Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2012 FLIBS

Looks like Cakewalk and Sunrise have arrived for the show along with another ship load of yachts destined for FLIBS.


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Today when I went down to the show site there was a lull in the activity while the crane set more mooring piles.

I did catch Shailmar arriving and then backing into her slot.



There is just something intoxicating about Shalimar, perhaps it has something to do with the memories of Shalimar wafting through the air at my high school dances!



Here another beautiful kind of Dream is getting her morning bath.

This elegant lady is a 170' Feadship with 7 staterooms for 12 guests.



Andiamo is a beautiful example of Feadship's intrepretation of an expedition yacth that is of course ice classed with a globe trotting range of 4,700 nm.



Anjilis is a 160' streamlined Trinity who cruises at 18 knots while pampering 11 guests on jaunts around the world!

Today I found Garcia all snug in her slip getting her make over for the show.



You may have read the review of this sweet baby http://www.yachtforums.com/forums/general-trawler-discussion/19720-review-garcia-yachtings-gt54-le-trawler.html

Seeing her live confirmed everything said in the review and them some.



I sure wouldn't want to have to face the business end of this in a dark alley on a cold and windy night!!

Yikes, move over or get out of the way!!!



I love the finish of the hull, if I were ever going to have a boat built of aluminum I would definitely do something similar.



Nothing says form follows function better than a design like this.

I can't wait until the show so I can go on board and soak up her inside!!!

Here is a little better picture of the Imperial Princess as she waits to be off loaded so she can attend the show.

At 130' she is the longest production vessel ever built in Britain with the largest resin infused hull ever molded.

Nestled next to Garcia is the Delta 54 here all the way from Sweden although I must say she looks none the worse for wear.

In fact she looks like one heck of a mean speed machine!



Even sitting at the dock she looks like a panther patiently waiting to pounch on its prey.



One of many of her outstanding design elements is the curvature of her hull and the way her chines get wider the closer to the water line they get.

Your really get the feeling that she is going to get up and ride high and dry.



The triple water line stripping is super cool and keeps the eye engaged with the hull from front to back and then to the front again.

Very ingenious!!



The profile of the cabin is totally unique and something that in person makes you realize you are looking at something quite special.

Like her next door neighbor after being so excited by how her exterior looks in person I can hardly wait for show day so I can enjoy her voluptuous interior.

Thanks CaptTom, Carl, YN, et al!!

We are all looking forward to CaptTom's special vision, especially with his night goggles since no one does it better!

Hopefully there will be more YF folks at FLIBS that will share their pics and comments on what is sure to be the best show in years!!

The best is yet to come!!!

+1 Thanks to Carl and gang!!

Totally awesome image! Hauntingly beautiful!!

How did you get your tripod to stand on the water without making any ripples??? Great technique!!!

Early this morning one of Wally's Stealth Yachts tried to sneak into Port Everglades under the radar.

But neither wind or rain, nor snow or sleet shall keep YFers from their appointed rounds.

This incredible 118' speed deamon rallies 17,000 hp to push her to a cruising speed of 60 kn, or the equivalent of 70 mph.


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We will see how long it takes her to get to the show location!!

YF has spotter her before http://www.yachtforums.com/forums/wally-yacht/16704-wally-118-spotted.html

Awesome shot! Beam me up CaptTom!!!

Harbor Island must have arrived after dusk because she managed to dock next to a fire hydrant!

Sure hope she doesn't get a ticket!!



Harbor Island's brokers recently announced a "Massive Price Reduction" from $54.9M to $49.5M. Well I guess everything is relative!!!

The epitome of elegance on the high seas the 180' Harbor Island was a finalist in the 2012 World Superyacht Awards!



I find something inherently sexy about the design of 121' blue hulled Sunseekers represented at FLIBS by Just J's II!



Lacy Bee is a lovingly maintained 1995 141' Christensen build that accommodates 12 guests in 6 suites along with 7 crew ready to take care of your every whim at a moments notice.



Arianna is a 2012 164' Delta creation based on a Polynesian style with Balinese touches making her a truly unique and beautiful superyacht ready to take her 12 guests any where their hearts desire.



Be careful she bites!!

When Imperial Princess docked in her show slip the only unobstructed view was of her very nice looking deriere.



I am sure that the two white elevated fighting chairs are going to be a much sought after feature not available any where else!

Nothing But Kismet!

Ok Milow, this one is for you!!



Kismet, up close and personal!!!



Here she flips her lid!



The heavy winds in Fort Lauderdale today if nothing else make it a little more comfortable for all the crew out in the sun scrubbing and polishing.





And if that did not satisfy your Kismet urge http://www.yachtforums.com/forums/lurssen-yacht/7997-review-lurssen-yachts-224-kismet.html