Fort Lauderdale Boat Show Preview: Look For These Hot New Models
If you’re going to the show – or just following along on boats.com – make sure you check out these five cool new boats that will be introduced to the world.
The Fort Lauderdale Boat Show always brings a healthy crop of hot new models to the world of boating, and 2014 is set to be a banner year. We received advanced notice of a few particularly interesting boats being introduced this year, so we thought we’d give you a heads-up. Whether you will travel to Florida to see the boats firsthand or plan to keep tabs on the developments from afar, make sure you get a glimpse of these cool new boats.
Cruisers Yachts will show off the new 390 EC.
1. Cruisers 390 EC – Cruisers Yachts has been on a roll the past few years, bringing out new and innovative models like the 328 Bowrider, and the Cruisers Sport Series 278 Extreme. Their latest development is the 390 EC, a “hybrid” express coupe model. The 390 EC features a huge cockpit with gobs of seating, and a hard top with a 42 square-foot sunroof. Sunbathers will enjoy the bow tanning pad, and swimmers will enjoy the full-beam swim platform. Belowdecks it has a full galley , a full-beam amidship master stateroom, a head and stall shower, and a forward dinette that converts into a second stateroom. Check it out at the show, or visit Cruisers Yachts for more info.
Sportfishing boat builder Hatteras will be gracing the show with their new Express 45.
2. Hatteras Express 45 – There’s not a lot of info out about this model just yet, but we know it’ll be 44’7” long, have a 16’6” beam, and draw 3’8” of water. We also know it’ll be a kick-ass fishing machine, because it’s coming from Hatteras Yachts. It’s being built on a resin-infused hull, will have a single-pane windshield, and an integrated hard top. Oh, yes—and a 52 is coming soon, too. For more information, visit Hatteras Yachts.
If classic looks and styling rank high on your list, be sure to swing by the MJM 50z.
3. MJM 50z – This boat has the eye-appeal of a classic yacht, but it boasts the performance of the modern age—twin Volvo-Penta IPS pod drives net it a top-speed of 31.5 knots, and the boat can also be rigged with triple pods and hit 38 knots at wide-open throttle. Don’t want pods? Have it your way, with a pair of twin or triple Yanmar 8LV stern drives. Construction is ultra-modern, with pre-preg epoxy, Kevlar, E-glass, and Corecell composites. And inside the boat, you’ll find comfort-adding highlights like a Stidd helm chair, Ultra-Leather upholstery, and an Awlgrip gloss-finished teak and holly cabin sole. Get a pre-show preview at MJM Yachts.
At 100’ 2” long and 23’ on the beam, the Ocean Alexander 100 has a displacement of a whopping 229,900 lbs.
4. Ocean Alexander 100 Megayacht – To heck with boats—here's a true yacht. Ocean Alexander will be premiering its 100 Megayacht at the Lauderdale show, and this craft is so big, you’ll want to set aside plenty of time to look at it. It’s available in either a sky lounge or open bridge arrangement, and in either case, features a full-beam master with his-and-hers heads. There are two guest staterooms plus a forward VIP, all of which have their own en suite heads. To learn more before the show opens, visit Ocean Alexander.
New this year from Prestige Luxury Motor Yachts is the 420 S.
5. Prestige 420 – This two cabin/two head express has IPS pod drives, a large cockpit, a bow seat/tanning pad, and gobs of natural sunlight in the cabin thanks to 360-degree windows and glass doors surrounding the saloon. Large hullside windows ensure that even the staterooms enjoy natural lighting. Basic measurements are 41’5” LOA, 13’0” beam, and 2’7” draft. If you can’t wait until the boat show to find out more, visit Prestige.
