Boat International US Edition

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

EDITOR'S LETTER

CONTRIBUTORS

Eye Opener • Ciao bella

MAJESTIC BLUE • Fresh out of her latest refit and available for charter for the first time, 318ft Carinthia VII is as iconic as they come

CHARTER NEWS • A slew of new charter yachts, like our recent and current cover boats King Benji and Pink Shadow, are joining the market. Julia Zaitzman picks out more to watch

The 2023 annual brokerage review • Aided by BOATPro data, Gabrielle Lazaridis looks at 2023's brokerage sales with additional insight from economists and leading figures in the industry

CHASING THE DREAM • The Daychaser 48 is a dayboater's dayboat, with loads of space, thoughtful features and timeless aesthetics, as Kevin Koenig discovers

Design & Innovation Awards

Judges’ Commendations

Lifetime Achievement Award

Young Designer of the Year

And the winners are… • BOAT International's inaugural Artistry & Craft Awards 2024 — celebrating incredible artisanship in the yachting industry — was a highlight of the Superyacht Design Festival in February. Meet the deserving recipients

HIGH ACHIEVERS • Awards, presentations and the annual Ski Cup filled three inspiring days at the 2024 edition of the Superyacht Design Festival, held in the Austrian ski town of Kitzbühel

ON BOARD Edit • SPECIALIST SUPERYACHT CHARTERS

Boat Life • CELEBRATING EXCEPTIONAL STYLE AND DESIGN

Living La Dolce Vita • Ruth Bloomfield takes a look at property favorites on the Italian island of Capri

Fresh looks for spring • Whether you're off to the beach or the races, we've got you covered

21st-century vintage • Elegantly restored and amped up, the Porsche 912 is worth its weight in gold, says Simon de Burton

A golden age • Simon de Burton saddles up for the relaunch of Piaget's Polo sports watch to mark the brand's 150th anniversary

BAY OF KOTOR, MONTENEGRO • Belle Rice tracks down the latest happenings in the chic Balkan destination

BOAT LIFE Edit • FRESH SPRING FRAGRANCES

Owners’ Club • LIVING THE DREAM ON THE WORLD'S BEST BOATS

Aaron Fidler • The Furrion founder tells Sam Fortescue about his path from superyacht engineer to owner of 135ft AK Royalty

Members' Logbook • Switching from a sailing yacht to an explorer (while racing around Australia), and hooking tuna and trevally in South East Asia

CYRIL SILBERMAN • An engineer by training, Cyril tells Grace Trofa he's having a good time experimenting with 100ft Sobe Sunset

A WORLD OF IMAGINATION • The newest SeaXplorer by Damen Yachting was customizedfor an experienced client with a taste for adventure and fantastical decor. Cecile Gauert discovers the amazing world inside the new Pink Shadow

BOOM-TIME YACHTS • Data from the world's biggest yachting association reveals that the charter industiy is growing exponentially — but who's seeing the most benefit, and how long can it last? Kate Lardy investigates

Trouble at sea • Yacht charters are usually well-oiled machines, but you never know what's around the corner. Julia Zaltzman poses some “what if” scenarios to the experts

NO SMALL ADVENTURE • Sam Fortescue steps on board Cantiere delle...