Megayachts

Limitless (a boat on the poster) was parked next to my boat last winter, it is a truly beautiful boat. his personal jet has the same color scheme. he uses it all of the time, good to see.

 

What is the shadow behind the Platinum?

 

Thinking the same thing.

 

Yeah.. I'd think it'd be pretty easy to keep a 500ft floating hotel a secret.

 

Quite possible, I guess. Also could be a case of hiding in plain sight amongst even larger projects.

 

it is astonishing to see the new launches and the increasing size of these super yachts. i see them come in right by my house regularly but tha largest to date has been "bodecia" and she is 238'. i also saw her take on over 16k gallons of fuel!!! i cannot imagine what kind of wealth it takes to own these 300-500 foot new launches?!

there is seemingly too much wealth out there as indicated by the increase in new mega/super yacht orders. you can almost track the list of new billionaires and super yachts on a 1 to 1 basis.

 

silly...

 

And pretty pointless...

I can understand the need of having a nice big yacht, for yourself and a few friends. But this ?

Small ***** problems, anyone ?

 

Yep that 65-70 footer was nicer than many of the boats berthed in Viaduct Quay!

 

Wow some of those boats make Le Grand Bleu look like a rowing boat!

 

Platinum ? Whose is it ?

 

I dont like the Rising Sun , it looks like a 1950's boat.

 

I was thinking of getting a new kayak.

 

I saw both the Lady Moura and the Pelorus @ Mc during the 2005 GP ..
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Here are two Lady Moura pics I took this summer (august '05) in Monaco.
http://www.vtm.be/auto/forum/showpost.php?p=853718&postcount=703

 

I'd "settle" for a nice 150 footer & a G5 of course LOL

might as well dream big

 

I'm surprised that the Wallypower 118 isn't a favorite among the list of megayachts.. Is 118' too small to qualify, or do all these multimillionaires want something more custom so they build their own?

 

IIRC, you can't take the Wally on a long-range cruise due to fuel capacity.

 

Perhaps they disliked "The Island" so much they decided to cancel their orders.

 

The Platinum Project was originally commissioned in 1996 by Prince Jefri Bolkiah, the younger brother to the Sultan of Brunei. Following the prince's bankruptcy, the yacht was mothballed, until the project was later sold to Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai.

Launched in April of 2005, Platinum was originally a collaboration between the Lürssen and Blohm & Voss yards. At 525 feet (160m), Platinum is undisputably… the world’s largest luxury yacht. Move over Octopus and Rising Sun!

There is some speculation regarding the current name of “Platinum”. The yacht may be renamed “Golden Star”. However, there is no speculation about the price tag… EXPENSIVE! Some estimates exceed $300 million. Currently, Platinum is moored at the Jebel Ali Docks in Dubai, but will likely have it’s interior fitted at another yard by craftsmen with experience working with vessels of this magnitude. It is scheduled to be towed up river shortly, after the exterior paintwork has been completed.

Platinum is a well-conceived yacht, combining the massive engineering experience of both Lurssen and Blohm & Voss. Among the many features to be expected on a yacht of this enormity, Platinum will have a heli-pad on the bow and on the upper aft-deck, with dedicated observation rooms for each.

There is a minimum of two master staterooms, located fore and aft, with an additional five or more VIP suites. The numbers of guest staterooms are undisclosed at this time, but it might be reasonable to assume they would rival a mini-cruise ship! The Bridge deck includes the captain’s quarters, along with a dedicated lounge and office, all within steps of the exterior port/starboard observation stanchions. Platinum will likely feature an enormous foyer and atrium, connecting each deck with illumination via a skylight above. There is an abundant area of exterior seating on every level, both fore and aft.

Platinum is projected to be powered by four (4) diesel engines, each packing in excess of 9000 horsepower. Suffice to say, this might be the first yacht that needs an onboard crude-oil refinery. ;-)


Limited specs...

Length: 525’ (160m)
Beam: 72’
Draft: 16’
Power: 4 x BIG Horsepower diesels
Material: Steel
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I am surprised this hasnt come up yet, MIRABELLA V at 245 feet, biggest slope ever built. 300 foot Mast, with a 36,500 square feet of sails. http://www.mirabellacharters.com/mirabellla_v.html

 

i was thinking the same thing, seems even more impressive than the "ships"