Burgess Showcases Premium Yacht Fleet at Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show Following Strong U.S. Market Performance

The American superyacht market continues to demonstrate record-breaking strength as Burgess, the global leader in luxury yachting, prepares for the 2025 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show with significant momentum following three consecutive major sales. This sustained performance underscores the vitality of U.S. demand and reinforces Burgess' growing presence across the Americas, with the company leveraging a surge in American ownership and charter activity to expand its operations nationwide.

Jonathan Beckett, CEO of Burgess, emphasized the market's current trajectory, noting that confidence in the U.S. luxury market continues to rise with unprecedented enthusiasm from American clients seeking both new builds and brokerage opportunities. The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show remains one of the world's premier stages for yachting, providing an ideal platform for Burgess to continue its momentum with a standout fleet and energized team. With five decades of industry leadership and 18 offices worldwide, the company's expanded U.S. presence aligns perfectly with current market dynamics.

Burgess will present a dynamic lineup of six yachts at this year's show, reflecting the depth and diversity of today's market from cutting-edge catamarans to classic Northern European builds. The 60-meter SCOTT FREE, built by Abeking & Rasmussen in Germany and refitted in 2022, combines timeless Starkey exterior lines with a bold interior by Bannenberg & Rowell featuring vibrant textures and a sculptural spiral staircase. Available for EUR 43,500,000 with charter rates from USD 420,000 per week, this vessel represents the pinnacle of refined yachting with complete turnkey readiness following her 2024 class survey.

HEMISPHERE, the world's largest sailing catamaran at 44.2 meters, offers exceptional exploration capabilities with her impressive 16.6-meter beam creating deck spaces rivaling those of 70-meter yachts. Built by Pendennis Shipyard in the United Kingdom and refitted in 2023, she features award-winning interiors blending refinement with warmth, accommodating guests in two VIP cabins on the main deck and three additional cabins below decks. Her charter rate starts from USD 260,000 per week with an asking price of EUR 46,000,000, making her ideal for adventurous cruising and watersports enthusiasts.

The 36.6-meter VIRTUE, designed by Stefano Righini and built by Benetti in 2008 with a 2024 refit, exemplifies timeless Italian elegance with interiors by François Zuretti accommodating up to 12 guests in five beautifully appointed cabins. Priced at USD 7,125,000, she features twin 2,000hp MTU engines delivering smooth 13.5-knot cruising speed with transoceanic range, complemented by zero-speed stabilizers and comprehensive entertainment spaces. SAYONARA, a 28.7-meter Mangusta 94 series vessel from Overmarine, offers exhilarating performance with a top speed of 36 knots and shallow 1.6-meter draft ideal for accessing exclusive destinations, available for USD 4,250,000 with US duty paid.

GOOD DAY SUNSHINE represents the latest in multihull innovation as a stunning 24-meter catamaran from Sunreef Yachts' 80 Sunreef Power series, launched in late 2024. Priced at USD 9,900,000, she combines exceptional stability and efficiency with long-range capability, powered by twin 1,200HP MAN engines achieving 19-knot top speeds and perfect for island-hopping in destinations like The Bahamas. Burgess will display these vessels within the Hall of Fame Marina and Superyacht Village locations at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, which spans nearly three million square feet across seven locations and features more than 1,000 exhibitors from 52 countries showcasing over 1,300 vessels annually. The company's participation signals continued confidence in the American superyacht market's growth trajectory and the increasing sophistication of U.S.-based clientele seeking premium yachting experiences.