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Noticed this yacht under construction on superyachttimes.com. Highly unusual to have such a large gym on board a relatively small superyacht. I've seen similar yachts irl built by the same yard, and 70 square meters (approx 700 square feet) is enormous for a gym on a 51 meter/170 ft yacht . Fitness area's are common, but the size of this gym is remarkable.
At the moment there's probably only one builder who can afford such a megayacht, or maybe it will be built for someone else in the fitness industry?
http://www.superyachttimes.com/editorial/8/article/id/5642 (http://www.superyachttimes.com/editorial/8/article/id/5642)
(http://www.superyachttimes.com/articles/Image/Companies/Heesen-Yachts/2011-02-New-Contracts/Heesen-2011-01-big.jpg)
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I want to see someone who actually owns one of those WallyPower ultra-yachts...the ones that look like a damn island.
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flex wheeler
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flex wheeler
He should have no problem aquiring a Yacht of that size after recieveing 90K for guest posing ;D
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Noticed this yacht under construction on superyachttimes.com. Highly unusual to have such a large gym on board a relatively small superyacht. I've seen similar yachts irl built by the same yard, and 70 square meters (approx 700 square feet) is enormous for a gym on a 51 meter/170 ft yacht . Fitness area's are common, but the size of this gym is remarkable.
At the moment there's probably only one builder who can afford such a megayacht, or maybe it will be built for someone else in the fitness industry?
http://www.superyachttimes.com/editorial/8/article/id/5642 (http://www.superyachttimes.com/editorial/8/article/id/5642)
(http://www.superyachttimes.com/articles/Image/Companies/Heesen-Yachts/2011-02-New-Contracts/Heesen-2011-01-big.jpg)
What's it worth? 5 mill?
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As a practical matter a boat can be too big. Assuming you have deepwater dockage in your back yard (which is typical in parts of Florida) you want a boat that you can use with family and friends without needing a crew. This usually means a boat under 90’.
If you don’t have a deepwater dockage in your back yard then you are paying through the nose for dock fees and taxes. You might be thinking, “if you can afford a nice boat then you can easily afford the dock fees.” Wrong! Talk to anyone who owns a sizeable boat and they will tell you that those fees sting, and they will do anything to avoid them; many boaters in FL will buy a house specifically because it has deep water dockage or it has space in the back yard (or adjacent to the garage) to store a boat. If you own a house with dockage but don’t (yet) own a boat you can easily rent out your dockage space to a desperate boat owner who is trying to avoid sky-high commercial dock fees for a nice monthly income.
In my dreams the biggest boat I could imagine owning is the Predator 92 Sport. http://www.sunseeker.com/showboat.php?bid=26 In the real world the biggest boat, I would go for is the Predator 64 http://www.sunseeker.com/showboat.php?bid=29 Obviously, I am partial to Sunseeker as I think they are a grade above Sea Ray http://www.searay.com/Page.aspx/pageId/10211/Yachts-52-61.aspx
Of course there are even more upscale makers like Trinity but even in Palm Beach you don’t see boats like that. That grade is pretty much limited to the billionaires--not people living in the real world. http://www.trinityyachts.com/
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how much that that boat cost bay?
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how much that that boat cost bay?
Too rich for my blood! :-[
Let's just say it would require a lot of private posing from the first tier guys!! :P ;D
http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=36549.msg5067683#msg5067683
btw, this is where you park a boat like that: http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/3130-Northeast-43rd-Street_Fort-Lauderdale_FL_33308_M54492-10678
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As a practical matter a boat can be too big. Assuming you have a deepwater dockage in your back yard (which is typical in parts of Florida) you want a boat that you can use with family and friends without needing a crew. This usually means a boat under 90’.
If you don’t have a deepwater dockage in your back yard then you are paying through the nose for dock fees and taxes. You might be thinking, “if you can afford a nice boat then you can easily afford the dock fees.” Wrong! Talk to anyone who owns a sizeable boat and they will tell you that those fees sting, and they will do anything to avoid them; many boaters in FL will buy a house specifically because it has deep water dockage or it has space in the back yard (or adjacent to the garage) to store a boat. If you own a house with dockage but don’t (yet) own a boat you can easily rent out your dockage space to a desperate boat owner who is trying to avoid sky-high commercial dock fees for a nice monthly income.
In my dreams the biggest boat I could imagine owning is the Predator 92 Sport. http://www.sunseeker.com/showboat.php?bid=26 In the real world the biggest boat, I would go for is the Predator 64 http://www.sunseeker.com/showboat.php?bid=29 Obviously, I am partial to Sunseeker as I think they are a grade above Sea Ray http://www.searay.com/Page.aspx/pageId/10211/Yachts-52-61.aspx
Of course there are even more upscale makers like Trinity but even in Palm Beach you don’t see boats like that. That grade is pretty much limited to the billionaires--not people living in the real world. http://www.trinityyachts.com/
you are such a traditionalist!
Check the Wallypower 118' Also check the gigayachts
http://www.wally.com/jumpCh.asp?idChannel=44 (http://www.wally.com/jumpCh.asp?idChannel=44)
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you are such a traditionalist!
Check the Wallypower 118' Also check the gigayachts
http://www.wally.com/jumpCh.asp?idChannel=44 (http://www.wally.com/jumpCh.asp?idChannel=44)
Sue me; I live in the real world. 8)
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What's the biggest yacht you can operate without a crew?
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Sue me; I live in the real world. 8)
no...you dont, date g@y men instead of hot trannies ???
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What's it worth? 5 mill?
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According to this Russian site (quite difficult to find new prices of large yachts online, secondhand is much easier) newprice is about 38 million euro's. I don't know the current exchange rate, but say approx 40 million US Dollars?
Link:
http://www.yachtshop.ru/shop/?l=159 (http://www.yachtshop.ru/shop/?l=159)
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According to this Russian site (quite difficult to find new prices of large yachts online, secondhand is much easier) about 38 million euro's. I don't know the current exchange rate, but say approx 40 million US Dollars?
Link:
http://www.yachtshop.ru/shop/?l=159 (http://www.yachtshop.ru/shop/?l=159)
So about 80 mil new, lolz at playbay. What a fucking smuck.
Most of these boats are in the 300-400 mill range. Ships are not cheap, there no assembly lines, and only a few of each make are ever built.
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So about 80 mil new, lolz at playbay. What a fucking smuck.
Most of these boats are in the 300-400 mill range. Ships are not cheap, there no assembly lines, and only a few of each make are ever built.
Like i'm supposed to fucking know what a boat like that costs. I just guessed, champ.
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Btw, the market for megayachts has crashed in recent years.
You Think Houses Are a Slow Sell? Try a Yacht
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/22/business/22yachts.html?scp=2&sq=yacht&st=cse
Even modest boating (by comparison) is a pricey hobby. Boats have to be stocked with food, wine and other liquors. I used to go boating with a buddy of mine who had a 40” and every time the boat went out it took $500 in gasoline to fill the tank. Repairs and service bills are endless. It is true what they say about boat owners: the two happiest days of your life are the day you buy the boat and the day you get rid of it. It is a serious money pit and really only makes sense if you can write it all off as a business expense.
My boat owning friend told me once, “you don’t really want to own a boat; you want to be friends with someone who ones a boat.” It was and remains good advice. That way you experience all the joys of being invited to go boating . . . without any of the headaches of ownership. ;)
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Has Jay already one coming? He needs to move to new house again to build big enough pool in backyard so this yacht can fit in 8)
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By the way, that ain't nothing but a peanut compared to Russian business man Roman Abramovich's private 'yacht' 8)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p9bTjaEtKuc/S8Ld1awxZ4I/AAAAAAAAB2M/w8ZCaZa2arQ/s1600/abramovich-yacht.jpg)
(http://www.attackingsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/epa_abramovich_yacht_090615_mn.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3090/2610469872_f541d0a16d.jpg)
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Has Jay already one coming? He needs to move to new house again to build big enough pool in backyard so this yacht can fit in 8)
Lol, dude lives in Vegas, unless they build Sand Yachts, it's a luxury he can do without.
Plus, boats depreciate faster than cars do...they drop like the proverbial anchor.
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Btw, the market for megayachts has crashed in recent years.
You Think Houses Are a Slow Sell? Try a Yacht
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/22/business/22yachts.html?scp=2&sq=yacht&st=cse
Even modest boating (by comparison) is a pricey hoppy. Boats have to be stocked with food, wine and other liquors. I used to go boating with a buddy of mine who had a 40” and every time the boat went out it took $500 in gasoline to fill the tank. Repairs and service bills are endless. It is true what they say about boat owners: the two happiest days of your life are the day you buy the boat and the day you get rid of it. It is a serious money pit and really only makes sense if you can write it all off as a business expense.
My boat owning friend told me once, “you don’t really want to own a boat; you want to be friends with someone who ones a boat.” It was and remains good advice. That way you experience all the joys of being invited to go boating . . . without any of the headaches of ownership. ;)
Spot on there. Especially on the maintinence.
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By the way, that ain't nothing but a peanut compared to Russian business man Roman Abramovich's private 'yacht' 8)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p9bTjaEtKuc/S8Ld1awxZ4I/AAAAAAAAB2M/w8ZCaZa2arQ/s1600/abramovich-yacht.jpg)
(http://www.attackingsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/epa_abramovich_yacht_090615_mn.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3090/2610469872_f541d0a16d.jpg)
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Pelorus now belongs to his ex-wife (Expensive divorce :)
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being poor sucks :'(
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being poor sucks :'(
actually it's being you that sucks.
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Like i'm supposed to fucking know what a boat like that costs. I just guessed, champ.
And you made a smuck guess there`s no shame in it. I`take no shame in eating banana, why should you take shame in your social class.
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being poor sucks :'(
and i'm tired of being poor and struggling
:'(
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Plus, boats depreciate faster than cars do...they drop like the proverbial anchor.
Yeah most people fail to realize what a boat is. They think its basically like a home with a haul to keep out the water. Reality is a boat is built like a spring board made to flex and twist in the water. Not to mention the vibrations from their massive engines, they all take a tole on the structure of boat given them a very short shelf life.
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Yeah most people fail to realize what a boat is. They think its basically like a home with a haul to keep out the water. Reality is a boat is built like a spring board made to flex and twist in the water. Not to mention the vibrations from their massive engines, they all take a tole on the structure of boat given them a very short shelf life.
Where I live, Annapolis, people live in their boats. You can see them at the mall, you can tell the people who live on their boats...
But, everywhere you see, is sailboats, in various conditions---and none of them are worth what people want for them.
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Btw, the market for megayachts has crashed in recent years.
You Think Houses Are a Slow Sell? Try a Yacht
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/22/business/22yachts.html?scp=2&sq=yacht&st=cse
Even modest boating (by comparison) is a pricey hobby. Boats have to be stocked with food, wine and other liquors. I used to go boating with a buddy of mine who had a 40” and every time the boat went out it took $500 in gasoline to fill the tank. Repairs and service bills are endless. It is true what they say about boat owners: the two happiest days of your life are the day you buy the boat and the day you get rid of it. It is a serious money pit and really only makes sense if you can write it all off as a business expense.
My boat owning friend told me once, “you don’t really want to own a boat; you want to be friends with someone who ones a boat.” It was and remains good advice. That way you experience all the joys of being invited to go boating . . . without any of the headaches of ownership. ;)
You know what Rick says, boats are holes in the water you throw money into.
(http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff67/wingnut1332/Rick-Harrison-Pawn-Stars.jpg)
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Could you be happy living on a boat? This is the Predator 84; it ostensibly accommodates 8 guests and 3 crew. I say "ostensibly" because I have always found these figures to be inflated whenever I board and see a boat in person. Would 11 people really be comfortable on this boat? Probably not. 5-7 is more like it. :-\
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they cant buy a second life.
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Boat sales hold steady before boat show season
By Justine Griffin, Sun Sentinel
With less than two months until Fort Lauderdale's premiere marine event, boating dealerships in South Florida are noticing renewed interest from those looking to purchase a vessel this year.
Yacht buyers start doing their research now so they can make an educated decision to buy a boat by the time the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show opens in October, said Mike Joyce, CEO of Hargrave Yacht Sales & Brokerage in Fort Lauderdale.
"Most boat buyers don't even start thinking about their next purchase or the additions they want to do before the end of the summer," said Joyce, whose company builds and sells custom yachts in the 70-foot to 135-foot range.
Annual data from YachtWorld.com, an online boat brokerage and listings service, shows that traffic on the site spikes around the end of July and into August.
"Buyers are very knowledgeable right now. If they're going to make this kind of commitment, they're going to know everything about the boats they're considering and go to several boat shows before making a final decision at Lauderdale," Joyce said.
Last year, Florida brokerages defined their dominance in the "super yacht" sales market by selling more boats at a quicker pace, according to YachtWorld.com data. In 2011, Florida brokers signed deals in under 500 days.
Ninety-seven super yachts — those measuring more than 100 feet — were sold in Florida in 2011 for $660 million, close to $7 million each. Ninety-two super yachts were sold in Florida in 2010.
The number of exhibitors at the FLIBS in 2011 was up 10 percent from the year before. It is expected to grow again this October.
But yachts aren't the only boats selling this time of year.
Intrepid Boats, a semi-custom builder of center-console power boats based in Dania Beach, has seen steady sales all summer, Vice President Mike Obolsky said. The company has an 11-month waiting list on certain models, he said.
Boats produced in 2012 are shadowed by the next year's models, which debut each year on Aug. 1. So, for those looking to find a good deal on a fishing boat or sports boat, now's the time, said Mario Aiello, owner of Davey Marine in Fort Lauderdale.
"This is the best time of year to buy a boat, with the 2012 closeouts, hands down," said Aiello, who sells Seafox, Rinker, Sportsman and Hurricane brand fishing and sports boats for the more everyday buyer. "Now's the time manufacturers are dropping prices and offering incentives to buy, like throwing in a free radio or other supplies as a bonus perk."
Sales are up by more than 12 percent this year at both the Fort Lauderdale and North Miami Davey Marine locations, Aiello said.
The cost of owning a boat, after the initial purchase, ranges from $50 to $150 per foot, depending on the amount of maintenance and where the boat is stored. That means $850 to $2,550 for a 17-foot 2013 Bayliner 170 outboard Bowrider, offered for sale for almost $27,000 by a South Florida boat dealership. A used 2007 Bayliner 185 Bowrider is selling for $14,500.
"People are realizing that boating is an affordable option again," he said. "After tightening their belts for so long, consumers in South Florida want to be back out there again and having fun."
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I go to St Martin every year, and the yachts in Simpson Bay lagoon are fucking enormous. One of my buddies is a first mate on one that in 112' long, and he took us on this thing to show us around and it was pretty. Ad ass. He said it cost 15 million, but you could tell it was a "big little yacht". He had a crew of five, some of the bigger ones that are close to 300 feet have crews of 40+ and those boats are a few hundred million. From what I understand a yacht is 10% of your net worth.
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I go to St Martin every year, and the yachts in Simpson Bay lagoon are fucking enormous. One of my buddies is a first mate on one that in 112' long, and he took us on this thing to show us around and it was pretty. Ad ass. He said it cost 15 million, but you could tell it was a "big little yacht". He had a crew of five, some of the bigger ones that are close to 300 feet have crews of 40+ and those boats are a few hundred million. From what I understand a yacht is 10% of your net worth.
That's silly. No one wants to own a yacht that requires a crew of 40. Or even a crew of 10. At most you want a crew of 2-3 and preferably no crew at all. You (and your significant other) can easily handle the boat yourself if it is 85 feet or less. For example:
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So about 80 mil new, lolz at playbay. What a fucking smuck.
Most of these boats are in the 300-400 mill range. Ships are not cheap, there no assembly lines, and only a few of each make are ever built.
Not even Arnold can afford these toys. His net worth is 300 million.
Sucks to think the snot nosed Zuckerberg can have a super yacht
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you are such a traditionalist!
Check the Wallypower 118' Also check the gigayachts
http://www.wally.com/jumpCh.asp?idChannel=44 (http://www.wally.com/jumpCh.asp?idChannel=44)
Wally is the most impressive for sure. I would not say no to the Predator 92 either.
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no...you dont, date g@y men instead of hot trannies ???
Most gay men are rich, I'm sure not having a wife and kids drain their $ is part of it :D
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Most gay men are rich, I'm sure not having a wife and kids drain their $ is part of it :D
There are millions of broke single hetero men. The idea that one would be rich just because he is gay is pretty fanciful. ::)
There are plenty of broke gay men too.
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Wally Ace
(http://www.yachtforums.com/forums/attachments/wally-yacht/48759d1319133999-build-26m-wally-wallyace-motoryacht-wally-ace-jpg)
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Wally Kanga
http://www.charterworld.com/news/tag/wallyace (http://www.charterworld.com/news/tag/wallyace)
(http://www.charterworld.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/The-first-WallyAce-superyacht-Kanga-by-Wally-Yachts-665x487.jpg)
(http://www.charterworld.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/26m-luxury-yacht-Kanga-Exterior-665x487.jpg)
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(http://www.charterworld.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Luxurious-exterior-aboard-superyacht-Kanga-665x487.jpg)
(http://www.charterworld.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/WallyAce-motor-yacht-Kanga-Interior-665x487.jpg)
(http://www.charterworld.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Wally-luxury-yacht-Kanga-665x487.jpg)
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Wally Ace
Ugly! Would you want a boat like that? I wouldn't. Give me even a puny Predator 64 and I'd be much happier. :D
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Bitch please, go look at Paul Allen's yacht and tell me you wouldn't want it, or anything that came with it. You realize it's not like they live on these things, it's a business. My buddy, the yacht he was on rented for $48,000 a week, and it was almost Lways booked. Dude always has pictures of sluts hanging on that thing.
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Ugly! Would you want a boat like that? I wouldn't. Give me even a puny Predator 64 and I'd be much happier. :D
I don't know. To me the Wally's have a more architectural, sophisticated design appearance. The Predators are more commercial and look like your typical boat. But they are also nice and I would never say no to one ;)
But how many times do you see a Wally in the Harbor? I've never seen one in person.
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Wally 118:
(https://encrypted-tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS9ImUz7tlrNK5s0D-ExGqmaZTDeT0gIzhDkgOGCBQu-QJ1KswSyw)
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I don't know. To me the Wally's have a more architectural, sophisticated design appearance. The Predators are more commercial and look like your typical boat. But they are also nice and I would never say no to one ;)
But how many times do you see a Wally in the Harbor? I've never seen one in person.
I live in the real world. I can see owning a Predator; I go to the boat show regularly. Lots of people in Florida own SeaRays and Sunseekers and dock them in their back yard. I cannot see owning a Wally in my lifetime. I guess I prefer to focus on dreams that I can realize. Fantasizing about a boat that requires a crew of 40... What's the point? ???
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I live in the real world. I can see owning a Predator; I go to the boat show regularly. Lots of people in Florida own SeaRays and Sunseekers and dock them in their back yard. I cannot see owning a Wally in my lifetime. I guess I prefer to focus on dreams that I can realize. Fantasizing about a boat that requires a crew 40... What's the point? ???
True. The Predators are nice no doubt.
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I live by the Ocean and a lot of people who are into boating sell their house at retirement and live on a boat. No more real estate taxes that are huge in New Jersey. My house taxes are 9K a year and that is low in NJ. With a boat you just pay the yearly slip fee. Throw in the pump out and electricity and you're ready to go. The fuel is super expensive with some little boats getting one mile per gallon.
I'm not into boating and I didn't realize how expensive boats are. I thought 300K would get you a mini hotel on the water but that's not the case.
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I live by the Ocean and a lot of people who are into boating sell their house at retirement and live on a boat. No more real estate taxes that are huge in New Jersey. My house taxes are 9K a year and that is low in NJ. With a boat you just pay the yearly slip fee. Throw in the pump out and electricity and you're ready to go. The fuel is super expensive with some little boats getting one mile per gallon.
I'm not into boating and I didn't realize how expensive boats are. I thought 300K would get you a mini hotel on the water but that's not the case.
I'm not sure I would want to live on a boat--even in retirement. And certainly not in New Jersey. The place to own a boat is in Florida where you can actually use it to go places throughout the year (the Keys, The Dry Tortugas, the other coast of FL, Caribbean islands, etc). Not everyone would be into it I suppose, but I can think of few things more fun and adventurous than spending a few weeks or months with 2-5 friends hopscotching from one island to another, visiting... restocking supplies... partying... scuba diving, working out at different gyms (bodybuilding related), etc. You can do all of this in Florida. And when you are done you navigate home to the dock in your back yard and all the conveniences of home. If you own a boat in NJ where exactly do you really go with it? ???
Remember, today's boats have electricity, internet, TV, music, galleys (kitchens), running water, water makers, bathrooms (with showers), air conditioning, etc. Bay likey! 8)
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Not even Arnold can afford these toys. His net worth is 300 million.
Sucks to think the snot nosed Zuckerberg can have a super yacht
Arnold can afford one, although with his possible divorce I'm not sure what will remain of his fortune.
Sylvester Stallone could buy such a yacht, especially if you consider that the vast majority of such new built boats are offered as charters. If it's a successful charter yacht, the owner can vastly lower his expenses.
If one of them is the owner, as they are extremely famous, such information would be all over the web. So probably the yacht is being built for another fitness/health/muscle/physique oriented person.
On the other hand: I have yet to read that either Schwarzenegger of Stallone are yachting fans. Has one of them owned a yacht or superyacht before?
But then again, I didn't think Steve Jobs was interested in buying a megayacht, but he (or now his widow) has a Philippe Starck designed megayacht under construction at Feadship De Vries in Aalsmeer (Holland)
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Friend of the family bought a super yacht for $80m a few years ago. They currently have it in Spain where it has two full time captains etc...
ANY BEFORE anyone says yeah sure..... Go look them up... Con and Ross Makris.. They are currently have a net worth of $1.06 Billion here in Australia so no probs buying the yacht..
Oh Ross has 7 Ferrari's.....Nice collection!!!.
Travis
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In case I forget later.... He is one of his other yachts...
http://www.charterworld.com/index.html?sub=yacht-charter&charter=azimut-1446
$55,000 Wk to hire from him...
Nice..
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In case I forget later.... He is one of his other yachts...
http://www.charterworld.com/index.html?sub=yacht-charter&charter=azimut-1446
$55,000 Wk to hire from him...
Nice..
Ew! Would not want a boat like that. Too big and too ugly. :(
I'm too hands on to want a boat that requires a crew. If I can't pilot it myself or dock it in my back yard, it would not appeal to me. For me, the joy of boating is piloting the craft and sharing the experience with a handful of friends. Good food, wine, and navigating the waters. 8)
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Yeah I agree...
Funny story. Con had the boat out for new years 2000 in Sydney Harbour and a member of the dannish royal family asked to come on board. Cons wife carol isnt very much of a socialite and didnt know what to organise for dinner for them and only could think of offering "Fish & Chips".....
Ew! Would not want a boat like that. Too big and too ugly. :(
I'm too hands on to want a boat that requires a crew. If I can't pilot it myself or dock it in my back yard, it would not appeal to me. For me, the joy of boating is piloting craft and sharing the experience with a handful of friends. 8)
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Arnold can afford one, although with his possible divorce I'm not sure what will remain of his fortune.
Sylvester Stallone could buy such a yacht, especially if you consider that the vast majority of such new built boats are offered as charters. If it's a successful charter yacht, the owner can vastly lower his expenses.
If one of them is the owner, as they are extremely famous, such information would be all over the web. So probably the yacht is being built for another fitness/health/muscle/physique oriented person.
On the other hand: I have yet to read that either Schwarzenegger of Stallone are yachting fans. Has one of them owned a yacht or superyacht before?
But then again, I didn't think Steve Jobs was interested in buying a megayacht, but he (or now his widow) has a Philippe Starck designed megayacht under construction at Feadship De Vries in Aalsmeer (Holland)
A $80 million yacht is a huge expense for even someone with a $300 million net worth. Arnold can not spend almost a 1/3 of his net worth on a boat (well he can but I am sure as a businessman he would not consider this). There are maintenance costs involved as well.
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(http://www.luxist.com/media/2006/05/sinking-fairline.jpg)
Even Luxury Yachts Can Sink
Shortly after setting out with their brand new Fairline Squadron 58, a 60-foot luxury yacht, two Norwegian men ran it into some submerged rocks and it sank. The men abandoned the sinking ship in the rubber lifeboat, which also started to sink. The Norwegian rescue crews believe that the men were relying too much on their electronic charts and it was an error in navigation (either an error in reading the charts or in the charts themselves) that caused the boat to hit the rocks. The yacht was valued at $2 million and featured four bedrooms, with room for 10 people.
The lesson learned here is that, while fancy electronic equipment is great in a yacht, it's also good if you know how to sail before you set out. And that it's probably a good idea to check the condition of the life boat, just to be safe.
http://www.luxist.com/tag/fairline+squadron/ (http://www.luxist.com/tag/fairline+squadron/)
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(http://www.luxist.com/media/2006/05/sinking-fairline.jpg)
Even Luxury Yachts Can Sink
Shortly after setting out with their brand new Fairline Squadron 58, a 60-foot luxury yacht, two Norwegian men ran it into some submerged rocks and it sank. The men abandoned the sinking ship in the rubber lifeboat, which also started to sink. The Norwegian rescue crews believe that the men were relying too much on their electronic charts and it was an error in navigation (either an error in reading the charts or in the charts themselves) that caused the boat to hit the rocks. The yacht was valued at $2 million and featured four bedrooms, with room for 10 people.
The lesson learned here is that, while fancy electronic equipment is great in a yacht, it's also good if you know how to sail before you set out. And that it's probably a good idea to check the condition of the life boat, just to be safe.
http://www.luxist.com/tag/fairline+squadron/ (http://www.luxist.com/tag/fairline+squadron/)
Ouch! So very true. There is a huge learning curve if one is serious about boating. This is what happens when you don't climb that curve. I hope those guys had good insurance. :-[
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ron bought it to sail away with us, getbig party cruise
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(http://www.luxist.com/media/2006/05/sinking-fairline.jpg)
Even Luxury Yachts Can Sink
Shortly after setting out with their brand new Fairline Squadron 58, a 60-foot luxury yacht, two Norwegian men ran it into some submerged rocks and it sank. The men abandoned the sinking ship in the rubber lifeboat, which also started to sink. The Norwegian rescue crews believe that the men were relying too much on their electronic charts and it was an error in navigation (either an error in reading the charts or in the charts themselves) that caused the boat to hit the rocks. The yacht was valued at $2 million and featured four bedrooms, with room for 10 people.
The lesson learned here is that, while fancy electronic equipment is great in a yacht, it's also good if you know how to sail before you set out. And that it's probably a good idea to check the condition of the life boat, just to be safe.
http://www.luxist.com/tag/fairline+squadron/ (http://www.luxist.com/tag/fairline+squadron/)
PIP coach :'(
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Ew! Would not want a boat like that. Too big and too ugly. :(
I'm too hands on to want a boat that requires a crew. If I can't pilot it myself or dock it in my back yard, it would not appeal to me. For me, the joy of boating is piloting the craft and sharing the experience with a handful of friends. Good food, wine, and navigating the waters. 8)
2x the Wally line looks terrible. The largest model looks like a bathtub
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2x the Wally line looks terrible. The largest model looks like a bathtub
Thanks for the echo. Can't believe quadzilla456 thought that Wally was impressive. Beauty truly is in the eye of the beholder. ::)
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Btw, the market for megayachts has crashed in recent years.
You Think Houses Are a Slow Sell? Try a Yacht
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/22/business/22yachts.html?scp=2&sq=yacht&st=cse
Even modest boating (by comparison) is a pricey hobby. Boats have to be stocked with food, wine and other liquors. I used to go boating with a buddy of mine who had a 40” and every time the boat went out it took $500 in gasoline to fill the tank. Repairs and service bills are endless. It is true what they say about boat owners: the two happiest days of your life are the day you buy the boat and the day you get rid of it. It is a serious money pit and really only makes sense if you can write it all off as a business expense.
My boat owning friend told me once, “you don’t really want to own a boat; you want to be friends with someone who ones a boat.” It was and remains good advice. That way you experience all the joys of being invited to go boating . . . without any of the headaches of ownership. ;)
Your friend has a 40" sheesh that must hurt.
I remember hearing Trump say it cost him about $100k each time he took his yacht out.
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Too rich for my blood! :-[
Let's just say it would require a lot of private posing from the first tier guys!! :P ;D
http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=36549.msg5067683#msg5067683
btw, this is where you park a boat like that: http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/3130-Northeast-43rd-Street_Fort-Lauderdale_FL_33308_M54492-10678
holy shit, this is beautiful......why wouldn't a millionaire buy this instead of some over priced condo in new york city for the same money?
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holy shit, this is beautiful......why wouldn't a millionaire buy this instead of some over priced condo in new york city for the same money?
Many of these homes are owned by moneyed people up north; people who only come down “in season” or in the winter. Lauderdale tends to have people year round, but Palm Beach is famous for only being occupied in season. Worth Ave (the man drag in Palm Beach) looks like a ghost town in the summer and fall.
Bernie Madoff used to have a place in Palm Beach. He had a yacht too. His favorite store in PB was Trillion--the name of which suggests the prices one will find within! :-X
http://www.trillionpalmbeach.com/Trillion/Trillion_Home.html
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A $80 million yacht is a huge expense for even someone with a $300 million net worth. Arnold can not spend almost a 1/3 of his net worth on a boat (well he can but I am sure as a businessman he would not consider this). There are maintenance costs involved as well.
Well, he could afford it, but I agree with you that financially, that wouldn't be smart.
But if 300 million usd is his net worth, and he has no debts, than a new Amels 180 is very well possible:
http://www.yachtshop.ru/shop/?l=170 (http://www.yachtshop.ru/shop/?l=170)
Especially if he would offer the yacht for charter through a professional organisation/agent/broker. Sometimes a famous owner can lead to more bookings for his or her yacht. Steven Spielbergs "Seven Seas" is also available for charter.
Many times, megayacht prices are exaggerated. Other media like to come up with insane prices, just to attract attention to their article/magazine or website. According to Henk de Vries, CEO of Feadship De Vries Group, their megayachts cost between 25 en 200 million euros. (40 meters - 100 meters)
(And Feadship is not the cheapest yard around)
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he never actually pays $80 million for it you just have to lease or make payments
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dennis clearly lost size
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The place to own a boat is in Florida where you can actually use it to go places throughout the year (the Keys, The Dry Tortugas, the other coast of FL, Caribbean islands, etc). Not everyone would be into it I suppose, but I can think of few things more fun and adventurous than spending a few weeks or months with 2-5 friends hopscotching from one island to another, visiting... restocking supplies... partying... scuba diving, working out at different gyms (bodybuilding related), etc. You can do all of this in Florida. And when you are done you navigate home to the dock in your back yard and all the conveniences of home.
So is this what a gay fantasy is like ???
Ill prefer the hetero raping and pillaging.
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Boat show offers VIP packages to lure heavy-hitters
By Doreen Hemlock
Aiming to attract more high-end visitors, the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is adding VIP packages for this year's edition.
For nearly $400 per day or almost $1,100 for three days, the packages offer valet parking, entry to the show and all-day access to an air-conditioned VIP lounge at the Hall of Fame Marina that features gourmet food, a premium open bar and a concierge. The concierge can help VIPs with appointments for private tours of the top super-yachts and access to other private boat-show events, show organizers said.
The VIP packages are the first ever offered for the annual boat extravanganza, set this year for Nov. 5 to 9, said Brett Keating, vice president of consumer marketing at organizer Show Management.
To lure the heavy-hitters, show organizers teamed up with a company known for developing high-end packages for attendees at other major events. They're working with Quint Events of Charlotte, N.C., which also offers VIP packages at the Kentucky Derby, Super Bowl, NBA All-Star Game, Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas Collector Car Auctions and other headline events worldwide.
"Because they produce so many of these VIP events, they can tap into their existing clients base" to draw VIP guests to Fort Lauderdale for the world's largest in-water boat show, Keating said.
Organizers hope to sell about 200 to 300 VIP packages to the show this first year, Keating said.
In all, more than 100,000 people are expected to attend the 56th annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, which will display nearly 1,500 boats across more than 3 million square feet of exhibit space.
Among the largest boats offered will be luxury super-yachts at least 80 feet long. In 2014, the largest motorboat on display stretched nearly 197 feet and cost $46.25 million. That Italian-designed super-yacht sleeps up to 12 and can carry a crew of up to 15 people.
In addition to super-yachts, the show will feature a wide range of smaller boats, fishing gear, marine art and related marine items — offerings valued collectively at more than $4 billion.
More than 1,000 exhibitors for 30 countries are expected at this year's show. Some will demonstrate kayaks, paddleboats and other small craft in a 15,000-gallon pool dubbed AquaZone to be set up for the second year in the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center.
Tickets for the boat show are available for preview Thursday for $41 online and $43 at the door. For Friday through Monday, they are $25 online and $27 at the show for adults, $10 online and $12 at the door for children ages 6 through 15, and free for children under 6. Two-day tickets for adults for Friday through Monday events are $41 online and $45 at the show.
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I owned a waverunner once.
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Guy's U must see Cannes & Monte Carlo in July-August, every yacht is decorated with super hot chicks 8)
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the extras with these yachts are pretty good
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"If it flies, floats, or fucks, rent it. Otherwise own it!" - Felix Dennis.
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Go to Saint Maarten if you want to see monster yachts.