America’s 100 largest yachts for 2006. Information for the one hundred biggest megayachts in 2006. Taipan is one of the largest yachts in America.

By Diane M. Byrne

#53: Taipan—172'0"

The master suite onboard this Asian-themed lady has a great feature: Mandarin characters representing long life, luck, and good health, carved out of teak. The yacht’s name is also carved there.

Y: 1982/1998; B: CRN, Italy/Rybovich Spencer, USA (refit); N: Builder/Calhoun & Co.; H: Steel; E: 2/1,120-hp Blackstones

America’s 100 Largest Yachts 2006: Index/List