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YOU CAN SEE THIS 154-FOOT, LOCALLY OWNED SHIP AT MIAMI YACHT SHOW. IT HELPS THE ECONOMY.

Posted 02-13-2020
Economy
Florida Boat Show

Local tech executive Michael Saylor’s 154-foot luxury motor yacht is called USHER.

No, the name has nothing to do with the R&B singer — though the vessel’s Polynesian and Art Deco interior does give it flair.

For Glen Allen, who oversees Saylor’s boats — yes, he owns several — the story of USHER and the other megayachts at this year’s Miami Yacht Show is not another wealthy Miami-area resident with a large ship.

Rather, it’s the story of how these ships comprise an essential part of the Miami-area economy. And USHER, the largest locally owned boat in this year’s show, which opens Thursday, is a textbook example, he says.

USHER was commissioned in 2007 by Seattle-based Delta Marine — “one of the last quality American large yacht builders left in the U.S.,” Allen says. Its first owner, Jerry Herbst, had built up a series of gas stations and casinos under the Terrible Herbst brand , and decided to christen it “Mr. Terrible.”

Its eventual fate in Herbst’s hands was indeed unfortunate. Herbst was forced to sell the vessel in 2009 shortly after his company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as the global financial crisis hit. The ship went without a new owner until 2013, when Saylor purchased it after catching sight of it at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. The biggest reason for the purchase was also the simplest, Allen says: With just a 7 1/2-foot draft, it would fit in the dock behind Saylor’s Miami Beach residence on Indian Creek. The name USHER comes from the name of a software product sold by Saylor’s company, MicroStrategy.

The vessel’s cruisings over the years have taken it up to the Washington, D.C., area, where MicroStrategy is based, as well as to the Caribbean, the Bahamas, and New England. Saylor entertains corporate clients in addition to friends and family, Allen says. It also plays host to scientific research projects as part of the The International SeaKeepers Society.

Given the multi-hour effort it takes to get the boat out of Indian Creek and into open water, the yacht show will represent one of the rare occasions where a local can catch a glimpse of the vessel up close.

Allen says the boat should not just be viewed as a local attraction — its impact is much wider.

“We’re supporting the local economy through vendors that service the yacht,” he said. “It really is a commerce-producing platform for the local economy.”

These vessels also create or support jobs; in USHER’s case, 12 directly, Allen says. And when one considers how many boats like USHER are docked in the Miami area, Allen says, it becomes clear how these yachts perform a vital function in the local economy.

“I’ve heard people say, ‘Well, there’s that big rich guy with that big fancy yacht — why spend so much money on that?’ They don’t realize how much goes into that boat, and goes to support the local economy.”

According to Informa, the 32,000 visitors expected at the five-day yacht show will have a statewide economic impact of $486 million, including 3,576 jobs supported. In 2018, total estimated sales by Florida companies during the show reached $252.6 million; Miami-Dade companies contributed more than $64.9 million in estimated sales of marine products. In 2018, the total excise and sales taxes generated within Florida from the show came to an estimated $31.8 million.

The Miami Yacht Show is being held concurrently with the Miami International Boat Show, which features a wider variety of boat products geared toward more mainstream buyers. Together, the two shows will feature more than 2,000 boats on display, representing the largest marine showcase in the world.

Vessels featured at this year’s yacht show include:

The U.S. debut of SilverYachts’ 278-foot BOLD
The world debut of Hatteras Yacht’s GT65 (65 feet)
The world debut of Monte Carlo Yachts’ MCY 70 Skylounge (70 feet), the first model of the new MCY Collection

Azimut Yachts will also showcase 18 yachts, including three U.S. debuts: The Azimut 78 (78 feet), Azimut S8 (80 feet), and Azimut Grande 32 Metri (105 feet). The show will also serve as the world premier of the Azimut Verve 47 (47 feet).

Meanwhile, the boat show will feature:

The Scarab 285 ID from Benteau, billed as the largest recreation jet boat on the market, topping out at 54 miles-per-hour and zooming from 0 to 30 miles per hour in less than five seconds.
Lexus’ LY 650, a 65-foot yacht from the luxury carmaker.
The world debut of Nautitech’s 47 Power Cat catamaran, which reaches a top speed of 25 miles per hour thanks to two Volvo 300hp engines.

Article Author: Rob Wile

Article URL: https://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/article240191322.html

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Behold “Usher,” the 154-Foot Luxurious Yacht From the Entourage Movie

June 5, 2015

From the creation of Delta Design Group, the 154ft custom motor yacht “Usher” is not only available to rent for $200,000 per week, but also makes an appearance in the recent Entourage movie

The star of the new movie Entourage, the mega-luxurious yacht Usher is currently available for rent by the week via Fleet Miami. Perfect for charter cruises in New England, New York and Florida, she is a high-performance vessel with contemporary styling. Usher’s sophisticated exterior design and engineering are the credit of Delta Design Group, with the interior designed by Juan-Carlos Espinosa.

Super yacht Usher is built entirely of composite materials and carbon fibre to ensure a lightweight yacht that is strong, durable and performs to its expectations. Her semi-displacement hull and shallow draft make it possible for her to travel with both mobility and speed and thus to reach the destinations others can not. Usher features an ultra-modern stabilization system which reduces roll motion effect and results in a smoother more enjoyable cruising experience. At anchor stabilizers can work at zero speed to increase onboard comfort at anchor and on rough waters. The fusion of outstanding performance and luxury, Usher offers a cruising speed of 20 knots, a maximum speed of 23 knots and a range of 2700nm from her 55965litre fuel tanks.

Usher’s sumptuous interiors induce a sense of leisure and relaxation. The vessel may accommodate up to 12 guests in 5 staterooms, including a master suite, 4 double cabins, 2 pullman beds. She is also capable of carrying up to 10 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.

Bamboo, woven woods, leather hides and textured fabrics are integrated into the interior to create the ambiance of transcendent simplicity. The comfortable furniture collections feature a heavy use of hardwoods and rattan.

Usher is so much more than just a vessel. It’s the eye candy and the hub of pleasant experience. She has a fishing cockpit on the main deck with a live bait tank and rod locker. Or, guests may prefer to witness the underwater life with Usher’s personal PADI dive instructor and six full sets of dive gear on board. Both 56′ Hampton (chase) and 20′ Novurania LX600 Custom can take the guests of the yacht anywhere they want and a unique hydraulic swim ladder will make sure you enter and exit the water with ease.

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Does Usher Own A Yacht In Miami?

The Usher, a sleek 154-square-foot superyacht owned by local tech executive Michael Saylor, is currently docked at the Epic Marina in downtown Miami. The yacht, which was featured during a party scene in the Entourage movie, is perfect for charter cruises in New England and is perfect for hosting the party. The yacht, which measures 46 meters, was used for scenes shot in Miami’s Bill Baggs State Park in Key Biscayne, known for its resemblance to Mediterranean charter.

Saylor bought the luxury yacht as the crown jewel in a new company called Fleet Miami, positioning it as a private retreat on the water. The yacht boasts vast outdoor spaces, an exquisite beach club, and an unrivalled Miami experience. The yacht’s top speed of 24 knots makes it an ideal choice for entertaining friends and family.

One of the most famous luxury yachts in Miami is the LAZZARA, another 154-foot beauty owned by Grammy-winning artist Usher. The yacht is open, light, and airy, with many rooms on board functioning as works of art themselves. Five spacious tech-savvy cabins, complete with iPads, are available for charter for 200,000 a week.

The USHER is a 47-meter luxury motor super yacht available for charter in Miami and the Bahamas. Built in 2007, the yacht was delivered by Delta Marine from the United States, who delivered the superyacht in 2007. The yacht can accommodate up to 12 guests in 5 cabins (1 Master, 5 Double).

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Debbie Green

I am a school teacher who was bitten by the travel bug many decades ago. My husband Billy has come along for the ride and now shares my dream to travel the world with our three children.The kids Pollyanna, 13, Cooper, 12 and Tommy 9 are in love with plane trips (thank goodness) and discovering new places, experiences and of course Disneyland.