The Megayachts USA 11 (2010)

• A view forward into the design of the private yachts of tomorrow
• 18 of the year's most exquisite new yachts
• Vajoliroja – Johhny Depp's private retreat
• 30 pages of new yachts on the horizon
• A private tour through the year’s most spectacular launches

Now in it's 11th year, The Megayachts USA is renowned the world over as the only annual publication dedicated to the North American luxury yachting world. Celebrating all that makes this industry truly distinctive, this edition showcases 18 of the year's most exquisite new yachts and encapsulates the very latest in design and build trends and cruising destinations.

From the beautiful yawl Bequia, which at 90 feet is the largest vessel to emerge from Maine's distinguished Brooklin Boat Yard, to the 257 Lurssen motor yacht, Madsummer, the scope of megayachts within these pages is testament to the new trends in cutting edge design, styling, and construction methods. Global cruising is the raison d'etre of several of our showcase yachts including the extraordinary Silver Cloud, which has been build on the revolutionary SWATH hull design platform. The private retreat of actor Johnny Depp and his family, the 156ft Vajoliroja boasts the most sumptuous and creative interior we've ever presented.

The interior of the 164ft Man Of Steel is another creative masterpiece, incorporating staterooms with so many amenities, one might never need to leave. American custom builder Burger has two yachts that made our selection this year - the voluminous 101ft fantail cruiser Sycara IV. The breadth of these two vessels alone are proof of this Wisconsin based builder's prowess at yacht construction.

As ever this edition features the highly anticipated New Projects section, which presents an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at some of the most exciting designs on the boards of the industry's leading designers, naval architects, and yacht builders. Spanning 30 pages, the new yachts on the horizon for launch in the next few years indicate that there are indeed exciting trends to come. This year our listing of the largest yachts in the world has expanded to include 150 vessels over 204 feet - truly astonishing proof that the superyacht industry has grown exponentially.

Glossy pages and phenomenal photography, coupled with authoritative writing, to capture the true essence of these magnificent vessels and take readers of The Megayachts USA on a private tour through the year’s most spectacular launches, many of which will not appear in any other publication in the world. Dedicated to yachts that are built, owned, or designed by North Americans, the 11th annual Megayachts USA is a must-have addition to your onboard library.

Yachts featured in this book: • AlumerciaA • Anjilis • Archimedes • Bequia • Casino Royale • Emelina • Etheral • Harle• King Baby • Madsummer • Man of Steel • Marama • Ocean Pearl • Salperton IV • Silver Cloud • Splash • Sycara IV • To-Kalon • Vajoliroja • Westport 40m