Atlantic Yacht And Ship Archive Category: Florida Motor Yachts

133 Tri Deck Motor Yacht Why is Serenity, the 133 Tri Deck 2016 the Best Yacht Buy in her class for 2019? The reasons are numerous.  First of all, all major mechanical systems on the vessel are American or European Made.  Examples include Caterpillar, ABT, Spot Zero, Delta T, Furuno, and the list goes on.  Not to mention, she is RINA Class and MCA Compliant.  As if that wasn’t enough, this 133 Tri Deck was designed by world-renowned Evan K. Marshall. Serenity design includes floor to ceiling... Read More

Got quality real estate in South Florida or New York City area?  In the market for a beautiful European style yacht?  Let's make a trade!   This 94 Sunseeker Motoryacht 2003 is ready to cruise the Bahamas, Keys, or East Coast of the USA.  Equipped with 4 posh staterooms with ensuite heads, crew quarters, and a huge flybridge complete with Jacuzzi on-deck, you can travel in ultimate style.  The flybridge is an awesome entertainment venue.  It boasts a full wet bar for your favorite frozen beverages, a grill to prepare your fresh catch, and... Read More

There seems to be no end to the uses of iPhones and iPads on yachts these days.  There are applications from the simple like the Ship Compass to the helpful Anchor Alert.  Atlantic Yacht and Ship picked a few of our favorites to share with you. ShipLog App for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad $ .99 The practice of keeping a log book goes back hundreds of years to early explorers that kept logs and charts of new lands and waters. ShipsLog allows you to quickly... Read More

Come join the fun at the 27th Annual Palm Beach International Boat Show, March 22 - 25, 2012.  This show is one of the top ten boat shows in the country; featuring more than $350 million worth of boats, yachts and accessories from the world's leading marine manufacturers.   Atlantic Yacht and Ship will be there, displaying some of our luxury yachts. The event includes hundreds of boats from 8 foot inflatables, power boats, fishing boats, center consoles, bow riders, personal watercraft to superyachts over 150'. Whether you... Read More

  The 22nd annual Hot Summer Boat Show coming up in Orlando is an event you won't want to miss. More than 200 boats from 30 manufacturers will be on display at the Orange County Convention Center. It is the largest new and pre-owned boat show in Central Florida, and a premier event each year in the Southeast. The boat show will feature the latest in marine technology as well as a variety of fishing boats, deck boats, pontoons, cruisers and personal watercraft. In addition to the... Read More

A recent study indicates that boat shows are indeed one of the top influencers of boat-buying decisions, and ultimately lead to sales. Foresight Research conducted a survey that looked at over three thousand new boat buyers who purchased boats between January 2009 and August 2010. According to the survey, radio, newspaper and television ads are the key ways that consumers find out about boat shows. Here are some other interesting findings that attest to the effectiveness of boat shows when it comes to sales: Buyers reported that... Read More

Last Wednesday, an unmanned yacht called “Makin Waves” mysteriously washed up on the shores of Redding Beach, west of St. Petersburg on the Florida Gulf Coast. The 48-foot yacht had no one onboard and its engines running on autopilot when it was spotted by local resident Gene Borg. "I see boats all the time -- it's one of the joys of living here -- but this one was coming straight in at the beach," Borg said. "I hollered at my wife to call 911 and I put... Read More

For a fun summertime marine event, head out to the Indian River Nautical Flea Market and Seafood Fest this Saturday and Sunday in Vero Beach, Florida. At the festival, held at Indian River Fairgrounds, you'll find “sizzling summer marine bargains” among over 200 nautical vendor booths. The booths will be selling fishing rods, reels, lures and lines, antique collectibles and maps, teak furniture, tournament gear, nautical art, crafts and jewelry, marine artifacts, boating apparel, taxidermy and fish reproductions, diving equipment, marine accessories parts and more! There will... Read More

Smack dab between Memorial Day and Labor Day, July 4th is the mid-summer holiday that calls for a big celebration. No matter where in the country you are spending this Independence Day, be sure to catch a fantastic fireworks show on this patriotic occasion. Here are some great Fourth of July events happening in Florida! Independence Day celebrations will kick off at Miami Beach on July 4th .This free beach party will also celebrate the area's diverse cultural heritage. Soak up the atmosphere of Latin and tropical... Read More

The former presidential yacht, Honey Fitz, is undergoing restoration in Riviera Beach, Florida. Built in 1931, the Honey Fitz has seen a lot of history and has served five American presidents! The 93-foot yacht has been called a characteristically American yacht for its ability to travel extended distances at a quick pace. After World War II, President Harry Truman and subsequent presidents used the ship for transport until Richard Nixon decided it was an extravagance and put it up for sale in 1970. It was President John... Read More