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
BOAT International US Edition
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On Board • REVEALING THE LATEST NEWS, TRENDS AND TECH
Eye Opener • Monaco’s tour de force
NEWS • Maritimo enjoys high times; Legacy Superyachts bears Lazzara’s signature; Moonen Yachts inspires excitement; and Alia Yachts casts a shadow
SPOTLIGHT NEW TO THE MARKET
SPOTLIGHT SERIOUSLY FOR SALE
DANCING QUEEN • It cruises as if on rails, says Raphaël Montigneaux of Windy Boats’ new flagship, a 60ft chase boat that’s so much more than just a tender
ON BOARD Edit • VIRTUAL TRAINERS
Boat Life • CELEBRATING EXCEPTIONAL STYLE AND DESIGN
A body of work • With 50 years of success behind it, the Chenot Method is an established means of detoxing that combines treatments with diet. Lucia Ferigutti checks in to its new Swiss flagship
Face time • Firming, plumping and anti-aging, these serums will revive and renew
Face value • Look after your skin with this three-step refresh
THE STORY BEHIND...
Inside Track • With nature at its heart, Nordelaia is good for the soul, finds Lucia Ferigutti
Peak time to climb • Linde Werdelin’s ultra-light new SpidoLite 3DTP watch is a high achiever, says Simon de Burton
Slim lines
Carmen electric • Hispano-Suiza’s stork is charged to take flight once again, says Simon de Burton
BOAT LIFE Edit • HAND CREAMS
Owners’ Club • LIVING THE DREAM ON THE WORLD’S BEST BOATS
John Rosatti • Sophia Wilson pays a return visit to a self-made American businessman known as much for his dealerships and hospitality outlets as he is for his affinity for yacht ownership. He tells her about his latest acquisition, the PJ DB9, and why he may already be on the lookout for his next refit challenge
Members’ Logbook • Every month you tell us where you are on the seven seas, what you can see from your deck, and share future travel plans
PAUL HOCHHAUSER • This US businessman knew early on that boating was for him, but now, he tells Grace Trofa, the whole family is enjoying his Ferretti
THE INCREDIBLE JOURNEY • More than 14 years in the making, including construction that spans three continents and a new yard created to complete her build, Victorious has quite the backstory. Sophia Wilson steps on board in Monaco to meet her owner and find out why she was worth the wait
BY GRAND DESIGN • Pairing their 12th-century Tuscan villa hotel with a classic sailing yacht, Claus and Jeanette Thottrup have achieved the ultimate in land and sea hospitality, discovers Oliver Bennett
FORMIDABLE FORMULA • Clare Mahon steps aboard Mangusta’s new 104ft sport yacht and comes out very impressed with the latest interpretation of a long-running success
HERE BE DRAGONS • Superyacht owners are exploring increasingly remote corners of the globe, but many oceanic charts are staggeringly out of date. Sam Fortescue investigates the navigational perils of intrepid cruising
The watershed • The Rybovich 94 packs superyacht styling into a sportfish footprint to create a package unlike any the world has seen before, says Kevin Koenig
Voyage • INSPIRING YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE
RIDING THE WAVES •...