Mega Yacht "A"

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Arnold

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Went out yesterday and took some pictures of the 294 feet mega yacht "A" anchored out of Sausalito in the San Francisco Bay and owned by a 38 year old Russian billionaire. Who would have guessed that Russians would be interested in material things.
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Not for me. I'd need binoculars to see the anchor wench! :)

Speaking of anchors, that bow structure looks like it presents difficulties in anchoring...
 
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Originally posted by Radioactive

Not for me. I'd need binoculars to see the anchor wench! :)
Speaking of anchors, that bow structure looks like it presents difficulties in anchoring...

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Not with the PROPER anchor wench!
 
Great pics... I would prefer a more classic look, so even if I had the money I wouldn't purchase it, but I am glad that there are people out there challenging what is the norm in boating. Its ships like this that can change an industry. State of the art design that pushes the limits on what is known today might very well have a big influence on what kind of boats our children and their children own.
 
Ugly I have seen better looking orthopedic shoes.

Why is there no home port on the stern only the Builders name.
 
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Originally posted by Volffas

Great pics... I would prefer a more classic look, so even if I had the money I wouldn't purchase it, but I am glad that there are people out there challenging what is the norm in boating. Its ships like this that can change an industry. State of the art design that pushes the limits on what is known today might very well have a big influence on what kind of boats our children and their children own.

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You mean like this?

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Looks like a submarine .... I hope the close the patio sliders before they submerge.
 
Pix 2 is interesting. Look at the direction of the strain on the anchor chain vs. the position of the boat. Something, be it a function fo the design or a thruster of some type is holding the stern in position.
 
I actually really love the stern shot. I think the angled stern is sexy.
 
The crew is on top of things, the proper day shape is showing. For that kind of money you would think the vessel would have Dynamic Positioning and not have to rely on chain and anchors.
 
That looks like an Apple iBoat. It comes with its own docking station and a USB cord for shore power. GPS chip is an extra cost add-on, and it doesn't work well with Windows. Only comes with WiFi right now, the 4G version will be out next year, to be announced at Mac World. Its all the rave with the kids these days.
 
It must be dificult to board when water skiing or tubing.....
 
LOL I'm not sure if it is ugly in beautiful sort of way..........or, beautiful in an ugly sort of way. Not my cup of tea [or vodka?], but I'd love to go for a ride on her to see how she handles and docks!

BTW, anchoring that way helps to keep the stern of small boat from excessive swing. I wonder if a boat that large gets the same effect? Curious minds want to know.
 
There must be a slide out or drop down platform to get to access the water (notice all the cutouts on the side). I'm sure he has a few water toys stashed away in there somewhere.
 
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