Boardwalk V: Feadship’s 76.5m Floating Resort Steals the Palm Beach Spotlight

The Palm Beach International Boat Show returned to downtown West Palm Beach in March 2026 with more than $1 billion of yachts and marine equipment lining Flagler Drive. Among the procession of large motoryachts, Feadship’s 76.5‑metre Boardwalk V emerged as a focal point: the second‑largest yacht on display and an exemplar of contemporary custom yachting that marries Dutch naval engineering with American‑styled interiors.

Design and construction

Built by Feadship (Royal Van Lent, hull 707) and delivered in April 2021, Boardwalk V features naval architecture and exterior styling by De Voogt Naval Architects with interiors by Amy Halffman Designs. The yacht’s steel hull, aluminium superstructure and teak decks produce a clean, horizontal silhouette punctuated by expansive glazing. At roughly 1,848 GT, the vessel’s volume is substantial for a 76.5‑metre custom motor yacht.

Layout and onboard amenities

Boardwalk V is configured for multi‑generational use and privacy: 14 guests are accommodated across seven suites with the owner’s apartment forward on the main deck, VIP and convertible accommodation on the bridge deck, and four guest suites on the lower deck. A dedicated elevator links guest decks and separate crew quarters allow discreet service from 22 crew housed in 11 cabins.

The leisure programme reads like a compact resort. The sundeck hosts a mosaic‑tiled pool (6 m × 2.7 m) with an integrated hot tub, sunpads and lounges; an elevated observation deck offers panoramic views; and a certified helipad on the sundeck facilitates helicopter transfers. The lower‑deck aft is devoted to a beach and fitness club with a dive locker, watersports storage and spa treatment room, while a wine cellar, six sit‑down bars distributed across social spaces and private balconies off the principal cabin underscore the yacht’s hospitality credentials.

Performance and technical brief

Propulsion is provided by twin MTU 16V 4000 M63L diesels (3,046 hp each) with shaft drives and stabilisers. The De Voogt hull is optimised for an 18–19 knot top speed and an efficient cruising speed of 13–15 knots. Boardwalk V’s published range is approximately 5,000 nautical miles at 12 knots, supported by an estimated fuel capacity of about 153,000 litres — figures that place her firmly in trans‑oceanic territory.

Market positioning and ownership

Commissioned by American hospitality magnate Tilman Fertitta and named in homage to the Kemah Boardwalk in Texas, Boardwalk V remained in private use until entering the brokerage market in 2025. In March 2026 Boat International reported a €16 million reduction in the asking price to €149 million; Y.CO confirms the same figure and lists the yacht as berthed in Fort Lauderdale. The current marketing notes the vessel is not offered for sale or charter to U.S. residents while in U.S. waters, and the yacht is not available for charter.

Why Boardwalk V mattered at PBIBS 2026

As the second‑largest yacht at the show, Boardwalk V illustrated a broader trend identified by organisers: growing demand for premium, experience‑driven yachting. Andrew Doole of Informa Markets characterised the event as evidence of rising appetite for high‑end marine leisure and positioned Palm Beach as an increasingly important hub for buyers and enthusiasts. Boardwalk V’s blend of wellness, entertainment and long‑range capability offered a concrete example of what today’s buyers are seeking — a yacht that successfully balances family‑friendly programming with serious seagoing performance.

Key highlights

• Length overall: 76.5 m (251 ft); gross tonnage: ≈1,848 GT.
• Builder: Feadship (Royal Van Lent); delivery: April 2021 (hull 707).
• Naval architecture/exterior: De Voogt Naval Architects; interiors: Amy Halffman Designs.
• Guests/cabins: 14 guests in 7 cabins; crew: 22 in 11 cabins.
• Range: ≈5,000 nm at 12 knots; fuel capacity ≈153,000 litres.
• Leisure features: 6 m mosaic pool with hot tub, beach & fitness club, spa, gym, 120‑bottle wine cellar and six sit‑down bars.
• Helipad(s): YachtBuyer notes two helipads and a dive centre; other sources record one helipad — a helicopter facility is a prominent feature of the yacht.
• Market note: Reported asking price €149 million after a €16 million reduction (March 2026); berthed in Fort Lauderdale.

Boardwalk V’s presence at PBIBS 2026 offered a rare, close‑up view of a modern Feadship pedigree tailored to large‑scale hospitality afloat. For owners and brokers convening in Palm Beach, she was a reminder that contemporary superyacht design increasingly privileges wellness, versatility and long‑range independence alongside unmistakable style.

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