foot range.

Another criterion, exhibitor revenue, is up 5 percent, according to Show Management. This year’s show added 40 mega-yacht slips at Palm Harbor Marina at the show’s north end to accommodate growing interest in larger yachts. After two days, many exhibitors are reporting news of sales and the overall observation that confident and qualified buyers have returned in greater numbers than the past several years.

The yachting company with the largest display is HMY Yachts, which brought 59 yachts to the Palm Beach show, the largest number of boats by one exhibitor in Show Management’s history of producing boat shows. Ranging in size from 31 to 162 feet, the boats in HMY’s display are priced from $150,000 to $36.9 million.

“We are confident in the strength and stature of the Palm Beach International Boat Show to bring qualified customers,” said Steve Moynihan, owner of HMY Yachts. “This year’s expansion into Palm Harbor Marina gave us the opportunity to bring more boats than ever before and increase the number of large yachts in our display.”

HMY Yachts, founded 33 years ago, is one of the largest and most comprehensive yacht sales and service organizations in the world, doing business globally from 10 strategically located waterfront facilities covering the southeastern seaboard from the Florida Keys to South Carolina.

“HMY’s presence in the show with 59 boats is a significant vote of confidence in the resurgence of the market and in the Palm Beach International Boat Show,” said Efrem “Skip” Zimbalist III, CEO of Show Management. “I see it as an encouraging sign for the industry’s future.”

The Palm Beach International Boat Show is owned and sponsored by the Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County, Inc. (MIAPBC), and managed and produced by Show Management, the world’s leading boat show company.

Neiman Marcus Edition Hacker-Craft Yacht Tender on display at Palm Beach International Boat Show 2012

March 19, 2012

The Neiman Marcus Edition Hacker-Craft yacht tender will be presented at land space 768 at the Palm Beach International Boat Show in West Palm Beach, running from March 22 to 26, 2012. At $250,000, the 27’ all mahogany Neiman Marcus Edition Hacker-Craft yacht is a mixture of cutting edge technology as well as retro glamour. Master boat builders worked more than 1400 hours to construct this amazing vessel. The gleaming hull and decks have 15 coats of varnish.

Neiman Marcus Edition Hacker-Craft Yacht Tender

Neiman Marcus Edition Hacker-Craft Yacht Tender

The yacht’s richly appointed interior boasts Neiman Marcus – style luxuries: a sterling silver plaque on the dashboard identifying the boat as a “Neiman Marcus Edition Hacker-Craft;” liquor cabinet with crystal decanters; monogrammed humidor; matched set of monogrammed towels, champagne glasses, cocktail glasses, napkins; cocktail blender; refrigerator; gold leaf waterline; custom designed bow flag; set of Hacker-Craft polo and long sleeve button-down shirts embroidered with: “Neiman Marcus Edition Hacker Craft”, sound system; GPS; bow thruster and underwater lighting. The boat is powered by a Mercury Marine 8.2 High Output 425 horsepower engine (CE compliant).

Since 1939, Neiman Marcus has issued an annual Christmas catalog, a tradition of unusual and extravagant gifts not sold in its stores. In 1952, Stanley Marcus introduced a new tradition of having extravagant and unusual gifts in each year’s Christmas catalog, The Christmas Book. At one point, the Neiman Marcus Christmas catalog carried the distinction of being the item most stolen from recipients’ mailboxes, prompting a Chicago postmaster to suggest the company switch to enclosing the catalogs in plain brown wrappers.

Wider 42 Yacht on display at the Palm Beach Boat Show 2012

March 19, 2012

Making its debut at the Fort Lauderdale as well as Miami International Boat Shows, Wider is a yachting company founded in 2010 by Tilli Antonelli. The company announces its presence at the Palm Beach International Boat Show 2012, running from 22nd to 25th March, exhibiting its motor yacht Wider 42 designed by renowned Fulvio De Simoni.  Represented by its North American distributor, Wider Yachts USA the show is part of the company´s voyage through the States.

Wider 42 Yacht

Wider 42 Yacht

The new 42ft Wider yacht is an open vessel with a strong design connotation, to drive and enjoy in an incredible mix of adrenaline and fun, a yacht ready to satisfy a wide range of demands, throughout solutions offering  comfort and stability unthinkable until now for boats this size. Unique in its design, Wider 42’ offers an automatic patented system which makes it possible to double the cockpit surface and reach an extraordinary stability in just 12 seconds.

Aboard the luxury yacht Wider 42

Aboard the luxury yacht Wider 42

The luxury yacht Wider will be on display during the Palm Beach Show at a stand managed in association with Yacht Works and its North American distributor, Wider Yachts USA. The 42 foot day-cruiser will be exhibited along Ramp 8 between slips 813 and 816. Following this event, sea trials will be available to qualified customers and the press at Wider Yachts USA’s headquarters in Dania Beach, Florida.

Wider 42 Yacht by night

Wider 42 Yacht by night

“The participation to the main US boat shows represents a real showcase for Wider in order to increase the brand awareness overseas and make American yachting fans approach and test the exceptional performances of our 42 footer – says Tilli Antonelli, Wider president – and is also further confirmation of the American market’s growing interest in Wider projects, an example of Italian Style excellence in term of quality and design. After its American tour, Wider will start an intense agenda of promotional events also in Europe for the Spring-Summer Season 2012.”

27th Annual Palm Beach International Boat Show Records Marine Industry Growth

March 06, 2012

Following the successful Miami Yacht & Brokerage Show in February, where builders as well as brokers announced the return of qualified buyers and impressively strong sales, the 27th Annual Palm Beach International Boat Show signals marine industry growth after selling out all the exhibit space for a larger show than ever before.

Palm Beach International Boat Show Map

Palm Beach International Boat Show Map

The spectacular yachting event takes place March 22 through March 25, 2012 along scenic Flagler Drive in West Palm Beach and will feature hundreds of boats ranging from small inflatables and center consoles to fishing boats and super-yachts over 150 feet.

With the addition of 40 in-water slips at Palm Harbor Marinaat the show’s north end, this year’s event will feature more mega-yachts than in years past, in addition to a larger number of smaller boats in the expanded land display area. Space in the exhibit tents also is on track to sell out.

“This is looking to be a very strong show,” said Dane Graziano, senior vice president and COO of Show Management. “Exhibitor feedback from the Miami Yacht & Brokerage Show was very positive and we expect Palm Beach to follow suit.”

The 27th Annual Palm Beach International Boat Show transforms downtown West Pam Beach into a total showcase of the boating lifestyle. One of the top ten boat shows in the nation, the show features more than $350 million worth of boats, yachts and accessories from the world’s leading marine manufacturers.

TrawlerPort
New to this year’s show is TrawlerPort, a show-within-a -show. TrawlerPort will offer an impressive display of the long-range cruisers called Trawlers, offered in lengths ranging from 35 to 90 feet and built for long-term cruising of regional and worldwide destinations.

MyBoatShow App
Also new to this year’s Palm Beach International Boat Show is MyBoatShow, the show’s new smartphone app. Officially launched at the 2011 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show® with tremendous success, the free app, available on iPhone and Android platforms, is designed to help navigate the show’s docks, land areas and tents. Attendees are able to access show maps and search for exhibitors, manufacturers, product categories and boats by specifications and size. The app, which will be available for all Show Management produced boat shows, also provides the show schedule, seminar information, maps, food and drink locations, restroom locations and emergency services.

Seminars and Events for All Ages
In addition to the wide selection of watercraft, marine accessories, refreshments and live musical entertainment, the show offers special events and fun and educational activities for boaters of all ages. The International Game Fish Association (IGFA) School of Sportfishing presents “mini-sessions” with some of the area’s best captains and professional anglers who will share sportfishing’s hottest tips and tricks. Don Dingman, host and founder of the non-profit Hook The Future, will host his always popular Kids Fishing Clinics for little anglers ages four to 16 on Saturday, March 24 and Sunday, March 25 at noon and 2 p.m. in the Meyer Amphitheater field. There will be raffles and prizes and the first 50 kids to arrive to each session will receive a commemorative t-shirt from the Palm Beach Post. Each session runs approximately 45 minutes.

Parking, Transportation and Come-by-Boat Docks
The 27th Annual Palm Beach International Boat Show takes places along Flagler Drive in West Palm Beach. Show entrances are located on Flagler Drive at Evernia Street and at North Clematis Street. Various municipal parking garages and privately operated lots are located throughout downtown West Palm Beach, most of which are within walking distance to one of the two show entrances. Guests are also invited to come by boat and may tie up to the free Come-by-Boat docks located south of the in-water displays.

Sponsors
The Palm Beach International Boat Show is owned and sponsored by Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County, Inc. (MIAPBC), managed and produced by Show Management, and sponsored by Boat Show Hotels, Boat Quest, Budweiser, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hook the Future, IGFA School of Sportfishing, Palm Harbor Marina, The Palm Beach Post, Pioneer Linens, Rums of Puerto Rico, TrawlerPort, Yachts International, Smallwoods Yachtwear and Power & Motoryacht.

Boat Show Schedule

Thursday, March 22, 2012              12 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Friday, March 23, 2012                   10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Saturday, March 24, 2012               10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Sunday, March 25, 2012                 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Boat Show Admission

Adults                                                    $14 at the gate; $12 online

Children (Ages 6-15)                        $5 at gate; $3 online

Children under 6                                Free

Palm Beach International Boat Show 2012: More than $350 million worth of boats, superyachts and accessories on display

February 29, 2012

Being one of the top ten boat shows in the USA, the 27th Annual Palm Beach International Boat Show is a popular boating lifestyle event, featuring more than $350 million worth of boats, yachts and accessories from the world’s best marine builders. This amazing yachting event is held from March 22 through to March 25, 2012, along scenic Flagler Drive in West Palm Beach, with hundreds of boats ranging from small inflatables and center consoles to fishing boats and superyachts over 150 feet on display.

PIBS logo

New to this year’s show is TrawlerPort, a true show within a show. TrawlerPort will offer an impressive display of the long-range cruisers called Trawlers. Trawlers are offered in lengths ranging from 35 to 90 feet and are built for long term cruising of regional and worldwide destinations. The TrawlerPort activity center will feature presentations celebrating the cruising lifestyle.

Also new to this year’s Palm Beach International Boat Show is MyBoatShow, the Show’s new smartphone app. Officially launched at the 2011 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show® with tremendous success, the free app, available on iPhone and Android platforms, is designed to help navigate the show’s docks, land areas and tents. Attendees will be able to access show maps and search for exhibitors, manufacturers, product categories and boats by specifications and size. The app, which will be available for all Show Management produced boat shows, will also provide the show schedule, seminar information, show transportation schedules and maps, food and drink locations, restroom locations and emergency services.

In addition to the wide selection of watercraft, marine accessories, refreshments and live musical entertainment, the show offers special events and fun and educational activities for boaters of all ages. The International Game Fish Association (IGFA) School of Sportfishing presents “mini-sessions” with some of the area’s best captains and professional anglers who will share sportfishing’s hottest tips and tricks. Don Dingman, host and founder of the non-profit Hook The Future, will host his always popular Kids Fishing Clinics for little anglers ages four to 16 on Saturday, March 24 and Sunday, March 25. Each session runs approximately 45 minutes.

The 27th Annual Palm Beach International Boat Show takes places along Flagler Drive in West Palm Beach. Show entrances are located on Flagler Drive at Evernia Street and at North Clematis Street. Various municipal parking garages and privately operated lots are located throughout downtown West Palm Beach, most of which are within walking distance to one of the two show entrances. Guests are also invited to come by boat and may tie up to the free Come-by-Boat docks located south of the in-water displays.

The Palm Beach International Boat Show is owned and sponsored by Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County, Inc. (MIAPBC), managed and produced by Show Management, and sponsored by Boat Show Hotels, Boat Quest, Budweiser, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hook the Future, IGFA School of Sportfishing, Palm Harbor Marina, The Palm Beach Post, Pioneer Linens, Rums of Puerto Rico, TrawlerPort, and Yachts International.

BOAT SHOW SCHEDULE:
Thursday, March 22, 2012 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Friday, March 23, 2012 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 24, 2012 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sunday, March 25, 2012 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

BOAT SHOW ADMISSION:
Adults $14 at the gate; $12 online
Children (Ages 6-15) $5 at gate; $3 online
Children under 6 Free

Horizon Motor Yacht CC105 and V74 Yacht Shipping to Florida East Coast for Palm Beach Boat Show

February 03, 2012

Horizon Group recently loaded the new motor yachts CC105 and V74 yacht on a transportation ship en-route to the Florida East Coast, where both yachts will be present at the Palm Beach Boat Show, held in March 22–25, 2012.

Horizon V74 Yacht

Horizon V74 Yacht

As a luxury explorer yacht, the super yacht CC105 features large interior volume, accommodations for 10 plus crew, and abulbous bow that helps maximize fuel efficiency.  The V74 yacht is the second to come to the U.S. East Coast market and is a true turn-key vessel, with an open three stateroom layout plus crew and enclosed pilothouse with dayhead.

The CC105 and V74 are inventory yachts for Horizon Yachts Inc, the U.S. East Coast sales and service office, and will reside in the Old Port Cove Marina adjacent to the Horizon office.

Roger Sowerbutts, head of Horizon Yachts Inc, said, “We are starting off our 2012 show season and 25th anniversary with two new Horizon yachts that are unparalleled in luxury, craftsmanship and design. Horizon is, and has remained throughout the years, committed to the U.S.market, and the CC105 and V74 are a great representation of the build quality and flexibility Horizon has to offer.”

27th Annual Palm Beach International Boat Show, March 22-25, 2012

January 31, 2012

The City of West Palm Beach and Yachting Promotions, Inc. are happy to announce that the 27th Annual Palm Beach International Boat Show will be held exactly as planned from March 22 – 25, 2012. The City, Yachting Promotions and Show Management have successfully collaborated together to address issues relating to repair of the area known as the Palm.

Palm Beach International Boat Show 2011

Palm Beach International Boat Show 2011

One of the top 10 boat shows in the nation, this year’s show will feature hundreds of boats ranging from small watercraft to super-yachts over 150 feet, accessories from the world’s leading marine manufacturers, educational activities and fun-filled events for boaters of all ages. This spectacular yachting showcase has significant economic impact on West Palm Beach and the many businesses throughout Palm Beach County that provide goods and services to the boat show, its exhibitors and the thousands of people who come from around the world to participate.

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