super yachts 60million+

[Monty Zoomer]

It's not even a big boat, it's tiny. I wouldn't pay $10 million for that even if it hadn't capsized.

[Pixel-Snapper]

Not exactly but just trying to rationalise in my tiny brain the laws of physics.

Take the one that didn't fall over.



And the one that did.



You can clearly see that must add what an extra 7-8 feet onto the total height of the vessel over the standard design?

It may only be made out of glue and plastic bottles but my brain can clearly see that they have altered the tilt angle somewhat.

I'm sure I read that it was designed by some else and the people making it where just building for them.

Could be wrong though, I've been to bed since then.

[Pixel-Snapper]

Having said that.

It could just be down to the fact that perhaps the yard guys and rig putting it in the water had an off day and in fact she does float.

Who knows just doesn't look right from the off to me.

[Norbury90]

I will be in Cannes in 9 days time, hoping the superyachts will still be there following the film festival... there are a lot there at the moment!

[Mike Random]

LimaDelta said:

Byteme said:

The real expensive costs are incurred in owning one, not hiring it and not even using it.

Ours has cost the Boss approx. $8M per day of use so far. This summer should bring that down a bit I hope.

Its all relative though isn't it, We have not even started the summer and have issues, hate having to make some phone calls !!

Mike

[Fishtigua]

Pixel-Snapper said:

Having said that.

It could just be down to the fact that perhaps the yard guys and rig putting it in the water had an off day and in fact she does float.

Who knows just doesn't look right from the off to me.

There is now a vid of the launch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEBJjsdTyWY&fe...

[Pixel-Snapper]

Now that video is interesting.

Is it normal to launch a boat of that size like that?

Look like there wasn't enough water in the harbor.

I wonder if they would have launched in a dry dock that things might have been quite different.

[GALLARDOGUY]

Amateur hour. You could see it coming a mile off.

[Fishtigua]

Many yards of that size use a Travel-Lift to move and launch boats.



But even these sometimes fail, very rare though.

[V41LEY]

Pixel-Snapper said:

Now that video is interesting.

Look like there wasn't enough water in the harbor.

[Benjaminpalma]

What do you mean housing bubble?!

[AstonZagato]

Good graphic but it doesn't mention running costs for some reason.

I remember Nick Edmiston telling me that one should allow for 10% of the purchase price as annual running costs. Eek.

[Benjaminpalma]

AstonZagato said:

Good graphic but it doesn't mention running costs for some reason.

I remember Nick Edmiston telling me that one should allow for 10% of the purchase price as annual running costs. Eek.

Thanks. Assumed 10% running costs when calculating 'rental' yield. This is an oft-quoted but highly variable figure, but you've got to start somewhere. Superyacht owners and charterers will understand that 'Seasonal' is very much the operative word here.

Rough and ready figures, and just a bit of fun for a Friday.

[Mike Random]

Nick Edmiston is to Yachting sound bites what Tom Hartley Snr is to eloquent car sales on twitter

[Benjaminpalma]

PW said:

Not enough water to sink a boat...

Anyway, here's another insight into running costs via the ISS


https://twitter.com/ISSPresident/status/4694367830...

So about 10% still. I usually say 10-15% to clients, but the % trails off a bit above, say, 70m.

[Benjaminpalma]

Mike Random said:

Nick Edmiston is to Yachting sound bites what Tom Hartley Snr is to eloquent car sales on twitter

I've not coma across TH Snr, but imagine the comparison is unflattering.

But I have come across Jamie. Say no more.

[LimaDelta]

Just been on Sky F1 - a walkaround Nirvana for anyone interested in seeing inside an oceAnco 7 series.

[BullyB]

LimaDelta said:

Just been on Sky F1 - a walkaround Nirvana for anyone interested in seeing inside an oceAnco 7 series.

looked nice didn't it.
Would have liked to see more engine room however.

[LimaDelta]

BullyB said:

looked nice didn't it.
Would have liked to see more engine room however.

There isn't that much more. A pump room with the auxi kit up forward, and another generator enclosure.

[Speculatore]

BullyB said:

LimaDelta said:

Just been on Sky F1 - a walkaround Nirvana for anyone interested in seeing inside an oceAnco 7 series.

looked nice didn't it.
Would have liked to see more engine room however.

Here is a little treat for you if you like engine rooms...