Author name: Yacht Kings

Expanded Balconies and Mediterranean Grit: Navigating the Three-Cabin Blueprint of the 520 FLY

Galeon is hitting the Miami International Boat Show with a calculated evolution of its bestselling flybridge DNA. The 520 FLY arrives with a massive 6.70-metre beam expansion when the signature balconies are deployed, blurring the lines between a mid-size cruiser and a floating social estate. With 30-knot potential and a five-scheme Mediterranean interior, this 17-metre interceptor is designed for those who demand architectural boldness and offshore confidence.

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Infinity Deck: A First Look at Project Evita’s Scallop-Shaped Architecture

Heesen is pushing the limits of the sub-60-meter class with the structural birth of Project Evita. By joining the aluminum hull and superstructure in Oss, the shipyard has officially birthed its largest speculation project to date. This isn’t just a 187-foot vessel; it’s a high-velocity, shallow-draft interceptor designed to hit 21.5 knots while maintaining total access to the Bahamas. Discover the engineering behind the most ambitious build currently hitting the outfitting stage.

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The 23-Degree Standard: Bertram’s High-Velocity Fleet Descends on Miami

The Florida coast is about to witness a serious display of offshore authority. Bertram is heading to the Miami International Boat Show this February with a fleet that refuses to choose between its legendary 1960s lineage and modern V10 performance. From the sharp 23-degree deadrise of the 34CC to the massive 1,925 mHP CAT-powered 61C, these vessels are engineered for those who demand a stable, dry ride in the worst conditions.

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Davit Dilemmas: Which Launch System Actually Survives the Real World?

Storing a tender is rarely a glamorous topic—until you’re fighting a choppy anchorage at midnight. Excess Lab just dropped a surgical deep-dive into the mechanics of davits, pitting classic fixed systems against pivoting hardware and high-end platform lifts. This isn’t theoretical jargon; it’s a practical look at how your hardware affects everything from solar capacity to visibility. Discover which system offers the most grit for your next offshore transit.

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Hybrid Logic in Concarneau: A First Look at the High-Endurance 164-Foot Flagship

The French coastline just witnessed a major technical shift. JFA Yachts has officially launched its 50-metre Aluminum Explorer, a custom-built titan that fuses a fast-displacement hull with a sophisticated parallel hybrid system. Designed for a 5,000-mile range and silent, zero-emission operation, this 164-foot interceptor is built for those who demand absolute autonomy in the world’s most remote waters. The global mission has officially begun.

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Four-Season Dominance: How the GT75 Outclassed the 45-Foot Competition

The most authoritative jury in the industry just made their move. After a grueling series of sea trials, the Pardo GT75 has officially been crowned the best in its class at the 2026 Motor Boat Awards in Düsseldorf. This wasn’t a win based on showroom aesthetics alone; it was a victory earned through raw performance and a “mini superyacht” architecture that left the competition in the wake. Discover the grit behind the trophy.

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The 46MKII Coronation: Mastering Three Days of Silent Anchorage with Lithium Grit

The ocean-going benchmark has just been recalibrated. Nearly 40 years after the original 46 inspired a generation of global cruisers, the Nordhavn 46MKII is preparing for its Florida debut. This isn’t just a facelift; it’s a lithium-standard powerhouse designed for three days of silent autonomy at anchor. With twin-engine reliability and “CE ready” architecture, the new icon is built to endure the harshest seaways on the planet.

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Art de Vivre in Miami: The 360-Degree Social Reset of the Prestige F-Line

Prestige Yachts is shifting the Miami landscape this February with a curated fleet that mocks traditional boundaries. From the American debut of the M7 to the surgically refined F4.3, the shipyard is deploying a new brand of “OceanView” logic. By dissolving the walls between the galley and the cockpit, these hulls transform from mere vessels into floating Mediterranean estates, balanced by Volvo Penta muscle and Italian architectural grit.

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Tabac Corner Adrenaline: The €20,000-A-Day Strike for Port Hercule’s Prime Berths

The engines are shifting to June, and the scramble for Port Hercule is officially live. With the 83rd Monaco Grand Prix moving to a new slot on the calendar, MYSEA has opened the registry for the most coveted berths in existence. From solar-powered catamarans to 50-meter Benetti icons, the options for 2026 are as diverse as they are limited. This is the only way to witness the Tabac corner without ever touching land.

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Centerline Authority: The Triple-Wide Lean Bar and Glass Architecture of the New CE

The crossover market just shifted. Grady-White is heading to the Miami International Boat Show with a 700HP beast that mocks traditional limits. The 321 Coastal Explorer isn’t just a day boat; it’s an electromechanical marvel featuring folding sport decks and gyroscopic stabilization. Built for those who demand pelagic-chasing grit alongside a sunset-ready vanity console, this 32-foot titan refuses to choose between the shallow and the deep.

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