Monaco’s yachting expert Patrick Coote is at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show and he gives us his top five yachts featured at this year’s event.

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1. Here Comes the Sun

Asking €155,000,000 with Fraser

Built in steel and aluminium by Dutch yard Amels to a design by Tim Heywood, the 83 metre motor yacht Here Comes the Sun was delivered in 2017 as the first in the yard’s Limited Editions 272 series. An interior by Winch Design in intricately carved walnut panelling accommodates up to 18 guests in nine cabins. Master and VIP suites are found on the upper deck, as well as two VIP suites which can partition to become four staterooms. Three further guests’ cabins are located on the main deck.

2. Solo

Asking €71,500,000 with IYC and Northrop & Johnson

Designed by Francesco Paszkowski, the 72 metre motor yacht Solo was built in steel and aluminium by Italian yard Tankoa Yachts to RINA and Lloyds class with delivery in 2018. A luxurious interior by Margherita Casprini that is both modern and masculine accommodates 12 guests in six cabins comprising a master suite with a private terrace, a VIP suite, two doubles and two twins.

3. T6

Asking $19,950,000 with Ocean Independence

With exterior styling and interior design by Pieter Beeldsnijder, the 48.53 metre motor yacht T6 was built in steel and aluminium by New Zealand yard Flyghtship to Lloyds class and MCA coded, with delivery in 2007. Accommodation is for 10 guests in five cabins comprising a main deck master suite, two VIP suites and two twins, all with entertainment centres, Samsung LCD television screens and en suite bathroom facilities.

4. Mizu

Asking $14,900,000 with Denison Yachting

Designed by Sam Sorgiovanni, the 53 metre motor yacht Mizu was built in aluminium by Australian yard Oceanfast to Germanischer Lloyds class and delivered in 2004 with a major refit in 2016. The refit saw her receive an extensive machinery overhaul, new teak decks and a full interior redesign. Accommodation is for 10 guests in five cabins including a master suite on the bridge deck with a media room and private dining area

5. Miss Moneypenny V

Asking $18,000,000 with Burgess

Designed by Stefano Righini, the 49.9 metre motor yacht Miss Moneypenny V was built in GRP by Italian yard Overmarine to ABS class and delivered in 2012 as hull number seven of the yard’s popular Mangusta 165 range. There are four adaptable double cabins for eight guests, each with an en-suite bathroom with shower. The guest layout is very versatile and includes Pullman berths for children that can increase the guest capacity to 12.

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