The Worlds Largest Privately Owned Yacht

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The Worlds Largest Privately Owned Yacht "Octopus"

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In 2003, the launch of Paul Allen's 127m (416ft) "Octopus" secured its number one position as the world's largest yacht.

Microsoft's "accidental billionaire" Paul Allen - worth US$20 billion according to Forbes, the third richest man in America and 7th in the world - owns two other monsters yachts such as Tatoosh ranked 3rd in the World in 2003.

Octopus cost Allen over US$200 million and has Permanent crew of 60, including several former Navy Seals.

It has two helicopters, seven boats, a 10 man submarine and a remote controlled vehicle for crawling on the Ocean floor. The submarine has the capacity to sleep eight for up to two weeks underwater.

On average, owners must spend a minimum of 10 percent of the purchase price every year to keep these yachts in good working condition and cover crew salaries. Therefore "Octopus" which cost Allen US$200 million requires a US$20 million annual budget.

Statistics

Launched: 01 Aug 2003, First Movement: 01 Jan 2004

Managed: Fraser Yachts, Fort Lauderdale

Crew: 60 permanent crew

Submarine: 40ft, 10 man Olympic - Submarine Technologies Seattle, WA.

Main Tender: 63ft "Man of War" Vikal International - Perth, Western Australia

Tenders: 7 x of various sizes

Dimensions:

LOA: 126.187m (414 feet)
Beam: 21m (68.90ft)
Draught: 5.85m (19.20ft)
Breadth Mould: 21m
Depth: 12.5
Net Tonnage: 2,979 mt
Deadweight: 1570 mt

Gross Registered Tonnage: 9,932 mt

Fuel: 849,446 liters (224,400 gls)
Water: 174,886 liters (46,200 gls)
Range: 8,000 nm
Max speed: 20 knots

Engines: Eight x 2,400 hp Mercedes-Benz diesels + Two x 6 MW ABB electric motors