Boat International US Edition — February 2018

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ON BOARD

FEBRUARY 2018

HORIZON FD87 SKYLINE

LOA: 90' 1 "

Out: January 2018

When an owner expressed interest

in Horizon’s FD85 but wanted several

tweaks,CEOJohnLuwassoimpressed

thathedecidedtocreateanewmodel

around them: the FD87 Skyline. The

enclosed upper salon replaces the raised

pilothouse while a Portuguese bridge

leads to an inviting foredeck seating area.

Theextralengthalsofacilitatesabeach

club.Theownerspecifiedacomfortable

andfunctionalyachtwithconvertible

furnitureandamodernandairyinterior.

OYSTER 118

LOA: 122' 10 "

Out: September 2018

The result of three years’ development

with Humphreys Yacht Design, the new

flagship Oyster 118 is a natural evolution

ofsize,spaceandstylefortheBritish

shipyard.Innovativefeaturesabound,

from the mid-boom, single-point

mainsheet that penetrates the stylish

new enclosable hardtop, to the captive

winchdeepintheboatandthegull-wing

escapehatchesfromtheengineroom.

The sleek profile hides 25,000 cubic

feet of space, which, for hull No 1, is

dedicated to the five cabin, four

head layout.

PRINCESS S78

LOA: 80' 11 " / Out: January 2018

Following the popular S60, S65 and S72, the S78 is the new flagship

of the Princess S Class. Combining the extra space of a flybridge

with the sharp profile and sunroof of a sports cruiser, the S78’s hull

has been honed for improved lift and less drag, promising lower

planing speeds and greater efficiency. Undoubtedly this is a yacht

for entertaining; the cockpit’s sliding seating ensures flexible social

spaces while the Naim sound system means you can dance till dawn.

PERSHING 140

LOA: 140' / Out: late 2018

Not only a new flagship for the yard, the Pershing 140 is

its first in light alloy. Unmistakably Pershing in its sweeping

sportiness, the muscular design of the first hull will be

backed by four 2,600hp MTUs and a top speed of 38

knots. The unique raised aft area of the cockpit creates a

mezzanine level that connects with a large beach club with

fold-out sides, while foredeck sunpads open at anchor to

reveal a lounge area for private, sun-drenched relaxation.

VAN DER VALK BEACHCLUB 600

LOA: 62' 6 " / Out: April 2018

Designed in collaboration with Cor D Rover and Ginton Naval

Architects, Van der Valk’s modern and open BeachClub 600

rethinks traditional layouts in order to optimize space. As

a result, this feels like a much larger yacht. By placing the

engine under the bathing platform, for example, more aft

area is available for guest use. Forward, the owner’s suite

basks in panoramic views thanks to lengthways oversized

windows, while the liberal use of glass aft lends the lower

deck lounge and dining area the feel of a light-filled loft.

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