superyachts

The Oculus Superyacht

If had the means to buy myself an enormous luxury superyacht I'd have a hard time deciding between something sleek and discreet and something trendy, modern, and ready to make a statement. The Oculus Superyacht is the new flagship for Schöpfer Yachts and would fall into the second category, with such futuristic styling it barely looks like a yacht at all. 250 feet long, the exterior design is inspired by the creatures of the sea and is meant to represent a large jaw and eye socket when open. Interior features include 2 levels with luxurious 12 foot ceilings, a cylindrical double height dining area, and room to accommodate up to 12 guests comfortably.

Gallery: The Oculus Superyacht

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A New Way To Measure Which Yacht Is the Biggest

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

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In the world of megayachts the race to be the biggest is generally defined by one thing, length. While the length of yachts is often disputed (especially right around the time Power Boat & Motor Yacht launches their list of the biggest yachts each year), it is not generally argued that length might be an inaccurate measure of which yachts are biggest. The writers and editors of The Yacht Report have decided that length is a one-dimensional measure of yacht size and that two yachts of equal length might seem quite different in size from the inside. Their measure of size, and the way they have ordered the 2008 Yacht Report, is to list the yachts by gross tonnage. I haven't seen the list yet so I don't know how much this system changes the list of the world's biggest yachts but it certainly is an interesting new twist on the age-old size debate.

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Benetti Galaxy for Charter

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If you're making plans to cruise the Mediterranean this summer, why not charter this fantastic 184' Benetti. A perfect itinerary can be arranged with visits to Monaco, Nice, and Capri. While onboard, enjoy sumptuous dining provided by chef Wayne Shaw, formerly Chef de Cuisine on the QE2. The interior is an eclectic art deco mix with lots of burl paneling and lovely wood floors. The master stateroom features his and her's baths and an upper level lounge with a panoramic view of the bow. Five more staterooms, each with en-suite onyx bathrooms, bring the total capacity to 12. Available from Camper Nicholsons for $234,000 a week, plus expenses.

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Northern Marine 151' Tri-Deck

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In the past several years, American yacht builders have made strides to compete with European builders in terms of size and design. Northern Marine is a builder based in Anacortes, Washington that has built a reputation as a builder of sturdy, expedition-class trawlers. Now they wish to make a splash into the motor yacht market with a 151ft. tri-deck. With a nice design, albeit snub-nosed, and a good layout, this yacht is sure to turn some heads as a new American-made vessel. With features derived from much larger vessels, including an elevator and internal tender storage, Northern is aiming to compete with Christensen and Trinity for a share of an ever increasing market. The first hull of this semi-custom line launches this spring.

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