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

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On Board • REVEALING THE LATEST NEWS, TRENDS AND TECH

News • Starfire‘s refitted amenities / Benetti's first B.Now 67M delivery / Damen Yachting launches largest Limited Editions Amels 80 / a classic Trumpy revitalization

SPOTLIGHT: NEW TO THE MARKET

THE TOP FIVE LARGEST SAILING YACHTS AFLOAT

SPOTLIGHT: SERIOUSLY FOR SALE

The blow-up • Gabrielle Lazaridis examines how global and socio-economic trends drive up new-build prices while bolstering brokerage

Surfing gear • From artisan-crafted boards to screen-printed beach towels and splash-proof sounds, we round up the most bodacious surf kit

Boat Life • CELEBRATING EXCEPTIONAL STYLE AND DESIGN

HOT TICKETS • Belle Rice picks out highlights from the worlds of art, sport and hospitality for the month ahead

Taste maker • The Balveme's creative collaboration with British artist Samuel Ross is a masterclass in blending the distiiller's impressive legacy with contemporary design, says Belle Rice

La Serenissima • A new wave of buyers are falling for the romance of Venice. Ruth Bloomfield investigates the growing international appeal of canal-side palazzos and ornate appartamentos

ON THE MARKET

The hyper hybrid • The new Revuelto might be a high-performance EV, but it's still very much a Lamborghini, says Nicholas McClelland

The beach picnic • Essential accessories for the most civilized al fresco dining

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

Steve Owen • The owner of the 134-foot Benetti Maverick has come far since his childhood dream of buying a dinghy. Sam Fortescue meets the down-to-earth Kiwi

STEVE OWEN'S HISTORY IN BOATS

Members’ Logbook • A first yacht, a recent crossing and Red Sea marvels — owners share their latest adventures and future plans

Charles Modica • This lifelong sailor tells Kate Lardy he has no regrets — no matter the cost…

THE 2025 WINNERS • Owners, designers and builders gathered from around the globe to attend the 20th annual World Superyacht Awards. Overseen by an independent panel of judges, there is no higher industry accolade than winning a Neptune. The ceremony itself is spectacular too — this year's took place at the Arsenale di Venezia, once the hub of Venetian shipbuilding. Here we reveal 2025's winning yachts…

The HIGH LINE • Complex glasswork and intricate design combine in a superyacht that rivals anything in the 300-foot-plus yacht club. Katia Damborsky finds a sophisticated exterior form and a treasure trove of clever design on 257-foot Platinum

IS THE WAITING GAME OVER? • The days of suffocating service, with crew constantly hovering over your shoulder, are dwindling, with more owners and guests craving independence, self-reliance and freedom from routine, as Kate Lardy discovers

MULTI TASKER • From sliding seats to sunken lounges, 145-foot La La Land is full of unusual...