Boat International US Edition

BOAT International US Edition is the leading magazine for American big boat owners. Originally launched as ShowBoats International in 1983, it has established itself as an indispensable guide for discerning, affluent buyers in the multi-billion dollar US luxury yachting market. From its base in Fort Lauderdale, the international yachting capital, BOAT International US Edition delivers the definitive inside stories on the remarkable yachts, the outstanding owners and the exceptional wealth that shapes this multibillion-dollar industry. Its readers include high-net-worth yacht owners and industry leaders. BOAT International US Edition is the must-read for achievers and aspirers, covering the breadth of the megayacht industry and the fabulous lifestyle that accompanies it.

In this issue

Boat International US Edition

EDITOR’S LETTER

CONTRIBUTORS

Eye Opener • The jet-set jeweler

Off with a bang • CRN’s elegant 230-foot Project Thunderball makes all the right noises

News • Lürssen’s three big splashes / 1,000-foot-plus residential yacht to start build / Turquoise’s flagship launched / a 295-foot concept that’s all about the outdoors

SPOTLIGHT: NEW TO THE MARKET

SPOTLIGHT: SERIOUSLY FOR SALE

A LÜRSSEN TRIPLE BILL • The German shipyard celebrated the delivery of three 350-foot-plus new builds in June. lurssen.com

Finance finesse • With inconclusive wars, yo-yo-ing energy prices and unresolved trade tensions, 2026 has seen huge macroeconomic uncertainty. Yet a superyacht can still be a shrewd purchase, learns Andrew MacDowall

Ocean Talks 2026 • Key conservation figures convened in The Magazine in London’s Hyde Park for a BOAT event dedicated to the big challenges facing our oceans

Get into flow state • From an artistic paddle to glare-nixing shades and an ultra-tough helmet, we select the ideal gear for kayaking

Treasure trove • Our annual watch and jewelry special takes a deep dive into new horological creations, custom watchmaking to match your boat and haute joaillerie in Paris

Time well spent • George Bamford is taking the art of custom watches to new heights with the ultimate in personalization, says Simon de Burton

Hot tickets • Belle Rice presents a peak program for the height of summer

Flights of fancy • What can we expect during the haute couture jewelry presentations this season? Bejeweled expressions of freedom in myriad forms, says Kim Parker

Cometh the hour • Master horologists have exhibited their 2026 timepieces at the industry’s flagship show in Geneva. Simon de Burton picks out the ones to watch

Case closed • Keep your precious pieces safe in style with these chic jewelry holders

Catch of the day • On the charter market for the first time, 105-foot Pink Shrimp is made for guests who want to explore

Owners' Club • LIVING THE DREAM ON THE WORLD'S BEST BOATS

ON BOARD WITH John Staluppi • A serial owner with an engineer's mind and an ambitious spirit, John Staluppi builds exciting superyachts. He tells Sam Fortescue about his next one, the 269-foot Bilgin flagship

John Staluppi timeline

Members' Logbook • The anticipation of a groundbreaking residential yacht project, and realizing a childhood dream in French Polynesia

MY LIFE IN BOATS David Antar • From a vintage craft to a Horizon FD100, this entrepreneur's boating journey has been shaped by kismet, learns Kate Lardy

VANISHING ACT • Revealed for the first time since her launch, the 235-foot Feadship Vanish represents an evolution in style and substance. Marilyn Mower discovers a yacht that was well worth the wait

MEGA MASTS • More than support for communication antennas, some designs amplify the yacht's mast....