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Largest yachts attending the Miami International Boat Show 2024

Taking place between 14-18 February in Miami Beach & Downtown Miami, SYT takes a look at the largest yachts attending this year’s event. 

Yachts attending the Miami International Boat Show 2024

Largest yachts attending Miami International Boat Show 2023

SYT looks at the largest yachts attending the Miami International Boat Show 2023.

The largest yachts attending Miami International Boat Show 2023

Yachts at Fort Lauderdale Boat Show 2022

SYT took a look at the largest yachts attending this year's Fort Lauderdale Boat Show.

The largest yachts attending Fort Lauderdale Boat Show 2022

The iconic lines of a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> make them some of the most recognisable superyachts in the world. The 60.97-metre <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/marguerite" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht, Marguerite for sale</a>, has entered the market and most certainly fits that category with her signature elongated bow.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/235683/image/large-15c4a4d869aaa74dcd8e8b5e6bd4a5cd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/235683"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/639" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marguerite60.97m (200'0&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2004">Marguerite</a> was delivered in 2004 from Germany and boasts a timeless exterior design by the renowned London-based studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/69" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Winch Design (Company)">Winch Design</a> with naval architecture from her builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>. She was designed as an ocean-going cruising superyacht by an experienced owner of several large custom yachts.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/235662/image/large-2853b2d124c19c8f351b61ee379825b0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/235662">The uniquely styled <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a>, previously named Avanti, features an updated and recently refitted interior by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/69" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Winch Design (Company)">Winch Design</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2816" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dawn Moffitt Design Inc (Company)">Dawn Moffitt Design</a>. Her art-deco inspired interior is the envy of places around the world and flaunts four decks of pure grace.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/242697/image/large-247da1d993673d3bdbb550e462b7e55d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/242697">The superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/639" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marguerite60.97m (200'0&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2004">Marguerite</a> is capable of being a home away from home for months on end, thanks to her array of amenities. She has a 30-day self-sufficiency and offers the utmost comfort for guests in varying sea conditions.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/242699/image/large-8580ab4622b46fddde6e8009741a7ba0.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/242699">The 1,444 GT <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> has a spacious open-plan main saloon that flows seamlessly into her formal dining area with seating for up to 10 guests. The space oozes opulence and luxury and has been designed with entertainment in mind, with the addition of a piano situated in the centre.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/235656/image/large-2588a78a34654f014031d7962091264c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/235656"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/235659/image/large-e2901278c9cc1166c1bfbe7bf4ae02fa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/235659"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/235657/image/large-a8ae5c75e929a096be7c9ff599461d02.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/235657"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/639" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marguerite60.97m (200'0&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2004">Marguerite</a> is able to host up to 12 guests for overnight stays with a two-story owner’s apartment located forward on the main and upper decks. The impressive suite includes his and her bathrooms and walk-in wardrobes, an office space, observation lounge and a sun deck that gives plenty of privacy to the owner.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/235663/image/large-0377df5584f9711a295680213d536059.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/235663"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/235658/image/large-955d8d796e318c38e7f82ec99b0b1af5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/235658"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/235666/image/large-d1932cd5f9309e4a52942ed63c760cc9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/235666">Her remaining staterooms consist of a VIP suite on the upper deck with four additional staterooms located on the lower deck. Two of the staterooms can also be linked to create a spacious VIP suite. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/639" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marguerite60.97m (200'0&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2004">Marguerite</a> is also able to host a crew of 17 across nine cabins.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/242698/image/large-0a96857aa1cffbea9b6cbd830733722a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/242698"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/235655/image/large-1b4904fa3e50142bda1194a23326796f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/235655">Some of the other standout features of the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/lurssen/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Lürssen yacht for sale</a> include, a professional dive centre, a large tender storage area, and an indoor gym. Her expansive deck spaces also allow for plenty of opportunities to relax in the sun with large sunpads and a Jacuzzi.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/242696/image/large-a5197b762d732f2615f9792e431bf76b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/242696"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/235652/image/large-14b28138610fa9de4eada28a4aa726f1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/235652">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/639" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marguerite60.97m (200'0&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2004">Marguerite</a> is equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines that give her a cruising speed of 14 knots and enough power to hit 16 knots when at full throttle.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/235650/image/large-2f6785b73bbbadee6875846cf400f1d6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/235650"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/639" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marguerite60.97m (200'0&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2004">Marguerite</a> will be on display at the upcoming <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2022">Monaco Yacht Show 2022</a> and will be located on Quai Des Etats-Unis slip E12 with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/227" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moran Yacht & Ship (Company)">Moran Yacht &amp; Ship</a>.

Lurssen yacht Marguerite for sale

The 61m Lürssen superyacht Marguerite for sale was delivered in 2004 from Germany and offers 1,444 GT of interior space.

Onboard: Lürssen’s 61m superyacht Marguerite for sale

Monaco Yacht Show superyachts

MYS has started to announce the superyachts in attendance this year. These are the largest announced so far. 

Monaco Yacht Show 2022 superyachts: Tatoosh, Laurel and Solo confirmed

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>’s 61-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/639" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marguerite60.97m (200'0&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2004">Avanti</a> is a signed and sealed deal, thanks to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/227" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moran Yacht & Ship (Company)">Moran Yacht &amp; Ship</a> who represented both the buyer and seller during these negotiations. The team at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/227" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moran Yacht & Ship (Company)">Moran Yacht &amp; Ship</a> will certainly be celebrating this sale and not only due to the sheer stature of the yacht, but because she also marks the third sale concluded in the same number of weeks. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/184731/image/large-e2cafc409464e14ae651cabc51f93a75.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/184731"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/639" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marguerite60.97m (200'0&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2004">Avanti</a> is the culmination of three major players in the field of design: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/69" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Winch Design (Company)">Winch Design</a>, and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2816" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dawn Moffitt Design Inc (Company)">Dawn Moffitt Design</a>. Her bold and sumptuous exterior styling was penned by Winch, while her naval architecture was coined by her builder, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>. The team opted for bold, crisp lines that result in a rather striking silhouette, both at anchor and when she’s underway. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/184695/image/large-177b02d8f56ac0d45dd78cc1176235d6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/184695"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/184692/image/large-fa98e7fd4f94c2d7405ae687b1aa9c4d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/184692">Her opulent interior, curated by both <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/69" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Winch Design (Company)">Winch</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2816" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dawn Moffitt Design Inc (Company)">Dawn Moffitt</a>, is the envy of places around the world and flaunts five decks of pure grace. With entertainment high on the agenda, the designers sought to maximise the space of each area so that guests can whittle away the hours in each other's company. It wasn’t a tall order either, as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/639" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marguerite60.97m (200'0&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2004">Avanti</a> offers 1,444 GT of interior space. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/184681/image/large-ea03f24160ac1f6ca21ff08630fec52f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/184681"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/184682/image/large-6a08f23ce1f64eeff9279adcc7e8b74e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/184682"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/639" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marguerite60.97m (200'0&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2004">Avanti</a> can accommodate up to 12 guests, and when the new owner wants some personal downtime she beautifully caters for this thanks to an exclusive private owner’s area. Her other standout features include a professional dive centre, a large tender storage area and an ability to cruise for up to thirty days at a time. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/184678/image/large-a7370d5336a514aad28a2e67e5908697.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/184678"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/184677/image/large-dd498d6922b15fd5fa824c2ea5cc35c7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/184677">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/639" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marguerite60.97m (200'0&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2004">Avanti</a> is equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines that give her a cruising speed of 14 knots and enough power to hit 16 knots when at full throttle. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/184727/image/large-278f42f1cb238ad16a7c7311e4c33923.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/184727"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/184723/image/large-315360de53ea52b20c9c6db2bb7e1213.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/184723"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/184726/image/large-ab1f8b6eaa8148b40f4d80ebf448fcf2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/184726">The signing of papers also brought forth a renaming. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/639" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marguerite60.97m (200'0&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2004">Avanti</a> will now grace the seas under new insignia and name plate: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/639" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marguerite60.97m (200'0&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2004">Marguerite</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/46561/image/large-93235e2092eced7bfbdac0b40df41280.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/46561">She was sold with a last known asking price of $39,990,000.

Lürssen’s 61m motor yacht Avanti sold

Lürssen’s 61-metre motor yacht Avanti has been sold with a last known asking price of $39,990,000.

Sold: Lürssen’s 61m motor yacht Avanti

The 61.3-metre luxury <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/avanti" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Avanti, for sale</a>, is looking for a new owner. The yacht was designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/69" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Winch Design (Company)">Winch Design</a> with an interior created in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2816" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dawn Moffitt Design Inc (Company)">Dawn Moffitt Design Inc.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/184731/image/large-e2cafc409464e14ae651cabc51f93a75.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/184731"></a>Built in 2004, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/lurssen/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Lürssen yacht, for sale</a>, features a private owner’s area, professional dive centre, tender storage and has the ability to cruise for thirty consecutive days. She features five decks with space for open-air entertaining.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/184727/image/large-278f42f1cb238ad16a7c7311e4c33923.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/184727"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/184726/image/large-ab1f8b6eaa8148b40f4d80ebf448fcf2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/184726"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/184725/image/large-9a9428bd7953d5995ff07b91b438d0bb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/184725">The 1,444 GT <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/avanti" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Avanti is for sale&nbsp;</a>and comes complete with six staterooms comprising of the owner’s suite, VIP suite and four additional staterooms. The superyacht can accommodate up to twelve guests on board, along with sixteen crew members. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/184724/image/large-54c1dafbfa4951f41e1719f872bf319a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/184724"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/184722/image/large-e8a2fddb5aeb2e5464472ee2ec87bcbf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/184722"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/184721/image/large-9a5dc7505d5ebf19ecac618cf4b5f63f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/184721">The owner’s suite of the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht, for sale</a> is a two-story apartment that lies forward on the main and upper decks. Incorporating sleeping, dressing, relaxation spaces, an office and an outdoor lounging area, the suite is completely self-contained. A hallway leads to the owner’s observation lounge, while the owner’s sun deck gives privacy without denying guests use of the deck. The VIP suite lies aft on the upper deck, while the four additional staterooms are located on the lower deck. Two of the staterooms link to make an additional VIP suite.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/184711/image/large-553d1d347c3c2d7ada7464be771768f7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/184711"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/184704/image/large-fab0f3553a00adc0b212a3497c295b67.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/184704"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/184699/image/large-9289a16a127b09d26cff2798e4eea114.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/184699">Powered by twin MTU 12V 4000 M70 diesel engines, <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/avanti" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Avanti, for sale</a> and ready to go, has a top speed of 16 knots and comfortably cruises at 14 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/184692/image/large-fa98e7fd4f94c2d7405ae687b1aa9c4d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/184692"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/184691/image/large-34a306fa4506b6e7460b7edeeac2bec6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/184691"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/184677/image/large-dd498d6922b15fd5fa824c2ea5cc35c7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/184677">

62m motor yacht Avanti for sale

New to the market: yacht Avanti for sale! She is a 62m 
Lürssen motor yacht built in 2012, accommodating up to 12 guests.

62m Lürssen motor yacht Avanti on the market

Here we take a look at some of the most notable superyacht sales over the course of 2015.Stella Maris<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/157718/image/large-7cbff9a6277c6a6d8dd8ec4f553110db.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/156167">The 72 metre Viareggio Superyachts built Stella Maris was sold by Burgess after only three months on the market. Laurent Giles Naval Architects designed a platform that would house a number of advanced engineering features to set Stella Maris apart form her size-class, and amongst her notable features is a high rated helicopter landing pad on the upper deck.Maria<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/157719/image/large-8d76bf5b89aeaaf97f4be9e96790ce1a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/156945">Named Aquarius at the time of her sale, the 67 metre Maria was sold by Y.CO in early November. The seller was represented by Dennis Frederiksen of Fraser Yachts and Edmiston. Built by Amels in 2007, she features both interior and exterior design by the renowned Terence Disdale Design. She accommodates up to 20 guests as well as a crew of 18.Mia Elise II<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/157720/image/large-b1df1752a88dddd1b8571f08a424027c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/157703">Named Areti at the time of her sale and after being on display at the latest Monaco Yacht show, the 60.15 metre Mia Elise II was sold by Burgess, with the sale announced just yesterday. She was built in 2011 by the U.S. shipyard Trinity Yachts, and is their longest aluminium boat to date.Arkley<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/157721/image/large-7a21be74c90bd26e3cc18c6dd220f097.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/157375">Built in 2009 at the German shipyard Lürssen and awarded the World Superyacht of the Year trophy in 2010, the 60 metre superyacht Arkley was sold by Imperial Yachts after displaying her at the Monaco Yacht Show in September. She features an exterior design by Espen Oeino and an interior drawn by Mark Berryman.Aurora<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/157722/image/large-2c5f397788d7167fb1d5969ed7b2c357.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/130817">Built in 2004 by Lürssen, the sale of the 60.97 metre superyacht Aurora was made by Northrop &amp; Johnson in May. She boasts exterior and interior design by Andrew Winch Designs, with Dawn Moffitt Design collaborating with the British designers to create her bold and sophisticated interior reportedly inspired by the New York 1930s era. She was listed for sale with Moran Yacht &amp; Ship. St. David<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/157723/image/large-424e91cad4a64837a79c98373dc43abe.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/153235">Sold in April by West Nautical, the 60 metre superyacht St. David (ex. Xanadu; St Ekaterina) was built in 2008 by Benetti. She features both exterior and interior design by the British studio Andrew Winch Designs and accommodates up to 12 guests in total over six staterooms.Ocean Paradise<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/157724/image/large-7adf86507deafbf715f6c5afe7a9248a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/144949">Built and designed also by Benetti in 2013, Camper &amp; Nicholsons International announced the sale of the 55 metre Ocean Paradise in June. She accommodates up to 12 guests over six luxurious cabins, and features an interior designed by Benetti’s own Mauro Izzo, working closely with the yacht's original owner. Obsession<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/157725/image/large-d42036a187fcd5e70006a1d6d662984e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/131695">The 55 metre Obsession (ex: Oceana C; Bolkiah I; Maalana; Oceana; True Blue) was built in 1991 by the Australian shipyard Oceanfast with an aluminium hull and aluminium/GRP superstructure. She accommodates up to 10 guests on board over five cabins. She was sold in May by Merle &amp; Wood Associates.Gene Machine<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/157726/image/large-dae7ad9505c009220ada2a536839c391.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/146474">The 54.86 metre Amels superyacht Gene Machine - which was named Engleberg at the time of her sale - was sold in May, and marked the second 55 metre Amels superyacht sold by Moran Yacht &amp; Ship in the space of a month. Part of the Amels Limited Editions 180 range, she features exterior design by Tim Heywood and a Mediterranean inspired interior by Enzo Enea.Red Dragon<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/157727/image/large-3d504e3a06d5b202f5290658a0bf3ed6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/156948">Sold in early November by Edmiston, the 52 metre sloop Red Dragon was completed in 2008 by New Zealand shipyard Alloy Yachts and underwent a refit period in 2013. She is designed by Dubois Naval Architects and shares a similar hull to her two near-sisters Kokomo and Mondango.Rainbow<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/157728/image/large-0e147dd16db26476b6ca0381b86e6d27.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/155773">Hoek Brokerage announced the sale of the 39.95 metre J-Class sloop Rainbow in mid-August. Launched by Holland Jachtbouw in 2012, she is based on the lines of the original America’s Cup winner in 1934, Rainbow has been designed with the same performance pedigree in mind. Dykstra Naval Architects fitted Rainbow with a high-end rigging system to optimise her racing hull.By Gemma Fottles

Top superyacht sales of 2015

Northrop &amp; Johnson have announced the sale of the Lürssen motor yacht Aurora by broker Sean Doyle, acting on behalf of the buyer. The yacht was for sale with Moran Yacht &amp; Ship.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/154536/image/large-4c9c54ffb38a7a5a53732459d4741788.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/130817">The 60.97 metre yacht was built by the Lürssen shipyard in 2004, and she accommodates 12 guests, in 1 master, 1 VIP, 3 doubles and 1 twin cabin, and 16 crew members.Built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, she boasts exterior and interior design by Andrew Winch Designs, with Dawn Moffitt Design collaborating with the British designers to create her bold and sophisticated interior reportedly inspired by the New York 1930s era.She was listed for sale with Moran Yacht &amp; Ship at an asking price of €49,75,000.By Maarten Janssen

Superyacht Aurora sold

This year will see the Palm Beach International Boat Show in Florida celebrate their 30th edition. The annual event is one of the top five boat shows throughout the United States, and this year is set to feature a wide range of vessels accessories from some of the world’s leading marine manufacturers with a staggering combined worth of over $1,200,000,000.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/152905/image/large-3813d9164a92e6a9cb7bfe2dae52c738.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/139965">The four largest vessels on display will include yachts from Benetti, Amels, Abeking &amp; Rasmussen and Lürssen, including the 55 metre Step One. Launched by the Dutch shipyard Amels in 2012, she is part of the Amels Limited Editions series which was introduced in 2005, and features exterior design from the renowned Tim Heywood Design. She accommodates up to 12 guests on board and amongst her many notable features is a touch-and-go helipad, an enormous sun deck, Jacuzzi, a large private beach club and, inside, sophisticated, light and spacious living spaces. She is currently listed for sale with Moran Yacht &amp; Ship.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/152906/image/large-2e91bb35ff2827beaf617d1395be46af.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/152906">In addition to Step One will be the 55.30 metres Bennetti built Cakewalk. Launched from the shipyards Viareggio facility in 2003, she is currently undergoing a refit in Fort Lauderdale and will be completed in time to display at Palm Beach. She features exterior and interior design by Stefano Natucci, accommodating up to 12 guests over one master suite, one VIP suite, two double cabins, and two twin cabins. Powered by twin CAT 3512B engines, she has a top speed of 16 knots, a cruising speed of 15 knots, and a range of 5,000 nm. She is jointly listed for sale with Burgess and Merle Wood &amp; Associates at an asking price of $29,500,000.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/152907/image/large-22759d910c71f2dbba2588c49d250134.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/122418">The second largest yacht to be present at the show by a couple of metres will be the 57.91 metre tri-deck superyacht Lady Sheridan, built by the German shipyard Abeking &amp; Rasmussen in 2007. Featuring interior and exterior designs from the world class Donald Starkey Designs, she accommodates up to 12 guests as well as a crew of 15. Her living spaces are generous and designed in a classic, elegant style throughout. She is listed for sale with Denison &amp; Daves Yachting at an asking price of $58,900,000.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/152908/image/large-49bff287bac0a0341cfcb777a6a00cf0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/130817">The largest yacht to be on display in Florida will be the 60.97 metres superyacht Aurora, built by the prestigious Lürssen shipyard and launched in 2004. Built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, she boasts exterior and interior design by Andrew Winch Designs, with Dawn Moffitt Design collaborating with the British designers to create her bold and sophisticated interior reportedly inspired by the New York 1930s era. Accommodating up to 12 guests in total, she is also listed for sale with Moran Yacht &amp; Ship at an asking price of €49,75,000.In addition to the vast array of yachts on display at the show, organisers have also coordinated a list of special events available to participate in, including a basic and advanced hands on skill training; the Aquazone showcasing several water sports such as paddle boarding, kayaking, and SUP Yoga; free kids fishing clinics; and eight mini-sessions from the IGFA School of Sports Fishing.The Palm Beach International Boat Show will be held from 26th to 29th March.By Gemma Fottles