The Lomac GranTurismo 14 is a superyacht tender

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Self-Driving With AI

Several years ago, I rode on a Boston Whaler 330 Outrage fitted with Mercury Marine's Advanced Pilot Assist and Raymarine's DockSense systems . As we approached the boat's slip, the preproduction system used cameras, AI and the outboard engines to maintain a 3-foot safety buffer.

At the 2022 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, I saw these ideas meld in Avikus' prototype NeuBoat autonomous operations system .

Ready or not, autonomous technology is coming.

Supersize RIB

The Lomac GranTurismo 14 is a superyacht tender that can double as a capable day cruiser. Federico Fiorentino penned this flagship RIB, and the design team used computer modeling to yield a high-performance hull form that's efficient at all speeds. The twin-shell hull is built from aramid fibers and vinylester resin using a vacuum-infusion process, and it's finished with neopentyl gelcoat. The RIB carries generous bow and stern sun pads and a cockpit table, as well as a belowdecks space that includes a dinette and an enclosed head.

Charter The World

Charter yachts are headed to New England, Scotland, Norway, Croatia, Greece and more.

The West Mediterranean remains by far the most popular destination in the world for summertime crewed yacht charters, and plenty of bookings take place in the Bahamas as well. For summer 2024, charter clients also have options in New England, Scotland, Norway and Croatia-including at least one yacht being offered for the first time.