This year's compendium includes twenty-one yachts that meet or exceed our exceptionally high criteria of what designates the best of the best. A wide spectrum of styles are showcased here, all longer than 85ft - and all proudly American-orientated. Whether American built, owned, or designed, the yachts included in this superbly photographed edition show not only that this nation is a major player in the yachting world, but is a trend-setter in the megayacht world. In addition to 150 pages of tours through the interiors and exteriors of these privately owned yachts, the Destination section transports readers to the helm of Christina O on her maidern re-voyage in the Greek Isles and to the grandeur of the Pacific Northwest on a cruise from Seattle, Washington to Desolation Sound.Yachts featured in this book: Anson Bell; Aphrodite •Bella Dawn; Bendycta; Condalora; Excellence III; Genesis 153; Katharine; Lady Grace Marie; Lady M; Missy B Newcastle Explorer; Patti Lou; Paraffin; Perseus; Rejoyce; Sinbad; Stupendous; Surprise; The Boss; Thunderball.