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The Worlds Largest Privately Owned Yacht “Octopus”  



 

 
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Published:  September 12, 2007
 
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plicker Heidi (10 days ago)
Saw it at Wilson Wharf whilst on holiday.
Oct 2009. She is a beauty. no luck getting a closer view.
plicker Yusuf (29 days ago)
admired the yacht docked across from my apartment in the Durban harbour here in South Africa..25th October 2009
plicker anonymous (1 month ago)
Watched on Wednesday as the Octopus departed Port Vauban in Antibes, very impressive.
plicker Jean and Jerry (2 months ago)

On board Queen Victoria in Malaga the Octopus was berthed close by. Very impressive,particularly when helicopter passed from yacht passed close by.
Quite a talking point at dinner that night.
plicker Anita & Joanne (2 months ago)
We have seen it today docked in Malaga Port, it has been there for a couple of days. Fantastic! Guests onboard left via helecopter and he returned to the boat by tender. There was no security and we were able to stand next to the yacht to watch, fantastic!!


plicker MIKE (3 months ago)
Saw yesterday out of Kos island Greece
plicker Alex (3 months ago)
how much are both of the boats? i bet the yacht is atleast 30 million
plicker Ron Zeigler (7 months ago)
We saw this boat in St. Martens in Feb, 2009. Was told by our snorkle captain that it had a 54 foot sportfisherman on board. I question this?
plicker Manu Díaz (7 months ago)
En peores botes he navegado, desde luego. Me lo pido para el próximo crucero
plicker mwne2nks@gmail.com (8 months ago)
We just saw this yacht in San Juan a couple days ago. Its very hard to see the size til you get up close.
plicker a hoffman (8 months ago)
It is spectacular...my boat can be
his tender... very impressed
Saw it in San Juan Puerto Rico
plicker newt duane (8 months ago)
We saw it today in San Juan Puerto Rico on 03/13/09
plicker Miguel Vicens (8 months ago)
En San Juan Puerto Rico Es un Palacio Flotante Yo tengo uno casi igual.
3-7-09 Me gustaria visitarlo
plicker sam (9 months ago)
where did you see it, karyn? i want to try it out
plicker Karyn (9 months ago)
Here's the yacht we saw on our trip.
WOW!
 
 
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Slide 1: The Worlds Largest Privately Owned Yacht “Octopus” In 2003, the launch of Paul Allen's 127m (416ft) "Octopus" secured its number one position as the world's largest yacht. Microsoft's "accidental billionaire" Paul Allen - worth US$20 billion according to Forbes, the third richest man in America and 7th in the world - owns two other monsters yachts such as Tatoosh ranked 3rd in the World in 2003. Octopus cost Allen over US$200 million and has Permanent crew of 60, including several former Navy Seals. It has two helicopters, seven boats, a 10 man submarine and a remote controlled vehicle for crawling on the Ocean floor. The submarine has the capacity to sleep eight for up to two weeks underwater. On average, owners must spend a minimum of 10 percent of the purchase price every year to keep these yachts in good working condition and cover crew salaries. Therefore “Octopus” which cost Allen US$200 million requires a US$20 million annual budget.
Slide 2: Statistics • • • • • • Launched: 01 Aug 2003, First Movement: 01 Jan 2004 Managed: Fraser Yachts, Fort Lauderdale Crew: 60 permanent crew Submarine: 40ft, 10 man Olympic - Submarine Technologies Seattle, WA. Main Tender: 63ft "Man of War" Vikal International - Perth, Western Australia Tenders: 7 x of various sizes • • Dimensions: LOA: 126.187m (414 feet) Beam: 21m (68.90ft) Draught: 5.85m (19.20ft) Breadth Mould: 21m Depth: 12.5 Net Tonnage: 2,979 mt Deadweight: 1570 mt Gross Registered Tonnage: 9,932 mt Fuel: 849,446 litres (224,400 gls) Water: 174,886 llitres (46,200 gls) Range: 8,000 nm Max speed: 20 knots Engines: Eight x 2,400 hp Mercedes-Benz diesels + Two x 6 MW ABB electric motors • • • • • Design Details: Builder: Lurssen, Howaldtswerke - Deutsche Werft Kiel, Germany, Yard No : 370 Built: 2003 Construction: Steel Naval Architects: Espen Oeino, Antibes Interior Designers: Jonathan Quinn Barnett, Christian Grevstad Naval Architect: Lurssen Werft Flag: Cayman Islands (British), Georgetown Class: Lloyd's Register • • •
Slide 3: Antibes
Slide 4: Docking at Antibes
Slide 5: Hangar & Basketball Court
Slide 6: Basketball Court
Slide 7: Bow Thrusters
Slide 8: Forward Chopper
Slide 9: Bow Chopper Landing
Slide 10: Chopper x 2 Hangar
Slide 11: Chopper x 2 Hangar
Slide 12: Aft Chopper Take off
Slide 13: Aft Chopper Landing
Slide 14: At Anchor
Slide 15: Aft Chopper
Slide 16: Choppers x 2
Slide 17: Aerial View
Slide 18: At Port in the Med
Slide 19: Mast Helm
Slide 20: Tender Storage
Slide 21: Man of War - Launching
Slide 22: Man of War - 63ft Tender
Slide 23: Man of War - Tender
Slide 24: Night View
Slide 25: Night View
Slide 26: Night View
Slide 27: Night View
Slide 28: Pool at Night
Slide 29: Top View of Spa & Pool
Slide 30: Pool & Spa
Slide 31: Bow & Tender View
Slide 32: Cruising
Slide 33: Cruising
Slide 34: In Port
Slide 35: In Port
Slide 36: In Port
Slide 37: Tenders at Anchor
Slide 38: Aft Starboard Hatches
Slide 39: Craft Dock, Spa & Bar
Slide 40: Starboard Bar & Spa
Slide 41: Craft Dock, Spa & Bar
Slide 42: Starboard Bridge
Slide 43: Aft View
Slide 44: Aft View
Slide 45: Aft View
Slide 46: Sub
Slide 47: Sub Storage
Slide 48: Sub in Docking Station
Slide 49: Sub Approach
Slide 50: Port Tender Launching
Slide 51: Tender Launching
Slide 52: Venice Harbour
Slide 53: Spain
Slide 54: Spain

   
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