The world’s 100 largest yachts for 2006. Information for the one hundred biggest megayachts in 2006. Siran is one of the largest yachts in the world.

By Diane M. Byrne

#55: SIRAN—225'1"

If you’re an avid follower of this list and these yachts, then you’ve probably noticed something different already about Siran’s statistics—specifically, her LOA. Since launch she’s been 208'9", but she ventured to Feadship’s newly acquired facility in Makkum, Holland, last summer to begin a five-meter (about 16-foot) extension&mdash/which explains the size given here. She was still receiving finishing touches as we were going to press.

Y: 1992; B: Feadship/De Vries Scheepsbouw, Holland; N: Jon Bannenberg/De Voogt Naval Architects; H: Steel; E: 2/1,600-hp Caterpillar

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