Scheduled to open its doors on 26 October, the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show has over 1,000 exhibitors ready to inform and educate around 100,000 expected visitors.
Spread over seven locations and six miles of floating docks, the popular Florida-based event annually displays an eclectic array of boats from flybridge yachts to speedy tenders, captivating sailing boats to the most indulgent yachts money can buy.
As the opening day looms closer for the 2022 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, we take a look at the five largest yachts scheduled to attend.
Lady B
Constructed in 2008, Lady B is a classic Benetti superyacht that has previously been known as Latitude and Latinou.
Boasting exterior designs penned by Stefano Natucci and interiors from Destry Darr Designs, she is a striking yacht with three decks laden with spacious social areas and plenty of alfresco options to make the most of the surrounding views.
Built with a steel hull and an aluminium superstructure, she glides across the waves for optimal guest comfort and was last refitted in 2021.
Lady B can accommodate up to 12 guests and has a top speed of 15 knots.
LOA: 52m (171ft)
Beam: 10.4m (34ft)
Max speed: 15 knots
Cabins: 6
GT: 812
DB9
Boasting iconic exterior and interior design by Nuvolari Lenard, 52.36m (172ft) DB9 from Palmer Johnson is just as captivating today as when she was built in 2010.
A PJ 170 unit, that has since been discontinued, she has a distinctive identity with sporty aesthetics and bold, masculine lines that make her stand out in a good way.
Featuring a swimming pool on the bow, an on-deck Jacuzzi, and multiple exterior social spaces, DB9 is built to Lloyds and MCA classification and has a range of 3400 nautical miles.
LOA: 52.36m (172ft)
Beam: 8.7m (29ft)
Max speed: 30 knots
Cabins: 5
GT: 495
MARGUERITE
An absolutely stunning four-deck superyacht from Lurssen, MARGUERITE was last refitted in 2021 and boasts an indulgent six-cabin layout.
Penned by Winch Design on her beautiful exterior and interior designs, she is a timeless superyacht with all the amenities for a modern-day paradise.
Kitted out with a gym, garage full of water toys, alfresco dining, an on-deck Jacuzzi and spacious cabins, there are a lot of reasons to take a closer look at FLIBS2022.
Previously known as AURORA, PHOENIX and AVANTI, MARGUERITE has a range of 7,700 nautical miles.
LOA: 61.26m (201ft)
Beam: 12.34m (40ft)
Max speed: 17 knots
Cabins: 6
GT: 1,444
Sea Owl
Another experienced yet classic superyacht, Sea Owl was built in 2013 and features homely interiors from Winch Design.
Constructed with a steel hull with an aluminium superstructure, this tri-deck custom motor yacht from Feadship features a vast collection of full-length floor-to-ceiling windows along the entire main deck, allowing for an abundant amount of natural daylight to filter through the interiors.
Winner of the Best Displacement Motor Yacht of 1,300GT to 1,999GT award at the World Superyacht Awards 2014, Sea Owl has a classic style beach club, reminiscent of yachting eras gone by, and a more modern exterior bar and lounge area for picturesque nightcaps.
Boasting a seven-cabin layout for up to 14 guests, Sea Owl has a range of 6000 nautical miles.
LOA: 61.87m (203ft)
Beam: 12.2m (40ft)
Max speed: 16 knots
Cabins: 7
GT: 1,494
Coral Ocean
Showcasing naval architecture by the in-house team at Lurssen with interiors and exteriors penned by the Ahoy Club team, Coral Ocean is a timeless classic that was built in 1994.
Recently relaunched following a refit this year (2022) at the STP shipyard in Mallorca, her attendance at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show will be the first opportunity for many yacht enthusiasts to view her updated design, that was previously created by Jon Bannenberg.
Offering a composition of seven cabins, Coral Ocean has many key features including a large on-deck Jacuzzi, spacious alfresco dining options and enough storage for a tender and a decent collection of water toys.
LOA: 72.55m (238ft)
Beam: 13.04m (43ft)
Max speed: 17 knots
Cabins: 7
GT: 1,379
If you're looking to attend the forthcoming Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show get a head start on your tour around the show by familiarising yourself with all the currently available new and used yachts for sale.
