Monaco Recap, Amadea Auction, Sea-Doo Safety, FLIBS 2025 Preview | Yachting Unplugged
Oct 20, 11:49 PM
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Breaking news from the bow and beyond. 🚨
Hosts Kim Sweers (The Boat Boss, FB Marine Group) and Rick Thomas dive into this month’s biggest headlines — from European show insights and new mega-yacht launches to a high-profile legal battle making waves across the luxury world.
Top Stories & Highlights
- WhatsApp founder Jan Koum vs. designer Rémi Tessier: a $200 million dispute over inflated fees and undisclosed commissions — raising new questions about transparency in ultra-luxury yacht and property design
- Monaco Yacht Show recap: €750 tickets, exclusive dock access, and whether the show’s prestige still justifies the price
- New builds: Royal Huisman’s 70 m YN 258 and ISA/Palumbo’s first 100 m “grand coup of the sea” — major milestones for both yards
- Lürssen’s Amadea: sold at auction in San Diego under a Cayman flag, but still facing international legal challenges
- Historic revival: Delta’s 1929 riveted-steel classic returns to life with modern tech and craftsmanship
- Movers & Shakers: MarineMax leadership updates (Chuck Cashman to SVP Global Yacht Sales) and HMY named Florida dealer for MJM Yachts
- U.S. Coast Guard alert: Sea-Doo Switch capsizings spark national safety warning
- Tech that saves: Garmin MOB system automatically marks man-overboard locations and kills engines for instant response
- IBEX innovation awards: 112 entries, 12 winners — proof that safety and technology are driving the next wave
- NMMA recognized: National Safe Boating Award for leadership in education and on-water safety
FLIBS 2025 — What to Know
📍 Fort Lauderdale (Oct 29 – Nov 2) across seven locations including Pier 66 and Las Olas Marina
🎟️ Tickets online only at flibs.com
— use code BoatBoss10 for 10% off General Admission
đź’° Bonus Tip: Yacht purchases with 51% business use may qualify for 100% bonus depreciation before year-end (U.S.).
Connect with the Hosts
Kim Sweers “The Boat Boss” – Managing Partner, FB Marine Group: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boatboss/
Rick Thomas – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-thomas-51909821/
🎙️ Yachting Unplugged – The Industry’s News Desk
#YachtingNews #MonacoYachtShow #FLIBS #Superyachts #BoatShow #MarineIndustry #BoatingSafety #Garmin #SeaDooSwitch #Amadea #WhatsApp
Hosts Kim Sweers (The Boat Boss, FB Marine Group) and Rick Thomas dive into this month’s biggest headlines — from European show insights and new mega-yacht launches to a high-profile legal battle making waves across the luxury world.
Top Stories & Highlights
- WhatsApp founder Jan Koum vs. designer Rémi Tessier: a $200 million dispute over inflated fees and undisclosed commissions — raising new questions about transparency in ultra-luxury yacht and property design
- Monaco Yacht Show recap: €750 tickets, exclusive dock access, and whether the show’s prestige still justifies the price
- New builds: Royal Huisman’s 70 m YN 258 and ISA/Palumbo’s first 100 m “grand coup of the sea” — major milestones for both yards
- Lürssen’s Amadea: sold at auction in San Diego under a Cayman flag, but still facing international legal challenges
- Historic revival: Delta’s 1929 riveted-steel classic returns to life with modern tech and craftsmanship
- Movers & Shakers: MarineMax leadership updates (Chuck Cashman to SVP Global Yacht Sales) and HMY named Florida dealer for MJM Yachts
- U.S. Coast Guard alert: Sea-Doo Switch capsizings spark national safety warning
- Tech that saves: Garmin MOB system automatically marks man-overboard locations and kills engines for instant response
- IBEX innovation awards: 112 entries, 12 winners — proof that safety and technology are driving the next wave
- NMMA recognized: National Safe Boating Award for leadership in education and on-water safety
FLIBS 2025 — What to Know
📍 Fort Lauderdale (Oct 29 – Nov 2) across seven locations including Pier 66 and Las Olas Marina
🎟️ Tickets online only at flibs.com
— use code BoatBoss10 for 10% off General Admission
đź’° Bonus Tip: Yacht purchases with 51% business use may qualify for 100% bonus depreciation before year-end (U.S.).
Connect with the Hosts
Kim Sweers “The Boat Boss” – Managing Partner, FB Marine Group: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boatboss/
Rick Thomas – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-thomas-51909821/
🎙️ Yachting Unplugged – The Industry’s News Desk
#YachtingNews #MonacoYachtShow #FLIBS #Superyachts #BoatShow #MarineIndustry #BoatingSafety #Garmin #SeaDooSwitch #Amadea #WhatsApp