Megayachts

World’s 100 Largest Yachts 2006 #63: Dilbar

By Diane M. Byrne | Posted July 2006

#63: DILBAR—216'6"There are hot tubs, then there are Jacuzzi tubs, and then, there’s Dilbar’s setup: a waterfall Jacuzzi, on the flying bridge. Should anyone fail to find...

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World’s 100 Largest Yachts 2006 #64: Al Menwar

By Diane M. Byrne | Posted July 2006

#64: AL MENWAR—216'5"This Middle Eastern-owned yacht was put on the brokerage market for the first time, for $20 million, several months ago, but as this list was being...

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World’s 100 Largest Yachts 2006 #65: Callisto

By Diane M. Byrne | Posted July 2006

#65: CALLISTO—215'0"Not much is known about her, other than that her interior is by designer Terence Disdale.Y: 2006; B: Feadship/De Vries Scheepsbouw, Holland: N: De Voogt...

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World’s 100 Largest Yachts 2006 #66: Astarte II

By Diane M. Byrne | Posted July 2006

#66: ASTARTE II—213'9"Greece and Italy are two places you’re most likely to catch sight of Astarte II.Y: 1988; B: Blohm & Voss, Germany; N: Builder/Ross Industries; H: Steel...

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World’s 100 Largest Yachts 2006 #67: Ambrosia

By Diane M. Byrne | Posted July 2006

#67: AMBROSIA—213'3"This is the third same-named Benetti for her owner, Taiwan native Ambrose Young, but she’s his and the yard’s first with azipod propulsion. Her interior...

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World’s 100 Largest Yachts 2006 #68: Wedge Too

By Diane M. Byrne | Posted July 2006

#68: WEDGE TOO—213'3"Lebanese deputy Prime Minister Issam Fares and his wife Hala have entertained many international dignitaries, ranging from political to philanthropic...

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World’s 100 Largest Yachts 2006 #69: White Rose of Drachs

By Diane M. Byrne | Posted July 2006

#69: WHITE ROSE OF DRACHS —213'2"Talk about a royal welcome: Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, christened this canoe-stern yacht two years ago. You’re apt to see her in...

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World’s 100 Largest Yachts 2006 #70: Shemara

By Diane M. Byrne | Posted July 2006

#70: SHEMARA—212'0"Harry Hyams, a retired British property developer, has owned this yacht for several years. If his name is familiar, it’s because earlier this year he...

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World’s 100 Largest Yachts 2006 #71: Van Triumph

By Diane M. Byrne | Posted July 2006

#71: VAN TRIUMPH—212'0"Van Triumph is a yacht surrounded by mystery; we’ve been trying unsuccessfully for two years to determine whether she’s in the hands of a new owner....

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World’s 100 Largest Yachts 2006 #72: Sans Peur

By Diane M. Byrne | Posted July 2006

#72: SANS PEUR—210'0"This yacht’s name means “Without Fear” in French. She doesn’t get much use.Y: 1933; B: J.J. Thornycroft & Co., England; N: Builder; H: Steel; E:...

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World’s 100 Largest Yachts 2006 #73: Lady Marina

By Diane M. Byrne | Posted July 2006

#73: LADY MARINA—209'10"Lady Marina calls Monaco home. She’s the successor to a 164-footer and, like that yacht, features a number of intricate murals. Sergio Mantegazza, a...

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World’s 100 Largest Yachts 2006 #74: Shahnaz

By Diane M. Byrne | Posted July 2006

#74: SHAHNAZ—209'9"In recent years this yacht had her bridge deck extended to make more room for guests and the stern modified to accommodate crew better. She’s Saudi-owned....

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World’s 100 Largest Yachts 2006 #75: Cedar Sea II

By Diane M. Byrne | Posted July 2006

#75: CEDAR SEA II—208'8"Her faucets are real gold, and the woodwork is set with real gems. That’s fitting, as the yacht is owned by the same family that owns the...

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