ShowBoats International is the leading magazine for big boat owners in the North American market. Since its launch in 1983 it has established itself as the indispensable guide for discerning, affluent buyers in the multi-billion dollar luxury yacht market. Published 10 times a year from Fort Lauderdale, the heart of the US luxury yachting community, Showboats International is the most authoritative voice, providing the best in luxury yachting and brokerage, written and photographed by the world's leading yachting journalists
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Eye Opener • Record timing
On Board • REVEALING THE LATEST NEWS, TRENDS AND TECH
NEWS • Feadship's impressive new launch / Sarp delivers long-awaited XSR 85 / ISA's first catamaran debuts / why classics appeal to the younger generation
BOAT BUSINESS
NEW TO THE MARKET
SERIOUSLY FOR SALE
BEHIND THE MAGIC • Terry Hutchinson, captain of NYYC American Magic, on all things AC37 – including sanctioned spying
THE FLIBS FLEET • Louisa Beckett picks the most exciting new yachts and attractions expected at this year's Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
THE WONDER LIMO • Katia Damborsky marvels at the seductive styling, silent comfort and impressive green credentials of Falcon Tenders’ debut limo
ON BOARD Edit • INFLATABLE EXTENSIONS
Boat Life • CELEBRATING EXCEPTIONAL STYLE AND DESIGN
Time: a most valuable commodity • Kim Parker discovers how to turn a passion for watches into savvy investments or covetable heirlooms
Superyacht showstoppers • Combining art and innovation, these mechanical marvels take timekeeping to another level, says Simon de Burton
Rhapsody in blue • These showstopping timepieces will keep you in style for longer than a New York minute
Time sensitive • Match your watch to your activity with these class acts, compiled by Belle Rice
BEYOND THE MARINA ABU DHABI • Here's the lowdown on what to do, where to go and what's new the UAE and beyond – from art and food to the best of international sports
BOAT LIFE Edit • WATCH CASES
Owners’ Club • LIVING THE DREAM ON THE WORLD'S BEST BOATS
ON BOARD WITH Cameron McColl • This BVI-based entrepreneur tells Olivia Michel how he found and refitted his new home – the 120ft classic motor yacht Jura II
Members’ Logbook • Every month, you tell us where you are on the seven seas and share your future travel plans
BETWEEN THE BAYS • Our exclusive program will offer superyacht owners a unique chance to explore Anguilla and St Martin
MY LIFE IN BOATS NEVILLE CRICHTON • The serial builder and sailing enthusiast tells Grace Trofa that he is ready to jump back into the fray with a J Class
Higher plane • Curious minds coupled with years of research paid off with Kenshō, a yacht that Sam Fortescue discovers under the Tuscan sun
THE DAY THE KING WAS KILLED • DON ARONOW, POWERBOAT RACING CHAMPION AND FOUNDER OF MAGNUM, CIGARETTE AND DONZI, CONTINUES TO FASCINATE – AS DOES HIS MYSTERIOUS DEATH, DISCOVERS DANIEL PEMBREY
WHERE ARE THE ARONOW BRANDS NOW?
LAID OUT FOR LIFE • Hull No 3 in Sanlorenzo's latest Alloy series brings a whole new philosophy to superyacht design, says Cecile Gauert
The robots are coming • From spare parts on demand to click-and-buy tenders, 3D printing is transforming how boats are designed and built, discovers Tristan Rutherford
POOL PARTY • Nothing makes a splash on board quite like a high-tech, high-style swimming pool. Steve May explores some of the hottest designs around
SILENT YACHTS SILENT 100 EXPLORER
VISION IN GRAY • Beyond the serious and authoritative...