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Palm Beach Unveils New 85 Flagship

Palm Beach Motor Yachts just announced that it’s building a new flagship 85 in three versions, a Sedan, Flybridge, and Skylounge, representing a major move up from the 70 that is its largest yacht so far. The new flagship will carry the company’s technologically advanced, elegantly designed and high performance characteristics that have impressed buyers (and admirers) all around the world. Palm Beach Motor Yachts are known for their fuel efficiency and range; indeed, the company says they burn 70 percent less fuel than other yachts in their class. Now made in Malaysia, Palm Beach was founded in the town…

On Watch with Peter Janssen
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Palm Beach GT60 Turns Heads in Miami

The long, low, lean and unmistakably luxurious Palm Beach GT60 is on display at the big Miami show, running from Feb. 14 through 18. The new sleek, fast and low-slung motor yacht with its long sheerline and low center of gravity is bound to turn heads everywhere from Malaysia (where it’s built, just outside Singapore) to Monaco and the Herald Plaza docks in Miami. Looks, of course, are one thing; performance is another. And it’s in performance that the GT60 shows its stuff. The new Palm Beach has the builder’s proprietary V-Warp hull, with a fine entry to slice through…