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CALEX YACHT CHARTER

67m  /  219'10   benetti   2022.

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Special Features:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Elevator for convenient access
  • Master cabin with dressing room, his/her en suite and study
  • Impressive 4,400nm range
  • Premium wellness facilities, including spa and beach club
Calex is Ideal for those planning an extended itinerary, with plenty of room on board

The 67m/219'10" expedition yacht 'Calex' is an excellent new superyacht for the luxury charter market. Delivered by the Italian shipyard Benetti and featuring interior styling by Italian designer Benetti this award winning yacht can comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests in 7 cabins.

For adventures off the beaten track, Expedition yacht Calex has all the bells and whistles, designed to offer a sublime combination of luxury and convivial spaces that serve to welcome you from the moment you step onboard. She has sensational features such as wheelchair accessibility, spa, elevator, beach club and gym.

Guest Accommodation

Built in 2022, Calex offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests in 7 suites. The master suite incorporates its own study and dressing room as well as a his and her bathroom. She is also capable of carrying up to 17 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.

Onboard Comfort & Entertainment

A charter on Calex is comfortable and convenient thanks to the provided amenities including a dedicated library, where you can unwind in seclusion. Meanwhile the latest beauty and hair treatments are available in the luxurious beauty room or elsewhere, take a break from a busy itinerary in the steam room. Kick back and relax in the well-appointed spa and head to the beach club and take advantage of indoor-outdoor living and entertaining. Maintain your fitness routine and work out in the well-equipped gym.

Whatever your activities on your charter, you'll find some impressive features are seamlessly integrated to help you including wheelchair-friendly access, making this vessel suitable for all guests. Guests of all ages and physical abilities can enjoy any part of the yacht thanks to the elevator or elsewhere, whether you want to work, use social media or stream movies on board this yacht, you can with Wi-Fi connectivity. You can stay comfortable on board whatever the weather, with air conditioning during your charter.

Performance & Range

Built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, she offers greater on-board space and is more stable when at anchor thanks to her full-displacement hull. Powered by twin MTU engines, she comfortably cruises at 12 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 16 knots with a range of up to 4,400 nautical miles from her 127,000 litre fuel tanks at cruising speed.

Set against the backdrop of your chosen cruising ground, you and your guests can enjoy fun on the water with the collection of water toys and accessories aboard Calex. Guests can feel the wind in their hair and jump the waves on one of the two Yamaha FX SVHO WaveRunners. Additionally, there is a Connelly waterski that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. Also there are two F5 SEABOBs, offering a truly remarkable experience that lets you skim along the surface or swim with the fishes quietly and safely. If that isn't enough Calex also features wakeboards, kayaks, paddleboards and surfboards. When it comes to Tenders, Calex has you covered - with three tenders, including a 8m/26'3" Scorpion Tender.

Calex and her crew are available for charter this summer for cruising within the Mediterranean. She is already accepting bookings this winter for cruising in the Caribbean.

As you can see, luxury expedition yacht Calex offers guests the very best onboard experience, from its sun-kissed top deck down to its standout waterside beach club promising truly memorable vacations that you"ll want to repeat again and again.

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Calex Yacht 11

Length 67m / 219'10
Beam 10.6m / 34'9
Draft 3.1m / 10'2
Gross Tonnage 1,250 GT
Cruising Speed 12 Knots
Built
Builder Benetti
Model Custom
Exterior Designer Giorgio Cassetta
Interior Design Benetti

Amenities & Entertainment

For your relaxation and entertainment Calex has the following facilities, for more details please speak to your yacht charter broker.

Calex is reported to be available to Charter with the following recreation facilities:

  • 1 x Connelly Monoski
  • 2 x Awake Vinga 3 E-Foils
  • 1 x 8m  /  26'3 Scorpion Tender Yamaha Z T drive 370 HP engine
  • 1 x 7m  /  23' AB VST 21 Tender Honda 225 HP engine
  • 1 x Rescue Boat

For a full list of all available amenities & entertainment facilities, or price to hire additional equipment please contact your broker.

Calex Awards & Nominations

  • World Yachts Trophies 2022 Best Layout Winner
  • International Superyacht Society Awards 2023 Best in Motor 500<1500 GT Finalist
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For a full list of all available amenities & entertainment facilities, or price to hire additional equipment please contact your broker.

'Calex' Charter Rates & Destinations

Mediterranean Summer Cruising Region

Summer Season

May - September

€680,000 p/week + expenses Approx $756,000

High Season

€740,000 p/week + expenses Approx $822,500

Cruising Regions

Mediterranean Croatia, France, Italy, Monaco, Montenegro

HOT SPOTS:   Amalfi Coast, Corsica, French Riviera, Sardinia

Caribbean Winter Cruising Region

Winter Season

October - April

$680,000 p/week + expenses

$740,000 p/week + expenses

Caribbean Antigua, Bahamas, Saint Martin, St Barts

HOT SPOTS:   Virgin Islands

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Palm Beach Boat Show 2023: 67m Benetti superyacht Calex set to steal the show

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Picture yourself as the proud, though rather secretive, owner of a very pricy 219ft Benetti superyacht…

And now, barely a year after you’ve taken delivery, the folks at Benetti persuade you to park the yacht at this year’s Palm Beach Boat Show so that people you’ve never met can have a nose around it.

This seems to be the case with the quite-stunning superyacht Calex that will debut in Palm Beach after its spring 2022 delivery, as a showcase for the boat-building skills of Benetti and the yacht’s designer, Giorgio Cassetta.

As far as we know, there are no hints as to whether the yacht is about to enter the charter market, or be listed for sale, which might be a reason for its appearance.

Word has it that Calex ‘s owner is Southern California car dealer David Wilson, who founded the Wilson Automotive Group in 1985 and built it into a 17-dealership group with annual sales of around $2 billion. His last yacht, a 163ft Westport, was also named Calex .

Formerly known as Project Fenestra, the superyacht is built of steel and aluminum and features a seven-cabin layout that can accommodate up to 14 guests.

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Without doubt the highlight of the accommodation is the owner’s deck, which spans over 1,770 square feet (160 sq m) and includes a lounge with bar, and a totally private sundeck with gym, jacuzzi and gas fireplace. Just a few steps away is the vast foredeck that can also be used as a touch-and-go chopper pad.

Power comes from a pair of 1,876hp MTU diesels that can give a top speed of 14 knots. Eco-friendly technology includes a scrubbing system for the exhausts to reduce emissions.

As you might expect, tours of Calex during the show are strictly by appointment only, and probably need to be accompanied by proof of a robust bank balance.

67m Benetti Calex specification

LOA: 219ft (67m) Beam: 21ft 6in (10.8m) Engines: 2 x MTU 1,876hp Top speed: 14 knots Price: Available on application

Calex was launched by Benetti in 2022

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Benetti’s Superyacht Calex Reviewed

  • By Diane M. Byrne
  • September 8, 2023

Benetti Calex

It’s a long way to go from California to Italy just to build a boat. Then again, Calex , delivered last year by Benetti , is a 220-foot fully custom build—60 feet larger than its owner’s previous superyacht , which was semicustom. It’s also an example of the degree to which an experienced owner will go to ensure the comfort of those accompanying him: not just family and friends, but also crew.

While a larger yacht naturally affords more indoor and outdoor space, this California resident wanted an abundance of both, prioritizing privacy and well-being.

Benetti Calex lounge

Arguably the best example of this is the owner’s suite, which, in combination with a dedicated alfresco area, is more like a penthouse apartment. Giorgio Cassetta and his team at Cassetta Yacht Designers, which has styled numerous Benettis, penned 1,772 square feet on the upper deck for this, from amidships forward. The owner’s suite includes the master stateroom, an office, a double bath and a walk-in closet. Since the stateroom faces sole-to-ceiling glass forward, 180 degrees of changing views welcomes the owner each morning. The alfresco lounge lets the owner relax in privacy. Accessible from the suite via two curved sliding doors, the lounge has chaises, chairs and a gas fireplace. And, the raised foredeck forward can be the owner’s touch-and-go helipad.

Benetti Calex interior

Unwinding in the company of friends and family was also important in commissioning the yacht, whose beach club is one of the more cleverly private places aboard Calex . Beach clubs have become bigger indoor-outdoor areas, especially through the use of fold-down platforms. They enhance the feeling of having a large lounge atop the sea, but they present a problem when owners and guests want seclusion. So with Calex , a single gull-wing door fully aft swings up to yield access. The beach club is still sizable, in part thanks to the yacht’s 35-foot beam. Guests can watch sports on the TV, enjoy drinks from the bar and use the hammam. To take a dip, they can step out onto the swim platform and use the flip-down swim ladder. Boarding water toys is just as simple from the platform.

And boy, does Calex have toys—especially ones that will help guests burn calories. Stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, water skis, electric surfboards, electric foiling boards, a wakeboard and a surfboard are all available. Friends and family craving a little more speed can step aboard two personal watercraft capable of 65 mph. If the toys aren’t enough exercise, gym equipment and a yoga space are on the sun deck, with a nearby hot tub for a post-workout muscle soak.

Benetti Calex elevator

All of the time and attention put into creating these areas would be for naught if the crew had subpar quarters. Time and time again, well-planned crew’s quarters contribute to stronger staff retention and a better yacht-ownership experience. Sixteen hands, led by Capt. Eddie Cooney, handle operations aboard Calex . While no one will blink to learn that Cooney’s cabin is on the bridge deck, near the wheelhouse and the ship’s office, they’ll definitely do a double take to see its design, along with that of the quarters for the rest of the crew belowdecks.

According to the Benetti Style Department, the owner had a singular focus for their area from the start of planning. The furnishings and decorative materials are similar to those in the two main-deck VIP staterooms and four guest staterooms (two doubles and two convertible twins) on the lower deck. Finally, and wisely, dumbwaiters connect the main-deck galley to the upper decks’ lounging spaces inside and out.

Benetti Calex stateroom

Calex also features sculptures and art pieces the owner has picked up amid his travels. The yacht casts a comforting spell, inviting guests to be as social as they wish throughout the five enclosed decks, as well as outside on the terrace-like areas and fully open sun deck. Movable deck furnishings make it easy to go from big, garrulous groups to cozier conversations. Simultaneously, Calex caters to more secluded downtime, especially for its owner. Ultimately, Calex is built for different needs, including those of the crew.

It’s a long way to go from California to Italy to get all of this. But, especially for this owner, it was worth it.  

Benetti Calex

Well(ness) Wishes

As much as the owner set aside space for health and wellness, he wanted the interior ambience of Calex to convey a sense of well-being too. Ivory-toned furnishings and warm woods, such as maple and American walnut, create a serene atmosphere, along with a dose of sophistication. The decor is by the Benetti Style Department and the owner’s team.

Engine Emissions

Calex is Benetti’s first fully custom yacht in this size range to comply with Tier III regulations. Tier III is an International Maritime Organization standard that reduces nitrous-oxide emissions by about 70 percent compared with prior regulations. Calex has a scrubbing system for exhaust gas from the main engines and gensets.

Charter Calex

Calex is part of the Northrop & Johnson charter fleet. The yacht is heading for the Caribbean this winter and the Mediterranean next year. A glass elevator and space-planning make the five enclosed decks accessible for wheelchairs. The weekly base rate starts at $680,000.

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U.S. Billionaire car dealer parks his super yacht in Mallorca

Puerto potals continues to be a magnet for luxury yachts.

American-owned super yacht Calex off Portals.

American-owned super yacht Calex off Portals. | M. Stadler

The super yacht Calex , which belongs to the American billionaire David Wilson - CEO of the Wilson Automotive Group - is in Mallorca off Puerto Portals .

Wilson owns one of the 10 largest car dealership chains in the USA . Wilson purchased the Toyota dealership Toyota of Orange in 1985.

his dealership grew into a chain of seventeen car dealerships. With 2,000 employees and annual sales of around US$ 2 billion.

According to a quote on the Wilson website. “Wilson Automotive dealership has sold a new Toyota, Scion or Lexus every half hour for the past 30 years”. (He sells more than 60,000 cars per year).

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In 2015 the group became the first dealer in history to sell 500,000 Toyota/Scion/Lexus vehicles . He donated the 500,000th car to Orangewood Children’s Foundation. Less than two years later Wilson Automotive sold their MILLIONTH automobile.

Wilson has a net worth of $1 billion . (Given the size of his company, it may be even more than that). The Wilson family is active in horse breeding and horse racing.

Calex is named after his children Cameron Wilson, and Alexandra Wilson. Calex was built by Benetti. His previous yacht was a Westport built in 2013. She was sold and is now named VALINOR.

He is also the owner of a Gulfstream G450 private jet , with registration N1DW. The jet was delivered in 2009 and has a list price of US$ 40 million. A G450 aircraft can accommodate 12 passengers.

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Incredible to think that anyone cares about this, seems like you are nobody here unless you have at least a billion. Insane and useless journalism.

Although it looks ugly to me it qualifies as a Super Yacht, so…BINGO! What a great summer of Super Yacht Bingo this is. Sensational! Although you don’t say that about this one.

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CALEX is a 67.0 m Motor Yacht, built in Italy by Benetti and delivered in 2022.

She can accommodate up to 14 guests in 7 staterooms, with 17 crew members. She has a 10.8 m beam.

She was architected by Benetti , who also designed the interior. Benetti created the naval architecture for 387 yachts, and designed the interior of 61 yachts for yachts above 24 metres.

She was designed by Giorgio M. Cassetta , who has designed 43 other superyachts in the BOAT Pro database.

CALEX is in the top 5% by LOA in the world. She is one of 207 motor yachts in the 60-70m size range.

CALEX is currently sailing under the Cayman Islands flag, the 2nd most popular flag state for superyachts with a total of 1408 yachts registered. She is known to be an active superyacht and has most recently been spotted cruising near Italy. For more information regarding CALEX's movements, find out more about BOATPro AIS .

Specifications

  • Name: CALEX
  • Yacht Type: Motor Yacht
  • Yacht Subtype: Displacement
  • Builder: Benetti
  • Naval Architect: Benetti
  • Exterior Designer: Giorgio M. Cassetta
  • Interior Designer: Benetti

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The revolutionary 2022 Benetti superyacht CALEX is a vision of class and opulence. Bespoke in every detail, this 219’ (67m) charter yacht showcases a completely custom design with a magnificent owner’s suite complete with its own private exterior lounge space. In fact, charter yacht CALEX’s sweeping layout won her the award for Best Layout at the 2022 World Yacht Trophies. Her sleek exterior design is courtesy of Giorgio Cassetta, while her award-winning interior was brought to life by a collaboration between Benetti and the owner’s design team.

CALEX’s interior is adorned with a beautiful mix of light and dark shades, white statuary, gleaming marble and stunning ivory-color furnishings giving an overall feeling of serenity. Guests can admire the rare sculptures and treasures picked up along the yacht’s travels. The main salon is designed to be a social space with a huge U-shaped sofa, armchairs, a full bar, pop-up TV and a dedicated dining table. Accessibility has been carefully considered aboard. Guests can effortlessly travel between the many interior decks in the stunning glass elevator. The deck furniture also can be configured depending on requirements. CALEX’s exceptional Benetti craftsmanship and clever use of space are demonstrated throughout the entire yacht, enveloping guests in luxury from deck to deck. 

CALEX welcomes 12 guests in seven warm and modern staterooms. The vast master suite is situated on the upper deck with a clear focus on privacy and relaxation. With a private office, spa-like double bathroom and their own private foredeck, this is the epitome of on-water luxury. This stateroom’s 180-degree views can be admired while in bed, or guests can head through the automatic doors to the completely private open-air hangout. CALEX’s six guest cabins, two VIPs on the main deck, two kings and two convertible twins with Pullmans on the lower deck all offer the same chic marble ensuite bathrooms. CALEX’s clever layout is extremely charter-friendly, with versatile guest accommodations and many different zones for guests to enjoy depending on their mood.

This charter yacht is a dream for those seeking to take advantage of all things alfresco. From the main deck aft and upper deck aft, guests can enjoy meals and entertainment surrounded by unbeatable views. CALEX’s sundeck is second to none, with a dedicated workout and yoga space, a Jacuzzi and plenty of space to recline. Her bridge deck has an outdoor area with a lounge and bar. In our opinion, her best feature is the five-star beach club. For those interested in hanging out waterside in style, this prime real estate invites guests to rejuvenate in the hammam, rehydrate at the bar, watch the game on TV or enjoy the vast array of watersports on offer.

  • Stunning 2022 build by Benetti
  • Exterior design by award winning Giorgio Cassetta
  • Interior by Benetti and the owners team
  • Versatile guest accommodation in seven staterooms
  • Spacious master cabin offering a private deck, stunning views, and sumptuous accommodation
  • Two large VIPs located on the main deck
  • Elevator to all decks – perfect for guests with limited mobility
  • Stunning beach club - complete with a smorgasbord of watersports toys

Charter Details

For a full list of all available amenities & entertainment facilities, or price to hire additional equipment please inquire.

Accommodations

Staterooms 7
Twin Cabins 2
Double Cabins 7
Triple Cabins 2
Convertible Cabins 2

Specifications

Builder Benetti
Length (LOA) 219' 10"
Year 2022
Draft 10' 23"
Beam 34' 9"

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The 12 Most Exciting New Yachts at the Palm Beach International Boat Show

Wrapping up the international boat-show season, this year's pbibs could be a banner event, with the largest gathering of superyachts in its history..

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The Palm Beach International Boat Show Will have the Largest Selection of Superyachts Ever

From the $148-million Feadship Arrow , to a stylish, fish-fighting 37-foot center console from Turkey’s Vicem, the 2023 Palm Beach International Boat Show promises be a boat-lover’s nirvana. The focus this year will be on superyachts for sale, with more than 50 expected. We highlight five of the biggest and best as well as seven global and US premieres of smaller boats for the rest of us.

The action on the West Palm Beach waterfront kicks off Thursday, running through Sunday. Here are 12 newcomers you don’t want to miss.

Feadship ‘Arrow’

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Rumor has it that mega-successful British hedge-fund manager Michael Platt is looking to trade-in his 245-foot Feadship Arrow . The founder of BlueCrest Capital, Europe’s third-biggest fund, took delivery of the yacht in 2020 and now it will make its show debut at PBIBS in search of a buyer. It comes with a jaw-dropping $148 million asking price. Designed by London-based H2 Yacht Design, the Feadship has cabins for 12 guests and a main-deck owner’s suite to die for. Other standout features include a state-of-the-art gym, massive beach club with drop-down side terraces, a stunning top-deck bar and lounge area, massage room, and enough water toys to equip a cruise ship. She’s fast, with twin MTUs delivering a 17.5-knot top speed.

Benetti ‘Alfa’

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With its plumb bow and curving superstructure, the 229-foot Benetti Alfa looks like many contemporary designs these days. But the brokerage yacht’s real innovation lies at the stern, with a split-level beach club that includes an infinity pool (that transforms to a dance floor with a cover) on the deck above, and a full-beam lounge under the pool, with drop-down balconies on each side to increase openness and width. The owner also specified his own deck, with a bedroom, office, gym, massage room, television room, bar and breakfast area—not to mention an 860-sq.-foot sunken forward sundeck.

Benetti ‘Calex’

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Delivered just a year ago to its California owner, the stunning 219-foot Benetti superyacht Calex is making a surprise appearance at the Palm Beach show—to showcase the boatbuilding skills of the Italian shipyard. Built with a steel hull and aluminum superstructure, Calex ‘s sleek, low-slung lines are from the drawing board of designer Giorgio Cassetta. Belowdecks is a seven-cabin layout that can accommodate 14 guests, with the highlight being the massive 1,770-sq-ft owner’s deck. Here, in addition to the master suite, is the owner’s lounge, bar and office, plus a private sundeck with gym, spa and gas fireplace. Word has it that Calex ‘s owner is billionaire Southern California auto dealer David Wilson, whose Wilson Automotive Group boasts 17 dealerships and annual sales of around $2 billion.

Palmer Johnson ‘DB9’

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Named after the classic V12 Aston Martin model, the 9,200-hp, 171-foot DB9 is a speed demon that can blast across the water at 37 mph—or about three times the speed of most yachts its size. The iconic Palmer Johnson, the only one built in England, was first launched back 2010. Its lines from Venice design firm Nuvolari/Lenard make it look fast, even at the dock. In 2019, the new owner upgraded its systems while having its exterior repainted in a metallic Champagne color, with the signature red boot stripe. The boat has three pools, including a 26-foot-long saltwater pool on the foredeck that doubles as the boat’s tender storage when it’s empty. DB9 promises to be one of Palm Beach’s brokerage stars.

Amels ‘Come Together’

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Named after the Beatles song, Come Together is the first Amels Limited Edition 60 that was launched last year. It is distinguished by a geometrically shaped exterior with a metallic hull. The owner of the 197-footer used the yacht for exploring the world, but his plans changed and it’s now on the brokerage market. The yacht has a touch-and-go helipad on the foredeck, a DJ booth, and a large beach club for water sports. On the sundeck is a teppanyaki grill, bar, hot tub and drop-down cinema screen. The interior by Winch Design has a beachy theme, with refined details like leather handrails, brass inlays and appliqué walls. The design firm focused on stones and wood to create beautiful but highly tactile finishes. A patterned, stylized stairwell is Come Together ’s centerpiece.

Princess S72

The Palm Beach International Boat Show Will have the Largest Selection of Superyachts Ever

Fresh from its January debut at the Düsseldorf Boot indoor boat show, the super-stylish S72 from Britain’s Princess Yachts, is making its splashy, in-water debut and key North American premiere at Palm Beach. Designed by the Princess studio, with Pininfarina adding Italian flair, the S72 joins the Princess S Class line-up of S62, S66 and S78 coupe-style fast cruisers. With twin MAN V12 diesels—choose between 1,650-hp or 1,800-hp—this big-windowed cruiser has a top speed of up to 36 knots. Unusual design features include a huge tender garage, expansive power sunroof above the helm, and a spacious flybridge. Princess is also showing the all-new F65, while giving the X80 its first US airing.

Intrepid 51 Panacea

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Florida-based Intrepid Powerboats is unwrapping its biggest, and fastest, center console to date, the new flagship 51 Panacea. Priced at around $2 million, it’s also the most-expensive Intrepid yet. Big brother to the builder’s more cruising-focused 475 Panacea , the new 51-footer is fresh from the keel up, with an all-new, smooth-riding stepped hull, broader beam, and greater deck space. The extra length has also been used to incorporate a second row of four-across seating behind the helm, a big hardtop with wraparound windshield, and an outdoor galley in the cockpit. To escape the sun, there’s also a roomy cabin with side access, a forward V-berth and head with shower. While the base engine package is a quintet of Mercury 450 Racing outboards, the 51 Panacea is also being offered with four Verado 600 V12s.

Horizon PC68

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Power cat specialist Horizon definitely has the power part covered with its brand-new PC68, making its global debut in Palm Beach. With a pair of 850-hp MAN turbo-diesels, Horizon talks about a “cruising” speed, rather than top speed, of 20 knots for the 68 footer. Its fuel capacity of 1,500 gallons, the PC68’s range should be extensive—though Horizon has yet to release that data. Equally impressive is the amount of deck and interior space provided by the 24-foot beam. In each of the hulls is an equal-sized master suite with king-sized bed, along with separate VIP guest cabins with twin beds that slide together to form a king. The upper flybridge deck is also generous with its space, featuring a walkthrough windshield to a Portuguese bridge and open deck area with exceptional views.

Zeelander 5

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After a year-long tease, Dutch builder Zeelander’s Z5 is making global debut at Palm Beach. The still-unapologetically-retro 50-footer carries on where the Z44 left off. Besides an extra four feet of hull, the all-new Z5 features bigger windows in the wheelhouse with new, pencil-thin windshield frames, and an even more voluptuous rear end with a swim platform almost twice the size of the Z44’s. Powered by three Volvo IPS-650s, this new Z5 can hit a top speed of over 40 knots, yet the builder’s focus on noise reduction makes this Zeelander’s quietest boat yet. The longer hull has helped increase the size of the amidships owner’s cabin which now benefits from bigger hull windows.

Vicem 37 CC

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Turkish wooden boat master Vicem is dipping a toe into the fiberglass center-console market with the Vicem 37 CC, making its world debut at the Palm Beach show. So new is the first hull that it won’t actually arrive at the show until the second day, and with no time to officially photograph the finished boat, there are only renderings available. Vicem teamed-up with Turkish designer and passionate angler Murat Iyriboz and Virginia-based DLBA Naval Architects to shape the new 37 CC. In addition to a center console, the 37 will also be offered as an express cruiser. In true Vicem style, the boat will combine elements that are modern and traditional—like teak coaming around the bow and quilted, hand-stitched upholstery. Buyers can choose from dual or triple outboards, with total possible horsepower of 1,000 hp, with the largest motors projected to give a 45-knot top speed.

Numarine 26XP Fast

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Seems American boat owners love to go fast. Which is why Turkish builder Numarine is debuting a U.S.-focused version of its beefy 26XP explorer-style 85-footer at the Palm Beach show, appropriately titled the 26XP Fast. And fast it is, courtesy of a pair of honking 1,800-hp MAN diesels powering the planing hull version of the 26XP. Flat out, the 85-footer does an impressive 31 knots. According to Numarine, the boat is the fastest in its class. That’s a big step up from the standard, full-displacement-hulled 26XP with twin 435-horse MANs. It has a leisurely 13.5-knot top speed but will be drinking a lot less fuel. What hasn’t changed is the 26XP’s headturning Can Yalman exterior design, with that high, vertical bow, quirky-shaped bulwarks, reverse-angle pilothouse windows and stubby foredeck. Plus, its massive 700-square-foot flybridge.

Arksen Adventure 30

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Dubbed the Land Rover of the seas, this new, tough-as-nails Adventure 30 from Britain’s explorer-yacht builder Arksen , is making its U.S. debut. Best known for its world-girding 65- to 85-foot Explorer series, Arksen partnered with Finland’s XO Boats to build this new 30 and its smaller Adventure 28 sibling. While not exactly a Palm Beach-style cruiser, with its exposed, military-grade aluminum hull, enclosed pilothouse, and distinct lack of sun loungers, the boat is a natural for the rugged Pacific Northwest. But it’s not all basics. Teak covers the decks. There is leather on the steering wheel and a comfortable V-berth in the cabin. Offered with either a single 350-hp outboard, or twin 250s, top speed is more than 45 knots, and with fuel in the tanks the range is 230 miles at 25 knots.

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The Calex, the yacht of the future that has arrived at the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife

The Calex, the yacht of the future that has arrived at the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife

David Wilson bought a Toyota dealership in the United States in 1985. According to specialized publications, his company has been selling a car every half hour for 30 years. He owns the Calex, the megayacht that is in the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife which cost him 90 million euros and which grew in his mind as a tribute to his children.

67 meters in length, with a steel hull and an aluminum superstructure are necessary to house a spacious suite with private office and two automatic sliding doors that open to an exclusive living room furnished with chaise longues armchairs, tables and a original fireplace Of gas. In addition, two spacious VIP cabins and four guest rooms (capable of accommodating a total of 14 people) join the quarters for the 17 crew members.

According to amuraworld it is in the engine room, respectful with the environment, where one of the main differences of the Calex with other boats of this type is found: “It has TIER regulations III (referring to the reduction of soot particles, smog and other dangerous pollutants from engine exhaust pipes) as it is equipped with an exhaust gas purification system for both propulsion and generation equipment” .

The Calex name is due to the fact that it is made up of the names of Wilson’s two children, Cameron and Alexandra, and its annual maintenance has an estimated cost of between 5 and 10 million dollars.

Benetti launches 67m custom superyacht Calex! 🇮🇹 The Benetti superyacht Calex was launched in Livorno, Italy yesterday, with her delivery planned for this spring. The yacht features a private owner’s deck on the upper deck, with 160m2 of private space dedicated to the owner, pic.twitter.com/R3slPKOQHU — Yacht Informer (@yachtinformer) February 11, 2022

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To be represented by Premium Yachts, Ferretti Yachts and Riva , two prestigious brands of the Ferretti Group, will be present at the Moscow International Boat Show 2013, displaying motor yacht Ferretti 530 as well as Riva Iseo yacht tender.

Luxury motor yacht Ferretti 530

Luxury motor yacht Ferretti 530

Luxury yacht Ferretti 530 was very keen to undertake in collaboration once again with AYT – Advanced Yacht Technology, Ferretti Group Engineering Division and Studio Zuccon International Project . The compact dimensions, 16 meters long and almost 5 meters wide, allow the 530 yacht to deliver grand Italian luxury and cruising immersed in such comfort until now unheard of in a yacht of this size.

Ferretti 530 yacht boasts three revolutionary innovations: the full beam master cabin with chaise longue and two large open view windows that make it a real suite at sea level bathed in light, tones and the natural essences of teak. Moving the galley from the center to the aft section creates a unique open space that includes the saloon, galley, cocktail bar and the dining area, the cockpit area continues thanks to the tilting window. The roll bar free sky lounge and the spoiler allow the 530 a sporty appearance combined with elegantly formal lines.

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Ferretti 530 Yacht - Interior

Riva , the iconic Ferretti Group brand, presented a new model at the historical Lake d’Iseo shipyards in July 2011. Featuring elegance and ease of transportation as its distinctive characteristics, Iseo superyacht tender , a 27 foot runabout, is destined to become a must-have for those who love cruising on both lakes and the sea, and, most importantly, design enthusiasts. It is also perfect for anyone wishing to enhance their yacht with an exclusive tender that will never go unnoticed.

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Riva Iseo superyacht tender

Due to its ease of manoeuvrability and size, Iseo yacht tender is also ideal as a tender for large yachts. Innovative and elegant, it can also guarantee comfort in bad weather conditions. Besides the electrohydraulic bimini top, it was also designed with a waterproof, automobile-style soft top which protects those on board against water and the wind during cruising.

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Pastor Doug Wilson of Christ Church in Moscow, Idaho, spoke about Christian nationalism, the satanic ambitions of America's 'current rulers,' and the ultimate hope of the Gospel with Tucker Carlson.

Pastor Doug Wilson said during a recent interview with Tucker Carlson that there are no political solutions to America's problems, and that the Gospel is the only hope for the U.S. and any other nation.

Wilson, who pastors Christ Church in Moscow, Idaho, also maintained that many of America's current rulers have satanic ambitions to be like God, and that prominent Evangelicals like Russell Moore and David French are serving as tools of the radical Left because they care too much about placating the cultural elite.

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During a one-hour conversation that aired Monday on Carlson's online platform, the two opened their discussion by addressing the cultural firestorm over so-called "Christian nationalism," which the former Fox News host asked him to define.

Wilson observed how progressive secularists are broadening the definition of Christian nationalism to encompass even those who simply believe their rights come from God, which he noted is a label that would apply to Thomas Jefferson. He remembered that Politico journalist Heidi Przybyla defined the term earlier this year as anyone who believes "that our rights as Americans, as all human beings, don't come from any earthly authority."

Wilson, who recently penned Mere Christendom: The Case for Bringing Christianity Back into Modern Culture , traced the uproar over Christian nationalism to the same attitude that has prevailed since the days when Christians in Rome were thrown to the lions for affirming the exclusive claims of Christ by refusing to confess Caesar as Lord.

America's current rulers "don't believe in God," they believe in the devil, Wilson claimed, adding that they exhibit Satan's same ambition to assume God-like power, which was the temptation he offered in the Garden of Eden.

"If there is no God above the state, the state is god. The state becomes god, and it assumes the prerogatives of deity," Wilson explained, noting how government authorities increasingly surveil their own citizens in an apparent desire to assert total control.

"They want to control absolutely everything, every keystroke," he continued. "They want to control everything because they're aspiring to deity. The reason they're aspiring to deity is because they don't recognize any god above them."

For Wilson, a Christian nationalist is someone who, like the Christians in Rome, is unafraid to answer the question of whose god in the pantheon is supreme.

"The Christian nationalist is the one who's willing to answer that question, and speaking into the microphone: the true God, the living God, the one who exists," he said.

Wilson also characterized a Christian nationalist as someone who rejects both tribalism and globalism, and believes that a nation's structure and laws — which are, by definition, "imposed morality" — should "conform to the things that God wants and not the things that man wants."

As the Christian beliefs that once dominated American culture break down under secularism and the influx of immigrants with varied religious assumptions, Wilson warned that the long-standing American system, which was sustainable under "a shared moral consensus," threatens to devolve into "anarchy and disruption."

He also discerned there is no political road to restoring a system based on Christian presuppositions in a nation that is no longer Christian, and that because America is suffering from a disease that is both "radical" and "spiritual," there can only be a spiritual remedy.

"Basically, we're in such a mess that there is no political solution, alright? We're beyond hope. There is no political solution. The next election, however happy it might make us for 10 minutes, is not going to fix everything," he continued.

Returning America to a Christian worldview is a responsibility that falls on preachers "who will stop being ashamed of the name of Jesus, and preach the Gospel as though it's supposed to spread out into the streets after the service," he said.

Wilson said America must repent of the arrogance that manifests as "the radical disease of secularism," the central sin of which he claimed is the idea "that we can establish agnosticism or atheism as the official faith of the country and govern ourselves decently without reference to God."

"That is radically false," he said.

As for America's "grand secular experiment," Wilson noted that it has failed so utterly that it has reached "a point where they don't know what a girl is."

While acknowledging his belief that there "is no political hope," the pastor said "that doesn't mean that there's no hope." He pointed to other dark periods in history when the Gospel turned the tide, such as the Protestant Reformation or the revival that transformed 18th century England with the preaching of George Whitefield and the Wesleys.

Wilson said he is hopeful that increasing numbers of Christians have been "awakened" to the serious state of things in recent years, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic, during which many pastors "flaked" when faced with government edicts shutting their churches down.

Wilson's own church made national headlines when three parishioners were arrested during an outdoor psalm sing protest outside Moscow City Hall in September 2020. They were cuffed and taken to county jail for allegedly not adequately distancing themselves on the small yellow dots authorities placed on the ground for them as guidance. The three sued the city and received a $300,000 settlement last summer.

Carlson later brought up Russell Moore and David French, noting that they seemingly "go out of their way" to attack Wilson, to which he replied by claiming that they and Christians like them are allowing themselves to be used by their secularist enemies.

"What they want to do is they want to operate in the secular republic, and they want a place at the table; they want to be treated with respect," he said. "And in return, they say, 'We will treat all opposing views with respect, and what we ask is you treat us with respect, and we would like a place at the table, please.'"

"I don't have any illusions about this. When we're all rounded up and taken off in cattle cars to the camps, David French and Russell Moore are going to be in the next car over there," Wilson said, to which Carlson added, "I think they'll be guarding you."

Wilson concluded the interview by explaining the optimism he draws from his postmillennial eschatology, which he said teaches Christ's ultimate triumph over the kingdom of this world.

Acknowledging how many individual Christians grow discouraged, observing with their limited perspective what appears to be a losing battle, he likened them to a soldier on D-Day who feels hopelessly trapped in a sand dune under heavy enemy fire, unaware of the larger victory taking place around him.

"He could be mightily discouraged because of his position, while at the same moment, General Eisenhower is looking at the map with satisfaction," Wilson said.

"So we have great hope that the Gospel in its potency is going to be proclaimed and is going to take root and flourish," Wilson added. "So, we might lose our lives. You know, you can lose your life in a winning battle, right? A soldier on the winning side can lose in his little segment. But that's all right, because Christ is Lord."

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