Plans are underway for the 2011 Yacht & Brokerage Show in Miami Beach. Miami’s premier in-water boat show, The Yacht & Brokerage Show is set to take over Miami Beach’s Collins Avenue from February 17 – 21, 2011. Hundreds of exhibitors will feature more than 500 new and pre-owned vessels and marine related products valued at more than a billion dollars and covering more than 1.2 million square feet of space over a mile-long strip of the Indian Creek Waterway in the heart of beautiful Miami Beach along Collins Avenue (S.R. A1A) from 41st to 51st Streets, situated directly across from landmark hotels such as the Fontainebleau, Eden Roc and Miami Beach Resort and Spa. Many exhibitors will be displaying new, never before seen products.
NEW IN POWER BOATS AND YACHTS
New power boats and yachts at this year’s show include:
MarineMax will present the Groupe Beneteau, MONTECARLO models; the 42 and the 47 Fly.
IAG YACHTS will debut the 127 foot Prima Donna, the largest production motor yacht to ever be shipped out of mainland China.
Hatteras will unveil its entire GT Series at the event with the GT54 and GT63 making their world premiere.
Ferretti Group will unveil the Aquariva Gucci, which is making its U.S. in water debut. The exclusive made to order model is customized by Gucci Creative Director Frida Giannini.
Jarrett Bay will debut its 46 foot custom pod drive sportfish. Built for NASCAR #31 driver Jeff Burton, this unique custom sportfish features an interior helm station and pod drive system.
Vicem Yachts will display its newest model, the 78 Crusier, the first 78 foot yacht built by Vicem.
Martimo Australia will display its new 440 Offshore Convertible and C50 Sports Cabriolet.
NISI Yachts the NISI 2400 (78′) will make its American debut.
Grand-Craft, manufacturer of all-mahogany boats, will introduce its CH-42 Custom Cruiser.
Viking Sport Cruisers/Princess Yachts will debut the Princess 64 and 72 motor yachts.
Axcell Yachts will debut its 650 Catamaran Sport Yacht by MACS Research Inc.
Anchor Yacht Sales will introduce the new Hampton 62′ motor yacht with a modified SKYLounge.
Horizon Yachts will display its new model, the E88.
Christiansen Shipyards will display its 162 foot motor yacht Remember When. Viewing by appointment only.
IAG Yachts will debut the Primadonna 127′ Tri-Deck motor yacht from their Primadonna series.
YACHT SERVICES
Sevenstar Yacht Transport, which offers yacht transport to any destination in the world, has added South Africa to its long list of destinations.
Pensum LTD has extended its services to include insurance for commercial and domestic property in the U.S., Caribbean and Europe.
NEW IN YACHTING ACCESSORIES
IK Yacht Design will now offer LED lighting.
Riviera, Australia’s most awarded pleasure boat builder, is celebrating its 30th year anniversary by releasing a limited edition commemorative poster, which will be available at the show.