CL Yachts has unveiled its CLX99, a new flagship superyacht in the CLX range of luxury vessels.

According to a news release from CL Yachts, the CLX99 is a successor to the CLX96, which debuted during Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) in late October 2022. The CLX96 featured bold styling and design inspiration from outside the traditional yacht sector. That’s how CL Yachts partnered with designer Jozeph Forakis. Forakis would later make headlines in 2023 for unveiling the design of a 3D-printed yacht.

Now CL Yachts is partnering again with Forakis to create the new CLX99. The release notes that at first glance, the new CLX99 draws heavily on its sister vessel’s styling and design DNA. That said, the yacht builder stresses the new yacht isn’t just a facelift to the CLX96, but an entirely new model at superyacht scale.

That means more interior volume, more external space, more design elements and more features that have been refined for the demands of European and Asian markets.

“The hull is the same great hull as CLX96,” said CL Yachts Director Martin Lo in the release. “With its excellent design ensuring performance, stability, handling, and sea-worthiness, the beach area has been extended and the new yacht reaches an overall length of 100 feet. Indeed, there are substantial differences in terms of naval architecture, layout, and choice of materials and finishes.”

Lo continued to state that the desire to create this new model stems from an analysis of market and owner needs, combined with the aim of having a CLX version that can satisfy all markets. He reiterated that focus markets for the CLX99 include Asia and Europe, as well as the secondary charter market.

“With CLX96 I was given free rein to think beyond the boundaries of conventional yacht design, and I was able to meld my passions for intelligent design, sailing, with the imagination and dreams of an ‘outsider,” Forakis said in the release. “ CLX99 takes all those elements, and the double-reverse-angle workboat chic of CLX96, and carries them forward into new -dimensions of style, function and practicality to meet the varied demands of differing global yachting markets. CLX99 is beautifully balanced, wonderfully proportioned and architecturally refined. She is a true ‘navetta’ epitomizing the pinnacle of nautical luxury, promising an unparalleled experience to owners, guests, and charterers alike, no matter how or where they indulge their yachting lifestyle.”

Designing the CLX99

The CLX99’s main deck benefits from a six-and-a-half-foot extension, which has led to a reorganization of the interior space aboard the vessel. Forakis states in the release that the CLX99 features a large dining room forward with the galley adjacent and with portside access for the crew. It also sports a relaxation area with a big sofa and plenty of multifunctional space for diverse needs and further customization.

Meanwhile, the lower deck has also been revised and redesigned. The standard version of the CLX99 has five sizable, en suite staterooms that include a full-beam master suite, two VIP doubles forward and two guest twin/double staterooms.

The crew area is located aft between the engine room and the aft bulkhead of the master, which allows for insulation from technical noise from the owner. This space has been extended and reconfigured to accommodate up to five crew members, making the CLX99 more suitable for fully crewed charter operations. Including crew, the vessel accommodates a total of 12 guests.

Topside, the sundeck, skylounge and flybridge helm have all been modified to optimize the size and emphasize luxury. The release notes that the CLX99 retains the trademark “Terrazza Portoghese” social zone of the CLX96, which creates an expansive seating and sunning area forward of the bridge that serves as a secondary, elevated bow terrace.

Forakis highlights the vessel’s forward-raked windscreen in the release.

“The skylounge has been extended by over three metres, with the helm – which is on the same level as the skylounge – separated from the guest saloon allowing the captain to work freely without interfering with the guests,” Forakis said in the release. “However, the skylounge forward bulkhead is essentially largely glass, which not only means  CLX99 retains the 360-degree panoramic views, but also means guests can still observe the operation of the yacht. A sliding door connects the two spaces.”

Elisa Corti, a media spokesperson for CL Yachts, told Yachting that the company is promoting this model through dealers and brokers. While there isn’t a set timeline for release yet, Corti said fingers are crossed that CL Yachts will start production on the CLX99 soon.

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During the Miami International Boat Show last February, a bevy of builders introduced a host of new models for yachting enthusiasts of all kinds. Attendees had the opportunity to see enhanced helm stations, eco-friendly propulsion options, plush creature comforts, and more. Here, we offer a glimpse at some of the yachts that were seen and talked about, whether they’re already under construction or just now coming off the drawing boards for early orders.

CLB80: Made for Different Cruising Styles

CL Yachts is adding a fourth model to its B Series: the CLB80, which joins the CLB65, CLB72 and CLB88 flagship. Aboard the CLB80, owners can choose a forward or aft galley. With the latter, there’s a stool-height dining table that can tuck away against the galley counter, becoming a high bar or a side table for different styles of entertaining. Owners also can choose a single or double helm station, depending on how they prefer to cruise. All four guest staterooms are belowdecks, including an amidships master that spans the 22-foot-6-inch beam. The VIP stateroom is forward with a skylight for additional natural light. There are also two crew cabins with separate access, located between the engine room and beach club.

Saxdor 400 GTO: A New Flagship

Saxdor Yachts is a Finnish yard that was established in 2019. It offers three models: the 270 GTO, the 320 GTO and the recently launched 400 GTO. Note the size of the foldout balcony in the image below; there’s another one on the starboard side of the vessel, substantially increasing the outdoor space when the boat is at anchor. Guests can have snacks or lunch in that shaded section or set out a spread forward on the table beneath open skies. Belowdecks are two staterooms: one forward and one amidships. For cruising families, the shipyard offers the option of adding a kids cabin. Standard power is a pair of 300 hp Mercury Marine V-8s, though the boat is designed for a maximum of 800 hp, if owners want other outboards at the transom.

Vicem TM 37: Sport Fishing in High Style

The TM in the model name of Vicem’s TM 37 stands for “Tuna Masters.” This is a line of center-console boats that the Turkish builder launched earlier this year, with more models expected to come at different lengths overall. Hull No. 1 of the TM 37 is powered by triple 350 hp Mercury Marine outboards that reportedly give eager-to-get-there anglers a top hop of nearly 48 knots. The standard power package is a pair of the 350s, which Vicem says allows for a top speed of about 40 knots. Range is estimated at 350 nautical miles, with a Seakeeper gyrostabilizer as part of the standard-equipment package for more-comfortable time spent on board. Belowdecks are twin berths and a wet head for overnights. Electronics at the helm are by Raymarine.

Cruisers Yachts 55 Fly: Coming this Spring

The 55 Fly is the first model in the new Flybridge series from Cruisers Yachts, which also offers Cantius and GLS series. Expect the official launch of the 55 Fly this spring, with the second model in the Flybridge series on tap for next year. Luiz De Basto collaborated with the Cruisers team on interiors, using the design theme “back to nature in a tech world.” Josh Delforge, vice president of operations and engineering at Cruisers, says that one goal with the 55 Fly was best-in-class water interaction—hence the foldout side platform and sizable swim platform shown in the image below. Power will be twin 725 hp Volvo Penta IPS950s, allowing extra volume to devote to the accommodations for six guests.

Princess Y95: High Style Meets 23-Knot Speed

The Y95 is the new flagship of Princess Yachts’ four-model Y Class of open-flybridge designs in larger sizes. There are five en suite staterooms for a total of 10 guests, with the master spanning the full beam on the main deck. The flybridge is set up for driving and entertaining in comfort. There are twin adjustable helm seats, along with a forward-facing L-shaped seating area for guests. The dining table up top seats 10 people (additional dining space is on the main deck). A bar on the flybridge includes a sink, an electric barbecue, a hob and a drawer refrigerator. Power is a pair of 2,000 hp MAN V-12s that, according to Princess, allow for a top speed of 23 knots. Crew quarters are abaft the engine room, separate from the guest spaces.

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CL Yachts built, and is currently selling, this one-owner 2019 CLB 72 for $2.79 million, which represents a $160,000 price reduction. Absolutely has a 19-foot, 10-inch beam and Bahamas-friendly 5-foot draft. It also has a four-stateroom, five-head layout with a two-person crew quarters, in case owners want a captain and a mate for the cruise.

The main deck has an unobstructed view from the cockpit’s transom bench seat to the helm all the way forward. The yacht has an open-galley layout and low-profile furnishings, which add to the 72-footer’s sense of openness.

Absolutely has a conventional salon arrangement with a lounge area aft. Seating includes two sofas and lounge chairs to port, beckoning guests to relax and enjoy casual conversation.

The open country galley has a dinette forward, adjacent to the lower helm station and an L-shaped Black Fenix Nano Technology self-healing countertop and island. Meal-prep appliances include:

• Bosch 30-inch oven
• Bosch microwave/vent hood
• Bosch Monogram 30-inch induction cooktop
• Bosch dishwasher
• Two Sub-Zero 36-inch refrigerator drawers
• Two Sub-Zero 30-inch freezer drawers
• Sub-Zero wine cooler and glass locker
• Synthetic stone sink

This CLB 72’s salon opens up to the cockpit where the transom bench seat, fixed table and loose chairs provide alfresco dining for up to eight guests.

Wide side decks with high rails provide safe passage to and from the foredeck where guests will find a two-person lounge pad. If guests are interested in an elevated view, head to the flybridge and enjoy the two sofas to starboard abaft the helm station. The after section of the flybridge has space for additional chaise lounge chairs for guest overflow. A full grilling station for barbequing is to port, forward of the stairs.

As the evening out on the water comes to an end, retire to the accommodations belowdecks, which include a master stateroom, a VIP stateroom and two guest staterooms, each with an en suite head. The amidships master stateroom has an athwartships king berth with stowage underneath, satin-finish wood soles, a 55-inch flat-screen TV and a cedar-lined walk-in closet. The forepeak VIP has a queen berth and a 40-inch flat-screen TV. The starboard guest stateroom has upper and lower berths, while the port guest stateroom has side-by-side berths that convert to a full. The crew quarters include a cabin with upper and lower berths as well as a crew head.

Absolutely has a reported 30-knot top hop and a comfortable 25-knot cruise speed thanks to its optional low-hour (560) twin 1,000 hp Volvo-Penta IPS1350 D13 diesel engines. It’s worth noting an extended transferable warranty is available.

Some other notable features on board Absolutely include:

• Washer-and-dryer combo
• Stidd helm seat
• Ritchie Compass
• Underwater lights
• Seakeeper SK-16 gyrostabilizer
• Joystick control docking stations on aft deck; port and starboard
• Garmin electronics package
• Salon day head

Where is Absolutely located? The yacht is currently lying in Norwalk, Connecticut.  

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Quick Specifications

• Length Overall: 76’11”
• Maximum Beam: 19’10”
• Fuel Capacity: 1,200 Gal.
• Draft: 5′

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The CL Yachts CLB65 pairs traditional good looks and a timeless profile with impeccable planning for short-handed cruising by owner-operators. It’s also the first CL Yachts model with an aft galley, a design choice that underlines a clear objective: entertaining.

Seaworthy touches can be found in spots such as the cockpit, where a joystick control station is concealed in each cabin side to make docking painless, and where husky warping winches are on each stern quarter to take the muscle out of line handling. But at the same time, the entire after bulkhead of the yacht’s house is glass that folds up or hinges to the side, opening the salon for alfresco living. With the galley aft, the chef can pass food to the casual dining settee to starboard or across the cockpit bar to the outdoor table. Inside, a U-shaped couch is forward with a cleverly designed coffee table that morphs into a laptop desk.

The decor is also designed to look timeless and, for owner-operators, to be easily maintained. Off-white bulkheads are accented by exquisite joinerwork. The wraparound galley has Corian counters, a Bosch four-burner cooktop, a Vitrifrigo stand-up fridge, two under-counter drawer fridges and a convection oven.  Stowage reaches into the farthest corners, and dishware is secured in a dedicated pull-out drawer. A wine chiller is accessible from the salon or cockpit.

At the helm, there’s a double-wide Stidd seat abaft dual 17-inch Garmin multifunction displays. The list of standard electronics spans three pages and includes Fantom 54 radar and VHF radios. Four cameras (aft, on the side decks and in the engine room) share the monitors, and the entire package is duplicated on the flybridge. Other controls include the Volvo Penta IPS joysticks, a CZone electrical panel and Volvo Penta active Interceptor trim tabs. Next to the skipper, a pantograph watertight door opens to the side deck.

The side decks are comfortably wide at 20 inches with high coamings capped by 40-inch-high rails for safety. They lead to a sitting area on the foredeck with a couch and chaises, ideal for a private moment at anchor or when Med-moored. A stout Maxwell windlass handles the 200 feet of chain rode.

Another interesting detail is that the CLB65 is built on a shortened version of the CLB72 hull, so this yacht has the nearly 20-foot beam of the longer yacht. Designed by Howard Apollonio, this hull design is noted for its comfortable seakeeping ability. Construction is of exceptional quality, with multiaxial E-glass using blister-preventing vinylester resin. Carbon fiber is used in load-bearing areas, and the CLB65 is built to the RINA class that starts with the original drawings and continues with regular inspections during construction.

When it comes to accommodations, the CLB65 takes full advantage of that wide beam. The full-beam owner’s stateroom is precisely amidships for minimum motion at sea. Its king-size berth is offset to allow for two full-height closets, bureaus and a vanity. The master’s head (with a one-piece ceramic sole) has Euro-style his-and-hers sinks with Grohe faucets, while the stall shower has a wall spray and a rain shower. Hidden outside in the companionway is a full-size GE washer-and-dryer setup.

The forepeak VIP has an island queen-size berth, a cedar-lined closet, hidden lighting and a vanity. Its en suite head also has the ceramic sole and stall shower. Off the center corridor is the en suite guest stateroom, with twin berths that convert to a double. On the CLB65 that I got aboard, a utility room abaft the engine room was optioned to become an en suite crew cabin.

Up top, the flybridge is accessed via gentle stairs. There are two wraparound seating areas, along with a dining table, a fridge, an ice maker, a grill and a sink. Much of this area is shaded by the fiberglass hardtop that is integral to the radar arch.

The engine room showcases CL Yachts’ commercial shipbuilding experience with rails around the engines for safe underway checks, space to access all systems, and meticulously labeled wiring and plumbing that is secured to high standards. A shiplike electrical panel fills the forward bulkhead, and oil and water filters are at knee level. The 27 kW Onan genset sits on a raised platform, and a Delta-T system reduces moisture. The CLB65 I was aboard also had the optional Seakeeper gyro, CMC at-rest stabilizer, Blue Water watermaker and Besenzoni passerelle.

Power for the CLB65 is a pair of 800 hp Volvo Penta IPS1050 diesels, which provided fingertip precision for maneuvering and docking, and a surprising turn of speed. This yacht hit 24.4 knots and settled into a 21-knot cruise at a cost of about 50 gallons per hour, a testament to Apollonio’s slippery hull form when moving 40-plus tons of luxurious fitments.

With beautiful lines, impeccable detailing, a robust build and solid performance, the CL Yachts CLB65 is worth a look for owner-operators who want timeless styling, cruising adventures, and at-sea entertaining with friends and family.

Volvo Penta Interceptor System

Conventional trim tabs raise or lower a yacht’s bow when running, or correct heel from wind or weight. Volvo Penta Interceptors, part of the company’s Electronic Vessel Control setup, have an auto mode to adjust the boat to its most favorable running angle. But unlike hinged trim tabs, Interceptors drop vertically to create the same effect. They’re built with corrosion-free materials, so they do not require protective anodes.

What Is RINA Class?

RINA (Registro Italiano Navale) is an international classification society for boatbuilding safety in design, construction and maintenance. RINA’s team starts by approving yacht-design drawings, and then monitors vessel construction and provides periodic surveys to maintain a yacht’s RINA status. 

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Taking in the profile of the CL Yachts CLX96 flagship at Lauderdale Marine Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, my eyes were overloaded with a sense of new—and yet something familiar.

The familiar starts at the near-plumb and proud bow that has a sea-splitting entry, transitioning lower—gently and linearly—before resolving at the cockpit. This design also allows the yacht to carry a good bit of its 24-foot beam forward, creating more interior space without sacrificing seakindliness. Enhancing the yacht’s clean lines, which were penned by Milan-based designer Jozeph Forakis, is a two-tone white-and-gray hull color that visually slims the profile. Cut-down bulwarks amidships enable sole-to-ceiling ocean views from the salon’s formal dining space. And that’s saying something in a salon that has about 6-foot-11-inch headroom. In fact, the CLX96’s entire superstructure is nearly 360 degrees of glass.

The superstructure and sky lounge are designed in a double-reverse raked fashion. Think of a trapezoid that is upside down. The design is as practical as it is eye-catching. When combined with the yacht’s rugged-looking exterior, there is a subtle homage to the Hong Kong builder’s long history of also constructing bluewater-capable commercial craft. But rest assured, this is a luxury yacht. The practical impact of the double-reverse raked superstructure and sky lounge is a proportional appearance while stretching the yacht’s lines. It also keeps the hot sun out of the interior spaces, thereby reducing stress on the air-conditioning system. This setup also allowed CL Yachts to push the interior volume to the windows forward, optimizing every inch of real estate.

The effect is immediately felt when transiting from the cockpit via the stainless-steel sliding doors into the salon. The doors open, revealing a clear view straight to the foredeck lounge about 80 feet away. The open layout is impressive, helped in part by some innovative structural engineering by Al Horsmon and his company, Horsmon and Associates Marine Consulting. To achieve Forakis’ open-concept design, there are a series of four upside-down-U-shaped carbon-fiber forms that blend into the interior design. These forms help absorb and distribute the stresses of operating on the water and keep the main deck open. There are forms found on the other decks too.

Additional support comes in the form of triangle-shaped outside supports at the after sections of the superstructure. These help with stresses placed fore and aft. As Forakis points out, a triangle is the strongest shape to use in this application. Interestingly, when accessing the flybridge, the teak steps, like the windows, are also reversed, facing aft, as opposed to a traditional forward-facing placement. The design follows the shape of the house, creating continuity from a visual perspective, but it also eases the walk up when the boat is running and the bow is raised.

Supporting the interior reinforcement, the CLX96’s hull is built tough with an infused, cored-fiberglass hull, decks, superstructure, bulkheads and cabin soles. CL Yachts uses biaxial and multiaxial E-glass, and carbon fiber in strategic areas, as well as vinylester resin. The 96-footer displaces about 191,000 pounds.

With the yacht’s stout build, I was curious to see if its twin 1,900 hp Caterpillar C32 ACERT diesels would deliver on the performance side. Exiting Port Everglades Inlet, the seas were 2- to 3-footers—not much of a challenge for this vessel, especially when armed with Sleipner Vector Fin stabilizers and a Quick gyrostabilizer, but the conditions did enable our crew of 13 to see the speedy side of the CLX96. At an easy 2,000 rpm cruise at just 68 percent engine load, the CLX96 averaged 19.6 knots while the motors burned about 138 gph. Considering a 10 percent reserve on the yacht’s 4,100-gallon fuel capacity, range at cruise is about 524 nautical miles. At 2,350 rpm and wide-open throttle, the yacht tops out right around 25 knots at a cost of 201 gph, which reduces range to 458 nm. Dial the speed back to 1,500 rpm and 14.4 knots, and fuel burn drops precipitously to 60 gph while range climbs to 886 nm. The CLX96’s teardrop-shaped running surface comes from naval architect Earl Arfaro, who used computational fluid dynamics to help create it. He describes the hull form as having “optimal hydrodynamic properties combined with optimal offshore performance.”

At all speeds, the CLX96 was whisper-quiet at the helm. Everyone could converse in normal tones at about the average 65 dB level. The construction doesn’t just lend itself to a solid ride; it provides a quiet one too.

For all its distinctive exterior style and linebacker-like performance, the CLX96 has an interior that is total luxury. From the salon’s bleached teak-and-holly sole to the Portofino interior option, with satin-finish walnut on everything from the bulkheads to the cabinetry, the feel is modern, upscale and inviting. Owners can also choose the Amalfi interior, which is hickory wood.

The invitation is enhanced by indirect lighting that outlines those carbon-fiber forms on the main deck. There is an L-shaped settee to port that provides the best view of the flip-down 65-inch TV. Forward of the salon is the formal dining space for eight to 10 guests, with the galley counter forward handling overflow with a few stools at the countertop. There is also an island for extra food-prep space, and the galley is outfitted with a microwave, oven, electric cooktop and dishwasher from Bosch. The 42-inch standing fridge and freezer and 24-inch freezer drawer are from Sub-Zero. A trash compactor and garbage disposal round out the galley amenities. There are marble countertops and a backsplash, as well as a Fenix NTM-covered galley island and cabinets. Fenix NTM is a nanotech material that can be repaired with a damp towel and a hot iron if it gets scratched or damaged.

One of my favorite spots is forward of the galley: the Champagne lounge. Aft-facing seating is centered around a narrow table with a U-line Champagne chiller in the middle. Underneath are pull-out drawers for the flutes. The cozy space is further defined by a teak headliner. Forakis managed to keep the floor plan open but give each area its own identity through subtleties like the headliner or lighting. There’s the conversation space, formal eating area, family breakfast nook and after-dinner cocktail space.

From the Champagne lounge, a staircase leads to a four-stateroom accommodations layout, including the full-beam master forward with a king berth and skylight with electric blinds for privacy. Light also comes into the space via hullside windows, which offer ocean views at the settee and vanity to starboard, and from what Forakis calls the “whiskey chair” to port. There is also a walk-in closet, a 65-inch recessed TV and cabinet stowage in every available dead space. There are his-and-hers heads with smart glass that turns opaque by flipping a switch. In the middle is a stall shower, also with smart glass and a teak bench. The shower has sintered stone bulkheads and sole. The head also has Corian countertops. There is a full-beam VIP stateroom amidships, which could double as a second master. It’s set up with a queen berth, flanked by hullside windows, a vanity, a settee, a virtual skylight providing a sky scene over the berth, a recessed 55-inch TV and an en suite head. Between the master and VIP are two mirrored guest staterooms, both en suite and with twin berths that can slide together for couples. There is a GE washer and dryer in the passageway between the master and guest staterooms. There are two crew cabins for up to four people and a crew mess adjacent to the engine room. There is another washer and dryer there as well.

The dream for the CLX96 started during a conversation between Forakis and the shipyard about six years ago, and the ultimate goal was to create a yacht that hasn’t been seen before—one that is, at its core, luxurious but also has the ease of livability, is multipurpose, and is backed by a build made to cross open water. After my day at sea aboard the CL Yachts CLX96, I would say it’s a dream realized.

The Fun Zone

The CLX96’s 1,763-pound-capacity Z-lift platform is standard. With the push of a button, it lifts and extends out, creating a stairway to the sea. Use it as a water-toy launching platform, or use it to increase the beach club’s overall square footage for sea-level lounging on the hook. Teak deck inserts are stowed in the engine room and fill in the gaps when the platform is in the open position.

Piazza del Sole

The foredeck lounge on the CLX96 is arranged for alfresco fun. There are flanking lounges with triangle-shaped drop-down tables. The seating can be raised to create backrests for lunch. Add filler cushions to increase sunbathing space, or add carbon-fiber poles and sunshades. Abaft is a curved bench seat and table in front of the house for several more guests. An owner could easily have a dozen people up there for sundowners on the hook. And when the sun sets, pop up the courtesy lights to keep the evening going.

Inside Moves

During our 40-or-so-minute trip down Fort Lauderdale’s New River to open water, the CLX96 showed itself to be quite maneuverable. In addition to the five-blade propellers and SeaStar electrohydraulic power steering, the yacht is equipped with a standard Side-Power hydraulic bow thruster and optional hydraulic stern thruster.

The Sky Life

All the CLX96’s alfresco zones can be opened, expanded and the like, and the sky lounge follows suit. On the practical side, there is the Garmin-equipped helm area on centerline, with three 22-inch multifunction displays, Mathers single-lever controls, twin Stidd helm seats and more. Abaft the helm is a settee to port, 50-inch pop-up TV, fridge and backlit bottle stowage. The sky lounge’s side windows lower for cross breezes, and the aft window connects guests inside to the aft deck for an indoor-outdoor vibe. The aft deck has three bar stools, a settee to port, L-shaped dining with a teak table to starboard, a wet bar, a grill and chaise lounges.

Behind the Design

The practical impact of the double-reverse raked superstructure is a proportional  appearance while stretching the yacht’s lines. It also keeps the hot sun out of the interior spaces, thereby reducing stress on the air-conditioning system.

Solid Footing

When it comes to dropping the hook, the CLX96 is set up for staying tight. The foredeck has two Maxwell VWC 4000 hydraulic windlasses paired to two 176-pound, high-holding-power anchors secured with 250 feet of half-inch high-test galvanized chain.

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Launched at FLIBS 2022, the CL Yachts CLX96 is the introduction to a new line of vessels from the builder. Yachting got on board to learn more about this new sea activity vessel.

About CL Yachts:

“Innovation sits at the core of everything we do at CL Yachts. It is a character trait passed down from our parent company, who has led with a progressive heart throughout a history that spans over a century. Along with pioneering fiberglass and vacuum-bagged construction techniques, achievements include crafting the world’s first all-foam cored production motor yacht, and the world’s largest fiberglass motorboat with a Lloyd’s Register classification. It was only natural that CL Yachts was born with the same desire to push the boundaries, never merely asking “why?”, and instead asking “why not?””

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CL Yachts says the CLX96—the brand’s first Sea Activity Vessel, or SAV—is en route across the Pacific Ocean, bound for the Panama Canal and then Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Plans are for a group of potential owners to do sea trials in Florida this summer before the CLX96 makes its official debut at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in the fall.

Lines on the CLX96 are by Italy-based designer Jozeph Forakis, with some design cues taken from workboats. There’s a two-level deckhouse and an inverted windshield. The latter has two functions: to clear rough water faster than traditionally raked windshield and to help keep the yacht’s interior cool by reducing any greenhouse effect from overhanging glass.

According to CL Yachts, the new model can achieve 24 to 25 knots of speed at full load.

It’s already an award-winning design: The CLX96 has won a Good Design Award 2020, a Bronze A’ Design Award 2021 and an International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2021.

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The first Sea Activity Vessel, or SAV, from CL Yachts has completed its technical launch.

CL Yachts says there was a delay in splashing the 96-foot CLX96 SAV because of the Covid-19 pandemic, following design accolades that came in 2020 and 2021 from Good Design and the international Yacht & Aviation Awards.

Styling on the CLX96 SAV is what the builder calls “workboat chic,” with a two-level deckhouse and reverse-sheer windshields. The windshield angle is intended to wash away water at sea, preserve sightlines and reduce the greenhouse effect in the interior.

Milan-based designer Jozeph Forakis drew the profile for the CLX96 SAV, taking inspiration from the New York City loft where he was born.

The power package: CL Yachts says the twin Caterpillar C32 engines should provide a cruising speed of 22 knots and a top speed of 27 knots at half load.

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“Looks like you’re going to thread a needle,” I remarked to our captain as he maneuvered the CL Yachts CLB88 out of a tight starboard-to space at Lauderdale Marine Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

The captain used the yacht’s bow and stern thrusters and popped the standard twin 1,600 hp Caterpillar C32 Acert diesels in and out of gear to ease the bow over to port. (Twin 1,900 hp C32s are available.) Clearing the stern, and squared away forward, we faced a trio of mega-yachts tied up to port and yachts lined up from bow to stern along the face dock to starboard. The scene created a narrow and indirect route out.

Inching the CLB88 along the tight corridor, sometimes with mere feet to spare on each side, and having to bump the yacht over carefully to port or starboard, our crew eventually made it to a wider portion of the channel. The collective pucker factor abated.

It was some deft maneuvering on a yacht measuring almost 89 feet in length and with a beam of 22 feet, 6 inches.

Panu Virtanen, vice president of CL Yachts, says the company’s goal with the CLB88 was to re-imagine traditional motoryacht design in ways that go beyond handling. “We conceived the interior to bring in the outside,” he says. “Teak flooring throughout continues from the aft deck, and the teak overhead in the salon combines with the large windows for maximum use of ambient light. Inside and out, you are part of the surroundings.”

The exterior and interior are by Italy-based designer Jozeph Forakis. The CLB88 is a well-proportioned, low-profile yacht with smart features. For instance, boarding is made safer and easier via a hydraulically operated, 1,500-pound-capacity swim platform. Entry to the crew and captain’s quarters, and engine room, is also near here. Stairs flanking the transom provide access to the cockpit.

The cockpit has a teak sole, alfresco dining with transom seating, and shade from overhead. Access to the bridge deck is to starboard, and a peek forward to either port or starboard reveals walkable side decks. They have bulwarks and high railings that should make transit safe to and from the bow seating and sun pad.

An electrically operated glass door to the salon reveals an interior with a teak-and-holly sole, as well as a teak overhead with recessed lighting. A day head is near the door, and directly to port is an L-shaped settee across from two chairs for cocktails and conversation. The settee faces an LCD TV that flips down from the ceiling. Forward and to starboard is a wet bar with a U-Line wine chiller, ice maker and refrigerator. The dining table expands with room for eight to 10 guests, and the superstructure’s side windows provide ocean views during meals. A “floating” stairway forward and to starboard leads to the flybridge.

Forward of the salon are the galley and dinette with seating for four. The lower helm station is to starboard and is outfitted with a pair of Garmin touchscreens, cameras, an autopilot, SiriusXM weather and a VHF radio.

Stairs from here lead to the forepeak and portside double-berth en suite guest staterooms. The amidships master and VIP staterooms, accessed from the salon, also have en suite heads. In all the accommodations, there is stowage to handle clothes for an extended cruise.

Up on the bridge deck, there’s a hardtop overhead, a centerline helm, a grill, L-shaped dining to port, and a bar to starboard with a refrigerator, ice maker and five stools. It’s an ideal spot for sundowners with friends.

The yacht is built to RINA classification with resin infusion in a combination of fiberglass and carbon fiber, reducing weight and maintaining strength. Fuel and water tanks are fiberglass and integral to the hull, creating a double-hull bottom. In total, the CLB88 has a 175,000-pound displacement. The yacht is finished with Alexseal paint.

“We follow through with all [American Boat and Yacht Council] standards and do as much purchasing such as wiring, materials, fabrics, hoses, pumps and even hose clamps in the US as possible so that all parts are easily accessible,” Virtanen says.

There is no wood in any part of the CLB88′s construction, except what’s used for the teak decking and interior decor. Craftsmanship is meticulous, with seamless curves and first-rate fit-and-finish. “If you lift up the soles, bulkheads and decorative panels, for example, you will not find any plywood there,” Virtanen says. “It’s all fiberglass.”

Given its design, size and class, the CL Yachts CLB88 is worth a look from owners ready to move to the crewed-yacht experience, or wishing to enter the charter market. The yacht is agile and stylish, with 25-knot performance and a stout build for bluewater cruising.

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Tiara Sport 43 LE

Comfort while the anchor is deployed on Tiara Yachts’ Sport 43 LE is a focus for this 43-footer. The portside “terrace” is a push-of-a-button, expandable extension from the cockpit. A cockpit entertainment center has two loungers that can spin 360 degrees and have flip-up footrests. Forward on the 43 LE, there is a queen berth in the forepeak and sunpads on the foredeck.

The 43 LE flies on the water at a top speed of 51.1 knots. That’s thanks to the triple Mercury Racing 450R outboards; Triple Yamaha 425 hp XTOs are another option, and fuel capacity is 400 gallons.

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Ferretti Yachts 500

Space is not an issue for the Ferretti Yachts 500: The flydeck has 136 square feet with an aft-deck overhang; there’s 82 square feet for the cockpit with a table that can convert to one of many sunpads aboard and a transom sofa; and there’s 67 square feet of swim platform. Headroom in the aft deck, the galley and the salon varies from 6 feet, 5 inches to 6 feet, 7 inches. A three-stateroom layout with two showers is standard; a two-stateroom option is available, too.

The 500′s reported top speed is 29 to 30 knots, powered by twin 542 break-horsepower Cummins QSB 6.7 diesels; cruise speed is reportedly 24 to 25 knots.

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43 Wallytender

The 43 Wallytender is unique relative to its predecessors in its center cockpit that can be outfitted with an optional galley module. High wrap-around glazing encompasses the cockpit while leaving room for side decks and providing more weather protection and privacy. A cuddy cabin can accommodate a couple under the foredeck. Twin 380 hp Volvo Penta Aquamatic D6 Duoprop sterndrives is standard power, pushing it to a reported 35-knot top hop.

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Riviera 64 Sports Motor Yacht

From cruising to fishing, the Riviera 64 Sports Motor Yacht is a versatile boat that can do both. Cruising at 6.6 knots doubles the 64′s range, making trips from Miami to Maine possible. As for fishing, this Riviera yacht has hydraulic outriggers, a transom livewell and a 98-square-foot cockpit. Three staterooms are belowdecks: a queen berth forward, Pullman berths to starboard and a pair of twin berths that can also form a double berth to port.

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Absolute Yachts Navetta 64

The Absolute Yachts Navetta 64 has a trawler-inspired look and the planing-hull performance. The Navetta 64′s master stateroom is a short walk from the salon on the main deck. It has a forward-facing berth and en suite head and shower in the bow.

Standard power is twin 900 hp Volvo Penta D13-IPS1200 diesels, but most owners have opted for twin 1,000 hp Volvo Penta D13-IPS1350 diesels. Top speed with the latter is 28 knots.

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Azimut Magellano 25 Metri

The Azimut Magellano 25 Metri measures just under 83 feet with a 29-foot, 10-inch beam, creating space for four staterooms accommodating eight guests. The master stateroom is amidships with hullside windows, forward of amidships is the VIP, and there are two guest staterooms to port and to starboard with twin berths that convert to doubles. The 25 Metri hits a reported 25-knot top speed and has a cruising speed of 19 knots with a 350-nautical mile range.

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CL Yachts CLB88

Entertaining guests is a focal point for the CL Yachts CLB88. The yacht’s flybridge overhang protects guests dining al fresco at the cockpit’s teak table. The space also allows for additional loose chairs to accommodate more guests for sundowners. The motoryacht’s nearly 360 degrees of glass provides ocean views from all points in the salon, and a designer-inspired dining table is forward and to port, expanding to accommodate 8 guests.

The CLB88 has a four-stateroom, four-head layout. Power is twin 1,600 hp Caterpillar C32 Acert diesels, providing a 20-knot cruise speed and a 25-knot top hop.

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Summit Motoryachts 54

Silence aboard makes for serene passages, and the Summit Motoryachts 54 is quiet. The engine room is insulated with Pyrotek Sorberflex soundproofing and aluminum shielding. The 54′s four-stateroom layout includes a full-beam master, a forward VIP and two guest staterooms. In a hurry? The 54′s top speed is 24 knots.

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Viking Yachts 38 Open

The Viking Yachts 38 Open has a centerline helm station with a step-up platform and is equipped with joystick control to assist in close-quarter maneuvers. Power is twin 550 hp Cummins QSB6.7 diesels. Top speed is 36 knots. The galley belowdecks has a sandalwood Corian countertop, a two-burner Kenyon electric cooktop, cabinet-mounted Samsung microwave and two Isotherm fridge-freezer drawers with an ice maker.

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Vicem 67 Cruiser

The Vicem 67 Cruiser has a classic look with a mahogany interior, complemented by modern power. The salon has 6-foot-7-inch headroom and triple 32-inch-high windows on both sides. A six-seat, booth-style dinette is forward and to port. The galley is amidships and to starboard, allowing the chef to stay connected with and easily serve guests at the aft deck or at the dinette.

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