With 165 miles of inland waterways, 100+ marinas, and more than 50,000 boats navigating through its canals, this city lives and breathes boating and yachting. It’s a place where luxury and adventure are celebrated and where every day brings a new reason to untie the lines and set a course toward something extraordinary. From buying and selling, chartering, refitting, or embarking on the adventure of a lifetime, Fort Lauderdale offers more than access to water; it offers access to a lifestyle. 

And there’s no better way to experience it than aboard the ECLIPSE 505 Shadow. 

Nicknamed the Venice of America, Fort Lauderdale’s network of canals all navigate to Port Everglades- which inlets to the Atlantic and the nearby Bahamas- making it one of the most dynamic boating hubs in the world. The city’s skyline is dotted with shipyards, yacht clubs, and waterfront restaurants — all part of a marine culture that runs generations deep. 

Fort Lauderdale’s story is written in its waterways. Its canal system, once built for flood control, became a natural playground for boaters and builders alike. Being so close to the Gulfstream has advantages like its proximity to world class offshore fishing; and the mangrove habitats are home to an incredible inshore fishery as well. Having a deep water port, made Fort Lauderdale an economy of its own. By the mid-century, marinas and shipyards lined the coast, fueling a marine culture rooted in craftsmanship and adventure. Today, Fort Lauderdale remains the Yachting Capital of the World — a city whose identity is forever tied to the sea. 

From Pier Sixty-Six to Bahia Mar, every dock feels alive, especially during the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), when the world’s most celebrated yachts gather to showcase innovation, craftsmanship, and design. It’s the heartbeat of the industry — and the perfect stage for the 505 Shadow. 

Begin your day docked along the quiet canals near Las Olas Boulevard. The ECLIPSE 505 Shadow’s triple 600 HP Mercury outboards and deep-V hull respond effortlessly, turning every throttle push into smooth acceleration. 

Cruise by Millionaires Row, then exit toward the inlet for open water. Within minutes, you’ll arrive in the Atlantic — blue, endless, and inviting. The ocean water right out front is crystal clear, and full of life. Hop in with your Seabobs, or fire up the Brownie and go for a dive. Being able to easily access the water from the aft end of your 505 Shadow makes offshore enjoyment a breeze. With the 505’s speed and stability, destinations like Bimini are just a short boat ride away. 

As the day warms, Fort Lauderdale comes alive. The hum of engines collide with friendly chatter from dockside patios, and the air feels charged with the rhythm of the boat show. Pull into Coconuts or Boatyard for a waterside lunch, where you’re just as likely to see brokers talking deals while overhear captains trading stories from tournaments past. 

From there, you’re only steps away from the show — rows of center consoles, superyachts, and tenders all competing for attention. Yet, even among giants, the ECLIPSE 505 Shadow stands apart — sleek, athletic, and effortlessly composed, a modern expression of performance and design meant for this exact environment. 

When the sun sets, the city takes on a golden calm. The lights of waterfront homes flicker across the canals, and the 505 Shadow’s open cockpit becomes your front-row seat to the best view in town. Open the aft doors, let the breeze roll through, and watch as the reflections ripple across the water. 

Dinner at 15th Street Fisheries or cocktails aboard — either way, it’s an evening that feels unmistakably Fort Lauderdale. The kind of night that reminds you why you chose a yacht designed for connection — between land and sea, motion and stillness, sophistication and freedom. 

Fort Lauderdale isn’t just the backdrop to the ECLIPSE 505 Shadow — it’s her natural environment. A city built for those who live by the tides, where the line between journey and destination disappears. 

This season, as the world’s finest yachts gather for FLIBS, experience Fort Lauderdale the way it’s meant to be — from the water, at the helm of a yacht built to perform, impress, and inspire. 

Experience the ECLIPSE 505 Shadow. 
📞 Call an ECLIPSE Product Specialist at 561-448-8500 to schedule your private showing.