Following on the heels of its successful 60 EX flagship launch, Michigan-based yacht builder Tiara Yachts is expanding the EX yacht series with the EX 54, slated to debut at the Miami International Boat Show in February.

One of the hallmarks of the series is its flexibility for owners to dial in how they want to live their on-the-water lifestyle.

Outside, Tiara offers a lounge module with U-shaped seating, an outdoor galley, solid-surface countertops, a drawer-style refrigerator and optional ice maker for owners’ who like to entertain.

The EX 54’s adventure module turns this area into a fishing-focused space with a sink with a cutting board, an optional livewell, five rod holders at the transom, an insulated cooler tub, tackle stowage with dividers and even an electric grill to cook the catch of the day.

There is also a glass patio module, which includes a laminated-glass bulkhead with a high-gloss teak countertop and adjustable ottomans that can be locked in place. They are made with Ultraleather and come with four color options: whitewater beige, lighthouse white, coast dolphin grey and sea cliff grey. There is also aft-facing seating with a table and a portable grill. The table and grill can be stowed when not in use. Additionally, this module has options for a bike rack and kayak stowage.

In any layout, there are three staterooms accommodating six guests with two heads. The owners’ stateroom is full-beam and amidships with a queen pedestal berth and en suite head. The space has ocean views via hull-side windows. Other room amenities include 18,000-Btu Webasto air conditioning, a 50-inch Smart HDTV TV, cedar-lined hanging locker, full-length backlit mirror, a settee and stowage.

The VIP stateroom has a queen berth with skylight as well as a 32-inch Smart HDTV. This space also has hull-side windows to take in water views. The third guest stateroom has bunk berths for the kids.

Supporting this family-friendly cruising craft is a fiberglass hull with closed-cell foam in the hull bottom and sides for strength without added weight. The deck is also built with closed-cell foam. A full fiberglass grid system set into the hull bottom adds rigidity and additional strength.

Other notable options for the Tiara Yachts EX 54 are a hydraulic swim platform, a Seakeeper 9 gyrostabilizer, a second joystick in the cockpit deck wing, an extra Garmin 22-inch display, FLIR night vision, a washer/driver and a cockpit TV, to name a few.

Power for the Tiara EX 54 is twin Volvo Penta IPS2 950 diesels.

The Tiara Yachts EX 54 is slated to debut at the Miami International Boat Show at Herald Plaza on Dock D.

Take the next step: tiarayachts.com

Quick Specifications:

• Length Overall: 54’3″
• Maximum Beam: 15’11”
• Draft: 3’8″
• Fuel Capacity: 650 Gal
• Freshwater Capacity: 135 Gal.

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Princess Yachts continues to bring out new models at a fast pace, with investments in product development reaping big rewards for boaters this autumn and in early 2024.

The biggest news is the premiere of the Princess Y95, which is headed to the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show for its Americas debut following a showing at the Cannes Yachting Festival. Another new model headed to Fort Lauderdale is the Princess X80, which premiered for North American boaters at the Palm Beach International Boat Show earlier this year. 

And, coming in spring 2024 are the Princess Y80 (look for it at the Palm Beach International Boat Show) along with the Princess S65.

Article At-A-Glance

• The Princess Yachts Y95 will make its Americas debut at the Fort Lauderdale boat show.
• The Princess Yachts X80, another new model, will also be on display at Fort Lauderdale.
• The Princess Yachts Y80 is scheduled to be at the 2024 Palm Beach International Boat Show.
• The Princess Yachts S65 is expected to arrive in spring 2024.

Princess Yachts Y95: New Y Class Flagship

The Y Class models at Princess Yachts are open-flybridge designs with the option of a hardtop. The Y Class includes vessels 72 feet and larger with crew spaces, while another open-flybridge line, the F Class, has vessels 45 to 65 feet that are built for owner-operators.

Within the Y Class, the Princess Y95 is the new flagship. It has accommodations for 10 people, a top speed of 24 knots, and lots of relaxation spaces inside and out. 

Princess Yachts Y95: Unbeatable Volume

A key design element of the Princess Y95 is interior volume. This yacht is built to feel bigger than similar-length motoryachts. Not only are there five staterooms on board, but the master spans the yacht’s full beam, with skylights for extra natural light. 

The Princess Y95’s volume also allows for multiple options when it’s time to dine and relax. There are seating and dining spaces inside on the main deck, outside on the main deck, and outside on the flybridge. Additional sun beds and seating are at the foredeck for unparalleled views of the scenery all around.

Princess Yachts Y95: Luxurious Finishes

Inside and out, the materials that go into the Princess Y95’s construction are of the highest quality. Interior furnishings can be ordered standard in alba or rovere oak with a satin lacquer finish. There are additional options for furniture in silver oak or walnut with a choice of satin or gloss lacquer finishes. Stonework too can be personalized, with marble, quartz or granite floors in the guest-stateroom bathrooms and granite or quartz countertops in the galley. 

Additional choices are wide-ranging for carpets and fabrics, to give owners exactly the tones and textures they prefer. 

Princess Yachts X80: New X Class Luxury

The X Class lineup is the only one that Princess Yachts offers with an enclosed sky lounge. This line’s first (and flagship) model is the X95, with the new Princess X80 becoming the second offering this year. 

Owners of the Princess X80 get a choice in the layout: main-deck dining or a main-deck stateroom. James Nobel, vice president and marketing director at Princess Yachts America, says that the yard has built two hulls with the main-deck stateroom, while all other owners opted for the main-deck dining. “There’s a lot of flexibility in that model,” he says. 

Princess Yachts X80: Light and Spacious on All Decks

Glazing is the term that means glass incorporated into a window frame or wall. Glazing is about more than views; it’s also about smart construction for impact resistance and to help keep the inside of a vessel cool, even on the hottest of days.

Aboard the Princess Yachts X80, there is extensive glazing along the entire length of the main deck. Substantial glazing is all around the X80’s salon, galley and dining area, melding light and design for an improved onboard experience. Designers also increased the heights of the bulwarks, topsides and enclosed wheelhouse, creating even more of a feeling of spaciousness. 

Princess Yachts X80: Super Flybridge

Princess calls the X80’s top deck a “super flybridge” because it has 30 percent more useful interior space than a traditional flybridge on a yacht of the same length. 

The X80’s flybridge has multiple seating areas for dining, conversing, or kicking back with a good book. Its interior spaces are protected from the elements, while its outdoor section is open for fresh air.

For added protection, the open areas on the flybridge have substantive railings that don’t interfere with the views, but that do keep the owners and guests safe at anchor or underway. The positioning of lounge areas forward and aft means guests can enjoy privacy no matter where the yacht is tied up or anchored. 

Princess Yachts Y80: Coming in 2024

The Princess Yachts Y80 is expected to make its Americas debut at the 2024 Palm Beach International Boat Show. This is an eight-person yacht with a top speed of 33 knots and an open flybridge that’s ready for relaxation or entertaining. 

As the fourth model in the Princess Yachts Y Line (which also includes the Y95, Y85 and Y72), the Princess Y80 shares the best features from her sisterships while adding new refinements.

Princess Yachts Y80: Customizable Spaces

All of the Princess Y80 hulls are outfitted with seating and dining areas, as well as a fully equipped wet bar. However, owners have a choice for the rest of the flybridge layout. A crane for a tender can be hidden within the sun pad, or that space can be used for free-standing loungers or a hot tub. 

Another choice awaits on the main deck, where the layout includes the Y80’s galley and wheelhouse. Owners who want a more free-flowing ambience can leave these spaces open to one another, or, for more privacy, the yacht can be ordered with partitions.

Princess Yachts Y80: Ready for Family and Friends

Overnight accommodations on the Princess Y80 are all belowdecks, with four staterooms for eight people in total. The master stateroom is amidships—the part of the yacht with the least motion, for comfort at anchor—and spans the full beam. The master bathroom is abaft the sleeping space, giving the Y80’s owners an extra sound barrier from the engine space farther aft. 

Double-berth staterooms for guests are far forward and to starboard, with a twin-berth stateroom to port. All of the staterooms are en suite.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Princess Yachts build its vessels?

In the United Kingdom. In Plymouth, to be precise, along the southern coast.

What are the five ranges that Princess Yachts offers?

The X Class, Y Class, F Class, S Class and V Class. The X Class is the only one with an enclosed skylounge. The Y Class (72 feet and larger with crew spaces) and F Class (45 to 65 feet long for owner-operators) are open-flybridge models. The S Class is the sport-bridge models, which are a hybrid of an express boat with a smaller flybridge. The V Class is a true express boat.

Which models will Princess Yachts display at the 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show?

Expect to see the Princess F50, F55, X80, Y85 and Y95.

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Join Patrick Sciacca and Tom Slikkers, the CEO of Tiara Yachts, aboard the Tiara EX60 at the Miami International Boat Show. Amongst a shift in the lifestyle of boating, Tiara designed this new yacht with their customers in mind. This yacht embodies flexible luxury and endless adventure. Watch now.

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Aquila Power Catamarans hosted the world premiere of its 42 Yacht at the Miami International Boat Show in mid-February.

The Aquila 42 Yacht has multiple layouts and is a perfect option for someone looking for a pocket cruiser; in the standard configuration, there are two staterooms and a utility cabin. Three- and four-stateroom versions are also available.

Owners also have a choice of engines from Volvo Penta. Aquila says the 42 Yacht is designed for cruising as well as entertaining. There are three outdoor spaces to get the party started.

“Our international Aquila team worked with the famous French VPLP designers to bring this amazing power catamaran to the market, using computational fluid dynamics and finite element analysis to enhance the performance and comfort at sea,” Lex Raas, president of Aquila Power Catamarans, stated in a press release. “As well as partnering with European Chedal Anglay for a modern interior design, incorporating our Aquila Yachts DNA of bulbs, walkway from the flybridge, opening aft bar, patented dinghy crane, patented swim ladder, largest panoramic cabin windows in class and our standard CE Category A certification, all culminating in a 42-foot power catamaran unrivaled in the world.”

What other models did Aquila have on display at Miami? The 28 Molokai, 32 Sport, 36 Sport, 44 Yacht and 54 Yacht.

Where to learn more: visit aquilaboats.com

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Boston Whaler’s display at the Miami International Boat Show included reimagined versions of the 350 Realm and 380 Realm.

Initially launched in 2017, the Boston Whaler Realm series blends center-console capability with the comforts of an express cruiser and the functionality of a dual console.

Enhancements that are new for 2023 include modernized interior furnishings, sculpted exterior upholstery for all weather conditions, a new teak trim package, fully integrated Simrad systems, and enhanced helm switches and cockpit lighting.

The Realm models are powered by Mercury’s latest outboard technology, with 400 or 600 hp Verados.

What else was new for Boston Whaler at the Miami show? The exhibit included a Boston Whaler 405 Conquest with a Fathom e-power system.

Where to learn more: go to bostonwhaler.com

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Scout Boats unveiled its biggest boat yet at the 2023 Miami International Boat Show: the Scout 67’ LX Series, dubbed Project Everest.

The South Carolina-based boatbuilder’s 67-foot, outboard-powered flagship is a sportfishing yacht that comes in three variations: the 670 LXF (luxury fish model), the 670 LXS (luxury sport model) and the 670 LXC (luxury cruiser model). The primary difference between each version is what’s overhead. On the fish version, there’s a flybridge; on the sport version, there’s a hardtop; and the upper station is pushed forward on the cruiser version.

The 67 LX measures 66 feet, 9 inches, length overall, with a 16-foot beam. Powered with five 600 hp Mercury V-12 outboards, Scout projects the top speed to be about 52 knots, with a 434-nautical-mile range at a 35-knot cruise speed. Fuel capacity is 1,500 gallons. Scout says there are no plans to build the 67’ LX Series with inboard power.

The helm is to starboard, and four steps lead belowdecks to an entertainment/theater room. The forepeak master stateroom with en suite head is accessed via double sliding doors that open at the push of a button.

Scout partnered with superyacht design studio Harrison Eidsgaard for Project Everest. Each 670 LX yacht will be built in carbon fiber epoxy, with construction expected to start in the third quarter of 2023. Scout says Hull No. 1 is expected to debut at the 2024 Miami Boat Show, and full production is scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2024.

“People look at outboard-powered boats as being trailerable boats ‘cause an outboard-powered boat has typically always been trailerable boats. … People think of a center-console being a utility or fishing boat that has a console in the center,” Scout Boats CEO Steve Potts said at the Miami Show. “I believe that we as designers and builders of these boats have to design and build things that reach people’s imagination. And it’s time for us to develop things that are reaching people’s imagination.”

What is the base price of a Scout 67’ LX Series yacht? $5 million.

Take the next step: scoutboats.com

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Don’t miss out on the excitement! The Miami International Boat Show 2023 is right around the corner. 

Visit Miami February 15 through 19 to see some of Princess Yachts’ latest models, the X95 and the X80.

“Characterized by beautifully sculpted surfaces and long, flowing lines, the X95 defines a striking- design language for this new Class. Both her flybridge and main deck cover almost the full length of the yacht, delivering expansive spaces with flexibility that enables you to define each journey around your guests’ preferences.”—Princess Yachts

As an expansion on this new Superfly line, the X80 provides more useful space than the X95 generously did first.

“The beautifully sculpted surfaces and long flowing design lines of the X95 are carried through into her sister ship, the X80. The all-new X80 becomes the second member of the X Class ‘Superfly’ family. She has a ‘super flybridge’ providing in excess of 30% more useful interior space onboard than a traditional flybridge yacht of its length.”—Princess Yachts

For more information, visit princessyachts.com.

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Hylas Yachts says it has scheduled the world debut of its M49 for the Miami International Boat Show in February 2023.

The M49 was designed in partnership with New Zealand firm Salthouse, which specializes in Down East vessels as well as commercial- and offshore-fishboat hulls.

Hylas says the goal of the M49 is to combine that type of go-anywhere ruggedness with comfortable cruising features. The yacht has a barbecue, multiple heads (as an option), an aft galley, a hydraulic swim platform, multiple dining spaces, two staterooms and a washing machine (also optional).

Power is a pair of 370 hp Yanmars. Performance numbers are not yet available.

Draft on the Hylas M49 will be 3 feet, 2 inches, which makes the design more than capable of cruising in shallow-water regions, such as the Bahamas. Air draft will be 12 feet, 11 inches, which should allow cruisers to clear most fixed bridges.

What other powerboats does Hylas Yachts offer? The M49 will join a smaller sistership, the M44, in the builder’s powerboat lineup.

Take the next step: go to hylasyachts.com

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About the Y72

Finished to high standards throughout, the all-new Y72s design features are comparable to those of larger Y Class yachts. Her spacious saloon has a sociable layout with a bar area and open plan galley, complemented by a multi-zone Naim audio system. Eight guests are accommodated across four well-appointed en suite cabins with the full beam master stateroom accessible via a private stairway from the saloon. There is a further aft cabin with two berths for crew or occasional guests.

Specs at a Glance:

• Length: 74 ft. 9 in.
• Beam: 17 ft. 11 in.
• Draft: 5 ft. 8 in.
• Fuel Capacity: 1,189 US gal.
• Engines: Twin MAN V12-1650 (2 x 1,650 mph)
• Top Speed: 32-34 knots
• Berths: 8

Learn more about the Y72 at the Princess Yachts America website.

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Yachting caught up with Prestige Yachts at the 2022 Miami International Boat Show to learn more about their upcoming M-Line of luxury vessels and the line’s flagship, the M48. To learn more about Prestige Yachts and see their full range, visit prestige-yachts.com.

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