super yachts 60million+
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DiscoColin said:
From what I have heard about the immense cost and limited lifespan of kevlar sails - it is entirely possible that running sailing boat A actually under sail could be more expensive than paying for the fuel to run a boat its size on diesel. Can somebody who knows about big boats please comment on whether there is anything in that or whether it is a high end urban myth? Is it masted because that is actually more expensive to run?
Also - looking at the really big boats like Dilbar, which is bigger by displacement than the largest US navy Destroyer: is their a definition of the point at which a yacht becomes a cruise ship?
Here's the joke. Kevlar, being a brand name for Aramid fibre (Du Pont) is used mainly on racing yachts where lightness is critical. Does this yacht look light to you. The owner will use Kevlar to save weight then fill it with gold taps and a marble bathroom. Treated well kevlar will outlast polyester based sails. Carbon Sails are sensitive to flogging which is the sail flapping when tension is eased off.Also - looking at the really big boats like Dilbar, which is bigger by displacement than the largest US navy Destroyer: is their a definition of the point at which a yacht becomes a cruise ship?
It is likely that this yachts sails will incorporate solar panels to harvest energy from the sun
SpeckledJim said:
WRT the swimming pools, does anyone know how they are managed under sail?
Is there a watertight cover that extends over them, or is some or all of the water valved out into a lower reservoir, to be pumped back in once the yacht is upright again?
Well Alfa Nero's turns into a helipad which is awesome Is there a watertight cover that extends over them, or is some or all of the water valved out into a lower reservoir, to be pumped back in once the yacht is upright again?
Still my favourite yacht.
Paddy_N_Murphy said:
Davey S2 said:
Say what you like about A but it looks like no other boat afloat (whether you think that's a good or a bad thing).
So many super yachts all look pretty much the same it's nice to see something that really stands out.
So many super yachts all look pretty much the same it's nice to see something that really stands out.
Its awesome if thats what it is.
Davey S2 said:
Say what you like about A but it looks like no other boat afloat (whether you think that's a good or a bad thing).
So many super yachts all look pretty much the same it's nice to see something that really stands out.
I agree, it's been sat outside my office all week so had plenty of time to consider the styling. I just don't get the hate. Sure it's a little ugly, but I think it's great that something different was built. So many yachts seem to stick to conventional styling, which is just a bit boring. So many super yachts all look pretty much the same it's nice to see something that really stands out.
Trying to think of a car analogy with this being PH and it's a bit like a Pagani Zonda, ugly and very different to the supercar norm, but more interesting for it.
JackReacher said:
Davey S2 said:
Say what you like about A but it looks like no other boat afloat (whether you think that's a good or a bad thing).
So many super yachts all look pretty much the same it's nice to see something that really stands out.
I agree, it's been sat outside my office all week so had plenty of time to consider the styling. I just don't get the hate. Sure it's a little ugly, but I think it's great that something different was built. So many yachts seem to stick to conventional styling, which is just a bit boring. So many super yachts all look pretty much the same it's nice to see something that really stands out.
Trying to think of a car analogy with this being PH and it's a bit like a Pagani Zonda, ugly and very different to the supercar norm, but more interesting for it.
I also love the fact that someone had the balls to shell out massive money get exactly what they wanted even if it didn't fit in with what 99% of the market would want. A bit like someone specing a new Ferrari bright green despite the problems come resale time. That's real wealth.
SpeckledJim said:
WRT the swimming pools, does anyone know how they are managed under sail?
Is there a watertight cover that extends over them, or is some or all of the water valved out into a lower reservoir, to be pumped back in once the yacht is upright again?
The big yachts have dump/holding tanks for the water to be held in. The pool drained/refilled as required. While smaller pools can be left full while sailing, even a moderately sized pool or jacuzzi has a massive free surface effect and the water ends up everywhere. Even in "calm" seas. Is there a watertight cover that extends over them, or is some or all of the water valved out into a lower reservoir, to be pumped back in once the yacht is upright again?
gwm said:
SpeckledJim said:
WRT the swimming pools, does anyone know how they are managed under sail?
Is there a watertight cover that extends over them, or is some or all of the water valved out into a lower reservoir, to be pumped back in once the yacht is upright again?
The big yachts have dump/holding tanks for the water to be held in. The pool drained/refilled as required. While smaller pools can be left full while sailing, even a moderately sized pool or jacuzzi has a massive free surface effect and the water ends up everywhere. Even in "calm" seas. Is there a watertight cover that extends over them, or is some or all of the water valved out into a lower reservoir, to be pumped back in once the yacht is upright again?
Some have salt water pools too.
Couple of examples:
http://robbreport.com/boating-yachting/slideshow/1...
http://robbreport.com/boating-yachting/slideshow/1...
Couple of examples:
http://robbreport.com/boating-yachting/slideshow/1...
http://robbreport.com/boating-yachting/slideshow/1...
p1stonhead said:
SpeckledJim said:
WRT the swimming pools, does anyone know how they are managed under sail?
Is there a watertight cover that extends over them, or is some or all of the water valved out into a lower reservoir, to be pumped back in once the yacht is upright again?
Well Alfa Nero's turns into a helipad which is awesome Is there a watertight cover that extends over them, or is some or all of the water valved out into a lower reservoir, to be pumped back in once the yacht is upright again?
Still my favourite yacht.
Closely followed by Octopus and The Maltese Falcon.
TheJimi said:
p1stonhead said:
SpeckledJim said:
WRT the swimming pools, does anyone know how they are managed under sail?
Is there a watertight cover that extends over them, or is some or all of the water valved out into a lower reservoir, to be pumped back in once the yacht is upright again?
Well Alfa Nero's turns into a helipad which is awesome Is there a watertight cover that extends over them, or is some or all of the water valved out into a lower reservoir, to be pumped back in once the yacht is upright again?
Still my favourite yacht.
Closely followed by Octopus and The Maltese Falcon.
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