Maritimo arrived at this year's Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) with a presence that made a clear statement about the Australian builder's place in the global luxury motor yacht market.
Located at FG Dock's new display area, the stand featured three headline models: the M75 Flybridge Motor Yacht, the M60 Flybridge Motor Yacht, and the S55 Sedan Motor Yacht. Each vessel reflects the qualities Maritimo has built its reputation on: endurance, craftsmanship, and the capacity to handle serious ocean passages in comfort and style.
Keith Teynor, Managing Partner of Maritimo Americas, captured what the show represents for the brand. "FLIBS gives us the opportunity to showcase the quality of Australian yacht building on one of the world's biggest stages," he said. "Every yacht here is a statement of confidence, adventure, and pride of ownership."
At the top of the line-up, the M75 Flybridge Motor Yacht draws on decades of long-range design experience to deliver the pinnacle of offshore luxury. The M60 Flybridge Motor Yacht pairs efficiency with genuinely liveable spaces, showing that a smaller footprint need not mean compromise, while the S55 Sedan Motor Yacht offers open-plan comfort well suited to harbour cruising and coastal passages alike. Together, the three models present a coherent argument for Maritimo's philosophy: engineering integrity, efficient hull design, and thoughtfully appointed interiors. For New Zealand and Pacific owners who value self-sufficiency and long-range capability, these attributes carry particular weight.
Beyond the show floor, Maritimo also shared a look at what is coming next. Exclusive details were revealed of the forthcoming M50 Flybridge Motor Yacht, due to make its global debut at the Palm Beach International Boat Show in March 2026. Aimed at the mid-range sector, the M50 is set to combine innovative layout solutions and long-range capability with the refined proportions and classic lines the brand is known for.
Maritimo's presence in Fort Lauderdale carried a civic dimension as well. Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate attended the show, marking the Sister City connection between Fort Lauderdale and Australia's Gold Coast. "Maritimo showcases the incredible craftsmanship coming out of our region," he said. "Seeing that flag flying here makes me proud to be a Gold Coaster, and sends a clear message that we're open for business."
