Susan Stocker / Sun SentinelPolly, a Alloy superyacht, for sale at the 56th annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show at the Bahia Mar. The $12.9 million, 135 ft yacht has five guest rooms and seven crew members.
Susan Stocker / Sun SentinelArtist Peter Jurgens of Krystal Glass Company in Pompano Beach speaks with Adriana Somberg at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. Jurgens specializes in carved and etched LED illuminated glass for yachts, residential and commercial properties.
Carline Jean / Sun SentinelThe service areas are just as impressive as the guest areas. A spacious, professionally equipped galley provides 2 chefs with everything they need to create delicious 5-star cuisine.
Susan Stocker / Sun SentinelPershing 82 luxury motor yacht on display at the Fort Lauderdale boat show.
Carline Jean / Sun SentinelThe staircase has a fluid shape and in lined with polished stainless steel trim.
Susan Stocker / Sun SentinelSet up begins at the Bahia Mar for The 56th annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show which runs Nov. 5-9. The show has numerous venues and dozens of vendors, seminars and activities for this year's visitors.
Carline Jean / Sun SentinelOpening day of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, which runs Nov. 3-7. The show takes place at Bahia Mar Yachting Center, Hall of Fame Marina, Las Olas Marina, Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina, Sails Marina, Pier 66 Marina and the Broward County Convention Center.
Mike Stocker / Sun SentinelKristen Smoyer demonstrates a hydro flight water jet pack in the AquaZone at the Sailfish Pavilion at the Broward County Convention Center during the Ft. Lauderdale International Boat show.
Carline Jean / Sun SentinelEquipped with bar and lounge space as well as two fold-down swim platforms, the Beach Club is located directly below the pool. At night, a simple touch on an iPad transforms the room into a night club with high-tech lighting and sound system.
Mike Stocker / Sun SentinelVisitors roam the aisles at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show convention center venue.
Susan Stocker / Sun SentinelBoat show attendees visit Palladium Technologies, a provider of yacht management systems, at the boat show.
Carline Jean / Sun SentinelShow goers walk past Mr.D, a 140 foot yacht during opening day of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, which runs Nov. 3-7. The show takes place at Bahia Mar Yachting Center, Hall of Fame Marina, Las Olas Marina, Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina, Sails Marina, Pier 66 Marina and the Broward County Convention Center.
Susan Stocker / Sun SentinelBilly Joel's Vendetta yacht, on display at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, is for sale for $1.295 million.
Susan Stocker / Sun SentinelA FunAir floating island on display at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
Susan Stocker / Sun SentinelThe Superyacht Sub 3, a three-person submersible by U-Boat Worx, on display at the Fort Lauderdale boat show.
Mike Stocker / Sun SentinelVisitors roam the aisles at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show convention center venue.
Susan Stocker / Sun SentinelCrowds view boats on display at the 2015 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show at the Bahia Mar.
Carline Jean / Sun SentinelThom Conboy, the director of sales for Heesen Yachts, shows of a grill on the Sun Deck.
Mike Stocker / Sun SentinelVisitors roam the aisles at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show convention center venue.
Susan Stocker / Sun SentinelFort Lauderdale Boat show visitors take a look at a 47ft Intrepid Panacea equiped with four 627 horse power Seven Marine engines. The boat, capable of reaching 75mph, sells for about $1 million.
Susan Stocker / Sun SentinelAshley Dewing and Capt. Anthony Priest carry a model boat as they walk off the Felix, a 171 ft Amels luxury yacht for sale at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
Carline Jean / Sun SentinelOpening day of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, which runs Nov. 3-7. The show takes place at Bahia Mar Yachting Center, Hall of Fame Marina, Las Olas Marina, Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina, Sails Marina, Pier 66 Marina and the Broward County Convention Center.
Susan Stocker / Sun SentinelFort Lauderdale Boat show visitors walk pass Sanlorenzo yachts.
Susan Stocker / Sun SentinelVisitors roam the aisles at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show convention center venue.
Mike Stocker / Sun SentinelVisitors roam the aisles at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show convention center venue.
Mike Stocker / Sun SentinelVisitors roam the aisles at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show convention center venue.
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Carline Jean / Sun SentinelIntricate details can be seen throughout the ship.
Carline Jean / Sun SentinelThe service areas are just as impressive as the guest areas. A spacious, professionally equipped galley provides 2 chefs with everything they need to create delicious 5-star cuisine.
Carline Jean / Sun SentinelA cutting-edge wheelhouse features the latest integrated navigation systems to ensure safe and secure cruising.
Susan Stocker / Sun SentinelThe Perini Navi 165 ft Silencio sailboat on display at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
Carline Jean / Sun SentinelOpening day of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, which runs Nov. 3-7. The show takes place at Bahia Mar Yachting Center, Hall of Fame Marina, Las Olas Marina, Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina, Sails Marina, Pier 66 Marina and the Broward County Convention Center.
Mike Stocker / Sun SentinelVisitors check out the Contender boats at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show convention center venue.
Susan Stocker / Sun SentinelSet up begins at the Bahia Mar for The 56th annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show which runs Nov. 5-9. The show has numerous venues and dozens of vendors, seminars and activities for this year's visitors.
Photo by Jennifer Boehm
Susan Stocker / Sun SentinelVisitors check out the latest boats at the 56th annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show at the Bahia Mar.
Mike Stocker / Sun SentinelCo-founders of Dockwa, Mike Mellilo, Matt Fradette, and Tyler Kneisel. The Dockwa app is one of the the new marine apps, websites and tech companies represented at this year's boat show. Dockwa is a booking platform for marinas similar to Open Table for restaurants. Dockwa has a booth in the Sailing Pavilion at the Convention Center.
Susan Stocker / Sun SentinelRiva yachts on display at the Fort Lauderdale boat show.
Susan Stocker / Sun SentinelA Bentley GT convertible on display next to luxury yachts Cocktails, a 157 ft Trinity and the Seven J's, a 156 ft Delta Marine at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
Susan Stocker / Sun SentinelWorkers at the Bahia Mar Yachting center set up a tent as they prepare for the opening of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show running Nov. 5-9.
Susan Stocker / Sun SentinelAn Everglades 243cc fishing boat on sale for $94,130 on display at the convention center at the Fort Lauderdale boat show.
Carline Jean / Sun SentinelPropelling a ship as large as the the Galactica Super Nova to speeds of 30 knots requires additional horsepower. To achieve the max speed the superyacht is equipped with three Series 4000 engines, one of which powers a Rolls Royce booster jet to provide extra thrust.
Carline Jean / Sun SentinelIn every room, a large mural can be found completing the look. However, with a push of a button this mural slides back into the wall and a TV appears.
Susan Stocker / Sun SentinelSunseeker yachts on display at the Fort Lauderdale boat show.
Mike Stocker / Sun SentinelVisitors roam the aisles at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show convention center venue.
Susan Stocker / Sun SentinelA Maserati sedan lifted by crane is guided onto the docks by the superyachts at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
Mike Stocker / Sun SentinelVisitors check out the Contender boats at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show convention center venue.
Susan Stocker / Sun SentinelA crew member aboard Madsummer, a 147 ft Feadship luxury yacht, prepares for the opening of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show which runs Nov. 5-9.
Susan Stocker / Sun SentinelCrowds wait on line to pick up their tickets on opening day at the 56th annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show at the Bahia Mar. The show runs Nov. 5-9.
Susan Stocker / Sun SentinelA Seabreacher watercraft on display at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show at the convention center. The Seabreacher can carve left and right, jump over, dive under and cut through the waves.
Susan Stocker / Sun SentinelDanny Angelino and Travis Ball prepare an 84 ft Horizon motor yacht at the Bahia Mar for the opening of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
Carline Jean / Sun Sentinel
Carline Jean / Sun SentinelShow goers walk past Mr.D, a 140 foot yacht during opening day of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, which runs Nov. 3-7. The show takes place at Bahia Mar Yachting Center, Hall of Fame Marina, Las Olas Marina, Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina, Sails Marina, Pier 66 Marina and the Broward County Convention Center.
Susan Stocker / Sun SentinelPolly, a Alloy superyacht, for sale at the 56th annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show at the Bahia Mar. The $12.9 million, 135 ft yacht has five guest rooms and seven crew members.
Susan Stocker / Sun SentinelArtist Peter Jurgens of Krystal Glass Company in Pompano Beach speaks with Adriana Somberg at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. Jurgens specializes in carved and etched LED illuminated glass for yachts, residential and commercial properties.
Carline Jean / Sun SentinelThe service areas are just as impressive as the guest areas. A spacious, professionally equipped galley provides 2 chefs with everything they need to create delicious 5-star cuisine.
Susan Stocker / Sun SentinelPershing 82 luxury motor yacht on display at the Fort Lauderdale boat show.
Carline Jean / Sun SentinelThe staircase has a fluid shape and in lined with polished stainless steel trim.
Susan Stocker / Sun SentinelSet up begins at the Bahia Mar for The 56th annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show which runs Nov. 5-9. The show has numerous venues and dozens of vendors, seminars and activities for this year's visitors.
Carline Jean / Sun SentinelOpening day of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, which runs Nov. 3-7. The show takes place at Bahia Mar Yachting Center, Hall of Fame Marina, Las Olas Marina, Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina, Sails Marina, Pier 66 Marina and the Broward County Convention Center.
Mike Stocker / Sun SentinelKristen Smoyer demonstrates a hydro flight water jet pack in the AquaZone at the Sailfish Pavilion at the Broward County Convention Center during the Ft. Lauderdale International Boat show.
Carline Jean / Sun SentinelEquipped with bar and lounge space as well as two fold-down swim platforms, the Beach Club is located directly below the pool. At night, a simple touch on an iPad transforms the room into a night club with high-tech lighting and sound system.
Mike Stocker / Sun SentinelVisitors roam the aisles at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show convention center venue.
Susan Stocker / Sun SentinelBoat show attendees visit Palladium Technologies, a provider of yacht management systems, at the boat show.
Carline Jean / Sun SentinelShow goers walk past Mr.D, a 140 foot yacht during opening day of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, which runs Nov. 3-7. The show takes place at Bahia Mar Yachting Center, Hall of Fame Marina, Las Olas Marina, Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina, Sails Marina, Pier 66 Marina and the Broward County Convention Center.
Susan Stocker / Sun SentinelBilly Joel's Vendetta yacht, on display at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, is for sale for $1.295 million.
Susan Stocker / Sun SentinelA FunAir floating island on display at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
Susan Stocker / Sun SentinelThe Superyacht Sub 3, a three-person submersible by U-Boat Worx, on display at the Fort Lauderdale boat show.
Mike Stocker / Sun SentinelVisitors roam the aisles at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show convention center venue.
Susan Stocker / Sun SentinelCrowds view boats on display at the 2015 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show at the Bahia Mar.
Carline Jean / Sun SentinelThom Conboy, the director of sales for Heesen Yachts, shows of a grill on the Sun Deck.
Mike Stocker / Sun SentinelVisitors roam the aisles at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show convention center venue.
Susan Stocker / Sun SentinelFort Lauderdale Boat show visitors take a look at a 47ft Intrepid Panacea equiped with four 627 horse power Seven Marine engines. The boat, capable of reaching 75mph, sells for about $1 million.
Susan Stocker / Sun SentinelAshley Dewing and Capt. Anthony Priest carry a model boat as they walk off the Felix, a 171 ft Amels luxury yacht for sale at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
Carline Jean / Sun SentinelOpening day of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, which runs Nov. 3-7. The show takes place at Bahia Mar Yachting Center, Hall of Fame Marina, Las Olas Marina, Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina, Sails Marina, Pier 66 Marina and the Broward County Convention Center.
Susan Stocker / Sun SentinelFort Lauderdale Boat show visitors walk pass Sanlorenzo yachts.
Susan Stocker / Sun SentinelVisitors roam the aisles at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show convention center venue.
Mike Stocker / Sun SentinelVisitors roam the aisles at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show convention center venue.
Mike Stocker / Sun SentinelVisitors roam the aisles at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show convention center venue.
Carline Jean / Sun Sentinel
Carline Jean / Sun SentinelIntricate details can be seen throughout the ship.
Carline Jean / Sun SentinelThe service areas are just as impressive as the guest areas. A spacious, professionally equipped galley provides 2 chefs with everything they need to create delicious 5-star cuisine.
Carline Jean / Sun SentinelA cutting-edge wheelhouse features the latest integrated navigation systems to ensure safe and secure cruising.
Susan Stocker / Sun SentinelThe Perini Navi 165 ft Silencio sailboat on display at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
Carline Jean / Sun SentinelOpening day of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, which runs Nov. 3-7. The show takes place at Bahia Mar Yachting Center, Hall of Fame Marina, Las Olas Marina, Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina, Sails Marina, Pier 66 Marina and the Broward County Convention Center.
Mike Stocker / Sun SentinelVisitors check out the Contender boats at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show convention center venue.
Susan Stocker / Sun SentinelSet up begins at the Bahia Mar for The 56th annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show which runs Nov. 5-9. The show has numerous venues and dozens of vendors, seminars and activities for this year's visitors.
Photo by Jennifer Boehm
Susan Stocker / Sun SentinelVisitors check out the latest boats at the 56th annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show at the Bahia Mar.
Mike Stocker / Sun SentinelCo-founders of Dockwa, Mike Mellilo, Matt Fradette, and Tyler Kneisel. The Dockwa app is one of the the new marine apps, websites and tech companies represented at this year's boat show. Dockwa is a booking platform for marinas similar to Open Table for restaurants. Dockwa has a booth in the Sailing Pavilion at the Convention Center.
Susan Stocker / Sun SentinelRiva yachts on display at the Fort Lauderdale boat show.
Susan Stocker / Sun SentinelA Bentley GT convertible on display next to luxury yachts Cocktails, a 157 ft Trinity and the Seven J's, a 156 ft Delta Marine at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
Susan Stocker / Sun SentinelWorkers at the Bahia Mar Yachting center set up a tent as they prepare for the opening of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show running Nov. 5-9.
Susan Stocker / Sun SentinelAn Everglades 243cc fishing boat on sale for $94,130 on display at the convention center at the Fort Lauderdale boat show.
Carline Jean / Sun SentinelPropelling a ship as large as the the Galactica Super Nova to speeds of 30 knots requires additional horsepower. To achieve the max speed the superyacht is equipped with three Series 4000 engines, one of which powers a Rolls Royce booster jet to provide extra thrust.
Carline Jean / Sun SentinelIn every room, a large mural can be found completing the look. However, with a push of a button this mural slides back into the wall and a TV appears.
Susan Stocker / Sun SentinelSunseeker yachts on display at the Fort Lauderdale boat show.
Mike Stocker / Sun SentinelVisitors roam the aisles at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show convention center venue.
Susan Stocker / Sun SentinelA Maserati sedan lifted by crane is guided onto the docks by the superyachts at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
Mike Stocker / Sun SentinelVisitors check out the Contender boats at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show convention center venue.
Susan Stocker / Sun SentinelA crew member aboard Madsummer, a 147 ft Feadship luxury yacht, prepares for the opening of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show which runs Nov. 5-9.
Susan Stocker / Sun SentinelCrowds wait on line to pick up their tickets on opening day at the 56th annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show at the Bahia Mar. The show runs Nov. 5-9.
Susan Stocker / Sun SentinelA Seabreacher watercraft on display at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show at the convention center. The Seabreacher can carve left and right, jump over, dive under and cut through the waves.
Susan Stocker / Sun SentinelDanny Angelino and Travis Ball prepare an 84 ft Horizon motor yacht at the Bahia Mar for the opening of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
Carline Jean / Sun Sentinel
Carline Jean / Sun SentinelShow goers walk past Mr.D, a 140 foot yacht during opening day of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, which runs Nov. 3-7. The show takes place at Bahia Mar Yachting Center, Hall of Fame Marina, Las Olas Marina, Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina, Sails Marina, Pier 66 Marina and the Broward County Convention Center.
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Polly, a Alloy superyacht, for sale at the 56th annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show at the Bahia Mar. The $12.9 million, 135 ft yacht has five guest rooms and seven crew members.
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