#22: ASEAN LADY—289’0″Asean Lady was seen in Saigon in April, an unusual destination for megayachts. But then again, this is an unusual yacht, incorporating a 138-foot-long outrigger on her starboard side and therefore resembling a proa, a Pacific outrigger canoe.Y: 2003; B: Yantai-Raffles Shipyard, China;
Jim D’Agostino emigrated from Calabria, Italy, when he was just five years old. He grew up to become a bridge-building specialist in the U.S. Army and then an aircraft technician who tested jet engines for Pan Am. When the airline went belly-up in the late 1970’s, D’Agostino tried his hand at real estate. His first investment was an undervalued gas station. He ended up owning several, along with
Couach 3000 FlyFor more than 100 years, Couach Yachts has been building custom luxury yachts, combining traditional European workmanship, state-of-the-art composite technology, and chic French design. The 3000 Fly is a sporty-looking 100-footer that offers express-cruiser speed with motoryacht comfort. Powered by a pair of
Surrounded by green mountains dotted with the red-roofed buildings of St. Thomas, Yacht Haven Grande sits in a natural deep-water harbor and provides a homeport for megayacht owners and guests to restock, relax, and escape. With high-end and local retailers, private residences, and four restaurants, it might even tempt yachtsmen to drop anchor for
If it weren’t for the seascape, you might think you were on land due to this eclectic decor.Surrounded by an atmosphere that’s this unusual and visually stimulating, you might wonder how well the owner can follow the directive of his 115-foot yacht’s name: Be Cool. But cool he is, judging from his eclectic taste in decor
Global Yacht Globalarrow 68Although the name Global Yacht Builders is new, the company’s executives and managers are industry veterans who have combined their talents to launch this venture. Located in the heart of Kaoshiung, Taiwan, one of the premiere hubs of high-end yacht building in Asia, Global Yacht Builders’ yard boasts
I was down in the eerie silence of the guest accommodation, taking notes, when a slight tapping noise broke my concentration. It was the chain of the window blind gently making contact with the woodwork, and now that my attention was drawn to it, there did indeed appear to be the faintest hint of a roll.Up on deck the motion was more noticeable, and in the cockpit the full effect of the
#62: JAMAICA BAY—168’0”When the sundeck Jacuzzi of this charter yacht isn’t in use, large sunpads cover it and convert the entire forward section of the deck—the size of some Manhattan apartments—into a restful spot where you and a handful of your friends can sprawl.Y: 1986; B: Schweers, Germany; N: Diana
#83: Aurora—160’10”Last year we’d been told by one of our most reliable sources that the former Evviva was rechristened Discovery, but we’ve since discovered that Aurora is the correct name. She spent part of the summer exploring Greece.Y: 1993; B: Admiral Marine Works USA; N: Bill Garden/Donald Starkey; H: Fiberglass; E:
#100: Ohana—154’0”Turkey and Croatia were on Ohana’s itinerary this past summer. She’s likely en route to Florida as you read this to prepare for charter bookings this winter in the Caribbean.Y: 1998; B: Admiral Marine Works, USA; N: Builder/Donald Starkey Designs; H: Fiberglass; E: 2/1,650-hp Caterpillars
#75: SHANDOR—162’10”New Zealand, Malaysia, Montenegro, and the less-exotic-but-no-less-beautiful Malta have been on this yacht’s itinerary over the past two years. Previous owners of this yacht include entertainer Merv Griffin and British business baron Alan Sugar.Y: 1986/1994; B: Fr. Schweers, Germany; N: Gerhard Gilgenast; H: Steel; E: 1/2,300-hp
#67: Potomac—165’0″Nicknamed “the floating White House,” this was the Presidential yacht for FDR. A private yacht today, she cruises the San Francisco Bay area. In keeping with her history, she has two high-frequency (HF) radios in her radio room. While they’re not operational, a Ham radio (which operates on the same band) was recently donated and is in
#60: HAIDA—168’0”Yeast magnate Max Fleischman commissioned this yacht in August 1947. She saw service for the Coast Guard for a few years before returning to private service and is presently the proud possession of a Texan, who’s having her extensively refitted to bring her to modern standards.Y: 1947; B: Bath Iron Works, USA; N: John H. Wells; H:
#66: Indigo Star—165’0″This yacht shares her name with a 125-foot charter yacht; while they’re owned by the same person, this one is for private use.Y: 2003; B: CBI Navi, Italy; N: Builder; H: Steel; E: unknownAmerica’s 100 Largest Yachts 2006:
#97: April Fool II—155’8”One of the first yachts built by International Shipyards of Ancona, this was known as April Fool until her owner took delivery of a Feadship (see no. 20,
#22: ASEAN LADY—289’0″Asean Lady was seen in Saigon in April, an unusual destination for megayachts. But then again, this is an unusual yacht, incorporating a 138-foot-long outrigger on her starboard side and therefore resembling a proa, a Pacific outrigger canoe.Y: 2003; B: Yantai-Raffles Shipyard, China;
Jim D’Agostino emigrated from Calabria, Italy, when he was just five years old. He grew up to become a bridge-building specialist in the U.S. Army and then an aircraft technician who tested jet engines for Pan Am. When the airline went belly-up in the late 1970’s, D’Agostino tried his hand at real estate. His first investment was an undervalued gas station. He ended up owning several, along with
Couach 3000 FlyFor more than 100 years, Couach Yachts has been building custom luxury yachts, combining traditional European workmanship, state-of-the-art composite technology, and chic French design. The 3000 Fly is a sporty-looking 100-footer that offers express-cruiser speed with motoryacht comfort. Powered by a pair of
Surrounded by green mountains dotted with the red-roofed buildings of St. Thomas, Yacht Haven Grande sits in a natural deep-water harbor and provides a homeport for megayacht owners and guests to restock, relax, and escape. With high-end and local retailers, private residences, and four restaurants, it might even tempt yachtsmen to drop anchor for
If it weren’t for the seascape, you might think you were on land due to this eclectic decor.Surrounded by an atmosphere that’s this unusual and visually stimulating, you might wonder how well the owner can follow the directive of his 115-foot yacht’s name: Be Cool. But cool he is, judging from his eclectic taste in decor
Global Yacht Globalarrow 68Although the name Global Yacht Builders is new, the company’s executives and managers are industry veterans who have combined their talents to launch this venture. Located in the heart of Kaoshiung, Taiwan, one of the premiere hubs of high-end yacht building in Asia, Global Yacht Builders’ yard boasts
I was down in the eerie silence of the guest accommodation, taking notes, when a slight tapping noise broke my concentration. It was the chain of the window blind gently making contact with the woodwork, and now that my attention was drawn to it, there did indeed appear to be the faintest hint of a roll.Up on deck the motion was more noticeable, and in the cockpit the full effect of the
#62: JAMAICA BAY—168’0”When the sundeck Jacuzzi of this charter yacht isn’t in use, large sunpads cover it and convert the entire forward section of the deck—the size of some Manhattan apartments—into a restful spot where you and a handful of your friends can sprawl.Y: 1986; B: Schweers, Germany; N: Diana
#83: Aurora—160’10”Last year we’d been told by one of our most reliable sources that the former Evviva was rechristened Discovery, but we’ve since discovered that Aurora is the correct name. She spent part of the summer exploring Greece.Y: 1993; B: Admiral Marine Works USA; N: Bill Garden/Donald Starkey; H: Fiberglass; E:
#100: Ohana—154’0”Turkey and Croatia were on Ohana’s itinerary this past summer. She’s likely en route to Florida as you read this to prepare for charter bookings this winter in the Caribbean.Y: 1998; B: Admiral Marine Works, USA; N: Builder/Donald Starkey Designs; H: Fiberglass; E: 2/1,650-hp Caterpillars
#75: SHANDOR—162’10”New Zealand, Malaysia, Montenegro, and the less-exotic-but-no-less-beautiful Malta have been on this yacht’s itinerary over the past two years. Previous owners of this yacht include entertainer Merv Griffin and British business baron Alan Sugar.Y: 1986/1994; B: Fr. Schweers, Germany; N: Gerhard Gilgenast; H: Steel; E: 1/2,300-hp
#67: Potomac—165’0″Nicknamed “the floating White House,” this was the Presidential yacht for FDR. A private yacht today, she cruises the San Francisco Bay area. In keeping with her history, she has two high-frequency (HF) radios in her radio room. While they’re not operational, a Ham radio (which operates on the same band) was recently donated and is in
#60: HAIDA—168’0”Yeast magnate Max Fleischman commissioned this yacht in August 1947. She saw service for the Coast Guard for a few years before returning to private service and is presently the proud possession of a Texan, who’s having her extensively refitted to bring her to modern standards.Y: 1947; B: Bath Iron Works, USA; N: John H. Wells; H:
#66: Indigo Star—165’0″This yacht shares her name with a 125-foot charter yacht; while they’re owned by the same person, this one is for private use.Y: 2003; B: CBI Navi, Italy; N: Builder; H: Steel; E: unknownAmerica’s 100 Largest Yachts 2006:
#97: April Fool II—155’8”One of the first yachts built by International Shipyards of Ancona, this was known as April Fool until her owner took delivery of a Feadship (see no. 20,
