America’s 100 Largest Yachts 2007 #78: Shandor

#78: SHANDOR—162'10"This yacht is known for having a helipad on her foredeck that was originally a hot-air balloon launch pad. She's also famous for having had the late Merv Griffin among her handful of owners since launch.Y: 1986/1994; B: Fr. Schweers, Germany; N: Gerhard Gilgenast; H: steel; E: 1/2,300-hp Krupp MAK

By Mike Smith

November 1, 2007

#78: SHANDOR—162’10”

This yacht is known for having a helipad on her foredeck that was originally a hot-air balloon launch pad. She’s also famous for having had the late Merv Griffin among her handful of owners since launch.

Y: 1986/1994; B: Fr. Schweers, Germany; N: Gerhard Gilgenast; H: steel; E: 1/2,300-hp Krupp MAK

America’s 100 Largest Yachts 2007

This article originally appeared in the November 2007 issue of Power & Motoryacht magazine.