#10   Octopus – 414 Feet

Yacht Name: Octopus
Yacht Length: 414 Feet (126m)
Yacht Launched: 2003 (refit 2008)
Yacht Builder: Lürssen, Germany
Yacht Designer: Espen Øino
Yacht Type: Motor Yacht
Yacht Material: Steel
Yacht Owner: Paul Allen
Yacht Propulsion: Diesel 9200hp
Yacht Cruise Speed: 17 knots
Yacht Maximum Speed: 20 knots
Yacht Approx. Weight: 9932 tons
#9  Al Mirqab – 436 Feet

Yacht Name: Al Mirqab
Yacht Length: 436 Feet (133m)
Yacht Launched: 2008
Yacht Builder: Peters Schiffbau, Germany
Yacht Designer: Tim Heywood
Yacht Type: Motor Yacht
Yacht Material: Steel
Yacht Owner: Emir of Qatar
Yacht Propulsion: Diesel 13400hp
Yacht Cruise Speed: 21 knots
Yacht Maximum Speed: 23 knots
Yacht Approx. Weight: 5000 …

After being a pioneer in bringing the luxury yachting to Eastern Coast of India, Miramar Marines- an exclusive dealer of Sunreef Yachts and Catamarans in India has now associated with Yes Bank for promoting its luxury yacht financing product throughout India.

Yes Bank’s specialised luxury banking group will provide customised financing options based on the landed cost of Sunreef Yachts. Being a one-of-kind lifestyle asset product, the classical financing terms of loan amount, tenor of loan and interest rate will be determined based on individual requirements. As part of Yes …

Plymouth-based luxury boat builder, Princess Yachts has been recognised for its excellence in the environmental management of its business. The company has just been awarded ISO 14001, making it the first major European-based boat builder to gain this stringent international standard.
The ISO 14001 standard measures the environmental impact of a company both internally and in the local community. Princess carried out a company-wide investigation into every aspect of its manufacturing activities, products and services, with every department within the company’s manufacturing sites and offices assessing all processes that had an …

Far from being just another 5m fibreglass runabout, Evolution’s 500 Sportsfisher manages to set a standard by which these boats can be judged. While the 5m hull looks pretty conventional on casual inspection, an in-depth perusal discovers lots of little exciting things.
This is an exceptionally soft-riding hull.  From the keel line to the first strake, this hull is concave, increasing the deadrise angle where the hull cuts rough water. There’s also a subtle downslope to the strakes to deflect water downwards. Evolution recommends no less than 75hp and with a …

Definitely talking about large yachts, we should not miss the one, called Al Mirqab. The yacht is among the largest private yachts of the world. The yacht Al Mirqab was built in 2008 in the yard of Peters Schiffbau in Wewelsfleth, Germany, which is quality place for building yachts. Abpout the project together with builders and designers of the vision of yachts, worker the some interior and exterior designers.

The architecture was made by German company Kusch Yachts and the interior design comes from Andrew Winch. This is really quality and …

Oceanco successfully launched the commanding 85.47m Mega Yacht, Y705. This tailor-made Oceanco Superyacht has been built for owners who have approached the project with great enthusiasm.

Y705 is based on the proven technical Oceanco Y700 platform. Her exterior is by Björn Johansson Design and her interior by Terence Disdale Design under the specific guidance of her owners. Not least because of her eye-catching teal coloured hull, Y705 is certain to stand out amongst the yachts in the Mediterranean this summer.
All exterior decks have been designed to include water features …

Work on building the €10m 30m (98ft) solar-powered trimaran yacht PlanetSolar is progressing well at Knierim Shipyard in Kiel, Germany. The world’s largest vessel of her type is due to start a global circumnavigation in April 2011, with an estimated travelling time of 140 days. The yacht is due to be launched in January and will undertake a tour of European cities prior to the world trip. Next month, in advance of the float out, the two side hulls will have blocks of batteries with a total power rating of …

She’s Mean, she’s Green and she’s definitely got some muscle… thats the catch cry of one of Sydney’s more extreme adventure experiences. Downunder Jet is serious jet-boating fun on Sydney Harbour.

The Downunder Jet has been custombuilt to offer all passengers the ultimate jet-boating experience and an extreme thrill of a ride. You’ll be scratching around for a long time to find a comparison to the Downunder Jet on Sydney Harbour.

The Skipper will take you on an action packed …

How about a 2,000 HP, Outboard Inflatable ! Not your typical trolling fishing boat. Here’s the latest drug runner from some European nuts. This thing belts across the English channel 3 times per week and was just a blur on the radar of the British coast guard. They were so blown away by the speed of the thing that they brought in a specialized chopper to catch it. What was on board……? 300 kg’s. of pure cocaine!!

Managing director Davison, 39, and his partner George, 41, were suspected of making secret …

Maverick Boats set the standard by which all other flats boats are measured. The Maverick name is synonymous with leadership in innovation, uncompromised quality and bulletproof performance. Maverick build boats for fishing like it really is. From rough seas to high winds. Maverick boats are made to get you safely and comfortably to your fishing destinations.

Every hull is built of the highest quality materials using the latest boat-building technology. That’s why Maverick boats are known for their superior quality. If you want to learn more about the perfect boat for …

Formula adds to their stable of premier bowriders with the introduction of the 270 BR. Designed to fill the void between the 260 and 310, this new bowrider has lots of class, lots of amenities and plenty of performance. It carries the same 10-year Structural Warranty and transferable 5-Year Formula Guard Limited Protection Plan as the rest of their line.
Formula uses top of the line materials like Imron coatings, Perma Panel hull matrix, foam filled hull cavities and 316L grade stainless throughout. Take a crowd along. This model is designed …