While the 2020 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, which took place October 28 to November 1, may have looked different than years past — including reduced capacity, wider walkways antd mandatory masks — many attendees and exhibitors say the show was a success. As one of the only Fall 2020 U.S. boat shows to continue in-person as planned, the downsized Fort Lauderdale show had plenty of new boats on display. Here are a few of the boats that debuted at the event.
Belize 54 Daybridge > This next-generation three-stateroom, two-head yacht has undergone an extensive refinement, including a new helm design, a larger and adjustable cockpit table, new lighting, a new propulsion package and more.
Beneteau Antares 11 > This 36-foot, 4-inch family cruiser offers outboard power, a side swim platform that folds out into a “sea-view terrace,” and a single-level deck between the cockpit and the wheelhouse.
Beneteau Gran Turismo 32 > Making use of the Flyer 10 deck plan, this boat marries the spirit of a large open boat with that of a comfortable hardtop. Other features include an expansive windshield, a full-beam cockpit and a bow sunbed for three people.
Cruisers Yachts 42 GLS > Making its worldwide debut, the 42 GLS has dual beach doors, outboard power, a galley with raised wetbar, a spacious bow, an aft stateroom and a standing head shower — all in a 42-foot yacht.
Jeanneau Leader 12.5 > New for 2021, this 40-foot outboard cruiser has an entertainment island in the full cockpit galley; an ergonomic helm station with 360-degree views; a three-person lounge in the forward cockpit; and a standard fold-down terrace to port.
Jeanneau Leader 10.5 Series 2 > Replacing the previous generation, this 35-footer features an all-new running surface, forward cockpit with three integrated chaise lounges, and a standard opening terrace to port.
Jeanneau NC 795 Series 2 > The NC 795 Series 2 is now available with a 250-hp outboard engine, a spacious U-shaped cockpit, oversized swim platforms and room for four to overnight.
Pursuit S 428 > This brand-new center console is the largest Pursuit has ever built, as well as the most powerful and most spacious. The boat features quad Yamaha 425 XTO engines, the largest aft cockpit in its class, tons oft fishing amenities and a huge hullside beach platform.
Riviera 72 Sports Motor Yacht > The next-generation flagship yacht now offers greater range and speed, enhanced guest and crew accommodations, as well as innovative engineering and technology advances.
Riviera 64 Sports Motor Yacht > This all-new yacht offers an air-conditioned alfresco deck; an internal staircase that leads to the four-sided enclosed flybridge with its own rear deck; and an owner’s choice of three or four staterooms, including a full-beam master suite.
Riviera 50 Sports Motor Yacht > The new 50 is remarkably spacious, offers a sports cockpit, an alfresco deck, an aft galley and a three-sided glass-enclosed flybridge with staircase access from the salon. The accommodation deck offers a full-beam master suite as the centerpiece of a three-stateroom, twin-head design.
SŌLACE Boats 41CS Center Console > This brand-new model has a host of new features and employs a cutting-edge twin step hull and striking Stephen Dougherty design. The boat can be powered by triple or quad outboard engines.
Viking 54 Convertible > The 54 presents a profile that’s unmistakably Viking, three staterooms, two heads, a 154-square-foot unobstructed cockpit, an open bridge and plenty of sportsfishing amenities.
