[ueleniacostae]

2. Delphine. While no longer in business, Great Lakes Engineering Works, near the city of Detroit, delivered this grand old lady, then powered by steam, in 1921. The original owner was Horace Dodge (yes, that Dodge… the head of the same-named automobile company). Measuring 258 feet (78.6 meters), Delphine was the largest yacht in terms of tonnage at the time. A crew of 55 tended to 20 guests. These days, Delphine entertains charter guests in the Med with a decor that looks like it stepped straight out of the past, thanks to a refit that took place from 1998 to 2003. She also is fitted with traditional diesel propulsion, though interesting enough, the owner has explored the option of repowering her with diesel-electric propulsion. He also has her for sale for €38 million ($51.6 million). more

[Kline]

1. Cakewalk. The largest of all American-built yachts also happens to be the newest, launched in 2010. The 281-foot (85.6-meter), 2,995-gross-ton Cakewalk is the largest yacht by volume to be built on U.S. soil since the 1930s. An American couple who previously owned two European-built megayachts commissioned her from Derecktor Shipyards for two main reasons: First, they believed that they could get a well-engineered yacht stateside; and second, they believed that Derecktor’s commercial construction background matched well with the high level of engineering and sophistication something of this magnitude required. Some quick facts: Her beam is nearly 47 feet (14.3 meters); she rises six decks high, with nearly an entire deck devoted to the owners; all staterooms for the 14 guests are on the main deck; and she carries 97,000 gallons (370,000 liters) of fuel. more

[midnightmagic]

How wrong those words were. Among these six yachts, four were delivered within the past decade. And one is among the oldest yachts in the world.

[AnonyMouse]

For many years, yacht owners were led to believe that the only way to commission a super-size superyacht was to sign a contract with a European yard. Nothing of that magnitude or complexity could be built stateside, they were told.

[hritzen]

Owner: Emir of Abu Dhabi. Azzam is owned by Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. [links]

[midnightmagic]

Although there is no strict definition, a superyacht is generally understood to be a yacht that is at least 78 feet long, according to Warsash Superyacht Academy. When it was launched in 2013, the yacht broke the record previously held by the Eclipse, a 533-foot yacht owned by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich.

[FreddyFender]

RobbReport.com spoke to Nigel Jenkins, the yacht’s captain, during the shakedown cruise about how well the world’s first fast-hybrid yacht has performed. Home’s new owner is described by the Dutch yard as a yacht “enthusiast” who has owned several yachts. Home is his first Heesen and his first hybrid. here

[justin123]

Fanatical yacht owner, John Staluppi, has sold his 57m motoryacht, Skyfall… Peter Thompson of Thompson, Westwood and White, and HMY Yacht Sales have confirmed the sale of illustrious superyacht owner John Staluppi’s 57m motoryacht, Skyfall, after Frank Grzeszczak and Barbara Stork Landeweer of IYC found a buyer. more

[6174Kauri]

Yacht Harbour lists top 10 out of the largest superyachts built on the territory of the USA so far. The vessel is owned by US billionaire and real estate magnate Rick Caruso with his net worth estimated at $4 billion (Forbes), coming from a net of open-air shopping centres he developed around Los Angeles. [links]

[esop]

The 600-foot-long REV will become the world’s largest privately owned superyacht in 2020. Azzam, the 590-foot-long superyacht that’s owned by Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emerites has been the “world’s largest superyacht” since it was launched back in 2013.

[ShadowOfHarbringer]

The gigantic $400 million Dubai yacht measures 532 feet and is currently owned by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Emir, or ruler, of Dubai. here

[Dave Kimble]

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[matonis]

[adamjkok]

[pr0wler]

On board with Bruce Grossman, Owner of 55 Metre Superyacht Forever One. Bruce Grossman’s life on the water started with a bang.

[TranSlate]

Renamed the Christina O, she has plied the Mediterranean in charter ever since. And, yes, the barstools have the same unique upholstery. She (and they) can be yours for $32.6 million.

[Jevens55]

The Benetti-built superyacht LANA that Jay Z and Beyonce have reportedly chartered is 350-feet-long. It’s no secret that Jay Z and Beyonce like to charter large yachts. … It’s one of the largest and most expensive charter yachts in the world. [links]