Erica Cooper

New Zealand builder McMullen & Wing recently released the renderings and layouts for the partially completed steel expedition yacht Big Star. The custom 164-foot (50-meter) yacht has strong lines reminiscent of her predecessor, Big Fish, but the yard drew on the experience of the first build to improve upon the concepts and design.

For the 54th year, Fort Lauderdale hosts the largest in-water boat show in the world. Running from October 31 to November 4, the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show attracts hundreds of thousands of yachtsmen, fishermen and marine enthusiasts to its six locations that cover more than three million square feet.

Outer Reef will bring a new Deluxbridge model to the show this year, the 720 Deluxbridge Motoryacht (DBMY). This semi-custom design features an enclosed pilothouse and lounge in place of an open flybridge.

The latest addition to the Pershing line is the 62, a product of the partnership between Ferretti Group Engineering, Advanced Yacht Technology & Design and Fulvio De Simoni.

The flagship of Ocean Alexander’s Motor Yacht line, the first 90 has a 22-foot beam that helps give the interior spaces an airy feeling, especially when paired with the wide windows in the salon.

Lazzara is bringing its new Sports Yacht 95 to the show this year. The yard worked to reduce weight on this model with extensive use of carbon fiber in the hull, deck, flybridge and hardtop.

The new 101RPH from Hargrave comes from Ted Black Studios and is part of Hargrave’s newly redesigned product line. The 101RPH features a country kitchen, four guest staterooms and an interior by Yacht Interiors by Shelley.

Ferretti is bringing hull number one of the yard’s new flagship, the Ferretti 960. With design by Studio Zuccon International Project and Ferretti’s engineering department, the yacht is Ferretti’s largest planing yacht to date.

The first hull of Horizon’s new raised-pilothouse model, the RP110, debuts this year. Andrea VI features styling by J.C. Espinosa, as well as two years of work on the double-chine hull by Donald Blount and Associates and the Horizon design team, plus interior design by Marty Lowe.

This year, Trinity is displaying its new 120, Finish Line. In addition to four suites on the lower deck, the yacht features the now-traditional main-deck master suite with his-and-hers en suite bathroom.

The new flagship of Sanlorenzo’s semi-displacement range, Alchemist Too, is the latest hull of the SD122 series. The interior by Minotti features Canaletto flooring, furniture finished in whitened oak and white lacquer and marbles such as Crema Luna and Tobacco Brown.

The Westport’s in-house design team offers high levels of personalization and builds each interior to clients’ specifications. The 130-foot (49.6-meter) trideck yacht (redesigned a few years ago) features five staterooms including a main-deck master suite and accommodations for seven crew.

Mondo Marine’s 134-foot (40.97-meter) Nameless splashed this past summer. The builder handled the naval architecture in-house, with exterior styling inspired by sports cars and styled by Cor D. Rover and interior design by Luca Dini.

The 138-foot (42-meter) Moonen Sofia is the yard’s largest build to date, but the yacht is also notable because she was designed to accommodate a three-passenger C-Quester 3 submersible from U-Boat Worx.

There will be a new Vision at the show this year. Checkmate, the 15th launch in Benetti’s Vision line, includes an interior the yard calls “rich and sober” with cherry and burr madrone wood and neoclassical inlays with marble touches.

Vicem’s display will include two U.S. debuts this year: the Vicem Vulcan 46M and the 107 Cruiser. The Vicem Vulcan 46M is built for long-range cruising with a low-maintenance exterior and increased interior volume.

The new flagship of the Sessa line will soon be the C68 Sport Fly. Though it manages to maintain the sporty lines of the previous C68, the Sport Fly model offers the bonus of a spacious flybridge including a second helm and plenty of lounging space.

From Team for Design’s Enrico Gobbi comes the latest design for Oceanco, the 285-foot (87-meter) Pantheon. Although it is common to have a private or semi-private owner’s area on one of the upper decks aboard a yacht this size, Pantheon includes a suite that stretches over two decks and includes a panoramic viewing area from the “glasshouse” on the top deck.

In summer 2014, Sunrise Yachts will deliver its newest 148-foot (45-meter) build: Project Sunrise. When a North American owner signed with the yard, the yacht was already under construction with only interior outfitting to be completed, which allowed a shorter-than-usual completion time.

Admiral Tecnomar has released plans for a new family of yachts developed with Vripack. The Tecnomar Envy series will begin with three dynamic designs, all featuring a beach club that opens on three sides, a central atrium and full-height windows.

Delta’s latest delivery, Invictus, will be a striking addition to the charter market. Named after the spirit of a 19th-century poem by William Ernest Henley, this 217-foot (66-meter) yacht features numerous windows and an extra-wide beam—43 feet (13.1 meters).

The 11-month refit by Lürssen on Ronin, a yacht that originally launched from the German yard in 1993, is now complete. During the refit, the 192-foot (58.5-meter) yacht underwent a serious facelift.

Especially for those who spend a lot of time on the water, the danger of losing your phone or mobile device to the deep is very real. Waterproof bags and cases have been developed in recent years, but what’s on the horizon is more than that.

Therapy, the eighth in Sanlorenzo’s SD122 series, was recently launched in Viareggio. Built for a Turkish entrepreneur, this four-deck, 122-foot (37.2-meter) yacht is meant to evoke the image of the 1930s trans-Atlantic liners.

At 138 feet (42 meters), the recently launched Sofia is Moonen’s largest build to date. Ordered by a repeat client, Sofia is also notable because she was designed to accommodate a three-passenger C-Quester 3 submersible from U-Boat Worx.

Conceived by an all-Austrian team of designers, naval architects and engineers, Frauscher’s new 858 Fantom brings yacht and automotive features together in a single project.

When the FAA approved the creation of a Light Sport Aircraft category, as well as the Sport Pilot License, it opened up a world of consumer-available aircraft. Icon Aircraft, a Southern California-based company, offers an attractive option.

During a press conference, attendees acknowledged that the latest America’s Cup did much to enhance the sport of sailing and brought the event to a broad fan base. Lauding boss Larry Ellison, skipper James Spithill said the success of the event had “silenced the critics,” adding, “There’s no turning back.”

Dutch paint company Dulux is being sued by the owner of superyacht A and, in New York, the family of a child who died when a boat sunk earlier this year is seeking punitive damages from numerous parties.

If you're planning to attend the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show this year, we have some information on getting there and the annual International SeaKeepers Society's Founders Dinner.

Perini Navi recently celebrated the delivery of Clan VIII and tender yard Naumatec has launched the stylish Freccia 1200.

Take a look at what's coming from both Boston Whaler and the U.K.-based Fairline.

This year is Ocean Reef Club’s 19th annual Vintage Weekend, a four-day event showcasing classic automobiles, aircraft and yachts. From Thursday, December 5 through Sunday, December 8, members and guests will gather for a variety of activities such as a costume dinner and dance, a yacht hop, a road rally, a beachfront reception and an airshow.

The European shows included several new builds and projects including a Fast Displacement design from Benetti and two new builds from Southern Wind Shipyard.

A new law in New York adds fines and penalties for minor boaters driving without safety training and a new option for yacht transport has joined the marine industry.

TowBoatUS recently announced two new Florida locations and the major European shows will see two new builds with naval architecture by Hydro Tec's Sergio Cutolo.

Benetti’s Livorno shipyard saw trouble last week when a 183-foot (56-meter) motoryacht in the final stages of construction caught fire. The yard believed that the problem started with a massive electrical storm in the area that night causing a strong electrical discharge or spark on board.

Planning a longer trip than usual? Check out Aero Tec Laboratories' custom-designed fuel bladders. From Volvo Penta, a partnership with Garmin has brought us a range of multi-function touchscreen displays.

One new design recently launched from McConaghy Boats while Austrian deign firm Motion Code: Blue has released renders of a yacht that would make a stir in every port she pops up in.

In the news? Viareggio Super Yachts recently signed an environmental agreement with the Italian government. Also, if you're near Connecticut in September, swing by the Norwalk Boat Show.

Mondo Marine’s 134-foot (40.8-meter) Nameless splashed this past summer. The builder handled the naval architecture in-house, with exterior styling by Cor D. Rover and interior design by Luca Dini. Rover’s inspiration was the owner’s sports cars.

South African builder Southern Wind is hard at work on the third hull of the SW102, a raised-salon version of this sailing-yacht line. This yacht will have a slightly longer hull (it is expected to finish at 104 feet/31.7 meters), in part to make room for a garage capable of holding a 13-foot (4-meter) tender.

The International SeaKeeper Society (ISKS) will hold its annual Bal de la Mer gala event in San Francisco this year, the first in 15 years hosted outside of Monaco. In another first, the ISKS has chosen to honor a group instead of an individual. The Sargasso Sea Alliance (SSA) will be recognized for its work preserving the oceans.

One watcher called it “Iron Chef on the water.” There’s no doubt competition was fierce during the Newport Charter Yacht Show’s Culinary Competition. Chefs were split into two classes—Grande, for yachts 100 feet and larger, and Premier, for yachts smaller than 100 feet. Participating yachts could also enter the show’s first tablescaping competition.

Built in Sanlorenzo’s Massa Carrara shipyard, the 151-foot (46-meter) Starling launched this past summer. The fifth hull in the 46 Steel line, Starling is a five-deck steel displacement yacht with an aluminum superstructure and a 3,500-nautical-mile range.

Penned by Guido de Groot Design and Ginton Naval Architects, the first hull of Mulder’s 75 Wheelhouse series has launched from the builder’s new shipyard in Zoeterwoude-Rijndijk, the Netherlands. Featuring an interior by Kitty van der Kamp Design, this 76-footer (23.1-meter) can accommodate 10 guests in four staterooms and a 215-square-foot (20-square-meter) master suite.

The first-ever yacht from Gentech, the Soraya 46, relocated to the company’s Antalya, Turkey, production space for finalization over the summer. Built to RINA and MCA classifications, the 46 can carry 10 passengers and nine crew.