Courtesy of: Copeland

The Super Bowl may be over now but the excitement is still raging in Miami Florida. This Thursday, there will be a press conference at the famous Miami Boat Show.

The Fastest Boat in the World named Phenomenon, will be unveiled to the world.

If you are planning to attend the Miami Boat Show, the announcement will be held at 12:00PM at Booth # 3360. This exciting event will be a New Orleans theme with traditional Mimosas and King Cakes.

Phenomenon is 56 feet long and 13 feet and 6 inches wide. The boat comes equipped with 4 turbine engines that provide an amazing 12,000 horsepower.

Al Copeland Jr. is the man beyond Phenomenon. He created Phenomenon for one simple but monumental purpose – to break the world’s current propelled speedboat record of 220.5 MPH.

Courtesy of: Copeland

Phenomenon was created by a group of talented engineers from NASA, Boeing, former US Naval architects, & world class professional power boat builders.

Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 12PM at Booth #3360
Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139

For more information, go to http://www.copelandsphenomenon.com/

Courtesy of: Tricon Marine

Tricon Marine successfully completed offshore sea trials for its 92-foot (28-meter) Argos Gulfstream (“Argos G92”), the first vessel from the company’s new limited-edition series of luxury, offshore performance yachts.

The Argos G92 delivered impressive fuel efficiency, burning only 8gph at 8.5 knots (better than one nautical mile per gallon). With her 4,000 gallon fuel capacity she has very long legs for trans-Atlantic crossings.

She proved 27 knot top speeds. In various sea states, high-speed cruise was a consistent 23 knots (+/- 0.5kt), described as “effortless” with less than 70% engine load. At high-speed cruise, running time was calculated at 35 hours continuous operation without refueling.

“We tested the Argos G92 in real-world Gulf Stream conditions off the Florida coast, in choppy seas exceeding six feet,” said Christos Livadas, Chairman and CEO of Tricon Marine, builder of the Argos series. “She turned in a lively performance, exceeding the highest expectations for speed, fuel efficiency, and comfortable handling.”

The tests were performed in 90-degree temperatures and high humidity suggesting that on a standard day her performance capabilities may do better.

The Argos G92 sits square on her lines at anticipated displacement, weighing in at 155,000 lbs light and approximately 190,000 lbs fully loaded, as prescribed by the original design.

Her numbers at sea trial were very close to those demonstrated during extensive tank tests performed at BC Research in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

The Argos G92 is equipped with one of the first hybrid hulls ever developed. Co-designed by renowned hydro-engineer/marine architect Howard Apollonio and the company’s internal design team, it bestows her with speed, range and greater seaworthiness.

With a rounded V entry, the Argos G92 glides through the water effortlessly at displacement speeds and cuts through challenging head seas at higher cruising speeds. Her hard chines aft keep her stable at lower speeds and allow her to plane easily and achieve speeds much higher than those typically associated with “displacement” boats.

The Argos G92 sets new standards in versatility in her range of use, whether it be racing to the Bahamas for a weekend, or making long journeys to the far corners of the globe. Finally, one yacht can do it all.

Additional information about the Argos Gulfstream series of yachts is available at www.argosyachts.com

Courtesy of: Liquid Glass Powerboats

Liquid Glass Powerboats is a leader in custom powerboat building. Based in Iowa, Liquid Glass Powerboats recently introduced their new catamaran – 41 Luxury Cat at the Dubai International Motor Show 2009.

The stylish catamaran is 41 feet of pure luxury. The 41 Luxury Cat is estimated to cost about $750,000 and reach a speed of 125 miles per hour.

The 41 Luxury Cat comes equipped with twin 700 HP Mercury Racing engines, including copper-nickel alloy superchargers.

This amazing custom-built catamaran also features a state-of-the-art infusion-molded hull and deck and a high-tech foam core.

Randy Schultz, who is the Owner and Chief Designer at Liquid Glass Powerboats, was quoted: “Our 32 years of experience in building custom powerboats has given us the insights and expertise to bring this exceptional new luxury catamaran to life, whose excellent engineering and design represents the passion we have for boat-building.”

Additional features include a hi-tech Mercury VesselView driver information display. Across more than 20 screens, easily view critical engine stats in real time such as: RPMs, engine temperatures, trip history logs, trim positions, and engine efficiencies.

Seating for six passengers is available in the cockpit.

The builders have taken the time to include only the best features available, making the ‘41 Luxury Cat’ a must have for boat lovers.

Attention to detail is obvious – from the designs, to the power, to the seats, to the hull, and to the many technologies. All told, this highly customized, luxury powerboat will ensure superb performance and a lifetime of boating pleasure.

For more information, go to Liquid Glass Powerboats

Super Bowl XLIV will be played February 7, 2010 at Dolphin Stadium in Miami, Florida.

If you are lucky enough to get tickets and attend the game, why not make it a once in a lifetime experience.

Combine a 3 night / 4 day luxury yacht experience along with your Choice of Super Bowl tickets.

Here’s what this luxury south Florida Super Bowl package includes:

– 3 Nights 4 Days Fri/Sat/Sun/Mon February 5, 6, 7, 8, 2010 aboard 105 ft Broward Luxury Motor Yacht
– Yacht Will Be Docked At Exclusive Hotel & Marina
– 3 State Rooms
– Sleeps 6 +
– Full Crew-Chef
– Premium Bar & Catering
– Every Room 42 Inch Plasma TV’S
– Incredible BOSE Sound System
– Superbowl Tickets Of Your Choice
– Choice Of 1 Of 15 Exclusive Superbowl VIP Parties
– Limousine Service Available
– VIP Restaurant & Night Club Reservations
– Off Yacht Adventures Available, Helicopter To Private Island For Dinner (FL KEYS), 2 hr Cigarette Race Boat Experience

For more information and reservations, go to: Millionaires Concierge

Boat designers Garret Miller, Heather Witkop, David Robinson, Matt Wysenski and Julian Romero have developed a concept for a new luxury speedboat, named the Vivace 26.

This luxurious two-seat, speedboat is loaded with power and has a sleek, aerodynamic design.

The Vivace 26 will offer a beefy 650 horsepower, V12 TDI diesel engine. Along with a sleek boat design, you will feel like you’re flying across the open waters.

It’s projected that boat will reach a top speed of more than 80 knots.

The color scheme is a metallic silver base with black and purple accents.

Some of the cutting-edge features of the wedge-shaped boat will include: a fully convertible top, joystick steering, several OLED display screens and hull stabilizers.

Millionaire’s Concierge specializes in the best the world has to offer – personal concierge, mansion rental, air charter, exotic car rental, luxury yacht rental & concert tickets.

Millionaire’s Concierge is like having an executive assistant who has connections with everyone in the world of high society

If you are looking for that ultra-luxury Christmas gift, then take a look at these Santa favorites from Millionaires Concierge –

FIGHTER JET EXPERIENCE
(fighter jet flight 30min,45min 1hr)

TREASURE ISLAND
(limo, helicopter, boat, private island dinner)

FORMULA 1 DRIVE EXPERIENCE
(drive a real 1.5 mill formula  racecar)

007 MISSION
(limo, helicopter, airboat, stunt plane, race boat)

ULTIMATE YACHT CHARTER
(105ft luxury yacht charter miami/ft laud fl)

Courtesy of: Royal Caribbean & Oasis of the Seas

The wait is finally over. Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship, is now safely anchored in its home port of Port Everglades, Florida.

The Oasis of the Seas will hold up to 6,300 passengers and a crew of 2,100. The ship was built in Finland and made the long voyage across the Atlantic Ocean, finally docking in Port Everglades – Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

The luxury Oasis of the Seas is the largest cruise ship ever built and cost almost $1.4 billion. The impressive ship measures 1,187 feet long and weighs an amazing 225,282 tons. That’s nearly five times heavier than the famous Titanic.

Royal Promenade – Courtesy of: Royal Caribbean & Oasis of the Seas

Owned by Royal Caribbean International, the Oasis of the Seas offers guests 16 sprawling decks. The ship includes seven different “neighborhoods” and has a massive (62 feet wide by 328 feet long) open-air Central Park with more than 12,000 plants and trees.

In addition, Oasis includes an open-air Boardwalk area, offering the first carousel at sea. For people who want an open seas thrill, try the zip line and enjoy a ride 82 feet long amid nine decks above the awesome Boardwalk.

For more information, please go to: Oasis of the Seas

Photo courtesy of: Hermes

French fashion giant Hermes, who is known around the world for its luxury Birkin handbags and silk scarves, is now branching out into another luxury product line … revolutionary luxury yachts.

Luxury clothing designer Hermes and Monaco based yacht maker Wally are collaborating together and developing the ultimate luxury yacht.

The yacht by Wally-Hermes Yachts, will be named “WHY” for short. It will be the first yacht for Hermes who have previously helped design a luxury helicopter and a collection of smart cars.

Naval architect Mauro Sculii said: “The advantage of traveling on the WHY boat is that you take your own space with you, your house, your island so you are not in a hurry to arrive, you just have the pleasure of traveling and being on board. That’s the novelty. Usually a boat is just a means of transport.”

The WHY yacht will come equipped with the latest high tech amenities, gorgeous modern design and spacious living dimensions.

The two companies unveiled a real-size model of the 38-metre (125ft) wide vessel late last month in Ancona, Italy.

Photo courtesy of: Hermes

Gabriele Pezzini, Design Director of Hermes said: “The designers wanted to totally rethink the relationship between man and sea.”

What makes WHY so unique is its size. Instead of a traditional tapered stern, the WHY has a sheared off appearance. This design gives access to a naturally-lit spa, which includes a traditional Turkish Hammam.

Luca Bassini, founder of design company Wally said: “I think the best part of this boat is the stern. It’s not like the usual stern of a boat, it’s more like the real beach of an island; a beach which is protected from the wind and the waves, where you can really relax.”

Yachting is definitely a luxury activity. The super yachts that the rich and famous own are getting bigger, faster and more luxurious.

These super yachts are a true symbol of power, wealth, sophistication, and adventure.

Monaco is widely known as yachting center of the world. This amazing country with so much wealth has white sandy beaches and clear water that meet jagged rock cliffs.

Every year on the French Riviera city of Monte Carlo, Monaco hosts an annual luxury yacht show called the Monaco Yacht Show.

The Monaco Yacht Show is a multi-day event that’s hosted at beautiful Port Hercules. The show attracts about 30,000 visitors each year, from all around the world. Approximately 80% of the show’s visitors come from overseas to enjoy this annual yachting show.

The Monaco Yacht Show expects to display about 100 of the world’s greatest yachts. Over 500 companies will also be on hand to showcase their luxury yachts and custom yacht design skills.

For more information, go to the Monaco Yacht Show site.

Earlier this summer, a new mega-yacht finally made its preliminary launch. Owned by Russian oligarch, Roman Abramovich, the mega-yacht named “Eclipse” was launched at the Blohm & Voss shipyard in Hamburg, Germany.

The yacht “Eclipse” was built under extreme secrecy over the last two years. The mega-yacht is estimated to have cost around $500 million and his planned to be complete by 2010.

The “Eclipse” is about 170 meters or 557 feet long, and loaded with safety features such as Abramovich’s armor-plated master suite and the bullet-proof windows. The yacht’s submarine can also be used as escape pod.

Now becoming the largest mega-luxury yacht, it exceeds the 525-foot luxury yacht owned by Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

Roman Abramovich is owner of the Chelsea soccer team. An engineer who had worked on the “Eclipse”  stated, “Abramovich wanted everything top of the range, from the toilet roll holders to the sound system. It has all been custom-built for him with a multi-million dollar defense system. Attackers don’t stand a chance.”

The “Eclipse” has living space for 24 guests, with a crew of 70. The mega-yacht weighs 13,000 tons, and can achieve a top speed of 33 knots with a cruising speed of 22 knots. The “Eclipse”  offers guests two swimming pools, a movie theater and a dance floor.

The “Eclipse” yacht will become the fourth boat belonging to Roman Abramovich’s fleet. Flaunting his wealth, Abramovich often entertains prospective Chelsea soccer players and powerful British bankers on his yachts.

The 42-year-old owner, plans to board his new boat next summer and cruise to next World Football Championship, which will occur in South African Republic.

The Jacht was originally a lightweight Dutch naval vessel used to pursue pirates in shallow waters. When King Charles II chose to sail in one on his return to England in what would later be known as the English Restoration, the Jacht became a symbol of important and, eventually, wealth and luxury.

Today, that tradition is still quite alive and nothing demonstrates that fact better than the most expensive yacht in the world.

The most expensive yacht has gone by three names since its inception—Platinum 525, Golden Star and, most recently, Dubai. The Platinum 525 was commissioned by Prince Jefri Bolkiah of Brunei in 1996, but a lack of funds caused the project to be abandoned a scant couple of years later.

In 2001, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, then Crown Prince and now ruler of Dubai, took over the project and renamed it the Golden Star. Since its recent completion, it has reportedly been sold and rechristened once again.

Dubai, as it is now called, is as expansive as it is expensive. The 525 foot yacht features an owner’s suite, five VIP suites and a number of guest bedrooms. The bridge features the captain’s quarters, an office and a lounge. The foyer and atrium connects each deck while lighting them from above via skylight. The luxury yacht is powered by four diesel engines with over 9,000 horsepower altogether.

Dubai’s $300 million price tag not only lives up to the boat’s namesake, where many of the world’s most expensive projects have taken place, but also ensures its place as the world’s most expensive yacht.

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